NC Council for Women
NC Council for Women Board
History of the Council
The Council for Women was established to further opportunities for women in North Carolina.
NC Council for Women Speaker Request form
Mission: To achieve equality for all North Carolina women by advocating for education, health and safety, economic security, and social justice.
Vision: North Carolina will be the best state for quality of life for women.
March 29, 2022 Panel: Obstacles & Opportunities for Women in NC
Moderated by DOA Sec. Pam Cashwell, panelists discussed wages, healthcare, political participation, education & business opportunities.
About the Council
The Council for Women consists of 20 members appointed by the Governor. The Council has the following functions and duties:
- To advise the Governor, the principal State departments, and the State legislature concerning the education and employment of women in the State of North Carolina; and
- To advise the Secretary of Administration on any matters the Secretary may refer to the Council.
Meeting Information
| 2023 Meeting Dates |
|---|
| Feb. 24, 2023 at 10 a.m. |
| May 19, 2023 at 10 a.m. |
| Sept. 8, 2023 at 10 a.m. |
| Dec. 1, 2023 at 10 a.m. |
| Meeting Minutes | |
|---|---|
| May 5, 2022 | CFW Meeting Minutes Approved |
| Mar. 18, 2022 | CFW Meeting Minutes Approved |
| Feb. 3, 2022 | CFW Meeting Minutes Approved |
| Nov. 18, 2021 | CFW Meeting Minutes Approved |
| Sept. 23, 2021 | CFW Meeting Minutes Approved |
| Mar. 11, 2021 | CFW Meeting Minutes Approved |
| Oct. 15, 2020 | CFW Meeting Minutes Approved |
| Aug. 20, 2020 | CFW Meeting Minutes Approved |
| May 21, 2020 | CFW Meeting Minutes Approved |
| Feb. 20, 2020 | CFW Meeting Minutes Approved |
2022-23 Council Members
| Member Name |
|---|
| Annette Taylor (chair) |
| Lyric Thompson (vice chair) |
| Liz Doherty |
| Candance Gingles |
| Alison Kiser |
| Chavi Khanna Koneru |
| Dr. Michelle Meggs |
| Dana O'Donovan |
| Elizabeth Outten |
| Dr. Patricia Parker |
| Beth Posner |
| Dr. Tracey Ray |
| Hon. Robin Robinson |
| Tara Romano |
| Adrienne Spinner |
| Carrie Stewart |
| Hon. Mary Ann Tally |
| Karen Wallace-Meigs |
| Katherine Woodbury |
| Pamela Young-Jacobs |