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Volunteer Committees

The Commission for Women welcomes new ideas, volunteers, and partners who are committed to advancing women and girls. Explore our committees below to learn more about the many ways you can get involved.

You do not need to be a board member to participate. All faculty and staff are invited to contribute to the Commission’s work and support our mission.

Shaping Our Governance: Bylaws Committee 

This temporary committee will review the current Commission for Women bylaws and recommend updates to support the Commission’s work in the post-pandemic era. The committee is not a standing committee and will conclude once the bylaws review and recommendation process is complete.

  • 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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