2025 AAUW Maryland Annual Convention and Annual Meeting

Women Supporting Women:  Global Influences and Opportunities

Hosted by the Gaithersburg Branch of AAUW – MD

Saturday, April 26, 2025  |  Pathways Baptist Church 200 West Diamond Avenue, Gaithersburg MD 20877  |  Directions to Pathways Baptist Church

Event Registration:   Online Registration  |  Paper Registration Form

Come together with like-minded women from around the state to discuss local and global issues and explore opportunities for women’s economic security. This event is a great opportunity to network, share experiences, and learn from each other. Let’s learn about how to help make a positive impact locally and globally!

Event Agenda:

  • 8:30 AM – Registration & Continental Breakfast
  • 9:00 AM – Welcome
        • Edie Allison, AAUW Gaithersburg Branch
        • Heather Reichardt, AAUW Maryland President
        • Jud Ashman, Mayor of Gaithersburg
  • 9:15 AM – The Challenges and Joys of Immigrating to the US
        • Speaker: Delegate Lily Qi
          Born in Shanghai, China, Lily Qi grew up during the Chinese Cultural Revolution. She immigrated to the US in 1989, became a US citizen in 1999, and now represents the 15th legislative district in the Maryland House of Delegates. She previously served as a chief administrator for economic development under Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett.
  • 10:00 AM – Break
  • 10:15 AM – Panel Discussion: Women Supporting Women Domestically and Globally
        • Panelist: Bria Marie Hodge, Director of Small Business Development, Latino Economic Development Center.
          The LED’s mission is to serve as a catalyst that drives the economic and social advancement of low-to-moderate income Latinos and other underserved communities.
        • Panelist: Robyn Nietert, President, Women’s Microfinance Initiative
          WMI promotes women’s economic participation through small loans and carries the hope of prosperity to poor, rural areas of Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.
        • Moderator: Kate Stevenson, former Co-President, Maryland AAUW
  • 11:15 AM – Women Supporting Women: Results from the Maryland Legislative Session
        • Speaker: Roxann King, AAUW Maryland Vice President for Public Policy
  • 12:00 PM – New Officer Voting & Installation
  • 12:30 PM – Lunch
  • 1:15 PM – Business Meeting (separate agenda to be provided)
  • 4:00 PM – Adjourn

Documents:

  1. 2025 Convention Speaker Bios
  2. 2025 Annual Meeting Agenda
  3. President’s Report
  4. Treasurer’s Report
  5. State Membership Report
  6. Programs Report
  7. Funds Report
  8. Diversity Chair Report
  9. Communications Report
  10. Bylaws Report
  11. Public Policy Report
  12. ERA Taskforce Report
  13. Nominating Committee Report
  14. Atlantic Regional Conference Flyer