United WE is proud to join Engaged Kansas, a coalition of organizations that are encouraging and supporting civic-minded individuals to consider local public service.
"Our research showed us that women don't become civically engaged because they weren't being asked. As a result, we created the Appointments Project so local boards and commissions could reflect the communities they serve," said Wendy Doyle, United WE President and CEO. "Being a part of the Engaged Kansas Coalition, we look forward to furthering our work to address the gender disparities in local leadership and are able to make real changes in our communities."
Other Engaged Kansas partners include:
Chamber of Commerce Executives of Kansas
Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership
Kansas Association of Counties
Kansas Association of REALTORS
Kansas Association of School Boards
Kansas Bankers Association
Kansas Chamber
Kansas Farm Bureau
Kansas Leadership Center
Kansas Medical Society
League of Kansas Municipalities
"There are many great organizations across Kansas developing resources for citizens to run for and engage in local civic government," said Brenden Wirth, Kansas Farm Bureau Director of Political Affairs. "Engaged Kansas is a hub for these like-minded organizations to share those tools."
Since its launch in 2023, Engaged Kansas continues to expand and reach out to Kansas leaders on how they can best help their community through the nonpartisan, nonpolicy resources offered by these partner organizations.