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Volunteer Committees

The Commission for Women is always looking for new ideas, volunteers and partners that want to help advance women and girls. You'll find all of our committees listed below. You do not have to be a board member to participate in the work of the Commission. We welcome all faculty and staff to engage with what we do. 

Shaping Our Governance: Bylaws Committee 

We will review the current CFW bylaws and make recommendations for changes that will benefit the commission as it moves into a post-pandemic era.  This is not a standing committee and will be disbanded after the work on the bylaws is completed.

  • Diana Smrt

Celebrating Our Community: General Meeting Committee

We plan and execute our annual meeting, election and luncheon. At this annual event, we welcome all members of the campus community to learn about our work and encourage them to participate.

  • Becky Richardson
  • Judy Walker (Chair)

Creating Impactful Events: Programming Committee

Each year, we hope to provide programming that benefits women on our campus. Our programs have covered estate planning and financial literacy. If you have ideas on possible programming that would benefit our campus, please don't hesitate to join this committee. 

  • Judy Walker (Co-Chair)
  • Christine Homan (Co-Chair)
  • Stephanie Hall-Sturgis, PhD

Nominations and Elections Committee

This committee helps run our elections. This includes when people's terms are up and also when people step down from the board.

  • Becky Richardson (Chair)

Supporting Growth: Professional Development Committee

This committee is the most involved committee. There are at least two rounds of funding per academic year. This committee is responsible for reviewing applications and awarding stipends to people that advance women and girls on campus. 

  • Judy Walker (Co-Chair)
  • Christine Homan (Co-Chair)
  • Elisa Madrigal
  • Lina Jawad
  • Tracy Gallardo

Publicity Committee

We are looking to expand our publicity and outreach efforts. Are you interested in writing content for the CFW? Would you be willing to design a poster for an upcoming event of ours? Can you perform outreach on the CFW behalf at Staff and Faculty Senate meetings? Do you know of an outstanding student group that is improving the lives of women and girls? There is a lot of good news out there, join this committee to get the word out!

  • Elisa Madrigal (Chair)
  • Jennifer Macleod
  • Tracy Gallardo

Honoring Excellence: Susan B. Anthony Awards Committee

For 40 years, we've provided awards to campus and community members who have actively promoted the advancement of women and girls. This is a large operation, and we'd love your help with the planning, award selection and silent auction that benefits our work.

SBA - Overall Planning Committee

  • Becky Richardson (Co-Chair)

    All Members

SBA - Award Recipient Selection

  • Becky Richardson
  • Judy Walker
  • Shareia Carter
  • Diana Smrt
  • Stephanie Hall-Sturgis
  • Jennifer MacLeod
  • Christine Homan
  • Elisa Madrigal
  • Jessica Calderon

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