Vision

Our vision is to create a nation where important policy decisions affecting our future are made through a process of critical analysis of facts and informed participation of all citizens.

Goals

1. 1.To deliver impactful civics programs that educate, engage, and empower Americans of all ages. To reach tens of thousands annually with dynamic educational initiatives designed to increase civic knowledge, strengthen discourse skills, and inspire active participation in democracy.
2. 2.To open an entirely new chapter for the O’Connor Institute, ensuring a broader impact and sustainability through its second decade and beyond. This evolution reflects the Institute’s commitment to “Civics for Life” ~ our belief in lifelong learning for all generations that promotes the fundamentals and strength of our democracy.
3. 3.By building upon Justice O’Connor’s powerful legacy, The Sandra Day O’Connor Institute For American Democracy is at the crossroads of a unique and historic opportunity to expand our mission and establish a premier institute and physical destination that will embody all that Justice O’Connor stood and worked for her entire life.