Initiative launch event to close gender wage gap slated at GU July 27

The Washington State Women’s Commission is excited to partner with Gonzaga University’s Women Lead program & the Girls Scouts of Washington for the Eastern WA launch of Activate 3.8: The Pay Equity Tour – a statewide campaign Activate the full economic potential of Washington’s 3.8 million women.

WHEN: Saturday July 27, 10:00am-12:30pm (Program begins at 10:30am)

WHERE: John J. Hemmingson Center, Gonzaga University Campus 702 E Desmet Ave, Spokane, WA 99202.

WHAT:

Keynote Speech:

• WA State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti

Fireside chat with women in the C-suite:

• Moderator - Anna Franklin, WSWC Commissioner, Exec. Director Health Equity & Environmental Sustainability, Providence
• Cheryl Steele, CSO, Starbucks
• Kelly Fukai, COO, Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA)

Interactive Science Program:

• Central Valley School District teacher will lead activities for students to engage with science and consider career pathways in STEM.

Also hear from:

• Spokane City Council President Betsy Wilkerson
• Grace Yoo, Executive Director, Washington State Women’s Commission (WSWC)
• Sherri Lynch, Ph.D., Assistant Dean & Women Lead Co-Founder, Gonzaga University
• Brian Newberry, CEO, Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington & Northern Idaho

WHO: Program recommended for adults & students ages 11 and up.

This Event is FREE and open to the public, grab a ticket for yourself and anyone else who may be joining you!

MORE: This is just the first stop on a 10-city Pay Equity Tour in partnership with the Girl Scouts of Washington, where the Washington State Women's Commission (WSWC) aims to connect more women and K-12 girls to a wider array of career opportunities in tech, aerospace, STEM, construction, and trades.

WHY ACTIVATE 3.8?

Activate 3.8 is a statewide campaign to activate the full economic potential of 3.8 million Washington women and close the gender wage gap in our state.

Washington state is among the worst in the nation for the gender pay gap, a reality that stunts our state’s economy, restricts opportunities for 3.8 million women, and has the potential to limit future generations of girls.

The Washington State Women’s Commission is on a mission to change that by bringing together state agencies and legislators with business, labor and academia to co-create solutions that enhance equity and opportunity at every stage of a woman’s career.

UPDATES: For updates about Activate 3.8 events, check out Activate38.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or subscribe to our newsletter!

GET INVOLVED: Tell us about your experience with Washington's gender pay gap! Head to our campaign website and fill out a quick survey.