Somerset County Government: Somerset County Commission On The Status Of Women To Host Free Zoom Webinar

Press release from the Somerset County Government:

09/14/2021 5:24 PM

SOMERVILLE, NJ – Register for “Women in Public Life Part Two: Pathways to Civics and Service,” an inspiring Zoom webinar to be held on Wednesday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m.  This informative and exciting webinar features three successful guest speakers who will discuss their journeys along the career path in public service, explain how they achieved success in the field, and describe the range of opportunities for women who are interested in a career in public service.

“Although the gender gap is closing for women in public service, we still have a long way to go,” said Somerset County Commissioner Deputy Director Sara Sooy. “This is why it’s so important for women to mentor, support and empower other women who are interested in choosing public service as a career path. This webinar will reinforce that opportunities are available to women and they can succeed in public service if they desire to do so.”

Participants will hear stories from speakers Assemblywoman Linda Carter, Somerset County Commissioner Director Shanel Y. Robinson, and Commissioner Deputy Director Sara Sooy. Assemblywoman Carter has spent her career as a councilwoman and commissioner advocating for underprivileged and middle-class communities in New Jersey. Commissioner Director Robinson was a municipal council member, deputy mayor, and activist who has received numerous awards for her excellence in leadership and community service. Commissioner Deputy Director Sara Sooy has achieved success as a board member on several committees, through her volunteer work, and as a Somerset County Commissioner.

Click here to join the Zoom webinar and enter the following Meeting ID and Passcode: Meeting ID: 817 2138 6161, Passcode: 938789.

About the Somerset County Commission on the Status of Women
The Somerset County Commission on the Status of Women (SCCSW) is a group of concerned individuals interested in identifying and addressing issues that affect women in communities. The Commission was created by the Board of County Commissioners in January 1985.

The mission of the SCCSW is to advocate for all women in Somerset County by providing an effective forum to identify and address women’s issues and concerns and to develop a greater public awareness about women’s issues by sponsoring informational exchanges to enhance the quality of life for everyone.

For more information about the Somerset County Commission on the Status of Women, visit http://bit.ly/SCCSW2021.

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This press release was produced by the Somerset County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.