About Us
WE relentlessly pursue equity for women in the workforce by effecting policy change, expanding access to educational opportunities, and advocating for fair and inclusive workplaces so that all women, families, and communities thrive.
WE pursue equity for all!

Our Mission
To improve the economic status of women and remove barriers to economic equity.
Our Team
WE draft testimony, rally students, secure grants, persuade legislators, mobilize advocates, share ideas with educators, design systems improvements and programs, brainstorm with business leaders, tweet and post, and passionately believe in a better future for all working women.

Impact Report
The critical nature of Women Employed’s work is more relevant than ever, as we work to emerge from a pandemic that’s had a hold on us for nearly two years; to emerge from a ‘she-cession’ that’s had alarming impacts on women—especially Black and Brown women—and their families; to emerge from workplace policies and practices that never worked for many of us.
In the midst of this pandemic, Women Employed launched a new strategic plan to help us emerge stronger, and to grow the economic power of women in low or unpaid work, and who are Black and/or Latina/x.
Read more in our 2021 impact report!
Reports & Statements

Our Board of Directors
Women Employed board members enlist friends, family, and colleagues; chair committees; host meetings; provide fiduciary oversight; strategize; and generously provide support, guidance, and their time, talent, and treasure.

Meet WE Experts
Need a keynote speaker, source for a news story, or someone to conduct a workshop in your organization? No one is better versed in the issues and policies that impact today’s working women than Women Employed experts.
Latest News
July 7, 2022
Women’s Advisory Council Releases Report on Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on Women in ChicagoLawndale News
July 1, 2022
New Chicago Law Mandates More Company Sexual Harassment TrainingBloomberg Law
June 30, 2022
Lightfoot’s Women’s Advisory Council releases report on economic impacts of COVID on Chicago womenWindy City Times
June 29, 2022
Lightfoot vows to expand paid parental leave for city workers, conduct ‘pay equity’ auditChicago Sun-Times
May 18, 2022
‘Truly historic moment’: US Soccer reaches equal pay agreement for men’s, women’s teamsABC-7 Chicago
May 16, 2022
Illinois PlaybookPolitico
May 5, 2022
Partnership helps Spelman students train to close workforce gender gapThe Atlanta Journal Constitution
May 4, 2022
After 2 Years of the Pandemic, the Gender Wage Gap RemainsStreetWise
April 29, 2022
Advocates applaud enhancement of city’s workplace sexual harassment lawsWBBM
March 25, 2022
Judge, interruptedPolitico
Media Kit
For media inquiries, please contact Racquel C. Fullman, Marketing and Engagement Coordinator. 312-319-2541 | email her