Economic Insecurity Forum 2009
In 2009, the VCWFC was proud to bring Lilly Ledbetter to California Lutheran University to discuss issues of Economic Insecurity and Women. She is the pioneer of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, the first piece of legislation signed by President Barack Obama. Lilly Ledbetter's keynote address can be viewed by clicking here. (DVDs of her Keynote Address are available for purchase for $15 from VCWFC! Contact Us for more information.)
Drs. Sunghee Choi and Marie Francois of CSU Channel Islands presented "Women on the Edge: Gendered Political Economy Past and Present." Their presentation may be viewed by opening the file at the bottom of this page.
Small group discussions focused on:
- Budget crisis impacts on social services
- Foreclosures and bankruptcy
- Retirement fund loss
- Loss of jobs and/or benefits
- Domestic crisis.
Skill and Action Workshops focused on:
- Disenfranchised women: Foster youth, immigrant women, women struggling with substance abuse
- Transforming the culture of poverty
- Power organizing for women
- Policy solutions
- Non-traditional and green jobs, career ladders, and entrepreneurship for women
Recommended books, articles and online resources on Economic Insecurity and Women may be accessed by opening the file at the bottom of this page.
Steering Committee:
- Maricela Morales, 2009 Forum Co-Chair, CAUSE, Port Hueneme City Council
- Marie Francois, 2009 Forum Co-Chair, California State University Channel Islands
- Pam Brubaker, California Lutheran University
- Helen Conly, Ventura County Rainbow Alliance
- Pat Esseff, Catholic Charities
- Jessie Goede, California State University Channel Islands
- Diana Goodrow, California Women's Agenda/Women's Intercultural Network
- Raye Keene, Concerned Black Women of Conejo Valley
- Lee Riggan, Business and Professional Women of Conejo Valley, Promotoras y Promotores Foundation
- Catherine Smith, National Women's Political Caucus, Ventura County
- Kim Marra Stephenson, AAUW - Camarillo, CA Branch
- Celeste Weingardt, National Women's Political Caucus, Ventura County
Women on the Edge Presentation
Recommended Books, Articles and Online Resources
