2010 Summit

Founded in 1974, Executive Women in Government is an organization of women executives who serve in the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches of the Federal Government.

 

The Mission of EWG is to:

  • Prepare, promote, support and mentor women for senior leadership positions in the Federal Government.
  • Build a powerful network to share experiences, to enhance professional relationships, and to increase understanding among women executives in the Federal Government.
  • Motivate women leaders in the federal government to contribute to effective succession planning by creating a mentoring culture within their sphere of influence.

EWG Objectives are to:

  • Advocate the advancement of women in senior leadership positions in the Federal Government, including taking a public position on issues related to the purposes and goals of the organization;
  • Be mutually supportive of members' professional pursuits
  • Provide an opportunity to become better acquainted with other professional women in an atmosphere conducive to the constructive exchange of professional ideas; and
  • Encourage by collective example and action, interest and participation in public service by other women.

To further these goals, EWG holds meetings with opinion leaders in politics, public policy and the arts in order to educate, inspire and motivate women leaders. The organization also holds an annual conference featuring speakers and topics of benefit to senior level professionals and uses a website to keep its members informed. In addition, it maintains affiliations with a number of other organizations with similar goals in order to better serve its members and advance common goals.

Who is eligible to join EWG?

Members of the Senior Executive Service, Senior Level positions, GS-15 and above positions or equivalent ranks, and Presidential appointees, including those serving on Boards and Commissions. Both career and non-career executives belong to the organization. Members who have left the Federal Government to retire or serve in the private sector may retain their membership.

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