Women Leaders Convene on St. Thomas for Groundbreaking Policy Dialogue
Against the historic backdrop of Kamala Harris’s U.S. presidential run, dozens of female elected officials from across the nation gathered on St. Thomas for a landmark conference, symbolizing the rising influence of women in leadership.
2024-08-08 09:44:04 - VI News Staff
Host Sen. Donna Frett-Gregory highlighted, in particular, the significance of being able to collaborate with colleagues and learning from their experiences to address common challenges. The National Organization of Black Election Legislative Women’s Conference, now in its 39th year, focuses on health equity, economic opportunities, and social justice, emphasizing underserved communities.
“As women, as elected leaders, we get up every day, do all the things we have to do at home with our families, and still work hard to serve our communities,” Frett-Gregory said.