Congratulations to Commissioner Senator Monique Limón, the newly elected Vice Chair of the bipartisan California Legislative Women's Caucus! Her role is testament to her unwavering commitment to advocating for gender equality. The Commission is proud to support Vice Chair, Senator Monique Limón as she steps into her new role. We are excited to see the positive changes that Senator Limón, incoming Chair, Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, and the Legislative Women's Caucus can collectively achieve for the women and girls of California. We express our sincere gratitude to outgoing Chair, Senator Nancy Skinner for her exceptional leadership and guidance. Read the press release here: https://lnkd.in/ghZaVb3a
California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls
Public Policy
Sacramento, California 2,584 followers
The CCSWG works to eliminate inequities in state laws, practices and conditions that affect California’s women and girls
About us
About: For more than 50 years, the California Commission on the Status of Women & Girls has identified and worked to eliminate inequities in state laws, practices and conditions that affect California’s women and girls. Established as a state agency with 17 appointed commissioners in 1965, the Commission regularly assesses gender equity in health, safety, employment, education and equal representation, the military, and the media. The Commission provides leadership through research, policy and program development, education, outreach and collaboration, advocacy and strategic partnerships. Mission Statement: The Commission on the Status of Women and Girls works in a culturally inclusive manner to promote equality and justice for all women and girls by advocating on their behalf with the Governor, the Legislature and other public policymakers, and by educating the public in the areas of economic equity including educational equity, access to health care including reproductive choice, violence against women and other key issue areas identified by the Commission as significantly affecting women and girls.
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https://women.ca.gov/
External link for California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls
- Industry
- Public Policy
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Sacramento, California
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1965
- Specialties
- policy, women's rights, reproductive rights, gender equality, pay equity, legislation, and girls in STEAM
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900 N St
Sacramento, California, US
Employees at California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls
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Lisa Z G.
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Darcy Totten
Interim Executive Director at California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls
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Erica Courtney
Aviation | Acquisitions | Operations | Governance | Defense | Global Relations | Crisis Management | Public Engagements
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Michelle Teran-Woolfork
Director of Policy and Legislation at California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls
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The California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, and the California Budget & Policy Center, are working together to use data to break down gender barriers in California with a critical update to the California Women's Well-Being Index. Our vital partnership has helped update a multifaceted, composite measure of women’s well-being made up of five key dimensions: health, personal safety, employment and earning, economic security, and political empowerment. Together, these values create an overall Women’s Well-Being Index score for each of California’s 58 counties. We would be thrilled to have you join us for the official launch event, and a unique opportunity to hear directly from key researchers and experts who will highlight findings from the Index and share policy solutions to help address the challenges facing women in California. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gTSRyUVw
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Episode 3 of the California Secretary of State Office's summer series, "This is Promote the Vote California -- The Podcast," is out now! Listen to the final episode featuring California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls Interim Executive Director, Darcy Totten, as she talks about gender equity and the power of civic action. The Promote the Vote initiative aims to create a strong civic culture within Californian communities by encouraging connections with businesses and organizations. The podcast is a three-part summer series focusing on public service, civic education, and voting engagement. Check out the podcast here: https://lnkd.in/gCz3RnzH
This is Promote the Vote California - Episode 3: Gender Equity and The Power of Civic Action
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Last week, we were delighted that Commissioner Senator Monique Limón and former Commissioner Assemblymember Majority Leader Emeritus Eloise Reyes celebrated our former Executive Director, Holly Martinez, now Executive Director of The Representation Project, for her incredible service to the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls. Holly’s leadership was critical to our efforts to advocate for meaningful policy change for women and their families. Holly led the implementation of the Women’s Recovery Response Grant Program to assist gender-focused organizations in helping their clients navigate the pandemic and championed the First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s Equal Pay Pledge, encouraging business and employers to secure equal pay for equal work. She worked tirelessly to develop a growing staff and to advocate for women and girls across our state! The Commission is truly honored and grateful to see the Legislature support such incredible work – powerful women supporting each other is just one part of a legacy of women leaders in California who are still collaborating to build an equitable future for us all. Thank you, Holly!
