WPCNJ PAC Event, "Women get it done, yet again."
On behalf of The Women's Political Caucus of New Jersey (WPCNJ) PAC, thank you for your generous support and for celebrating the WPCNJ Endorsed Women of the 216th New Jersey Legislature.
“Women are the majority of the population in New Jersey. We need to act like the majority, and own it,” said Kelly Stewart Maer, the treasurer of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee, who also serves as the chair of the WPCNJ-PAC, a multi-partisan organization dedicated to increasing the number of women in elected and appointed positions in government, protecting reproductive freedom, and promoting equal rights for women. “Women tend to wait to be asked to run for office. They’ve been told all of their life to be polite, sit back and wait. We need women to get up and say ‘I want to run.’ And if women do run, we will support you. It’s a mission to get women involved. We need to find quality women who can run and that are willing to run.” - to read the rest of the article from PolitickerNJ http://politickernj.com/2015/06/at-womens-political-caucus-of-n-j-pac-event-women-get-it-done-yet-again/
Read moreDemocratic Task Force Primary Endorsement & Request for Volunteers
The Democratic Task Force unanimously endorsed Annette Quijano for Assembly in LD20 and Liz Muoio for Assembly in LD15.
Both face primary challenges.
Volunteers Needed!!!
Both face primary challenges, and now they need your help.
Please reach out today and find out how you can help.
Liz Muoio for Assembly
Quijano and Holley for Assembly
Maria Moya
Education and Training Fund of WPCNJ - "Women can control any election." - Martha Burk
The Education and Training Fund of WPCNJ wishes to express our gratitude to our special guest Martha Burk and all who joined us in our celebration of Women's History Month 2015.
Read moreWPCNJ Membership: Renew Your Commitment Today
WPCNJ Membership: Renew Your Commitment Today
WPCNJ Stands Behind Mayor Colleen Mahr in LD22
Within the past week, Assemblywoman Linda Stender—who championed issues to advance women and families
- announced she would not seek reelection. Members of the Women’s Political Caucus of New Jersey (WPCNJ) rallied behind Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr as the best candidate to fill the seat. Mahr has a long track record of leadership and her years of accomplishments would make her a wonderful addition to the Legislature.
Education and Training Fund of WPCNJ Celebrates Women's History Month
Updates from WPCNJ's Education & Training 501c(3)
Women's Political Caucus of NJ - Education & Training Fund Updates: CAWP, Ready to Run Scholarships, Education & Training Committee Meeting, and Save the Date - March 12th Author Martha Burke event to Celebrate Women's History Month
Read more4 days until the WPCNJ Passion Power Progress Awards - Register Today!
You're Invited
Women's Political Caucus of NJ
2015 Passion * Power * Progress
Awards Ceremony
January 15, 2015
Hyatt Regency, New Brunswick NJ
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Read moreHonoring Gilda M. Morales, Recipient of the President's Award
Women's Political Caucus of NJ
2015 Passion * Power * Progress
President Award Honoree
Gilda M. Morales
Project Manager, Information Services
Eagleton Institute of Politics, Rutgers University
Gilda Morales is project manager of information services at the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP). She is responsible for the research, collection and organization of current and historical information about women's political participation nationwide. Managing teams of student workers and volunteers year-round, Gilda plays a pivotal role at the heart of the Center. Steeped in knowledge about women candidates and officeholders, she regularly responds to inquiries from the media, scholars, activists, officeholders and the general public. Prior to joining the CAWP team, Gilda worked in banking for more than twenty years as an accountant.
Gilda earned a bachelor of arts degree in political science and women's studies from Douglass College, Rutgers University and a master's degree in public administration at Rutgers University. After completing her own studies, Gilda remained active on campus as a member of the Institute for Women's Leadership (IWL) Leaders Scholars Program Board (2002-2007) and as an advisor to the Women's Political Caucus of New Jersey at Rutgers University (1995-present). Each year, the Department of Women's and Gender Studies presents the Gilda Morales Award for Outstanding Student Activist in her honor.
Serving as a leader and engaging other women in the political process has been a constant in Gilda's life since 1990 when she and 24 other aspiring women leaders in business, government and higher education were invited to participate in the Hispanic Women Leadership Institute.
She currently serves as a member of the Piscataway Township Zoning Board of Adjustments (2012-present) and Middlesex County Democratic Committeewoman (2007-present). To elevate the political prospects of women of Hispanic heritage, she helped found Latinas United for Political Empowerment (LUPE), now the LUPE Fund, Inc., serving on their board of directors from 1999 through 2013. Over the years, she has served in a variety of leadership roles with the National Women's Political Caucus and Women's Political Caucus-New Jersey, including:
- National Women's Political Caucus (NWPC): Political Planning Committee (1999-2005, 2007-2012); Vice President, Political Planning Committee (2009-2011); and Vice Chair, Hispanic Caucus (1997-1999).
