Rep. Salvo Awarded Fellowship with Midwestern Leadership Institute

COLUMBUS—State Representative Jodi Salvo (R-Bolivar) was recently selected to take part in a one-of-a-kind, bipartisan leadership program through the Council of State Governments’ Midwestern Legislative Conference.

The Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development, or BILLD, is designed for promising state leaders from the Midwestern region in their first four years of service who met on July 17-21 in Madison, Wisconsin for a unique, educational opportunity.  Selections were made in May by the BILLD Steering Committee, which is comprised of a bipartisan group of legislators from 11 Midwestern states. 

“It was truly an honor to be selected for the Bowhay Institute,” said Salvo. “I believe we never stop learning, and this fellowship provided an incredible opportunity to learn from nationally recognized leaders, gain practical insights into effective leadership and policymaking, and exchange ideas with legislators from across the Midwest. The experience strengthened my leadership skills, reinforced the values that guide public service, and provided an even stronger foundation to be the best legislator I can be. I look forward to bringing those lessons home as I continue serving the people of House District 51.” 

According to the announcement, more than 1,000 current or former state and provincial legislators have graduated from BILLD; many have gone on to serve as leaders in their legislatures and state executive branches, while others are now members of the U.S. Congress.

The program includes expert-led policy seminars as well as various professional development sessions with the region’s legislative leaders. Along with advancing leadership and policymaking skills among the region’s newer legislators, BILLD provides the opportunity for networking and relationship building across partisan, state and international lines.