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YWTF Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (YWTF Philly). The YWTF Philly Chapter was founded in 2005 and is in the process of electing new leadership for the upcoming year. In its first two years, YWTF Philly has recruited members and responded to member interest through the planning and execution of events that speak to practical, timely women's issues. Past events include a Financial Planning Seminar, an HPV Prevention Seminar, and a "Women in Leadership" Training Day. YWTF Philly has been active in the Philadelphia community, establishing contacts with the Philadelphia Chapter of Women's Way, the country's oldest and largest women's funding federation, and the Committee of Seventy, a non-partisan political watchdog organization. Recently, YWTF Philly initiated a book club in response to member interest, selecting works whose themes are relevant to younger women. Past selections include Eat, Pray, Love and I Am Charlotte Simmons.
Campaign Conversations, Sunday, May 14, 2006
Personal Finance Seminar, Tuesday, March 28, 2006
UPCOMING EVENTS
PAST EVENTS
[ view pictures from past events! ]
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Networking Happy Hour
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Campaign Conversations
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Personal Finance Seminar
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Advocate for a Women's Agenda Educational Panel
Wednesday, February 23, 2006
Networking Happy Hour
Wednesday, January 25
6:30 pm
Chapter Planning Meeting
Thursday, January 26
7:00 - 9:00 pm
The Abortion Diaries screening
Nursing Education Building Auditorium
University of Pennsylvania
White House Project Speaker and Chapter Organizational Meeting
Monday, December 5
Our special guest speaker was Tracy Sturdivant, Vice President of The White
House Project, a nonpartisan not-for-profit organization whose aim is to
advance women’s leadership in all sectors, up to and including the U.S.
presidency. She talked about younger women and political participation, as
well as offering encouraging words for us as a new chapter just getting off the ground.
Those in attedence also spent some time brainstorming about chapter
activities and programs for the future.
Tracy Sturdivant
Networking Happy Hour
Twenty people gathered at Lucy's on October 20 for the Philadelphia
chapter's kick-off event, a networking happy hour. Women employed in
academia, mangement consulting, real estate, banking, healthcare, and social
service mingled and exchanged business cards to expand their professional and
personal networks. In addition, everyone in attendence expressed a strong
interest in being involved with the future of YWTF, especially the
opportunity to shape the agenda of this chapter.
In mid-July, chapter director Andrea Carson Tanner attended a retreat in Washington, DC for all YWTF leaders. As part of the weekend, we spent a day on Capitol Hill, and Andrea met with Pennsylvania lawmakers to introduce them to YWTF and to lobby about upcoming legislation regarding access to contraception. She met with staff members from the offices of Senator Arlen Specter, Senator Rick Santorum and Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz. The day concluded with a Roundtable Discussion with the House of Representatives’ Democratic Women’s Working Group.
How to Join: Click here
Questions? Contact us at ywtfphilly@yahoo.com
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PENNSYLVANIA |
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| Total Female Population, 2000 | 6,353,978 |
| Number of Women Aged 20-39, 2000 | 1,646,026 |
| % of Female Population Aged 20-39, 2000 | 25.9% |
| % of Women Aged 25 and Older with a Four-Year College Degree or More, 2000 1 | 20.6% |
| % of Women 21 to 64 Years Old With A Disability, 2000 1 | 10.5% |
| % of Women Aged 16 and Over in Labor Force, 2000 1 | 55.3% |
| Earnings Ratio Between Women and Men Who Worked Full-Time, Year-Round in 1999 1 | 72.0% |
| % of Women Aged 18 to 44 in Poverty 1 | 13.6% |
| % of Women Who Voted, 1998 and 2000 2 | 47.3% |
| % of Businesses That are Women-Owned 2 | 24.2% |
| 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 . | |
CHAPTER DIRECTOR: Jennifer Reger jennifer_reger@yahoo.com BIO: Jen graduated with a B.A. in Psychology and Women’s Studies from Rosemont College in Suburban Philadelphia and received her master’s degree in Women’s Health and Sexuality from Towson University in Maryland. Jen works in the field of higher education and is also an adjunct professor in Women’s Studies. Her previous experiences have included directing a Women’s Center, running a women’s group for international students, acting in The Vagina Monologues at West Chester University, and working on women’s health issues in Government Relations at the National Organization for Women (NOW) in Washington, D.C. In her spare time she enjoys yoga, travel, and holistic health. She lives in Bryn Mawr, PA. |
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Outreach and Membership: Ayishah Berry, missayishah@msn.com BIO: Ayishah is a Philadelphia native who currently works for the Pennsylvania Department of Veteran Affairs. She is very interested in women’s issues, particularly self-esteem, education and single-mother issues. A single-mother of two, she is also currently pursuing a degree in court reporting. She also enjoys cooking, reading and volunteering her time and resources to make a difference in society. |
