About

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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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)

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
  • 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
  • Stephanie Adibe, Executive Secretary
Meeting Agendas & Minutes
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2023
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January 2023

February 2023

  • Agenda
  • Minutes

March 2023

  • Agenda
  • Minutes

April 2023

  • Agenda
  • Minutes
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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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