Status of Women Advisory Committee

BO AR D M EM BE R S Chair, Katie Roy Vice Chair, Stefanie Silva Clerk, Aliya-Marie Melville Members: Monica Goodwin Lauren Morocco ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF Kate Norton WOMEN (ACSW) MEETING AGENDA Jenny Cao REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING TO BE HELD ON February 11, 2026 12:00pm C ON T A CT THIS IS A VIRTUAL MEETING ONLY WITH ACCESS TO THE PUBLIC USING THE LINK BELOW • Executive Office of Diversity, Equity This meeting will be held at the date, time and location listed above. & Inclusion (EODEI) Meeting attendees will additionally have options to participate remotely • 51 Sever St. 3rd Flr. by joining online or by phone: • Worcester, MA 01609 • Use the following link to join the meeting via computer • Tel. 508-799-1995 https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup- • Email: EODEI@worcesterma.gov join/19%3ameeting_NGJjYTAxNDItYTliYi00MzRlLWEzMWQt ZDI3MDRmY2IzZjRh%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%2 The ACSW is committed to ensuring that its 2%3a%22f25998dd-1be6-42c6-a44c- public meetings are accessible to all. Should you 8785f3e6deb6%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%228ca16f13-c319- require interpretation, auxiliary aids, services, written materials in other formats, or reasonable 48d7-9d76-877dbb5506ea%22%7d modifications in policies and procedures, please contact the [Division/ Department] a minimum of Meeting ID 289 023 718 591 2 business days in advance of the scheduled meeting. Passcode LY7yx2EW • Call in Hay disponibles servicios de interpretación y otras adaptaciones con solicitud previa. tel:+14699987682,,143626263 Phone Conference ID 143 626 263# ‫ﺗﺘﻮﻓﺮ اﻟﺘﺮﺟﻤﺔ اﻟﻔﻮرﯾﺔ وﻏﯿﺮھﺎ ﻣﻦ وﺳﺎﺋﻞ اﻟﺘﯿﺴﯿﺮ ﻋﻨﺪ اﻟﻄﻠﺐ اﻟﻤﺴﺒﻖ‬ अनवु ◌ाद र अ6य आवसह अ'-म अनरोधपचत ◌ु उपल5ध Note: When applicable, If technological problems interrupt the virtual हु6छ। meeting component, the meeting will continue in-person. Interpretação e outras adaptações estão disponíveis mediante solicitação prévia. For more information concerning this meeting, please contact the Përkthimi dhe akomodime të tjera janë në EODEI by email or telephone. Please send written comments, dispozicion me kërkesë paraprake. requests for reasonable accommodation, or requests for language Kasa nkyerɛaseɛ ɛne akwanya afoforɔ da hɔ interpretation 2 business days or more in advance of the meeting. ma wɔn a wɔn bɛ bisa ato hɔ. Phiên dịch và các hỗ trợ khác có sẵn theo Las solicitudes de intérpretes para personas con dominio limitado del yêu cầu trước. inglés deben hacerse a más tardar 2 días hábiles antes de la reunión. Para obtener más información en relación con esta reunión o enviar comentarios o preguntas por escrito antes de la reunión, DI V IS IO N S TA F F Call to Order 1. Approve minutes from prior month(s) meeting(s). Patricia M. LaFore, Esq. 2. Discuss other event idea for election statistics/training Director of Human Rights & Accessibility 3. Further discuss plan for a Spring event-assign tasks to members for completion. (see addendum A-pg.3) 4. Adjourn. U P CO MI N G M EE TI N GS March 3, 2026 1 2  Addendum A Working list/ideas for the April event Give to Gain: Growing Connections This Spring This April, join the Advisory Committee on the Status of Women for the City of Worcester for an inspiring spring networking event centered on the power of mutual support. Give to Gain celebrates the idea that when women share knowledge, resources, and encouragement, everyone grows. As we welcome a new season of possibility, connect with fellow professionals, advocates, and community leaders to plant seeds for collaboration, leadership, and lasting impact in Worcester. To Do: Confirm date of event-Patricia Confirm caterer-Stefanie (once date is confirmed) Create graphic for the event-Aliya Reach out to new Poet Lourette to see if they are interested/available- Patricia Invite Mayor/ CM once date is confirmed-Patricia Invite Senator Kennedy once date is confirmed-Stefanie Icebreaker ideas for attendees-Anyone on committee Send ideas for industry leaders to invite-Anyone on committee Industry leaders will help with the networking and bridge connections and guide conversations. They will be allowed to have info about their organization on a table Prior meeting we identified: Mari Gonzalez, El Buen Samaritano Food Program Kimberly Salmon, Hanover Insurance Foundation Tiffany Lilie, Girls Inc. of Worcester Need: Education, Healthcare, Politics, Community Service Event Details Food and drinks provided by caterer Podium/microphone for welcome remarks needed Tables used for confirmed industries 10 chairs available for attendees who need to sit *We need high top/cocktail tables, as mentioned I have 2 but would need at least 4 more* Run of Show To be developed/determined 3