Public Policy Committee
publicpolicy@aauwsanjose.org
Open to any AAUW SJ member

 

 

 

For more than 100 years, AAUW members have worked to improve the lives of women and promote equity for all. 

AAUW San José has an active Public Policy Committee (PPC) that works to advance AAUW mission – advancing gender equity through education & advocacy – within Santa Clara County as well as supporting AAUW’s state and national priorities in Sacramento and Washington D. C. 

Often in collaboration with other local community organizations, the PPC leads:

• Voter registration and education events
• Teams to provide public comment at meetings of elected officials
• Interested members as they attend rallies, marches, and other non-violent direct actions
• Host and/or sponsor local conferences furthering causes aligned with our policy priorities

Public Policy Committee Priorities

• Economic Security  
• Quality Public Education  
• Social & Racial Justice  
• More Women in Formal Leadership Roles 

 

AAUW National Resources That Empower Women

        

Two-Minute Activist

AAUW makes it easy to make a difference in just two minutes. Try it out!

Original Reports

AAUW research influences the national discussion on topics like the gender pay gap, sexual harassment, and the underrepresentation of women in STEM fields.

Battling the Gender Wage Gap 

In addition to advocating for equal pay, AAUW is also ensuring women have  the tools and resources they need to do their part – from smart salary negotiation to expert financial management.