Economic Well-Being

When women thrive financially, so do families, communities, and our state’s economy.

Our Priorities in Promoting Economic Well-Being for All Women

We work to promote economic well-being for all Washington women by advocating for policies and infrastructure that alleviate the financial burden associated with women’s disproportionate caregiving responsibilities, expand access to opportunity, and foster safe, inclusive workplaces.

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Preventing gender-based workplace harassment and discrimination

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Building accessible systems for family care and education

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Ensuring equitable opportunities, advancement, and compensation

Economic Well-Being Committee

Women are typically the primary drivers of household spending but are often undervalued and underpaid.

The goal of the Economic Well-Being Committee is to foster a shared understanding and build a robust foundation for all levels of community to address economic disparities among women. Members possess lived experience or expertise in WSWC’s economic policy priorities and help inform our legislative and community work.

Meet our Committee Leads

Commissioner Andrea (Dre) Carrillo

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Commissioner Yolanda King-Lowe

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Share your voice, expertise, or lived experience to support the economic well-being of WA women & girls.

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Black Women in the Public Sector

In partnership with Blacks United in Leadership & Diversity (BUILD), the Commission is collecting real stories from Black women working in the public sector to transform their lived experience into practical guidance for workplace change.

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Women on Corporate Boards

Since the inception of the Women’s Commission, as charged by our mandate, we have supported increasing gender diversity on the boards of publicly traded companies in Washington.