Governor Wolf Names New Members to the Pennsylvania Commission for Women

HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 7, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Tom Wolf today announced the appointment of twenty-six dedicated business, civic and community leaders to serve on the Pennsylvania Commission for Women. The commissioners were sworn in by Secretary of State Pedro Cortés prior to convening the first meeting of the Commission, which was held at The Governor's Residence.

"In Pennsylvania today, women earn just 76 cents for every dollar a man earns, they make up 75 percent of our minimum wage workforce, and they are two times less likely to work in STEM occupations than men in the Commonwealth," Governor Wolf said. "These are just a few of the issues that I hope this Commission will look at improving over the course of their work."

"I know that this passionate group of leaders and professionals will act as tireless advocates on behalf of Pennsylvania's women and girls. Each of these individuals will be a tremendous asset to the Commission, and people across the Commonwealth will be well-served by their commitment to improving the lives of our women and girls."

"Having devoted my career to meeting the needs of women and families in my own community, I am humbled and excited by this opportunity to lead an extraordinary group of women in this endeavor statewide," Commission Chair Randi Teplitz said. "I am grateful for the confidence that Governor Wolf has placed in me, and I look forward to working with him, First Lady Frances Wolf, and stakeholders in the public and private sectors on this important effort."

The Commission for Women, which was created by Executive Order and consists of volunteer members, is responsible for advising the Governor on policies and legislation that impact women; supporting economic and civic opportunities for women; encouraging mentoring programs for girls and young women; identifying programs and opportunities for the benefit and advancement of women; and serving as a resource center for Pennsylvania women. The Commission also acts as an advocate for policies and legislation it feels serves the best interest of women and girls in Pennsylvania.

Below is a full list of the individuals that have been appointed as members of the Pennsylvania Commission for Women:

Randi Teplitz, Chair, Dauphin County
Susan Jacobson, Southeast Regional Coordinator, Philadelphia County
Nancy Mills, Southwest Regional Coordinator, Allegheny County  
Anne Ard, Centre County
Donna Barbetti, Lackawanna County 
Dana Brown, Allegheny County
Jessica Brubaker, York County
ImJa Choi, Philadelphia County
Representative Madeleine Dean, Montgomery County
Lucy Delabar, Lehigh County
Carolina Digiorgio, Chester County
Denise Johnson, Crawford County
Jazelle Jones, Philadelphia County
Susan Kefover, Potter County
Mellanie Lassiter, Philadelphia County
Evie McNulty, Lackawanna County
Leslie Anne Miller, Delaware County
Deborah Minkoff, Montgomery County
Tina Nixon, Dauphin County
Lori Nocito, Luzerne County
Lesley Ridge, Erie County
Kathy Rooney, Lehigh County
Jessica Rothchild, Lackawanna County
Patti Stirk, York County
Rosa Stroh, Dauphin County
Michelle Zmijanac, Allegheny County

For more information on the Commission for Women, contact [email protected] or 717.831.3224.

MEDIA CONTACT: Jeff Sheridan – 717.783.1116

SOURCE Pennsylvania Office of the Governor

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