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She Leads — A Women’s History Month Panel Discussion

March 15, 2022

This event took place on March 16, 2022.

Please join the NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research, the Greater New York Chapter of the Links, Incorporated (GNY Links), and the New York Urban League for She Leads, a virtual panel discussion in honor of Women’s History Month.

How are women, especially women of color, redefining policy? This conversation with elected officials explores changing dynamics in the New York City Council and beyond.

Panelists & Presenters

This discussion will be moderated by Cheryl Wills, Emmy Award-Winning Anchor for Spectrum NY1 News.

Adrienne Adams, Speaker of the New York City Council (Featured Speaker)

Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers

Council Member Kamillah Hanks

Council Member Rita Joseph

Council Member Nantasha Williams

Arva Rice, President and CEO of the New York Urban League, will make opening remarks, and Dr. Donna Jones, President of the GNY Links, will close the program.

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