Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women Announces 2025-27 Commissioners

Harrisburg, Pa – Today, the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women announced the appointment of 29 commissioners that will make up its 2025-27 advisory board. The Commission’s purpose is to gather information regarding Pennsylvania women’s experiences and needs; review, evaluate, and assess programs affecting them; provide the Governor with information and recommendations regarding how best to address the issues that most impact them; and provide information about programs and services that may be relevant to the women of Pennsylvania. The Commission was established by Governor Josh Shapiro through an Executive Order

“Centering the needs of women in policy isn’t just the right thing to do — it’s essential to effective governance and a prosperous economy,” said Executive Director Ashley Walkowiak. “When women thrive, families, communities, and entire systems are stronger, more resilient, and better positioned for long-term success.”

Thanks to the efforts of the 2023-25 Commission on Women, the Shapiro Administration has made significant progress to deliver solutions critical to the issues women and girls face and made meaningful investments in communities across Pennsylvania. Most notably, the Administration has prioritized addressing maternal health disparities — especially for Black and Brown women — highlighting the need for menstrual equity, and worked to cut costs for childcare throughout the Commonwealth. 

During the 2025-27 term, the Commission on Women will continue its work on menstrual equity, maternal health, childcare access, and pay equity. It will also focus on violence prevention efforts through addressing root causes of harm, promoting safety, and continuing to support the conditions necessary for women to thrive in all areas of life. 

The Commission Chair and members are listed below.

Nancy Astor Fox, Chair, Montgomery County

Danielle Parson, Vice Chair, Allegheny County

Anna Adams-Sarthou, Allegheny County

Senator Rosemary Brown, Lackawanna County 

Nancy Chavez, Cumberland County 

Senator Maria Collett, Montgomery County 

Representative Gina H. Curry, Delaware County 

Adia Effiong, Allegheny County 

Representative Ann Flood, Northampton County 

Laurie Funk, Lebanon County 

Stephanie Gambone, Philadelphia County 

Alisa Hoffman-Mirilovich, Luzerne County 

Tracy Lawless, Allegheny County 

Dr. Sharee Livingston, Lancaster County 

Yocasta Lora, Montgomery County 

Abbey Mahler, Allegheny County 

Ellen Min, Dauphin County 

Mary Oliveira, Cumberland County 

Amanda Parezo, Philadelphia County 

Kate Philips, Erie County 

Pantea Shademani, Wayne County 

Cindy Singer, Philadelphia County 

Dorey Stabile, Westmoreland County 

Paula Starnes, Philadelphia County 

Helen Tai, Bucks County 

Kristin Talarico, Erie County 

Christine Titih, Cumberland County

Anne Ard, Centre County, Honorary Appointment

BJ Leber, Allegheny County, Honorary Appointment

To learn more about the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women, follow the Commission on Facebook and Instagram

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