Community Engagement

Building the support and resources needed to improve the lives of every woman and girl in Washington State.

From Lived Experience to Lasting Change

Established at the intersection of government and community, the Washington State Women’s Commission exists to ensure the needs of women and girls are reflected in and prioritized by the government that serves them. By listening, documenting, and elevating real stories, we bridge women’s experiences with the systems that shape their daily lives.

One example of this work is our ongoing Your Stories campaign. In this series, women from across Washington share their lived experiences navigating urgent and complex challenges, including layoffs and economic instability, barriers to healthcare access and rising bias against their communities. These stories inform policy, influence decision-makers, and help create solutions grounded in real experiences.

Your support makes this work possible.

Support Our Work

When you support the Women’s Commission, you help turn community voices into action. Explore the many ways you can contribute to advancing equity for women and girls across Washington.

Share Your Voice

We center the lived experiences of women and girls across Washington, especially those most impacted by systemic barriers, to inform policy, programs, and decision-making at the state level.

Reach out to us through our contact form and share your story or be added to a contact list for future engagement.
Subscribe to our newsletter or follow us on social media for regular invitations to share feedback and perspectives.
Attend one of our four quarterly public plenary meetings and share a public comment.

Collaborate with Us

The Commission works alongside community-based organizations, advocacy groups, Tribal partners, state agencies, and peer commissions to co-create solutions. These partnerships help us reach communities across the state and ensure our work reflects diverse experiences and needs.

Apply to be a Commissioner
Apply to join our Health, Safety, Economic Well-Being or Community Engagement committees
Email one of our staff or Commissioners with partnership proposals

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Community Engagement Committee

The Community Engagement Committee leads the Commission’s strategy for building support and resources to sustain our mission. Drawing on their diverse professional and lived experiences, committee members shape an ethical and thoughtful approach to fundraising—one that ensures the Commission does not compete with community-based organizations and nonprofits for vital funds.

Committed to transparency at every stage, the committee helps expand awareness, connect with women and girls, and strengthen the long-term sustainability of the Commission’s work.

Meet our Committee Chair

Commissioner Malia Razzaia

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Meet our Members

Our members share their “why” — the passion and purpose that fuel their committee work.

Brooke Kaufman

"I believe it’s incredibly important that support for historically marginalized groups is coupled with a focus on agency and empowerment. I’m looking forward to engaging with community members on this advocacy work."

Tamara Tregoning

“Growing up in a small Washington town with limited opportunities for girls and scarce access for health care has inspired me to want to ensure that all girls and women can thrive in Washington state regardless of their income and where they live.”

Sarah Featherly

"I’m driven by the belief that relationships, shared action, and community voice are essential to creating a more just and inclusive Washington."

Rahma Rashid

"My goal is to help bridge the gap between community realities and public systems so that future generations of women do not have to fight as hard to be safe, supported, and heard."

Connect with the Committee!

Share your voice, expertise, or lived experience to support the Community Engagement Committee.

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CONTEXT

Authority to Solicit Funds

In 2025, the Washington State Legislature passed HB 1012, expanding the authority of the Women’s Commission to solicit gifts, grants, and endowments from public and private institutions for the benefit and use of the Commission. Amid a statewide budget shortfall, this new authority allows the Commission to diversify its resources and continue advancing initiatives that support the well-being of women, girls, and their communities.

WSWC Staff, Rep. Taylor, Gov Ferguson HB 1012 Signing

Commission Highlights

Explore the events, reports, and initiatives shaping our work across Washington.

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Economic Well-Being

Community Forum Recap: Co-Creating Solutions

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