Women and Gender Equity Advisory Board

The board works to enhance the status of and opportunities for all women, transgender, and gender non-binary and gender non-conforming persons (“all genders”) in Fort Collins. Prior to Jan. 1, 2024, the Women and Gender Equity Advisory Board was called the Women's Advisory Board. [Ordinance No. 118, 2023]

Meeting Schedule and Information

Fourth Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m.

Meeting Location: 281 N. College Ave., Conference Room A.
(Please confirm meeting location and attendance options based on the posted agenda.)

This Board is allowed to hold meetings remotely via Teams.

Duties

The Board shall have the ability to:

  1. To document, understand, and prioritize issues of importance for all genders in the City.
  2. To coordinate and facilitate educational programs in the Fort Collins community to increase public awareness and sensitivity to the needs and capabilities of all genders.
  3. To coordinate and collaborate with other organizations and individuals interested in issues affecting all genders in the Fort Collins area.
  4. To review proposed legislation, policy changes or other governmental action at the federal, state or local level that would enhance or otherwise affect all genders in the City and make recommendations to the City Council regarding the same.
  5. To recommend to the City Council the adoption of local legislation or policies that would achieve equity for all genders in the City.  

Recommended Qualifications

Having an interest in enhancing the status of and opportunities for all women, transgender, and gender non-binary and gender non-conforming persons (“all genders”) in the City.

Time Commitment

5-8 hours per month

History

Prior to Jan. 1, 2024, the Women and Gender Equity Board was known as the Women's Advisory Board. [Ordinance No. 118, 2023]

Upcoming Meetings

Please confirm meeting location and participation options (in-person, hybrid, etc.) by viewing the posted agenda.

 

For information about Boards and Commissions, contact boardsandcommissions@fortcollins.gov.

Current Members and Term Expiration Dates

March 31, 2026

  • Jebrail Dempsey, Kendall Stephenson, Emily Fitzmeyer

March 31, 2028

  • Emily Gallichotte, Julie Trone, Ryan Hayden-Young

March 31, 2029

  • Jamie Ridgeway

Council Liaison(s): Julie Pignataro

Staff Liaison(s): Redd

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Upcoming Meeting Documents

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