Oct. 21, 2009: WESC Launches

WESC officially launched on October 21, 2009 with an online policy forum featuring experts on creating opportunity for women in the new green economy.

Speakers at the event were:

Megan Uzzell, acting assistant secretary for policy, U.S. Department of Labor

Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, CEO, Green for All

Joan Kuriansky, executive director, Wider Opportunities for Women

Maricela Morales, associate executive director, Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy

Jayne Vellinga, executive director, Chicago Women in Trades

Women's Economic Security Campaign Leadership Team

• Jennifer Lockwood-Shabat, Washington Area Women's Foundation
• Ruby Bright, Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis
• Shelly Davis, Chicago Foundation for Women
• Surina Khan, Women's Foundation of California
• Chris Grumm, Women's Funding Network