We are thrilled to announce that Delegate Susan Lee has been selected to receive MLAW’s Legislative Leadership Award! Delegate Lee has been a strong advocate for women in the Maryland General Assembly and a long-time supporter of MLAW. Delegate Lee will accept her award at our fall conference on October 20, 2012.
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MLAW Confirms Final Speaker for Fall Conference!
This year’s panel presentation will feature three women who are experts in using social media and grassroots organizing to advance policy change. Martha Baker from the New York Paid Leave Coalition will provide insight on what has become a very public battle for paid sick days in New York City. Carrie Evans, director of Equality Maryland, will speak about the pursuit for marriage equality here in our state. Cara Tenebaum, Vice President for Policy at the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance, will provide a national perspective by sharing her experiences in advocating on Capitol Hill for numerous women’s health and oncology issues.
For more information about the Fall Conference, click here.
Two Conference Speakers Confirmed!
Conference Update! We have confirmed two speakers for the fall agenda conference: Carrie Evans from Equality Maryland and Martha Baker from the New York Paid Leave Coalition. We’ll post more information as we finalize the agenda. Hope to see you at the conference!
MLAW’s Fall Agenda Conference
MLAW is pleased to announce it’s Fall Agenda Conference will be held on October 20th. Please visit our conference page for more information: https://mdlegagendaforwomen.org/2012-fall-conference/
MLAW Elects Officers for 2012-13
Congratulations to the MLAW Board members who will be serving as officers for the 2012-3 year: President – Michaele Cohen, Vice President – Liz Joyce, Secretary – Melissa Broome, and Treasurer – Tracy Brown.
Who We Are
The Maryland Legislative Agenda for Women (MLAW) is a statewide coalition of women’s groups and individuals formed to provide a non-partisan, independent, voice for Maryland women and families. The group advocates for progressive legislation and policy that promotes and protects the well being of Maryland women and their families and provides them opportunities to develop their full potential.
