Additional participants included New York State Senator Andrew Gounardes (D-NY-26), U.S. Department of Labor Assistant Secretary Lisa M. Gomez; India Sneed, Esq., Founder & Managing Partner, IQEQ Law PLLC; and Dr. Henry Love, PhD, Vice President of Policy and Planning at Win. Also in attendance were Assemblymember Alex Bores (D-NY-73), Executive Director of the NYC Council’s Women’s Caucus Thamar Ferdinand, and Assemblymember Grace Lee (D-NY-65).
The New York Junior League was pleased to host this very important convening of city, state and federal leaders focused on womens health and equality, shared NYJL President Jeri Powell. For nearly 125 years, we have stood at the forefront of advocating for the women, children and families of New York City. With nearly 2,500 trained women volunteers, we will bring the full force of our resources to the cause of improving womens health and equality by advocating for laws that ensure and enshrine every humans ability to reach their full potential.
The NYJLs Advocates for Public Policy committee champions legislation and policy initiatives in support of the NYJLs work for women, children, and families in New York, including womens health and equality, mental health equity, poverty relief, and domestic violence.
About the New York Junior League
Since 1901, the New York Junior League (NYJL) has responded to New York Citys most pressing socioeconomic challenges. Powered by nearly 2,500 women volunteers, the NYJL works with more than 60 community-based organizations to advance childrens social-emotional learning and to provide life skills programs to youth and adults who are navigating periods of difficult transition. Bringing their diverse experiences and talents, trained NYJL volunteers engage women and children in health, education, and arts workshops specially customized to their needs. The NYJL advocates with state and city government for women- and children-centered policies and develops volunteers leadership skills for service in the NYJL and on other nonprofit boards, all while cultivating a community that reinforces womens personal relationships and collective power as drivers of positive change. The NYJL also responds to community partners requests for immediate support and invests funds and volunteers time in restoring public parks and community spaces to create welcoming environments conducive to fitness, health, recreation, and socialization.
www.NYJL.org
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