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) |
| Michelle Gilman (Comptroller Lembo designee) |
| Treasurer Shawn Wooden |
| 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 Commissioner Renée D. Coleman-Mitchell |
| Department of Revenue Services Commissioner Scott D. Jackson |
| 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 |
| March 3, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in LOB 1C | Agenda |
Minutes |
| May 12, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in LOB 1E | Agenda |
Minutes |
| July 7, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in LOB 1E | Agenda |
Minutes |
| September 15, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in LOB 1E | Agenda |
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| November 10, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in LOB 1E | Agenda |
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Subcommittees
| Economic Opportunity & Workforce Equity Subcommittee |
| Education & STEAM Subcommittee |
| Health & Safety Subcommittee |
| Leadership Subcommittee |