For Immediate Release: Thursday, January 29, 2026
The Montgomery County Commission for Women will host the Women’s Legislative Briefing (WLB), Maryland’s longest-running women’s policy event on Saturday, Jan. 31. This year’s theme “Stronger Together: Leading with Vision, Voices, and Values” will feature elected officials, policy experts, and emerging leaders focused on strengthening opportunities for women and girls statewide.
Breakout sessions include:
- Advocacy and empowerment strategies
- Economic justice and equity
- Reproductive health and rights
- Human trafficking, sexual assault, and domestic violence prevention
- Emerging Leaders track for grades 6-12
WHAT: Montgomery County Commission for Women Annual Women’s Legislative Briefing
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WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 31, at 12:30 p.m.
WHO:
12:30 p.m. Welcoming Remarks
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- Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich
- County Council President Natali Fani-González
- Anne Khademian, executive director, Universities at Shady Grove
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1 to 2 p.m. Keynote Panel
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- U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks
- Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller
- Maryland House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk
- Montgomery County Public Schools Senior Nina Nassiri
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2:30 to 5p.m. Breakout Sessions
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- U.S. Rep. April McClain Delaney
- Maryland Delegate Lesley Lopez, D-39
- Maryland Delegate Julie Palakovich Carr, D-17
- Maryland Delegate Pam Queen, D-14
- County Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles
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WHERE: Universities at Shady Grove, 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville
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