Pavalock named State Director for the Women In Government Foundation, Inc.

HARTFORD, CT – State Rep. Cara Pavalock (R-77) was recently sworn in as a State Director for the Women In Government Foundation, Inc. (WIG). Rep. Pavalock joins 199 other women state legislators to serve in this coveted role in 2016. As such, Rep. Pavalock serves as an Ambassador for the state of Connecticut, helping drive commerce and educational opportunities while assisting WIG with its state-based policy events across the region. WIG nominates four directors from each state every year to ensure all sides of the electorate are fairly represented.

“I’m honored to have been named a State Director for Women in Government,” said Pavalock.  “As the Ambassador for Connecticut, I look forward to working this legislative session to positively affect policy changes that will continue to make the quality of life better for our residents.  I also look forward to continued work and collaboration with WIG and the many talented women legislators from across the nation, to further the efforts of women leaders in government.”

“We at WIG sincerely appreciate Representative Pavalock’s willingness to serve in such an important capacity on behalf of our organization,” said Dyan Alexander, Executive Director, WIG. “As we work with organizations and corporations interested in sharing the most cutting-edge research and information on pressing policy issues with legislators, having Rep. Pavalock’s assistance is critical. They help ensure those who represent the electorate make sound decisions based on the latest information available. We sincerely thank Rep. Pavalock for all she does on behalf of those she serves.”

WIG is a national 501c3 nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that serves the 1,804 (or 24.4%) women state legislators across the nation. It is based in Washington, DC and supports women state legislators across the United States. WIG provides leadership opportunities, networking, expert forums, and educational resources to address and resolve complex public policy issues. Its goal is to empower state legislators to make the most informed policy decision based on the most up-to-date information available. WIG has been serving in this capacity for 27 years to date.

For more information about WIG, please contact Cherisse Eatmon, Manager of Legislator Outreach, at 202-333-0825, ext. 200. www.womeningovernment.org.                                                                                            – end –