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Check out the latest news, coalition updates, and developments regarding An Act to Ensure Gender Parity on Public Boards and Commissions (H.2711 | S.1878)
What will it take to achieve Parity on Boards?
On March 3, 2021 nearly 100 individuals gathered over Zoom to hear from leaders and advocates across the state of Massachusetts to hear about the urgency of Parity on Boards brought to you by the Massachusetts Women of Color Coalition, the Massachusetts Commission on...
read moreHow to join a public board or commission in Massachusetts
Representation won’t improve unless public boards commit to fostering inclusive workplaces that can support these diverse candidates and unless these candidates of diverse backgrounds answer the call to serve.
read moreWhy joining a public board should be one of your New Year’s resolutions
Joining a public board or commission is one way to use your knowledge and experience towards greater social justice, while gaining new skills and connections that can help advance your career.
read moreParity on Board legislation reported favorably out of committee
On October 28, 2019, less than a month after receiving a hearing in front of the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, YW Boston’s Parity on Board legislation received a favorable report out of committee. The bill, now known as An Act to...
read moreParity On Board coalition testifies at the State House
On October 2, 2019, The Parity on Board Coalition took to the State House to testify before the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight in favor of An Act to ensure gender parity on public boards and commissions (H.2711/S.1878). The Parity on...
read moreState needs to catch up on racial and gender equity
By Beth Chandler, President & CEO of YW Boston Studies predict that by the year 2045 there will be no racial or ethnic majority in the United States. Some argue this will happen even sooner. More than ever, leaders across the state are recognizing the importance...
read moreYW Boston-led Parity On Board Coalition Gains Support of Notable Organizations in Massachusetts
On Tuesday, March 20th, YW Boston announced its support of ensuring gender parity on public boards and commissions during an event at the Massachusetts State House. YW Boston President and CEO, Beth Chandler, spoke alongside Speaker Pro Tempore Patricia Haddad,...
read moreYW Boston to run coalition to ensure gender parity on public boards and commissions
On Tuesday, March 20, 2019, YW Boston announced its support of ensuring gender parity on public boards and commissions in Massachusetts. Beth Chandler, YW Boston President and CEO, spoke at the State House alongside Speaker Pro Tempore Patricia Haddad, Senator Jason...
read moreYW Boston launches coalition at Parity On Board: Achieving diversity on Massachusetts public boards
On Thursday, May 16th, YW Boston, in partnership with the Eos Foundation, held the event Parity On Board: Achieving diversity on Massachusetts public boards at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. The event was an opportunity to learn about the research conducted...
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We are building a coalition of leaders, supporters, volunteers, and partners interested in diversifying leadership and decision-making in Massachusetts. Support An Act to Ensure Gender Parity on Public Boards and Commissions (H.2711 | S.1878) by becoming a Parity On Board coalition partner.
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