Fall Public Meeting

Your voice matters – join us for our fall public meeting on October 9th, 2026.

During our quarterly public plenary meetings, WSWC staff convene with our nine commissioners, community members, and legislative advisors to share updates, align on priorities, and engage in meaningful dialogue on issues impacting women and girls.

Public Meeting Topics & Speakers:

• 11:20am – Healthcare Resources for Noncitizens
  • Lee Che Leong, Northwest Health Law Advocates (NoHLA)
• 11:55am – Counting the Cost of Economic Abuse
  • Raven Buckingham Aäe, Haliruna Consulting
• 12:15pm – Building Financial Safety for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence
  • Erin Klika, WA Dept. of Financial Institutions (DFI)
• 12:30pm – Preparing for the State-facilitated Retirement Savings Program
  • Jonathan Herrera, Washington Saves
• 12:55pm – Supporting Women in Microenterprise
  • Lisa Smith, Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA)

Public Comment – We Want to Hear from You!

We will have a designated public comment period at 11:45pm. During this time, anyone can share thoughts, concerns, and priorities on issues impacting women. You can also submit written comments at any time through our contact form.

Meeting Materials

• Fall 2026 Plenary Agenda

Format: Virtual, Zoom | Livestreamed on TVW.org