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Department on the Status of Women
About Us
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Statement of Incompatible Activities
Staff
Emily M. Murase, PhD, Executive Director
Ann Lehman, Senior Policy Analyst
Laura Marshall, MSW, Administrative Analyst
Anu Menon, JD, Policy Analyst
Carol Sacco, Grants Administrator
Cynthia Vasquez, Commission Secretary
Hours
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
The Department:
- Fosters the advancement of the status of women and girls, particularly those issues that impact marginalized women and girls, both within City and County government and in the private sector.
- Promotes access and develop policy within City and County government agencies, insuring equality for women and girls.
- Advocates, monitors and proposes legislation to improve the quality of women's and girl's lives.
- Promotes programs that increase public awareness and understanding of violence against women.
- Administers funds for the provision of emergency shelter for women and their children, and other support services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
- Monitors complaints of unlawful and unequal treatment of women, and promotes public education and awareness to prevent sexual harassment and discrimination against women.
- Provides technical assistance, information and referral to individuals, community organizations, businesses, and governments related to women's and young women's rights and services.
- Works with community organizations and coalitions promoting issues which improve the quality of life for women and girls.
Gifts
Per State and City guidelines, the Department is required to publically disclose all gifts recieved. View the Gifts page for more details.
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