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Helping women succeed in public service by enhancing career-building models that develop leadership skills and by networking professional women in government.


Our Mission

To educate, mentor, encourage, and support women in the local government profession.

Our Story
Vermont WLG Bylaws

Membership

  • Professionals: $40 / year

  • Students: $10 / year

Annual dues are paid for a membership year, which begins January 1 and ends on December 31. Dues will be waived upon demonstration of financial need. Ask your municipality to sponsor your membership dues.

Membership Application

Next Event

Virtual Event - Loneliness in Government Part 2
January 22, 2026 at 12 noon

October 8, 2025: Town Fair - Visit our table for a fun networking game and a chance to win a North Face backpack!

Upcoming and Past Events

Leadership

Steering Committee:

  • President | Marguerite Ladd, VT League of Cities & Towns

  • Vice President | Sally Cruz Nix, Brattleboro

  • Treasurer | Tammy Getchell, Essex

  • Historian & Clerk | Karen Astley, Putney

  • Jessie Baker, South Burlington

  • Elaine Wang, Winooski

  • Crystal Grant, Middlebury

  • Fredi Hayes, Highgate

Contact

Affiliates

Virtual Event - Loneliness in Government
November 13, 2025 at 12 noon