VCW's Advisory Council members are representatives of 27 organizations whose interests align with the commission’s mission. Members provide counsel to the Commission on setting goals, strategies and objectives, and share the opinions and perspectives of the organizations they represent.
American Nurses Association - Vermont
(formerly Vermont State Nurses Association), the voice of Vermont registered nurses since 1914
American Association of University Women
advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research
Building Bright Futures
seeking to assure that all Vermont children are healthy and successful by improving the quality, affordability, and accessibility of services for families with children under age six in the areas of health, early care, and education
Business and Professional Women/VT, Inc.
promoting full participation, equity, and economic self-sufficiency for working women through advocacy, education, and information
Castleton University's Women's and Gender Studies Program
encouraging CU students to think critically and to re-examine history cross-culturally using a feminist perspective
Center for Women & Enterprise
providing opportunities for women entrepreneurs and women in business to increase professional success, personal growth, and financial Independence
Division of Maternal and Child Health, Vermont Department of Health
enhancing the promotion, delivery, and improvement of health and public health services for women, children, and families in Vermont
Evolve Rutland
growing professional women through professional development, mentoring, and networking
Girls on the Run Vermont
unleashing confidence through accomplishment while establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness
Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains
helping Vermont girls become confident, self-reliant, courageous and committed young women
League of Women Voters of Vermont
encouraging informed and active participation in government
Let's Grow Kids
a statewide campaign about the need for more high-quality, affordable child care in Vermont to better support our children, families, communities and economy
Mercy Connections
nurturing self sufficiency through education, mentoring, and community
Office of Senator Patrick Leahy
representing Vermont in the U.S. Senate
Office of Senator Bernard Sanders
representing Vermont in the U.S. Senate
Office of Representative Peter Welch
representing Vermont in the U.S. House of Representatives
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
providing, promoting, and protecting access to reproductive health care and sexuality education so that all people can make informed, voluntary choices about their reproductive and sexual health
Vermont Early Childhood Advocacy Alliance
early childhood professionals, parents, organizations, businesses, and strategic partners committed to improving public policies that impacting children between birth and age eight in the areas of health, safety, food security, economic security, and early care and education
Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
giving a voice to the poor, the elderly, those living with disabilities, and low-income working families in the policy making arena of state government
Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
creating a world free of oppression where actions, beliefs and systems support all people to thrive
Vermont Women in Higher Education
cultivating a supportive and inclusive community of higher education professionals committed to ensuring that women are equally represented, inspired and empowered
Vermont Women in Law Enforcement
promoting and supporting women in Vermont's law enforcement community
Vermont Women’s Fund
distributing funds to nonprofits in Vermont that provide essential services, workforce opportunities, and address systemic change on behalf of female-identified Vermonters
Vermont Works for Women
helping women and girls recognize their potential and explore, pursue and excel in work that leads to economic independence
Voices for Vermont's Children
promoting public policy that enhances the lives of children and youth in Vermont
Women Business Owners Network
connecting and cultivating leaders, entrepreneurs, and business owners
Women’s Agricultural Network (WAgN)
working to increase the number of women owning and operating profitable farms and ag-related businesses, as well as their profile in leadership positions throughout the agricultural sectors of business, government, and community
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom/Northern Vermont Branch
working to achieve through peaceful means world disarmament, full rights for women, racial and economic justice, and an end to all forms of violence