Herzog Foundation ambassadors attend conservative women’s leadership retreat in Boston

A weekend retreat in Boston allowed three of the Herzog Foundation’s newest ambassadors to meet like-minded women, explore American history, and think critically about challenging topics such as human trafficking and transgenderism.

It was all part of the Network of enlightened Women’s (NeW) Leadership Retreat, held August 2-4.

NeW’s purpose is to educate, equip and empower women across college campuses and around the nation on leading others in a free society. 

Several insightful and thought-provoking speakers were featured at the retreat, including Christina Bain on the prevalence of human trafficking in America, Mary Margaret Olohan on her new book about transgenderism, and Dr. Anne Bradley on economic freedom. 

Attendees received a signed copy of Olohan’s book, Detrans: True Stories of Escaping the Gender Ideology Cult. Her session outlined culture’s approach to gender reassignment surgeries and the lasting, negative impact it has on individuals who receive such treatments. 

“At different points during her talk, I was brought to tears,” Herzog ambassador Esther Rea said. “She is standing up for what is right and educating people on the dangers of transgenderism.” 

The ambassadors also got a chance to explore Boston and walk along the Freedom Trail. Some of their favorite sights included the home of Paul Revere, the Boston Massacre Site and Faneuil Hall. They also toured the Massachusetts State House and visited with Massachusetts state Representative David F. DeCoste. 

“Our culture increasingly seeks to undermine and rewrite the story of our country,” said Herzog ambassador Jenna Larson, reflecting on the history in the old city. “For this reason, I highly value experiences, such as walking the Freedom Trail, because it helps keep American history alive.”