UNION COUNTY CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN ANNOUNCES NEW OFFICERS

The Union County chapter of the National Organization for Women of New Jersey – a statewide women’s rights activist organization consisting of thousands of women and men – members, activists, and allies – elected new officers on October 10, 2019. The newly elected officers for the 2019-2020 term are as follows:

President – Denise Wilkerson
Executive Vice President – Jill LaZare
Secretary – Janice McLean
Treasurer – Terri Tauber
Membership Vice President – Linda Weber
Program Vice President – Colleen Mahr
Fundraising Vice President – Nancy Imbalzano
State Board Delegates – Mariann Mann and Janice McLean

Denise Wilkerson is the first African American to serve in the position of President of the Union County chapter. Wilkerson is a community activist, elected official, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and proud feminist. “What an amazing honor to serve as president in 2020, which will be the 100-year anniversary of the women’s suffrage movement. As President, my goal is to apply intersectionality to the women’s movement. Our tactics will take into consideration the impact race, religion, class and gender have on women’s issues, so our advocacy can deliver change for ALL women,” said Ms. Wilkerson. “I am excited to lead the Union County chapter of NOW and to work with an amazing group of women.”

NOW Union County focuses on six priority issues: reproductive rights, ending sex discrimination/constitutional equality, promoting diversity and ending racism, economic justice, stopping violence against women, and LGBTQIA+ rights. The chapter welcomes new members to help fight for women’s rights on the local and national level.