The New York State Association of Counties today announced that Rachel E. Seeber, Chairwoman of the Warren County Board of Supervisors, has been appointed to the Executive Committee of the NYSAC Women's Leadership Council, the only statewide organization to offer resources specifically for women in county government. 
 

“I'm extremely proud to be taking on this new role to support women in county government,” said Seeber. “For too long, women have been underrepresented in county government and I look forward to working with my colleagues on the Women's Leadership Council to develop tools, educational resources, and mentorship opportunities to support our current members and encourage more women to take on leadership roles.”

 

“On behalf of NYSAC, I congratulate Chairwoman Seeber and look forward to working with her to encourage more women to run for local office and to support the outstanding female leaders we serve every day,” said Martha Sauerbrey, who serves as NYSAC President, WLC Chair, and Tioga County Legislative Chairwoman. “As the first woman to Chair the Warren County Board of Supervisors, she's had front row seat to breaking new ground for women in county government and her experience will be extremely valuable to our members and the women we serve.”

 

Seeber serves as the first Chairwoman of the Warren County Board of Supervisors. She is in her third term of office representing the Town of Queensbury as an at-large Supervisor in Warren County. She has served as Chair of Personnel, Chair of Criminal Justice, Chair of Higher Education, Chair of the Intercounty Legislative Committee of the Adirondacks and served in multiple capacities on various other committees and organizations in her community.

 

Seeber's professional experience includes advocating for crime victims at the local, state and federal levels of government, and she currently teaches Criminal Justice courses at the State University of New York (SUNY). She holds a bachelor's in psychology, a master's in criminal justice, and will graduate in December 2021 with a doctorate in education and leadership.

 

“The NYSAC Women's Leadership Council is not only an invaluable resource for our current members but is also a vital tool in the recruitment of the next generation of female county leaders,” said NYSAC Executive Director Stephen J. Acquario. “I look forward to working with Chairwoman Seeber and the entire WLC Executive Committee to support, mentor and encourage more women to join county government.”

The Women's Leadership Council, formed in 2017, is a bipartisan organization committed to providing resources for women holding county office, supporting female county officials, and engaging women in seeking leadership positions in their communities and within NYSAC.

 

It is the first and only statewide organization that offers resources specifically for women in county government and women interested in pursuing county leadership, including:

 

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

 

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