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August 19, 2024, Adrian, Michigan – An expert on women’s issues, Lisa Maatz reviews the status of women’s rights in today’s world. Women’s Rights: Where Are We Today? begins at noon Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Weber Retreat and Conference Center. For those unable to make it in person, the talk is also offered via livestream.

Lisa is described as an “exceptional communicator, savvy strategist, tested leader, trusted mentor, dynamic speaker and equity champion” and the former National AAUW VP of Government Relations and Advocacy. Lisa spearheaded the campaign that led to the passage of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and other crucial women’s rights and civil rights legislation during her 15 years with the organization. After working for Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) Lisa represented women’s equity groups on Capitol Hill for almost 25 years. 

After moving back to Northeast Ohio, Lisa became the senior advisor at Ohio citizen Action, a non-profit that mobilizes people to protect public health, improve environmental quality, benefit consumers and strengthen democracy. She is now an independent consultant working nationwide, specializing in gender issues, grassroots advocacy, and nonprofit management. She works primarily with membership organizations and continues her public speaking on a variety of invited topics. Lisa is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Ohio University, and had adjunct appointments with the Women and Politics Institute at American University and the house State University John Glenn School of Public Affairs.

The program is offered to the public free of charge by the Adrian Dominican Sisters Office of Racial Equity and Cultural Inclusion.