NYSAC Women's Leadership Council

The NYSAC Women's Leadership Council is the only program in New York State focused specifically on providing resources and support to women in county leadership.

Diversity in public office lends itself to public policy that best benefits our citizens and is representative of our communities.

About the Women’s Leadership Council (WLC)

The WLC is a bipartisan organization that offers resources specifically for women in county government and women interested in pursuing county leadership, including panels, forums, workshops, and networking events at NYSAC conferences, among other training opportunities.

The primary goals of the WLC are:

To provide resources for women holding county office,
To support female county officials, and
To engage women in seeking leadership positions in their communities and within NYSAC.

The WLC Executive Committee assists NYSAC staff in planning events and developing resources that meet the needs of NYSAC's members.

Join the WLC

If you're interested in joining the NYSAC Women's Leadership Council, fill out the online application below.

Online Application

Latest WLC News and Resources

City & State Women in Government Talk Series
This webinar from August 2022 includes one on one interviews with influential women who work behind the scenes of New York State government.

By New York State Association of Counties - Aug 04, 2022
- Women's Leadership Council
Podcast: Fostering Diversity and Creating Inclusive Workplaces
NYSAC’s County Conversations Podcast features a conversation on ways to foster diversity in the county workforce and the role of the Chief Equity and Diversity Officer

By New York State Association of Counties - Feb 28, 2022
- Women's Leadership Council
WLC Resolution Recognizing Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month is a time to recognize women in our society and elevate the contributions women are making every day.

By New York State Association of Counties - Mar 05, 2021
- Women's Leadership Council
Women Influencing Local Government
This Special Supplement of ICMA’s Public Management Magazine, centers experiences of women at all career stages in local government

By New York State Association of Counties - Mar 05, 2021
- Women's Leadership Council
Resources for Women in County Government
This article from the Winter 2019 NYSAC News Magazine outlines bi-partisan resources, organizations, and programs for women in government, both those who are new and those who have served for many years.

By New York State Association of Counties - Feb 04, 2019
- Women's Leadership Council

WLC

In the News

The 2023 Above & Beyond: Women

Recognizing 50 remarkable women who are improving New York.

External web link - https://www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/2023/03/2023-above-beyond-women/384200/

Gender Gap in Local Government Leadership

Fewer than one in three top appointed local officials are women, according to the analysis. Curious how your state stacks up? Tools released with the research allow users to look at trends and comparisons across the country.

External web link - https://www.route-fifty.com/management/2022/03/new-analysis-highlights-gender-gap-local-government-leadership/363310/

‘Not Just One of the Boys’

How Women Fought Their Way to N.Y.’s Seat of Power

External web link - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/25/nyregion/new-york-women-politics.html

The History of Women’s Representation in New York

From suffragettes to Congress, a timeline of women in New York politics.

External web link - https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2019/03/the-history-of-womens-representation-in-new-york/178905/

Executive Committee & Staff

Hon. Shawna Black – Legislator, Tompkins County
Hon. Nancy Buck – Treasurer, Sullivan County
Hon. Rebecca Ryan – Chairwoman, Wyoming County
Hon. Martha Sauerbrey – Chairwoman, Tioga County
Hon. Susan Serino – County Executive, Dutchess County
Hon. Patty Waldron – Legislator, Clinton County

Staff Liaison: Alexandra LaMonte, NYSAC