Women’s Advancement
We facilitate full and equal participation to support and enhance the quality of life for women and girls in the City of Boston.
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Our mission is to advocate for equal opportunity for women in all arenas of our City. We provide educational opportunities for women that emphasize economic equality, and the health and safety of all women.
Contact
1 City Hall Square
Room 804
Boston, MA 02201-2025
United States
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
What we do:
The Office of Women's Advancement is an embodiment of Mayor Walsh’s commitment to advancing and supporting women in Boston.
We provide a permanent, effective voice for all female residents of Boston by working inclusively with public, private, and non-profit partners on key issues that significantly affect women and girls.
We focus on three priority areas:
- Economic equity
- Health and safety
- Data and research
Some of our work includes:
- Research on paid parental leave and childcare affordability
- A multi-pronged approach to closing the gender wage gap
- Reducing the demand for sex trafficking in the City of Boston
- Creating specific programming for women entrepreneurs
Attend a Free Salary Negotiation Workshop
These free workshops teach women to evaluate, articulate, and negotiate their worth confidently in the job market.
Sign your Business up for the 100% Talent Compact
The Compact is a pledge signed by over 185 companies indicating their commitment to closing the gender wage gap.
Let us know about your Organization or Event
Does your organization serve women & girls in Boston? Click here to learn more about how we can work together.
Find out more about the work we do at Women's Advancement.
Women's Workforce Council
Our mission is to close the wage gap and remove barriers for women.
Women's Commission
We are an advisory board that counsels on issues relating to women.
Megan Costello
Executive Director
Pat Nickerson
Executive Assistant
Brenna Callahan
Policy & Communications Manager
Kristina Desir
Program Manager, AAUW Work Smart in Boston
Kara O'Connor Miller
Women Entrepreneurs Boston & Neighborhood Business Manager
Lavi Gomes
Office & Social Media Manager
Marie Carr
Economic Policy Summer Fellow
Boston Women's Memorial
The memorial is dedicated to three women who helped shape the City’s history.