Jean Evans is a former Missouri state representative, now the Executive Director of the Missouri Republican Party. She spoke to the Women’s Foundation about her background as a public servant, the challenges she has faced, and why she hopes even more women get involved in their communities.

March is Women’s History Month and here at the Women’s Foundation we’re celebrating the ways that women are making history and pressing for positive change. All across the country, women are breaking barriers, challenging the status quo, and building a brighter future for all of us.

A federal court just scored a big win for pay equity across the country -- on the same day we recognized Equal Pay Day for Asian American and Pacific Islanders.

Michele has been appointed to the Planned Industrial Expansion Authority.

he Women’s Foundation today hailed a U.S. district court ruling reinstating a federal data collection requirement designed to promote pay equity.

Barbara has been appointed to the Topeka Board of Zoning Appeals.

An innovative initiative to increase the number of women in leadership roles is marking a milestone this month, as the Women’s Foundation’s Appointments Project® celebrates helping appoint more than 100 women to civic boards and commissions throughout Kansas and Missouri.

President and CEO, Wendy Doyle, submitted testimony on SB283 relating to higher education financial aid for families of military members. Read a summary of what she had to say.

This year’s boom of female candidates has been likened to a “pink wave.” But the problem with waves is they recede. Let’s all keep working to build a more inclusive future where the government truly reflects the diversity of the people it serves.

Amanda has been appointed to the Liquor Control Board of Kansas City.