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.
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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.
Commission Information
Special Meeting
SPECIAL Public Meeting of the Howard County Commission for Women:
Monday, January 12, 2026 | 6 to 6:30 PM
Meeting ID: 284 673 985 417 61 and Passcode: 3dW2Le2y
Regular Meetings of the Howard County Commission for Women:
Occurs the third Wednesday every two months effective 10/15/2025 until 6/17/2026 from 7 to 9 p.m., Eastern Time (US & Canada).
Meeting number: 2302 624 2357
Password: FRamDkPD748
Join by phone: 1-650-479-3207 Call-in toll number (US/Canada)
Access code: 230 262 42357
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:
- Stephanie Al-Adhami
- Diana Awed
- Dr. Homayara Aziz
- Saundra Barrett
- Mae A. Beale
- Dr. Ashley Easley
- Dr. Dana Edwards
- Kristen Layman Mahoney
- Shannon Beasley Taitt
- Anika Verma
Staff
- Executive Secretary: Michelle Henry (Acting)
Meeting Agendas & Minutes
December 17
Special Meeting November 4
October 15
August 20
June 18
April 16 Meeting Cancelled
March
February 23 Special Meeting
February
January
- Agenda
- Minutes (No meeting held as a quorum was not reached)
December 2024
November 2024
October 2024
September 2024
April 2024
- Agenda
- Meeting Minutes
March 2024
February 2024
January 2024