The Working Women’s Network and Future Leaders of Yale are pleased to welcome staff from the Connecticut Women’s Education and Legal Fund will give an update on the status of paid family leave initiatives in Connecticut, share policy information, and describe how to get involved in the campaign. CWEALF staff presenting include Catherine Bailey, deputy director, Maddie Granato, policy manager, Samantha Gorley, legal intern, and Nilda Rivera, community advocate.
Since 1973 CWEALF has worked to advance women’s rights and opportunities in Connecticut. To achieve this, CWEALF’s work is divided into three core programs: legal education, public policy and advocacy, and research and evaluation. Through these programs, CWEALF initiates services to educate and empower women and girls to ensure they have the tools, knowledge and avenues to reach their goals.