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COMMUNICATIONS/PR Director: Erin Hannan erin.hannan@hotmail.com |
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Special Programs Co-Director: Erin Trent, erin.trent@gmail.com BIO: Erin, born and raised in the Philadelphia area, received her B.A. in Political Science from Hampton University in 2003. As a founding member of the Hampton University Women’s Caucus she led the student body through the first “Take Back the Night” rally and seminar. As a woman of color, she has found that empowerment through education and organization is the key to progress and parity. In keeping with this mantra, Erin was also the founder of a student organization focused on economic empowerment and financial literacy. She recently completed the Coro Fellows Program, graduate level fellowship in Public Affairs. Through this experience, she was able to work with several public, private, and non-profit sectors leaders. Her most salient learning was the importance of leadership training and development for women due to the pervasive absence of women in executive decision making roles. She is equally committed to her work in community and economic development. Erin volunteers with a youth financial literacy program and works for the People’s Emergency Center Community Development Corporation as the manager of a commercial revitalization program in West Philadelphia. |
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Special Programs Co-Director: : Amanda Diesel, adiesel@apple.com BIO: Amanda, from Fairport, NY, comes from a family of four girls. She graduated from Bloomsburg University in Pennsylvania where she majored in Psychology and had the opportunity to study Art History and Architecture in Salzburg, Austria. Amanda's professional background includes Business Intelligence, public speaking, Sales, publication and she currently works with Apple Inc. Amanda enjoys reading, running, spending time with friends and traveling. She has explored Peru, Mexico, Italy, France, Brussels, England, Hungary, Vienna, Germany. And currently resides in Philadelphia. |
Marketing Director: Brigit Lawrence-Gomez, brigitlg@gmail.com BIO: Brigit hails from sunny Northern California and moved to Philadelphia in 2002 to earn her B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. She currently works as a Marketing Associate for Chase Card Services. At Penn, Brigit was a member of the Women’s Water Polo team and contributed to the Marketing Committee for Wharton Women, a club that facilitates the personal and professional growth of women in business. In addition to marketing, Brigit’s passions include Spanish language and culture, environmental awareness, water polo and yoga. |
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Policy Director: Jenny Feinberg, jfeinberg@cfar.com |
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Development Director: Olivia Lindquist, oliviajl@gmail.com BIO: A native of Bridgeport, Connecticut, Olivia graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2006 with a BA in the History of Art. She currently works as the Individual Giving and Development Assistant for The Fabric Workshop and Museum on behalf of its founder Marion Boulton Stroud. On weekends, Olivia works in the retail store of local jewelry designer Elaine Tse. In the past, Olivia served as Program Coordinator for the Great Books Summer Program, a camp devoted to discussing literature and engaging with young people from all socioeconomic backgrounds in an exciting collegiate setting. When not at work, Olivia enjoys hiking, kayaking, yoga, learning about food and wine, catching up on her long list of books and movies, and playing with her niece. |
Inequalities Based on Gender and Race Philadelphia’s Women Deserve Better
(YWTF Fact Sheet) Full Text Available
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The 2nd annual Pennsylvania Governor's Conference was a tremendous success,
with more than 4,700 women coming from across the state. Keynote speakers
included Madeleine Albright and Sandra Day O'Connor. The Younger Women's
Task Force had an exhibitor booth at the conference, and women of all ages
expressed interest in learning more about the initiatives and activities of
YWTF.
View pictures from the event>>
LOCAL EVENTS & RESOURCES:
Pennsylvania Government Resources for Younger Women
Governor
Ed Rendell
225 Main Capitol Building
Harrisburg, PA 17120
717-787-2500
http://www.governor.state.pa.us
U.S. Senators
Bob Carey
383 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
202.224.6324
Toll Free: 866.802.2833
http://casey.senate.gov
Arlen Specter
711 Hart Building
Washington, DC 20510
202-224-4254
http://specter.senate.gov
- Find your congressperson (Federal Level)
- Find your state legislators
- Find Committee Members in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Find Committee Members in the Pennsylvania State Senate
Pennsylvania Resources for Younger Women
- League of Women Voters, Philadelphia
215.829.9495 - Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania
- Women Organized Against Rape
- Pennsylvania Commission for Women
- Data and Facts about the Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania Center for Women, Politics, and Public Policy
- NARAL of Pennsylvania