Washington Women’s Foundation “State of Women in WA” Panel Brings Truth and Hope
September 30, 2025
The Washington Women’s Foundation invited our Executive Director, Brittany Gregory, to moderate a powerful panel discussion on the State of Women in Washington.
Last Friday’s panel brought together leaders from across the state who shared both expertise and lived experience while tackling tough questions: What are the biggest barriers women face in Washington today? and, on a brighter note, What recent wins have women achieved in our state?
Panelists included:
- Rep. Tarra Simmons, Washington State Representative and a tireless advocate for criminal justice reform and equity.
- Cheri Kilty, Executive Director of YWCA Spokane, bringing deep experience in supporting survivors of domestic violence and advancing racial and gender equity.
- Kady Titus, Communications and Tribal Liaison for Energy Northwest, grounding the conversation in Native and tribal community perspectives.
- Caedmon Agboo-Cahill, Policy Advocacy Director at ACLU of Washington, bringing insights into civil rights, policy change, and systemic barriers facing women today.
Conversations like these matter. The Women’s Foundation’s annual Convening restores hope, re-centers individual purpose, and strengthens our sense of community. This is at the heart of the Foundation’s mission. Their network of women funders contributes grants to nonprofits across Washington, investing in organizations that advance equitable solutions.
What makes their model unique is their commitment to trust-based philanthropy. By reducing the reporting burden on grantees, the Foundation ensures nonprofits can devote their time and energy where it matters most—serving their communities and creating lasting change.
Organizations like the Washington Women’s Foundation demonstrate the power of a collective and remind us there is no single path towards change. We all have a role to play.
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ABOUT THE WASHINGTON STATE WOMEN’S COMMISSION
The Washington State Women’s Commission (WSWC) is an executive branch cabinet agency in the Office of Governor Bob Ferguson serving as the primary voice in government for Washington women and girls. Signed into law in 2018, WSWC aims to improve the well-being of women by identifying and developing policies to remove systemic barriers and address critical issues that disproportionately impact women, including childcare access and affordability, domestic and gender-based violence, equal pay, and intersectional inequities.