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Mayor's Office of Women Engagement

Philadelphia Commission for Women

About

Philadelphians voted to add the Philadelphia Commission for Women (PWC) to the Home Rule Charter in 2017. The commission advocates for policies and programs that help empower women and girls.

There are 27 commissioners. The mayor appoints 10 commissioners, and City Council appoints 17 commissioners.

To learn more, contact Executive Director Keiwana McKinney-Forde at women.engagement@phila.gov.

Our mission

The Philadelphia Commission for Women’s mission is to uphold five pillars that include, but are not limited to:

  • Social justice.
  • Civic engagement.
  • Health and wellness.
  • Economic opportunity.
  • Gender equity.

Leadership

Milagros Garcia headshot
Milagros Garcia
Chairwoman
Doreen Morris portrait shot
Doreen Morris
Secretary

Commissioners

Charlotte Andrews
Prema Katari Gupta
Melissa Scott Walker
Doreen Morris
Cathy Scott
Katey McGrath
Joanne Esquiline
Karen Javaruski
Rev. Jeanette Davis
Boni Wolf
Gweny Love
Charlita Davis
Dr. Shirlana Dash
Carol Stukes Baylor
Alma Rios
Lisa Holgash
Heather Miller
Milagros Garcia
Vanessa Fields
Angela Smith
Selena Hodge
Maria Wing
Kashmere Brooks-McCoy
Abena Ruiz


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