Women's Leadership Forum - Washington, D.C.

I traveled to Washington, D.C. this week to photograph day two of the annual Democratic Women’s Leadership Forum and National Issues Conference.

All photos by Kristen Blush.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi begins her discussion remembering her colleague and friend Representative Elijah Cummings, who passed away early that morning, at the Women’s Leadership Forum in Washington, D.C.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi begins her discussion remembering her colleague and friend Representative Elijah Cummings, who passed away early that morning, at the Women’s Leadership Forum in Washington, D.C.

Former Vice President Joe Biden joins the conversation at the Women’s Leadership Forum.

Former Vice President Joe Biden joins the conversation at the Women’s Leadership Forum.

U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois discusses her decision to run for office following her time spent working in the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for the Obama Administration.

U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois discusses her decision to run for office following her time spent working in the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for the Obama Administration.

U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois concludes her session and departs the Women’s Forum.

U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois concludes her session and departs the Women’s Forum.

Rep Sharice Davids (left), Rep Abby Finkenauer (center left), Rep Katie Porter (center right), and DNC Rural Director Libby Schneider discuss winning Democratic seats in conservative districts.

Rep Sharice Davids (left), Rep Abby Finkenauer (center left), Rep Katie Porter (center right), and DNC Rural Director Libby Schneider discuss winning Democratic seats in conservative districts.

Rep Katie Porter and President of the District of Columbia College Democrats, Bella Ryb, conduct an interview following Porter’s “Winning in Red Districts” forum.

Rep Katie Porter and President of the District of Columbia College Democrats, Bella Ryb, conduct an interview following Porter’s “Winning in Red Districts” forum.

Sheika Reid, Rep Katie Porter, and Bella Ryb pose for a photo following their interview for the District of Columbia College Democrats.

Sheika Reid, Rep Katie Porter, and Bella Ryb pose for a photo following their interview for the District of Columbia College Democrats.

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Amy McGrath, and Women's Political Director at the Democratic National Committee, Taylor Barnes, discuss McGrath’s path to victory over Mitch McConnell in 2020.

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Amy McGrath, and Women's Political Director at the Democratic National Committee, Taylor Barnes, discuss McGrath’s path to victory over Mitch McConnell in 2020.

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Amy McGrath, and Women's Political Director at the Democratic National Committee, Taylor Barnes, discuss McGrath’s path to victory over Mitch McConnell in 2020.

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Amy McGrath, and Women's Political Director at the Democratic National Committee, Taylor Barnes, discuss McGrath’s path to victory over Mitch McConnell in 2020.

Chair of the Democratic National Committee Tom Perez.

Chair of the Democratic National Committee Tom Perez.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi begins her discussion remembering her colleague and friend Representative Elijah Cummings, who passed away early that morning, at the Women’s Leadership Forum in Washington, D.C.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi begins her discussion remembering her colleague and friend Representative Elijah Cummings, who passed away early that morning, at the Women’s Leadership Forum in Washington, D.C.

Former Vice President Joe Biden joins the conversation at the Women’s Leadership Forum.

Former Vice President Joe Biden joins the conversation at the Women’s Leadership Forum.