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Helping women succeed in public service by enhancing career-building models that develop leadership skills and by networking professional women in government.


Our Mission

To educate, mentor, encourage, and support women in the local government profession.

Membership

  • Professionals: $40 / year

  • Students: $10 / year

Annual dues are paid for a membership year, which begins January 1 and ends on December 31. Dues will be waived upon demonstration of financial need. Ask your municipality to sponsor your membership dues.

Next Event

Virtual Event - Loneliness in Government Part 2
January 22, 2026 at 12 noon

October 8, 2025: Town Fair - Visit our table for a fun networking game and a chance to win a North Face backpack!


Leadership

Steering Committee:

  • President | Marguerite Ladd, VT League of Cities & Towns

  • Vice President | Sally Cruz Nix, Brattleboro

  • Treasurer | Tammy Getchell, Essex

  • Historian & Clerk | Karen Astley, Putney

  • Jessie Baker, South Burlington

  • Elaine Wang, Winooski

  • Crystal Grant, Middlebury

  • Fredi Hayes, Highgate

Affiliates

Virtual Event - Loneliness in Government
November 13, 2025 at 12 noon