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MISSION: YWTF Chicago is officially 18 months old and over 100 members strong! Our chapter is deeply committed to reproductive rights, human rights, social justice, and equality. We continue to invite all who support efforts to better the lives of younger women to join us and help shape YWTF’s Chicago presence and goals. Please contact ywtf-chicago@hotmail.com today for chapter information, membership, and/or to apply to join the chapter’s board of directors.

CHAPTER DIRECTOR: Constance H. F. Miller,
ywtf-chicago@hotmail.com

Bio: Constance is a feminist with an ardor for human rights, social policy, and debunking gender stereotypes. She currently works as a Children and Families Program Specialist with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families in Chicago where she partners regularly with the Department's Office on Women's Health. She received a dual B.A. in Political Science and English from the University of Iowa and a Master of Public Policy from the University of Minnesota. Constance has previously worked with Planned Parenthood of Minnesota/North Dakota/South Dakota, the Women's Foundation of Minnesota, WATCH (Women At The Court House), was a Class of 2003 Presidential Management Fellow, and currently serves as the Vice President of the Board of Rape Victim Advocates. She is blissfully married to the wonderful, talented feminist Matthew M. F. Miller, and shares city condo life with their dog, Marcy and cat, Cleo.

Public Relations Director: Vanessa Allmon

BIO: Bio coming soon...

Outreach Director: Sarah Humphrey

BIO: Sarah Humphrey grew up in the Milwaukee area and comes from an academic background in community-based health education.  She has a passion for empowering women to take control of their lives and has worked in women's health issues and reproductive and sexual health promotion.  She currently works in medical services for Planned Parenthood/Chicago Area.  In her spare time, she enjoys yoga, reading, traveling, being outdoors, and any excuse to combine good food with good conversation.

Development Director: Colleen Norton

BIO: Bio coming soon...

Outreach Director: Krista Thomas

BIO: Krista Thomas, MSW, currently works as a Children and Families Program Specialist for the Federal Department of Health and Human Services. Born in Chicago and educated at Knox College (Galesburg, IL) and Washington University (St. Louis, MO), Krista views herself as a change agent committed to social justice and the anti-oppression movement. With a background including Spanish, International Studies, Social and Economic Development, she has studied in Buenos Aires, Argentina and Barcelona, Spain and spent a year volunteering in Nicaragua at the children's residential facility Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos. Krista has extensive experience working with and advocating for youth as an English teacher, public health educator, mentor group coordinator, organizer and lobbyist.  Presently, she is also involved in the Kiwanis Club of Logan Square and the Howard Brown Health Center Mentor Program.

Development Director: Marissa Schultz

Event Coordinator: rotating position to change with each event being planned...it could be YOU!

 

 

Wine Tasting for Between Friends!

YWTF Chicago invites you to an evening of philanthropy to benefit one of our favorite organizations working to break the cycle of domestic violence and abuse. Join us for a night of good wine, good company, and good doing!

Date: August, 23, 2007
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Location: Kafka Wine Co.
Address: 3325 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657
Tickets: $30, purchase at door
RSVP by August 16th to ywtf-chicago@hotmail.com ywtf-chicago@hotmail.com

Our Chapter meets the last Wednesday of every month at 6pm. Please contact ywtf-chicago@hotmail.com for location and meeting information. All are welcome!

Questions?
Constance H. F. Miller,
ywtf-chicago@hotmail.com

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ILLINOIS
Total Female Population, 2000
6,345,157
Number of Women Aged 20-39, 2000
1,820,976
% of Female Population Aged 20-39, 2000
28.7%
% of Women Aged 25 and Older with a Four-Year College Degree or More, 2000 1
24.5%
% of Women 21 to 64 Years Old With A Disability, 2000 1
16.3%
% of Women Aged 16 and Over in Labor Force, 2000 1
59.0%
Earnings Ratio Between Women and Men Who Worked Full-Time, Year-Round in 1999 1
71.0%
% of Women Aged 18 to 44 in Poverty 1
12.6%
% of Women Who Voted, 1998 and 2000 2
52.0%
% of Businesses That are Women-Owned 2
27.2%
Source: 1 The U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census. American Factfinder. http://factfinder.census.gov 2 The Institute for Women's Policy Research. 2004. The Status of Women in the States. Washington, DC: IWPR .
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