Governor's Council on Women and Girls

Upon taking office in January 2019, one of Governor Lamont's first actions was to form the Governor's Council on Women and Girls – a group tasked with providing a coordinated state response to issues that impact the lives of women, girls, their families, and the State of Connecticut.

“It’s true that women’s right are human rights. Honoring that reality here in Connecticut is not only the right thing to do, it’s the smart thing to do. That’s why I am proud to launch the first-ever Council on Women and Girls in our state to deliver on our administration’s commitment to gender equality and opportunity. With this council, we can ensure that women and girls have every opportunity to determine their future and make a good living for themselves and their families.” — Governor Lamont

Chaired by Lt. Governor Sysan Bysiewicz, the council is housed within the Office of the Governor, emphasizing the centrality of its work to the overall goals of the administration. Office of Policy and Management Secretary Melissa McCaw serves as the council's vice chair.

Members

Chair: Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz

Vice Chair: Office of Policy and Management Secretary Melissa McCaw

Constitutional Officers

Shannon Wegele (Secretary Merrill designee)

Tara Downes (Comptroller Lembo designee)

Christine Shaw (Treasurer Wooden designee)

Clare Kindall (Attorney General Tong designee)

Legislative Leadership

Senator Marilyn Moore (Senate President Pro Tempore Looney designee)

Senator Heather Somers (Senate Minority Leader Fasano designee)

Representative Dorinda Borer (Speaker of the House Aresimowicz designee)

Representative Stephanie Cummings (House Minority Leader Klarides designee)

Agency Commissioners

Department of Administrative Services Commissioner Josh Geballe

Department of Aging and Disability Services Commissioner Amy Porter

Department of Agriculture Commissioner Bryan Hurlburt

Department of Banking Commissioner Jorge Perez

Department of Children and Families Commissioner Vanessa Dorantes

Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Michelle Seagull

Department of Correction Commissioner Rollin Cook

Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner David Lehman

Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Commissioner James Rovella

Department of Developmental Services Commissioner Jordan Scheff

Department of Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona

Department of Energy & Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes

Department of Housing Commissioner Seila Mosquera-Bruno

Department of Labor Commissioner Kurt Westby

Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Commissioner Miriam Delphin-Rittmon

Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Sibongile Magubane

Department of Public Health Acting Commissioner Deidre Gifford

Department of Revenue Services Acting Commissioner John Biello

Department of Social Services Commissioner Deidre Gifford

Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe Giulietti

Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Thomas Saadi

Insurance Department Commissioner Andrew N. Mais

Office of Early Childhood Commissioner Beth Bye

Office of Health Strategy Executive Director Victoria Veltri

Office of Higher Education Executive Director Tim Larson

Office of Military Affairs Executive Director Robert Ross

Meetings

March 8, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in LOB Room 1E	Agenda	Minutes
May 6, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in LOB Room 1E	Agenda	Minutes
July 10, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in LOB Room 1E	Agenda	Minutes Attachment 1 Attachment 2
September 10, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in LOB Room 1E	Agenda	Minutes Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Attachment 3
November 13, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in LOB Room 1E	Agenda	Minutes Attachment 1
January 14, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in LOB 1E	Agenda	Minutes Attachment 1 Attachment 2
March 3, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. in State Capitol Room 310	Agenda	Minutes Attachment 1 Attachment 2
May 12, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. in LOB 1E	Canceled
June 3, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. via teleconference	Agenda	Minutes Attachment 1 Attachment 2
July 7, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. via teleconference	Agenda	Minutes Attachment 1
September 15, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.via teleconference	Agenda	Minutes
November 10, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. in location TBD	Agenda	Minutes