May 2010
March 2010
December 2010
CA Women Lead Los Angeles Chapter President Rita Gallardo discusses CWSAP with Brad Pomerance on Time Warner's Local Edition
California Women in Elected Office - 2011
California Women Lead Report
News Report: The number of women running and being elected for state offices is on the decline.
KBAK-CBS Channel 58, Bakersfield, CA, March 17, 2010
Women's Representation in State Politics Still Falls Short of Parity
The Sacramento Bee, March 18, 2010
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Lack of Parity For
Female Elected Officials
Capitol Public Radio, March 17, 2010
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California Women in Elected Office - 2010
California Women Lead Report
Women Taking Charge of Inland Cities
The Press-Enterprise, December 30, 2009
Archived copy
New Inland Group Aims to Help Them Run for Office or
Get a Government Appointment
The Press-Enterprise, September 20, 2009
Archived copy
Women in California are at a Critical Juncture
by California Women Lead Past President Jackie Speier
The San Francisco Chronicle, March 22, 2007
Archived copy
Snapshot of Women in California Politics
News release about recent California Women Lead report, May 31, 2006
Women at Center of Election Focus - Candidates Zero
In on Undecided Voters
The San Francisco Chronicle, October 26, 2003
Archived Copy
December 11, 2010
The secretary of state's office said Friday that 59.6 percent of California’s eligible voters cast ballots Nov. 2, the highest for a state gubernatorial election since 1994.
Read the entire article at www.thesbnn.com.
Women's Groups Appeal to Jerry Brown to Appoint Women
December 10, 2010
A consortium of women's groups said today it has submitted 1,059 resumes to Gov.-elect Jerry Brown, appealing to him to ensure that, reflective of the population, just more than half of his appointees are women.
Read the entire article at blogs.sacbee.com.
Empowering Women in California Can Unite Political Rivals
October 28, 2010
The 2010 election season is turning out to be a nasty fight. Turn on the TV or radio and commercial after commercial is an attack on a candidate. Polling shows tight races around the state and many people have no idea what will happen on Election Day. Just the other day I was on Facebook and most of the comments asked, "When will it stop?"
Read the entire article at www.publicceo.com.
Women are Encouraged to Participate in Government Process
The California Women's State Appointment Project 2010 is recruiting women statewide to apply for appointments to boards, commissions and agencies
with the new governor who will be elected this November.
Read the entire article at cssrc.us
California Women's State Appointment Project 2010 Seeking Applicants
October 4, 2010
Black Women Organized for Political Action - BWOPA - California Women Lead, the National Women's Political Caucus, California, Leadership California,
the California Commission on the Status of Women and HOPE - Hispanas Organized for Political Equality - comprise the coalition of organizations
spearheading the California Women's State Appointment Project 2010.
Read the entire article at www.oaklandlocal.com
Opinion: Women are the Powerhouse in California 2010
September 16, 2010
As campaign season gets into high gear there is a lot of emphasis on women - a woman on the top of the GOP ticket, two women in a VERY competitive
race for the United States Senate and a number of women running in down ticket races. 2010 has the potential to be a BIG year for women in California
politics. That is why the California Women's State Appointments Project (CWSAP) is so important. Women should have a role and a voice in public
policy.
Read the entire article at www.capitolweekly.net
Weho Joins Effort to Recruit Women into Government
September 11, 2010
The City Council has unanimously approved West Hollywood's co-sponsorship of the California Women's State Appointment Project, a nonpartisan
effort to encourage women to apply for appointments to boards and commissions or as part of the new gubernatorial administration to be elected
in November.
Read the entire article at http://westhollywood.patch.com
Rachel Michelin discusses CWSAP on Public Radio
Listen to Rachel Michelin, Executive Director/CEO of California Women Lead, talk about the California Women’s State Appointment Project on Women’s
Voices hosted by Val Muchowski on KZYX 90.5 FM and KZYZ 91.5 FM. Michelin explains the importance of women applying for appointments on boards,
commissions, and agencies, and tells her own experience about being an appointee of the governor.
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California Women's Appointment Project
August 31, 2010
The goal of this project is to bring to the new governor and transition team the names and resumes of women interested in serving in the new
administration to bring a significant pool of qualified women to serve as appointees. The Coalition will be presenting the new Governor and their
transition team members with binders of applications from women from throughout the state who are interested in serving in the new administration.
Read the entire article at womengivesd.blogspot.com
Providing Women With a Role and Voice In Public Policy
August 27, 2010
As campaign season gets into high gear there is a lot of emphasis on women - a woman on the top of the GOP ticket, two women in a VERY competitive
race for the United States Senate and a number of women running in down ticket races.
2010 has the potential to be a big year for women in California politics. That is why the California Women's State Appointments Project (CWSAP)
is so important. Women should have a role and a voice in public policy.
Read the entire article at foxandhoundsdaily.com
AM Alert: 19th Amendment turns 90
August 26, 2010
The 19th Amendment turns 90 years old today.
