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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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New Online Application Process

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has launched an innovative online application that transforms the way constituents apply to become members of County boards and commissionsRead the press release. 

Howard County launches new online application for constituents to apply to serve on Howard County boards and commissions

Commission Information

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Meeting Schedule

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The Commission for Women meets on the second Tuesday of every other month, from 6 to 8 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=m261695877eefb3b1fedb2845786391e5

Join by meeting number: Meeting number (access code): 180 969 4014

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

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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
  • Rhonda Jones, Vice Chair
  • Sherine Hargrove, Recording Secretary
  • Isabella Clancy, Student Commissioner
  • Mae Beale
  • Farida Guzdar
  • Pam Guzzone
  • Kashonna Holland
  • Maxine F. Kellman-Allen
  • Jessica Nichols
  • Dianne Paulus
  • Natasha Blount
  • Stephanie Adibe, Executive Secretary

Meeting Agendas & Minutes

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2023

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August 2023

  • No Meeting

July 2023

  • No Meeting

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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