Board Information

NameWomen's Commission
FunctionThe Women’s Commission works to make sure all women-identifying, non-binary, and/or assigned-female-at-birth individuals have equal rights, opportunities, and access to services.

The Commission does this by sharing information, giving advice, doing research, hosting educational programs, reviewing policies, and speaking up for women’s issues to improve lives and opportunities in Baltimore.
CompositionThe Women's Commission is made up of 19 members appointed by the Mayor in accordance with Article IV, Section 6 of the City Charter. The Mayor may also appoint members of the City Council or the Baltimore City delegation as non-voting members. A representative from the Office of Equity and Civil Rights and female members of the City Council are non-voting members. 
City Council ApprovalYes
Legal AuthorityArt. 1, Subtitle 20, Baltimore City Code
Liaison/Executive Director NameJill Muth
Liaison/Executive Director Phone410-746-4095
Liaison/Executive Director EmailJill.Muth@baltimorecity.gov

Members

The Women's Commission is made up of 19 members appointed by the Mayor in accordance with Article IV, Section 6 of the City Charter. The Mayor may also appoint members of the City Council or the Baltimore City delegation as non-voting members. A representative from the Office of Equity and Civil Rights and female members of the City Council are non-voting members. 

  • Kionne Abdul Malik, Chair
  • Miriam Carrion de Moore, Vice Chair
  • Gab Sussman, Secretary
  • Tevis Simon
  • Rachel Marquez
  • Ciarra Miles
  • Ana Rodney
  • Sarasi Desikan
  • Candace Dickens
  • Stephany Sulbaran
  • Lillian Sparks Robinson
  • Rachel Marquez    
  • Robin Neverdon
  • Casey Brent

Members serve terms of four years, concurrent with the terms of the Mayor and City Council. Members serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses. 

Officers

  • The Mayor shall appoint the Chair of the Women's Commission.
  • Commission members may select officer roles and elect members to those roles as they see fit.
  • The Chair of the Commission will select committees based on need and discussion with Commission members.