Thousands of demonstrators are expected to descend on the state Capitol today to celebrate Women's Equality Day, which marks nine decades of
women having the right to cast a ballot.
Read the entire article at blogs.sacbee.com
Project To Recruit Women For State Appointments Begins At Capitol On Thursday
August 25, 2010
A new project will ensure the number of women serving in gubernatorial appointed positions effectively reflects the number and diversity of women
who live in California.
The California Women's State Appointment Project (CWSAP), a coalition of women's groups, is urging the current gubernatorial candidates to inspire,
recruit and promote women to apply for appointments at the state level.
Read the entire article at publicceo.com
Project to Recruit Women for State Appointments Under New Administration Kicks Off at State Capitol
August 24, 2010
In spite of gains made during the current administration, the number of women serving in gubernatorial appointed positions – high level, paid
and volunteer – does not effectively reflect the number of women or the diversity of women who live in California. Building on the best efforts
of the Schwarzenegger Administration, a coalition of women’s groups is urging the current gubernatorial candidates to support the nonpartisan
California Women’s State Appointment Project to inspire, recruit and promote women across the state to apply for appointments at the state level.
Read the entire article at www.av-today.com
December 9, 2010
SACRAMENTO, CA - This week the California Women's State Appointment Project (CWSAP) submitted 1,059 names to Governor Elect Jerry Brown for consideration as appointees to his administration.
Last August a coalition of women's groups launched the CWSAP, a nonpartisan program to encourage and recruit potential women appointees for the new governor's administration. California Women Lead, the National Women's Political Caucus-California, Leadership California, the California Commission on the Status of Women, Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) and Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA) comprise the coalition of organizations leading the statewide appointment effort.
"The California Women's State Appointment Project's is excited to submit this rich, diverse pool of women from all over that state to Governor Elect Brown for consideration in next year's appointments process," said Rachel Michelin, Executive Director/CEO for California Women Lead. "We want to ensure that the number of women in gubernatorial appointed positions reflects the state's population. We are proud to have inspired women from across the state to consider applying for appointments at the state level so that women can continue to contribute significantly."
The coalition submitted the next Governor with the resumes and applications from women across the state interested in serving in high level, paid and volunteer appointed positions.
Women applied to be part of this process online at the California Women's State Appointment Project's website at www.cawomenlead.org/cwap. The launch date coincided with the 90th anniversary of the 19th amendment which granted women's suffrage.
California Women's State Appointment Project
The mission of the nonpartisan California Women's State Appointment Project is to encourage and recruit women to apply for an appointment to boards, commissions, or in agencies with the new gubernatorial administration. California Women Lead, the National Women's Political Caucus-California, Leadership California, the California Commission on the Status of Women, Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE), and Black Women Organized for Political Action are the coalition of organizations leading this effort to ensure we have a rich, diverse pool of women from all corners of the state.
More information, please visit http://www.cawomenlead.org/cwap. If you have any questions, please contact cwap@cawomenlead.org.
October 20, 2010
SACRAMENTO, CA - Today Gubernatorial Candidate Jerry Brown announced his support of the non partisan California Women's State Appointment Project.
Last August the California Women's State Appointment Project (CWSAP) launched a new program that encourages and recruits potential women appointees
for the new gubernatorial administration. California Women Lead, the National Women's Political Caucus-California, Leadership California, the
California Commission on the Status of Women, Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) and Black Women Organized for Political Action
(BWOPA) comprise the coalition of organizations leading the statewide appointment effort. The coalition intends to present the next Governor
thousands of resumes from women around the state interested in serving in high level, paid and volunteer appointed positions.
Statement from Jerry Brown, Attorney General of California and Candidate for Governor
"I am pleased to support the nonpartisan work and goals of the California Women's State Appointments Project, an initiative designed to
increase the diversity and participation by women in appointed leadership positions in California.
My record on supporting women in leadership throughout my career is strong. As Governor, I appointed women to nearly a third of all judicial
and executive offices, far exceeding any of my predecessors. It is that same spirit of inclusion and diversity that I will bring to the office
of Governor if I am elected on November 2.
California is facing a number of serious challenges and we need all Californians to step up and serve. I applaud the work that CWSAP is doing
to reach out to and encourage women to be public servants and I join them in their commitment to women's leadership. Visit their website at www.cawomenlead.org/cwap to find out more information about the project."
"The CWSAP applauds Brown's support and dedication to ensure we have a rich, diverse pool of women from all corners of the state included
in next year's appointment process, " said Rachel Michelin, Executive Director/CEO for California Women Lead. "Governor Brown has always
been a staunch supporter of women in his past administrations and we hope this project will help his administration appoint even more women to
leadership provisions throughout the state."
California Women's State Appointment Project
The mission of the nonpartisan California Women's State Appointment Project is to encourage and recruit women to apply for an appointment to
boards, commissions, or in agencies with the new gubernatorial administration that will be elected in November. California Women Lead, the National
Women's Political Caucus-California, Leadership California, the California Commission on the Status of Women, Hispanas Organized for Political
Equality (HOPE), and Black Women Organized for Political Action are the coalition of organizations leading this effort to ensure we have a rich,
diverse pool of women from all corners of the state. More information and appointee applications are available at www.cawomenlead.org/cwap.
