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| Title | Governor's Advisory Council on Women |
|---|---|
| Contact Name | Kerri Witowski |
| Contact Phone | 312.814.1175 |
| Contact Email | |
| Function | The council will work to advance the role and participation of women in Illinois' economy and recovery. The council will also work to increase the number of women in the engineering, science and technology fields, and support the development and growth of women-owned business enterprises. The council will recommend policy solutions to remove barriers to women in the workforce. It will examine issues that initially include pay inequities, financial literacy, child care, access to capital for small business owners, workforce development and job training, and educational opportunities. |
| Term | Members will serve until a report is issued. |
| Senate Confirmation | No |
| Compensation | N/A |
| Composition | 8 members appointed by the Governor. |
| Authority | Press release, August 18, 2011 |
Member Names
Name (Last, First) 
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Member Since | Appointed By | Position | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chen, Nancy | 08/18/2011 | Governor | Member | None |
| Gold, Judith A. | 08/18/2011 | Governor | Member, Co-Chairperson | None |
| Hilliard, Amy | 08/18/2011 | Governor | Member | None |
| Pasquiera, Maria | 08/18/2011 | Governor | Member | None |
| Pryor, Juliette | 08/18/2011 | Governor | Member | None |
| Ratner, Hedy M. | 08/18/2011 | Governor | Member | None |
| Rice, Judy | 08/18/2011 | Governor | Member | None |
| Thomas, Cristal | 08/18/2011 | Governor | Member, Co-chairperson | None |