The National Foundation for Women Legislators lost a pioneer and leader this week and the world lost an amazing woman. Robin Read didn’t just lead NFWL, she breathed life into this organization for over 20 years. Her devotion to NFWL shone like a beacon, and she will be fondly remembered and sorely missed. Because of […]
Read Full Post >>Yearly Archives: 2016
Policy Experts to Speak at NFWL Human Trafficking Summit
Immediate Release: Policy Experts to Address Elected Women at National Human Trafficking Summit Media Inquires: Meghan Cusick,703-518-7931, [email protected] (Alexandria, VA) – The National Foundation for Women Legislators is pleased to announce the speaker lineup for their 2016 Human Trafficking Summit in the DC Metro area, June 16-17. This event will include speakers and […]
Read Full Post >>NFWL Newsletter- May 2016
Scholarship Opportunities for Young Girls! NFWL is proud to announce the application period for the 19th Annual NFWL/NRA Bill of Rights Essay Scholarship Contest is officially open! Every year this NFWL/NRA partnership brings six female high school juniors or seniors to our Annual Conference and awards each with a $3,000 college scholarship. This year, the essay prompts ask thought provoking questions about the […]
Read Full Post >>Above and Beyond
Getting to know NFWL Board Member, New Jersey Freeholder Serena DiMaso When NFWL Board Member and Chair of Membership, Serena DiMaso isn’t serving the people of Monmouth County, New Jersey as their dedicated Freeholder Deputy Director, she’s saving their lives as a volunteer with emergency services. We interviewed Freeholder DiMaso this month as part of our […]
Read Full Post >>NFWL Spring Symposium Makes Headlines!
NFWL made headlines this month on the local news in Wisconsin as women gathered for the 2nd Annual NFWL Spring Symposium for Women Policymakers! Watch the video below or view the full article here.
Read Full Post >>In Memoriam– Juanita Head Walton
On April 11, the world lost a truly amazing woman, and many in this organization lost a wonderful friend. Juanita Head Walton passed away at age 61 with her loving family surrounding her. She fought a long, and brave battle with cancer, throughout which she remained strong and brave. The only comfort to those who knew […]
Read Full Post >>NFWL Chair Sponsors Equal Pay Legislation in Delaware
NFWL News Alert! NFWL Chair DE Representative Helene Keeley celebrated Equal Pay Day last week by co-sponsoring a packet of legislation aimed at ending the wage gap in Delaware, including one to end “salary secrecy”. From the article: “They’re asking people to consider how they would react is they found out how much their […]
Read Full Post >>NFWL Newsletter- April 2016
Register Now for the 2016 Annual Conference Annnnoooounncement! Early Bird Registration for the 2016 NFWL Annual Conference is officially open! Join us in Orlando, Florida, November 16-20 at the Loew’s Portofino Hotel. A limited number of travel and lodging scholarships are available for currently elected women, so register today! Register Now Take […]
Read Full Post >>“The Rest is History”
Getting to know NFWL Board Member, Wisconsin Representative Kathy Bernier Representative Bernier is a former Wisconsin State Director for NFWL, and currently serves on the NFWL Board of Directors. In just a few weeks, she is hosting the Second Annual NFWL Wisconsin Spring Symposium for Women Policymakers. This event brings together women on all levels […]
Read Full Post >>A Legacy on the Mountain
Getting to know NFWL State Director, Montana Representative Kimberly Dudik Representative Dudik is a dedicated NFWL State Director and an innovative leader in this organization. In keeping with the theme of “leadership” this month, we had the opportunity to learn more learn more about the catalyst for NEW Leadership™ Montana. The Center for American […]
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