If you have any questions, please contact us at cwap@cawomenlead.org.
October 19, 2010
Sacramento, CA – Today Gubernatorial Candidate Meg Whitman announced her support of the non partisan California Women's State Appointment Project.
Last August the California Women's State Appointment Project (CWSAP) launched a new program that encourages and recruits potential women appointees
for the new gubernatorial administration.
"I endorse the goals of the California Women's State Appointment Project,'' Meg Whitman said, adding her campaign has made a major focus
of "encouraging more women to become involved in public service. My campaign theme is building A New California…a California in which
all of us can succeed. And, as I have vowed on the campaign trail, when I put my administration together, it is going to look like California." Meg
Whitman encourages women to go to www.cawomenlead.org/cwap to find out how they can become involved.
The mission of this project is to encourage and recruit women statewide to apply for an appointment on boards, commissions or in agencies with
the new gubernatorial administration that will be elected this November.
"The CWSAP applauds Whitman's support and dedication to ensure we have a rich, diverse pool of women from all corners of the state included
in next year's appointment process," said Rachel Michelin, Executive Director/CEO for California Women Lead. "There are so many amazing
women throughout California and with all of the challenges the state is facing, it is increasingly important that we encourage and provide them
with opportunities to serve."
The end goal of the project is to present to the next governor a slew of resumes of women from throughout the state who are interested in serving
within the new administration. The hope is to draft more women for high level appointments and paid appointments as well as volunteer boards
and commissions.
The application deadline for the program has been extended to November 30, 2010. The application, along with information to answer questions
on the process, is located on CWSAP's website at www.cawomenlead.org/cwap. After the November elections,
these applications will be delivered to the newly elected governor.
California Women's State Appointment Project
The mission of the nonpartisan California Women's State Appointment Project is to encourage and recruit women to apply for an appointment to
boards, commissions, or in agencies with the new gubernatorial administration that will be elected in November. California Women Lead, the National
Women's Political Caucus-California, Leadership California, the California Commission on the Status of Women, Hispanas Organized for Political
Equality (HOPE), and Black Women Organized for Political Action are the coalition of organizations leading this effort to ensure we have a rich,
diverse pool of women from all corners of the state. More information and appointee applications are available at www.cawomenlead.org/cwap.
If you have any questions, please contact us at cwap@cawomenlead.org.
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Project to Recruit Women for State Appointments Under New Administration Kicks Off at State Capitol
Sacramento, CA – In spite of gains made during the current administration, the number of women serving in gubernatorial appointed positions
– high level, paid and volunteer – does not effectively reflect the number of women or the diversity of women who live in California. Building
on the best efforts of the Schwarzenegger Administration, a coalition of women's groups is urging the current gubernatorial candidates to support
the nonpartisan California Women's State Appointment Project to inspire, recruit and promote women across the state to apply for appointments
at the state level.
At 10 am on August 26, 2010, the California Women's State Appointment Project (CWSAP) is launching its new nonpartisan program to encourage
and recruit potential women appointees for the new governor's administration. The event will be held on the Capitol South Steps.
California Women Lead, the National Women's Political Caucus-California, Leadership California, the California Commission on the Status of
Women, Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) and Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA) comprise the coalition
of organizations leading the statewide appointment effort.
"The California Women's State Appointment Project's efforts will ensure we have a rich, diverse pool of women from all corners of
the state included in next year's appointment process," said Rachel Michelin, Executive Director/CEO for California Women Lead. "There
are so many amazing women throughout California and with all of the challenges the state is facing, it is increasingly important that we encourage
and provide them with opportunities to serve."
The coalition intends to present the next Governor thousands of resumes from women around the state interested in serving in high level, paid
and volunteer appointed positions.
"Serving in an appointed public position is a wonderful opportunity for women to contribute and play out their full range of talents, expertise
and competence," said Laura Chick, CA Inspector General overseeing the Federal Stimulus Funds.
The application along with information to answer questions on the process is located on California Women's State Appointment Project's website
(www.cawomenlead.org/cwap). The launch date coincides with the 90th anniversary of the 19th amendment which granted women's suffrage. After the
November elections, these applications will be delivered to the newly elected governor.
California Women's State Appointment Project
The mission of the nonpartisan California Women's State Appointment Project is to encourage and recruit women to apply for an appointment to
boards, commissions, or in agencies with the new gubernatorial administration that will be elected in November. California Women Lead, the National
Women's Political Caucus-California, Leadership California, the California Commission on the Status of Women, Hispanas Organized for Political
Equality (HOPE), and Black Women Organized for Political Action are the coalition of organizations leading this effort to ensure we have a rich,
diverse pool of women from all corners of the state. More information and appointee applications are available at http://www.cawomenlead.org/cwap/.
If you have any questions, please contact us at cwap@cawomenlead.org.