Women’s Advancement
COVID-19 UPDATE: The Women’s Advancement office is closed, with staff working remotely. Salary negotiation workshops are being held online. For questions, email bostonwomen@boston.gov.
Our mission is to promote gender equity by empowering women and removing systemic barriers to their advancement.
What our work includes:- A first-in-the-nation approach to closing the gender pay gaps.
- Reducing demand for sex-buying and trafficking.
- Programming for women entrepreneurs.
- Financial and technical support for the childcare workforce and research on childcare needs and preferences of working families.
Contact
1 City Hall Square
Room 804
Room 804
Boston, MA
02201-2025
Temporary COVID-19 hours
City Hall is only open to the public on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Our initiatives
Childcare Contribution Fund
Learn about Boston's new fund to expand childcare businesses in the City.
Featured
2021 Childcare Survey
We want to better understand your challenges with childcare. Your answers will help inform a City policy that reflects your needs.
Women's History Month 2021
Join the City of Boston in celebrating women's contributions to Boston's history throughout March!
AAUW Work Smart in Boston salary negotiation workshops
Learn to successfully advocate for yourself — and help close the pay gap for women everywhere. Sign up for an online workshop today.
Get Involved
Get access to resources for women entrepreneurs
WE BOS offers resources and opportunities to help start and grow your business.
Let us know about your organization or event
Does your organization serve women and girls in Boston?
Take the AAUW Work Smart in Boston Salary Negotiation Workshop
Learn the skills you need to advocate for yourself at at work.
Sign the 100% Talent Compact
Commit to closing the gender pay gaps in Boston.
Reports
'Too Much and Not Enough' Report
2020 report on childcare during COVID-19
Boston Women's Workforce Council Report
2020 report on Boston's 100% Talent Compact
'Making Childcare Work'
Results from the City's first-ever citywide survey on childcare
'Gaining Ground on Equal Pay' report
2017 report on the impact of Boston's salary negotiation workshops
Read about us on Medium
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We dive into deeper detail about our work through our Medium account.
News and Announcements
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Applications open for funding for organizations supporting childcare
Women's Advancement
Meet our team
Our team
Alexandra Valdez
Executive Director, Women's Advancement
Lavi Gomes
Office Manager, Women's Advancement
Ayanna Polk
Communications and Outreach Manager, Women's Advancement
Alexandra (Allie) Puleo
Policy and Research Manager, Women's Advancement