Women & Educational Issues in the Upcoming Legislative Landscape

Come join us to kick off the official beginning of the 2024 National legislative Seminar. Back by popular demand, Lisa Maatz will motivate us to get involved in the legislative process. You don’t want to miss her session on Sunday afternoon from 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Women and Educational Issues in the Upcoming Legislative Landscape

Lisa Maatz, former AAUW Vice President of Government Relations and Advocacy, spearheaded the campaign that led to the passage of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and other crucial women’s rights and civil rights legislation during her 15 years with the organization. After working on Capitol Hill for Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Lisa represented women’s equity groups on Capitol Hill for almost 25 years. She is a savvy advocate and engaging speaker, with a reputation for her strategic and creative approach to all things including government affairs, grassroots advocacy, and nonprofit management.

 

After moving back to Northeast Ohio, Lisa became the senior advisor at Ohio Citizen Action, a nonprofit organization that mobilizes people to protect public health, improve environmental quality, benefit consumers, and strengthen our democracy. She is now an independent consultant working nationwide, specializing in gender equity issues, grassroots advocacy, and nonprofit management. She works primarily with membership organizations and continues her public speaking on a variety of invited topics.

 

Lisa is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Ohio University, has two masters’ degrees from the Ohio State University, and has held an adjunct appointment with the Women and Politics Institute at OSU and American University.

The National Legislative Seminar is on March 10-13, 2024. Register here.