Nevada Commission For Women's "Elevate Her NV" Seeks To Increase Women Serving On State Boards
Elevate Her NV's mission is to bring diverse representation to the state's boards and commissions
CARSON CITY, Nev., March 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Nevada Commission for Women is joining in the celebration of Women's History Month by announcing "Elevate Her NV," a campaign designed to raise awareness about positions currently available on dozens of public boards and commissions. Ultimately the NCFW, through Elevate Her NV, intends to encourage women to apply for leadership positions throughout the state.
"This is a bipartisan effort to advance state government and businesses by working to ensure we embrace the full talents of all the people who live here," said Elisa Cafferata, NCFW commission member.
Elevate Her NV will include a comprehensive campaign to educate women about the opportunities for leadership, to recruit women who are interested in serving, and to ensure that over the long term our state boards and commissions have full representation from a diverse range of engaged and trained participants.
Women who are interested in getting more involved in government, connecting with their communities, developing career skills and establishing credibility are encouraged to visit Boards and Commissions for the State of Nevada to see a listing of current vacancies on Nevada Boards and Commissions. To stay updated on news about Governor Sisolak's vision for our state, check out the Home Means Nevada PAC.
For more information, visit ElevateHerNV.org.
About Elevate Her NV
Elevate Her NV is a bipartisan campaign to fill state board positions with qualified and informed women. Our goal is to ensure women are more adequately represented at the state level through volunteer board positions. Currently, an informal survey shows that Nevada board positions are filled with 60% men and 40% women. By training women throughout the state on the leadership opportunities, the campaign will bring the full diversity of women's talents to the state's boards. The campaign is managed by the Nevada Commission on Women. Learn more at ElevateHerNV.org
About The Nevada Commission for Women
The Nevada Commission for Women comprises 10 members reflecting the social and political diversity of Nevada. The Commission's mission is to advance women toward equality in all areas. Specifically the Commission studies the changing roles of women in society, looks at the socioeconomic factors that influence the status of women, and recommends policies and programs to make improvements. Staff support is provided to the Commission by the Department of Administration. Learn more.
SOURCE The Nevada Commission for Women
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