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The California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls is proud to announce our new partnership with the California Budget & Policy Center! Join us for the launch of the newly updated Women’s Well-Being Index, a tool which provides a county level, in-depth analysis of the socioeconomic factors that affect women in California. The Index is divided into five dimensions covering health, personal safety, employment and earnings, economic security, and political empowerment. Each category includes six indicators, which are then scored providing insight for state and local leaders to create meaningful policy changes. We will be examining noteworthy insights into the status of women in California and hosting a panel discussion about the implications of these findings. Please join Commission Interim Executive Director, Darcy Totten, California Budget & Policy Center Research Director, Laura Pryor, PhD, State Policy Fellow, Hannah Orbach-Mandel, Public Policy Research & Advocacy Consultant, Kristin Schumacher, PhD MSW, and more at the launch event on September 4, 2024 at the Secretary of State Auditorium. Register here: https://bit.ly/3AltweF
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Join the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls and the California Budget & Policy Center as we announce our partnership and reveal the updated Women’s Well-Being Index in September! Please join Laura Pryor, PhD Hannah Orbach-Mandel Kristin Schumacher, PhD MSW and Commission Interim Executive Director Darcy Totten for the launch event in Sacramento on September 4th. (Details and Registration below) We will be exploring important and timely takeaways on how women are faring in California, as well as a hosting a panel discussion on the implications from the tool’s findings. Register today as space is limited! https://lnkd.in/gTSRyUVw
Launch of the 2024 California Women’s Well-Being Index
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We had such a great time at the Capitol with our new partner, Girl Scouts Heart of Central California, at Day 2 of Girl Scouts Advocacy Day! California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls Interim Executive Director, Darcy Totten, moderated a team of trailblazing women leaders on the Elected Officials panel. Thank you, California State Treasurer's Office, Fiona Ma, City of Sacramento Mayor Pro Tem, Karina Talamantes, and Vice Mayor, City of Sacramento, Caity Maple for the inspiring discussion today. Thank you to Commission Chair Joelle Gomez, California Deputy Treasurer Stephanie Tom, Director, California Department of Toxic Substances Control Meredith Williams, Director, Department of General Services, Ana M. Lasso, Director, Department of Water Resources Karla Nemeth for being the Government Leaders panelists, and to Chief Risk Officer at the Department of General Services, Kathleen Webb, for moderating the discussion. We were delighted hear from three of the co-authors of Step up to Run, Executive Director of California Women Lead, Myel Thelen (Jenkins), Commissioner and Legislative Representative of Place County Older Adult Advisory Commission, Jackie Smith, and Founding Chief Executive Officer at The Wahine Project, Dionne Ybarra. Thank you to Girl Scouts Heart of Central California CEO, Linda Farley, Ed.D., for moderating the panel. We had a fabulous time with the Girl Scouts and we're so excited to work together in building the next generation of young women leaders.
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The California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls had an exciting Day at the Capitol with the Girl Scouts Heart of Central California! Girl Scouts from all over the state are visiting the Capitol for a two-day experience to learn about civic engagement, advocacy, and how to engage with our democracy. The Scouts will participate in workshops, tour the Capitol, meet with Commissioners and legislators and have a chance to ask questions of our elected leaders. Nearly 200 guests will be in attendance including elected officials, community, and business leaders. We are proud to announce our formal partnership with all eight Girl Scouts Councils of California! We're kicking off our partnership at the Changemaker's Breakfast as part of the event! Working hand-in-hand with all eight Girl Scouts Councils and their leadership, we look forward to collaborating to help build a world for ALL girls that recognizes your contributions, your inherent value, and your diversity as a vital part of what makes California such an incredible place. Commission Interim Executive Director, Darcy Totten, announced the partnership during the breakfast, saying, "We’re excited to work with your leaders to promote opportunities for you to develop self-directed projects that improve the well-being of women and girls and gender-expansive people in California." As partner organizations we will support the development of young women leaders who will advocate for themselves as leaders in their communities. We presented our "Girls to the Front" patch, designed in partnership with the Girl Scouts councils, and awarded to girls who participated in the advocacy training portion of the day. Thank you to Commissioners Senator Caroline Menjivar, and Nisha Devi Rodrigo, for giving the Scouts a chance to engage with women leaders in government. Thank you to the CEO of Girl Scouts Heart of Central California, Linda Farley, Ed.D. for such an amazing experience. We're excited for tomorrow! Thank you to Angela Blanchard and Erin K. Taylor from our friends at Political Solutions, Inc who led the advocacy training. Thank you to Myel Thelen (Jenkins), Executive Director California Women Lead and Dr. Nkiruka Catherine Ohaegbu for attending. We look forward to working together to support young future leaders in both organizations. #girlscouts #girlstothefront
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On Tuesday, August 6, Commissioner Kawser Amine (کوثر امینی) and Commission Interim Executive Director, Darcy Totten, attended the 15th anniversary of California-Mexico Advocacy Day. Totten provided testimony at the Informational Hearing organized by Senator Alex Padilla. California-Mexico Advocacy Day provides the opportunity for leaders in both regions to connect on topics of interest. This focus this year was, ''Building an Agenda with a Gender Perspective through Bilateral Cooperation between Mexico and California.” Totten spoke on the systems of government, media, and education that were not designed with women in mind, resulting in inequities that impacts every woman's lived experience. "We lead with the understanding that women's experience reflect the intersectional nature of our lives," said Totten. "Our race, ethnicity, immigrant status, sexual orientation, disability status, status as parents and so much more, all collide with the inequities already experienced by our gender to create layers of inequality and discrimination against which we must collaborate, and work in solidarity, to challenge and overcome." The partnership between Mexico and the Commission, established in 2021, stands to contribute to the advancement of equality, empowerment, and promotion of women's and girl's rights through programming, mentorship, and personal and professional development.
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Today is Mom's Equal Pay Day, and we're highlighting the pay gap mothers experience in the workplace. Inequities such as pay discrimination, and inadequate leave policies, affect a mother's financial stability both short and long term. Data show that a mother working full time earns 71 cents for every dollar a father earns working full time. The gap widens to 63 cents to the dollar when including mothers who work part-time or seasonally compared to fathers. A Pew Research report shows the salaries for mothers ages stagnate while, "the share of employed men with children at home peaks between the ages of 35 to 44, standing at 58% in 2022. This is also when fathers tend to receive higher pay." The additional challenge of unpaid labor of household work, child- and elder-care affects not only the financial security, but the mental health and energy required to fully participate in the workforce. Mom's Equal Pay Day is a call to action for all employers and policy makers to reinforce policies that support working mothers, mother figures, and all women, that they may thrive both at work and at home. #MomsEqualPayDay Sources: https://lnkd.in/gAzMQ3MG https://lnkd.in/eTcykx5i
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