Commission for Women

Description:

The Commission on the Status of Women provides guidance and advice to eliminate discrimination because of sex; encourages equal opportunity for women in employment, recreational opportunities and facilities, health services, housing, education, government, community services and credit; recommends legislation and policy changes; receives complaints of discrimination; and conducts educational programs. The Commission meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Approximately eight hours per month are required of Commission members.

Number of Members:

15

Term of Service:

3-year term

City Staff Contact:

Lisa Baker, Department of Community and Human Services, 703.746.3120

List of Members:

• Rebekah Bakewicz
• Diane Crawford-Batt
• Joan Dodaro
• Jacinta Greene
• Belinda Jackson Farrier
• Elizabeth Johnson, chair
• Monika Jones
• Michelle Jones
• Tarina Keene
• Camille Leverett
• Brian Morreale
• C. Elizabeth "P.J." Palmer Johnson
• Susan Ross-O'Brien
• William Smith

For further information about the responsibilities of this board or commission, or to apply to serve on this board or commission, contact contact Jackie Henderson in the City Clerk's Office at 703 746-4550.