The Forum Takes Part in PA's State of the Woman Listening Tour

Amplifying women's voices across the Commonwealth, one conversation at a time.

In March, Forum President & CEO Meghan Pierce helped facilitate a session of the Governor's Advisory Commission on Women's State of the Woman Listening Tour, a landmark initiative gathering lived experiences from women across Pennsylvania.

The tour is building toward something historic: the first comprehensive State of the Woman Report in more than two decades. By centering real voices and real stories, the Commission is laying the groundwork for policies that reflect the lives of Pennsylvania women today.

A special shoutout to Forum member Lila Slovak, from the Women's Law Project, for asking one of the first questions of the session, setting the tone for a meaningful and candid conversation.



We're also grateful to the Free Library of Philadelphia for hosting this session at Parkway Central Library, providing a welcoming space for women's voices to be heard.

We're also proud to recognize two Forum community members serving on the Commission: Stephanie Gambone (Philadelphia County) and Yocasta Lora (Philadelphia County). Thank you both for your commitment to this work.

📣 Your voice matters. The survey is open through May 30 and is available in English, Spanish, and Chinese  — share your experiences and help shape the future for women in Pennsylvania: Take the Survey →