Hosted by the Office of Mayor Quinton Lucas and the Kansas City Appointments Project at the Gallery Event Space in the Kansas City Power and Light District.

Join us to network with Kansas City civic leaders and learn how you can make a difference in our community by serving on a board or commission.

The issue of gender parity impacts nearly every city in our nation. Our research has revealed that increasing gender diversity on civic boards and commissions improves organizational effectiveness, and public trust and improves all people’s lives.

What are Civic Boards & Commissions?

Elected officials rely on recommendations from civic boards and commissions to drive informed policies that arguably have the greatest effect on our day-to-day lives. Civic boards and commissions inform decisions about a wide range of issues like roads, water, and zoning to public health and elections. 

Members of these boards and commissions are not elected; they are appointed. However, many of these boards function without representation from women.

Learn more about Kansas City boards and commissions here.