City of Columbus

FAQ

What is the Columbus Women’s Commission?

• The Columbus Women’s Commission is an advisory body to Mayor Andrew J. Ginther working to advance the economic well-being of women in our community.  We bring together policy experts, stakeholders, residents and neighbors, and business and non-profit communities to analyze issues impacting women and make policy recommendations. More about us.

Who is involved with the Columbus Women’s Commission?

• The Commission was founded by First Lady Shannon Ginther in 2016. It is comprised of 24 diverse members of the Columbus community and staffed by two full-time employees in the Mayor’s Office, as well as two interns.

What does the Columbus Women’s Commission do?

• The Commission focuses on the following four key areas which are essential to women’s well-being:|
  Health
  Housing
  Gender Equity in the Workplace 
  Workforce Development

How can I get involved with the Commission?

• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Connect with us on Facebook
• Connect with us on Twitter
• Come to committee meetings and Women’s Commission events 
• Share a link to our homepage on your website
• Contact us to collaborate on an event or to share details of your event with our network

How can I contact the Commission?

• Email our Executive Director, Shelly Beiting, at [email protected] or (614)-645-7008
• Email our Gender Equity Advisor, Sundeepti Jindal, at [email protected] or (614)-645-2150

Adopters FAQs