Commission for Women

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Mission Statement

As set forth by county statute in 1980, the Howard County Commission for Women (CFW) promotes the economic, social and political equality of women.

Vision Statement

Howard County is a supportive community where every woman, of every background, identity, age, ability and income level, can fully participate with dignity and thrives without barriers.

Values

The Howard County Commission for Women is guided by values that ensure their work creates measurable impact, sustains meaningful progress and strengthens connections among women throughout our community, through:

• Data-driven Impact – to pursue initiatives grounded in data and community-identified needs to measurably advance equity, opportunity and engagement.
• Enduring Empowerment – to build lasting resources and systems for action that ensure women's perspectives shape the county's future and women's advancements are visible and enduring for generations to come.
• Fostering Connections – to strengthen our community by fostering trust, partnerships and shared purpose among women and organizations across Howard County through open dialogue, inclusivity and mutual support.

Congratulations to the 2026 Women’s History Month Student Poster Contest Winners

Pictured above are the Commission for Women’s 2026 Student Poster contest winners, whose artistic expressions captured this year’s WHM theme “Women Leading the Change to a Sustainable Future.” 

Top row, from left: Kona Olowokakoko, Thunder Hill Elementary; Anya Van Wyk, Worthington Elementary School; Second row, from left: Maya Echeazu, Worthington Elementary School; Ivana Foster Odhi, Burleigh Manor Middle School; third row, from left: Manya Ranka, Burleigh Manor Middle School; Safa Ikram, Patapsco Middle School; and Jenna Campbell, River Hill High School. Not pictured: Fatima Medhi, Atholton High School and Kikiolaoluwa, Marriotts Ridge High School.

Archived Commission for Women 2025 Annual Report

This annual report provides an overview of the Howard County Commission for Women activities, achievements and strategic priorities for the year 2025, and highlights the Commission’s ongoing commitment to promote the economic, social and political equality of women in Howard County.

View the 2025 Annual Report