LIZ BOLTON
Liz Bolton is the senior editor and writer in the AAUW Communications Department. She holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and interdisciplinary studies from American University and a master’s in public policy and women’s studies from George Washington University. When not correcting dangling clauses or scouring the Internet for equity issues to blog about, she can be found running or riding her new bike around the streets of D.C.

SETH CHASE
Seth Chase joined AAUW’s Public Policy and Government Relations Department in 2004 as senior grassroots coordinator. In 2006, he was promoted to field director. Seth plans and manages AAUW’s voter education and turnout campaign, as well as grassroots advocacy on AAUW’s public policy priorities, including e-advocacy, and constituent lobbying to members of Congress.

KATE FARRAR
Kate Farrar, director of the AAUW Leadership and Training Institute, manages programs that help women and girls acquire the skills they need to succeed and assume leadership roles in their academic, professional, and personal lives. Previously, Kate was the associate director of national programs and policy at Wider Opportunities for Women, where she led a nationwide effort to help low-income families achieve economic independence. She serves on the board of the Younger Women’s Task Force, a project of the National Council for Women’s Organizations. Kate has a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Connecticut (go Huskies!) and a master’s in public administration from the Maxwell School of Syracuse University. Kate thrives on finding new things to do in D.C., including her latest pottery classes (eek!)

KELLEY GALLAGHER
Kelley Gallagher serves as program officer overseeing AAUW’s Career Development Grants, Community Action Grants, and Selected Professions Fellowships programs. Before joining AAUW in 2007, she managed grant programs for the national anti-hunger organization Share Our Strength. Kelley has served as an advocate for survivors of sexual assault, providing crisis support and counseling, and currently volunteers in a local night shelter for homeless women. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, and is completing a master’s in public management from the University of Maryland.

LECIA IMBERY
Lecia Imbery, AAUW’s public policy grassroots coordinator, promotes advocacy efforts among AAUW members. She works primarily with AAUW’s e-advocacy programs, including Action Network and Washington Update, and she provides technical assistance to state and branch public policy leaders. After earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in structural engineering, Lecia worked in the engineering field for several years before switching to the world of nonprofits. Before coming to AAUW, Lecia served as a program manager for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the Volunteer Center, both in the San Francisco Bay Area.

CHRISTY JONES
A seasoned management executive with trade, professional, and philanthropic associations, Christy Jones is AAUW’s director of membership. Starting what became a career path in socially responsible organizations, she served as a counselor and then as director of a residential treatment facility for juvenile delinquents. An honors graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University in political science and international relations, Christy is a card-carrying “news junkie” whose interest in global events has been heightened by extensive travel and experiences with cultures and people around the world.

HOLLY KEARL
Holly Kearl is program manager for AAUW’s Legal Advocacy Fund. She received a bachelor’s degree from Santa Clara University in California in both history and women and gender studies. She earned a master’s degree in public policy and women’s studies from George Washington University in Washington, D.C., where she wrote a thesis on ways women are combating street harassment. She previously worked at the National Women’s History Museum as program director.

DAVID KIRKWOOD
Dave Kirkwood, an AAUW member-at-large, is retired from Unisys Corporation, where his experience included leadership positions in computer research, engineering, manufacturing, and finance. He is currently the president and CTO of a small software development corporation. Dave’s interests include computer algorithm development, strategic planning and leadership development, and activities that promote cultural acceptance of diversity. He earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Iowa State University.

CLAUDIA RICHARDS
Claudia Richards is Jane of all trades at AAUW, having worked in the development office for 13 years, in meetings for two years, and in membership, where she is currently the field relations manager. Claudia has visited 26 of the 48 contiguous states; she can also name at least one AAUW member in every U.S. state and territory.

TRACY SHERMAN
Tracy Sherman, AAUW’s government relations manager, develops effective legislative strategies that advance AAUW’s policy priorities of gender fairness, equity in education, and women’s economic self-sufficiency. Before joining AAUW, Tracy worked on Capitol Hill, covering a number of legislative issues for several members of Congress. She earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Washington University in St. Louis and a master’s degree in political management from George Washington University.

PEGGY WOODS-CLARK
Peggy Woods-Clark is the AAUW website manager. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Kansas (Rock Chalk Jayhawk KU!). Before coming to AAUW, she worked in various capacities, including business analyst and web strategist for an adult distance learning course provider. Despite a less than green thumb, she has committed to completing a litany of landscaping projects this summer, begun when she moved into her home more than eight years ago.