Committees | Santa Barbara Women's Political Committee

Committees

Elections & Appointments

Endorsements, appointments and feminist leadership

LeadershipCo-Chairs Elsa Granados and Liz Owen
MeetingLast Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM

Candidate Development

Preparing feminist candidates to run and serve

LeadershipCo-Chairs Diana Villanueva and Tish Gainey
MeetingThird Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM

Event Planning

Fundraising, programs and gatherings

LeadershipCo-Chairs Denise Ellis and Marybeth Carty
MeetingDates and times vary

Legislation & Advocacy

Policy tracking, advocacy and public accountability

LeadershipCo-Chairs Leslie Brtek and Lynn Carter
MeetingSchedule varies

Membership

Welcoming, connecting and supporting members

LeadershipCo-Chairs EJ Borah and Yolanda Perez
MeetingMeets as needed

Media

Communications, news, social media and press

LeadershipChair Christina Pizarro
MeetingSchedule varies

Young Feminist Committee

Networking and political engagement for young feminists

LeadershipChair Diana Villanueva
MeetingMonthly networking events

Ad Hoc Committee

ERA

Strategy and action for the Equal Rights Amendment

LeadershipCo-Chairs Moira Gil and EJ Borah
MeetingThird Wednesday of the month at 6:30 PM

Governance

Executive Board

Chaired by the Board President Leadership-only meeting

Election-cycle candidate review

Formed for specific races and ballot measures

Express CAT Interest
01Review the race
02Prepare candidate questions
03Participate in interviews
04Contribute to assessment

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