2025 committees
NFWL Committee Members play a vital role in all aspects of our organization.
They work to develop future NFWL events and programs, while also contributing to the development of the organization as a whole. If you are interested in serving on a committee, please let us know by completing a Willingness to Serve form.
Chair: Rep. Sandra Scott (GA)
- Review the existing bylaws
- Recommend changes
- Present subsequent changes at the annual general membership meeting
- Ensure the organization is in compliance with the bylaws
Members:Â
Sen. Sue Rezin (IL),
Sen. Donna Kim (HI),
Rep. Christine Watkins (UT),
Sen. Gayle Harrell (FL),
Commissioner Dakkia Bradshaw (GA),
Rep. Annie McDaniel (SC),
Rep. Mary Franson (GA),
Municipal Chair Michelle Arnold (NJ),
Rep. Elizabeth Wilson,
Asw. Carol Murphy (NJ)
Co-Chairs: Sen. Gale Adcock (NC)
& Sharon Lamberton (PhRMA)
The Development Committee has oversight of the fundraising for NFWL and its programs, including the following responsibilities:
- Review the fundraising plan and tools
- Provide monthly review of the list of potential sponsors
- Make recommendations to the Executive Director for potential sponsors
- Reach out to corporations, associations, foundations and individuals for program underwriting and to individual NFWL members and State Directors for fundraising avenues
- Work with State Directors to assist them in their fundraising activities Attend meetings and calls of the committee
Chair: Rep. Kim Schofield (GA)
- Ensure the proposed Board of Directors slate reflects the general membership to include geography, elected position, and party affiliation
- Present the Directors’ slate at the Annual Conference to be put to a membership vote
- Work in conjunction with the Chair in appointing members to committees and Committee Chairs
- Electronically share the slate with the membership 30 days in advance of the Annual Conference
Members:
County Commissioner Martha G. Scott (MI),
Asw. Carol Murphy (NJ),
Rep. Lisa Meier (ND),
Rep. Sandra Scott (GA),
Commissioner Dakkia Bradshaw (GA),
Mayor Keisha Jeffcoat (GA),
Commissioner Alana Sanders (GA),
Councilwoman Linda Pritchett (GA),
Councilwoman Tabatha Strother (SC),
Rep. Elizabeth Wilson
Co-Chairs: Asw. Carol Murphy (NJ)
& Lyndsay Moyer (Comcast, NBCUniversal)
- Remain informed on current state and local issues
- Develop policy areas of focus based on surveys of NFWL membership
- Identify shared legislation that would be beneficial for NFWL members to have access to
- Review, evaluate, and approve proposed resolutions to be presented at the Annual Conference
- Collaborate with NFWL policy staff in the development of policy programming
- Identify potential policy experts who can disseminate knowledge to NFWL members
Members:
Commissioner Dakkia Bradshaw (GA),
Municipal Chair Michelle Arnold (NJ),
Mayor Keisha Jeffcoat (GA),
Rep. Jennifer Balkcom (NC),
Councilmember Susan Honda (WA),
Rep. Annie McDaniel (SC),
Rep. Mary Franson (MN),
Sen. Gayle Harrell (FL),
Rep. Ellen Read (NH),
Rep. Christine Watkins (UT),
Sen. Donna Kim (HI),
Sen. Lisa Krasner (NV),
Sen. Sue Rezin (IL),
Commissioner Rena Moran (MN),
Rep. Sandra Scott (GA),
Rep. Kim Schofield (GA),
Mayor Tabitha Gott (DE),
Rep. Elizabeth Wilson (IA)
Chair: Del. April Miller (MD)
- Led by the Chair of Membership and composed of the State Directors
- Direct efforts toward increasing participation in the Foundation’s activities and programs
Members: Click here to view our State Directors.
