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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

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Join us for Brunch!

Saturday, March 16, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Bain Center

The Commission for Women invites you to the Women's History Month brunch, to celebrate "Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion." Join us to engage with a panel of community leaders who will share their inspiring success stories, including:

Daria Willis, Ph.D., Howard Community College

Jennifer Broderick, LCSW, Bridges to Housing Stability

Tania Araya, MSW, TurnAround, Inc.

Terry Hill, M.D., Maryland State Delegate

Women's History Month graphic to promote the CFW brunch at the Bain Center on March 16 from 11 to 1.

Commission Information

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Meeting Schedule

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The Commission for Women meets on the third Wednesday of every month, from 7 to 9 p.m. Meeting are currently being held virtually via Webex. To join the meeting:

Join from the meeting link: https://howardcountymd.webex.com/howardcountymd/j.php?MTID=m2b025f06a94f176c8f00e2ad94c7744b

Join by meeting number: Meeting number (access code): 

Join by phone: 1-650-479-3207 Call-in toll number (US/Canada)

Global call-in numbers

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Board Members

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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:

  • Jessica Epps, Chair
  • Jessica Nichols, Vice Chair
  • Sherine Hargrove, Recording Secretary
  • Isabella Clancy, Student Commissioner
  • Mae Beale
  • Farida Guzdar
  • Homayara Aziz
  • Kashonna Marrow
  • Maxine F. Kellman-Allen
  • Rhonda Jones
  • Natasha Blount
  • Stephanie Adibe, Executive Secretary

Meeting Agendas & Minutes

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2023

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March 2024

February 2024

January 2024

December 2023

  • Meeting Cancelled

November 2023

October 2023

  • Meeting Cancelled

September 2023

August 2023

  • No Meeting-Summer Break

July 2023

  • No Meeting-Summer Break

June 2023

May 2023

April 2023

March 2023

February 2023

January 2023

 

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    2022

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    2022 CFW Priorities

    December 13, 2022

    November 29, 2022

    October 23, 2022

    September 13, 2022

    March 8, 2022

    January 11, 2022

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    2021

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    November

    September

    June

    April

    March

    February

    January

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    2020

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    December

    • No Meeting

    November

    October

    September

    • No Meeting

    August

    • No Meeting

    July

    • No Meeting

    June 

    May

     

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