About the Howard County Commission for Women:
The Howard County Commission for Women was established by statute in 1980 to promote the economic, social and political equality of women. The Commission has the authority to conduct studies, review progress, recommend action, and carry out activities to support this purpose. This may include:
- Collecting, analyzing and disseminating information to assist in changing attitudes and eliminating discriminatory behavior
- Studying conditions which demonstrate inequalities and unmet needs concerning women, issuing position papers, and recommending procedures or legislation to remedy them
- Stimulating efforts to expand educational and employment opportunities for women
- Promoting recognition of women’s accomplishments
- Publicizing activities and services of interest to women
View the 2018 Women's Hall of Fame Program
Congratulations to the following three Howard County women, who were inducted into the 2018 Howard County Women’s Hall of Fame: pictured above from left, Patricia Emard Greenwald; Debra Ann Slack Katz; and Joan Webb Scornaienchi. The Howard County Commission for Women hosted the Women's Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Thursday, March 22.
MEETING UPDATE:
The Commission meets on the second Tuesday of most months at 7:00 pm at 9830 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21046 . Meeting time and place is subject to change; please call 410-313-6400 to verify. All meetings of Howard County boards and commissions are open to the public, except under those circumstances in which a closed meeting is permitted by law. NOTE: If you need accommodations to participate in these meetings, please call 410-313-6400 (voice/relay) at least seven days in advance.
MEETING MINUTES & AGENDAS
- September 11, 2018 Agenda
- June 12, 2018 Agenda
- May 8, 2018 Minutes
- May 8, 2018 Agenda
- April 10, 2018 Minutes
- April 10, 2018 Agenda
- March 13, 2018 Minutes DRAFT
- March 13, 2018 Agenda
- February 13, 2018 Minutes
- February 13, 2018 Agenda
- January 9, 2018 Minutes
- January 9, 2018 Agenda
MEMBERSHIP:
The Commission is comprised of twelve members, including one high school student, who are appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council. Current members are:
- Shaharbano (Bano) Rizvi, Chair
- Meg Boyd, Vice Chair
- Jessica Epps
- TBD, Student Commissioner
- Allison Eatough
- Alice S. Giles
- Kashonna Holland, Secretary
- Joyce Kim
- Neveen Kurtom
- Diane Paulus
- Lanlan Xu
- Cheryl Mattis, Executive Secretary
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Commission, contact Cheryl Mattis, Executive Secretary, at cmattis@howardcountymd.gov or 410-313-6400 (voice/relay).
Additional information and resources:
Contact us:
To contact the Howard County Commission for Women, email women@howardcountymd.gov or call 410-313-6400 (voice/relay).