You're invited to a special Zoom meeting to reconnect after the inspiring experiences of the 2024 COGEL Annual Conference.  From LA to Atlanta, we will reflect on key takeaways from 2024 and build excitement for what’s ahead in 2025.

The event will begin with a warm welcome from the 2025 COGEL President, Galena West, and the 2025 Program Committee Co-Chairs, Cathryn Motherwell and Patrick Llewellyn.  After the welcome, join breakout sessions to engage with fellow members, share insights, and strengthen the collaborative spirit that defines our community.

We look forward to seeing you there—and don’t forget to invite colleagues from your organization, especially those who are new or were unable to attend the conference!

We encourage cameras-on for this collaborative session.

Cathryn Motherwell, Deputy Commissioner, Office of the Integrity Commissioner of Ontario

Cathryn Motherwell is deputy commissioner at the Office of the Integrity Commissioner in Ontario, Canada, and works in each of the Office's seven mandates. A former journalist, she was deputy editor of The Globe and Mail's Report on Business, managing investigative projects and digital news. Cathryn serves on the COGEL programming and nominating committees.

Patrick Llewellyn, Director, State Campaign Finance, Campaign Legal Center

Patrick Llewellyn directs CLC’s work with state and local stakeholders and policymakers to advance innovative campaign finance policies which are designed to promote a democracy responsive to voters and to ensure every American’s right to participate in the democratic process. His work covers a substantial number of campaign finance issues, including public financing of elections and transparency of election spending.