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 rights 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 Susan Bysiewicz, the Council is housed within the Office of the Governor, emphasizing the centrality of its work to the overall goals of the administration. Department of Children and Families Commissioner Vannessa Dorantes serves as the council's vice chair.

The Council comprises of state agencies and take guidance from a steering committee consisting of non-state agencies in order to achieve optimal collaboration in centralizing the overall goals of the Council.

Members

Chair: Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz

Vice Chair: Department of Children and Families Commissioner Vannessa Dorantes

Constitutional Officers

Jada Harris (Secretary Merrill designee)

Tara Downes (Comptroller Braswell designee)

Jennifer Putetti (Treasurer Wooden designee)

Lori Fernand (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 Kimberly Fiorello (House Minority Leader Candelora designee)

Agency Commissioners

Department of Administrative Services Commissioner Michelle Gilman

Department of Aging and Disability Services Commissioner Amy Porter

Department of Agriculture Commissioner Bryan Hurlburt

Department of Banking Commissioner Jorge Perez

Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Michelle Seagull

Department of Correction Commissioner Angel Quiros

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 Charlene Russell-Tucker

Department of Energy & Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes

Department of Housing Commissioner Seila Mosquera-Bruno

Department of Labor Commissioner Dante Bartolomeo

Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Commissioner Nancy Navarretta

Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Sibongile Magubane

Department of Public Health Commissioner Manisha Juthani, MD

Department of Revenue Services Commissioner Mark D. Boughton

Department of Social Services Commissioner Deidre Gifford

Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe Giulietti

Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Thomas Saadi

Division of Criminal Justice, Chief State's Attorney Patrick Griffin

Insurance Department Commissioner Andrew N. Mais

Office of Early Childhood Commissioner Beth Bye

Office of Health Strategy Acting Executive Director Kimberly Martone

Office of Higher Education Executive Director Tim Larson

Office of Military Affairs Executive Director Robert Ross

Office of Workforce Strategy, Chief Workforce Officer Kelli-Marie Vallieres

Office of Policy and Management Acting Secretary Jeffrey R. Beckham

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 Attachment 1 Attachment 2
November 10, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. via teleconference	Agenda	Minutes Attachment 1
January 13, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. via teleconference	Agenda	Minutes Attachment 1
March 9, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. via teleconference	Agenda	Minutes Attachment 1 Attachment 2
May 11, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. via videoconference	Agenda	Minutes Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Attachment 3
July 13, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. via videoconference	Agenda	Minutes Attachment 1 Attachment 2
September 14, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. via videoconference	Agenda	Minutes Attachment 1 Attachment 2
November 16, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. via videoconference	Agenda	Minutes Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Attachment 3 Attachment 4
January 11, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. via videoconference	Agenda	Minutes Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Attachment 3 Attachment 4 Attachment 5
April 12, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. via videoconference	Agenda	Minutes Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Attachment 3 Attachment 4
July 12, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. via videoconference	Agenda	Minutes Attachment 1 Attachment 2a Attachment 2b Attachment 3
October 11, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. via videoconference	Agenda	Minutes Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Attachment 3 Attachment 4 Attachment 5
January 10, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. (Location TBD)	Agenda	Minutes
April 11, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. (Location TBD)	Agenda	Minutes
July 11, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. (Location TBD)	Agenda	Minutes
October 17, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. (Location TBD)	Agenda	Minutes