March 16, 2018 - Westchester County Executive George Latimer has named Shannon Powell of Larchmont, and Marcie Kaufman also of Larchmont, to the County’s Women’s Advisory Board. The Board works with the Office for Women to address matters of importance to women across Westchester.

Powell joins the Board with a background in broadcast news, television production and community organizing. Her skills in promoting initiatives and interaction with large community groups will bring needed public outreach experience to her new role.

Kaufman joins the Board with a legal background and experience providing strategic advice in a wide variety of areas, including content licensing, copyright, grant compliance, disability laws, federal contracts and corporate governance.

Latimer said: “Under my Administration’s philosophy, this Board will be active on various issues that affect all Westchester residents. The Board is tasked with finding solutions to tough challenges. I am proud to announce these two appointments and looking forward to working with Shannon and Marcie, as well as the Director of the Office for Women Robi Schlaff, to tackle any challenges head-on.”

The Office for Women is Westchester County’s central resource for all kinds of information concerning women and families – domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, sexual harassment, legal issues, employment, child care, education, equal pay, financial planning, women’s health, caregiving and aging.

Schlaff said: “The mission of the Office for Women is to promote equal rights, independence, dignity and equity for Westchester County women and their families through education and research, direct and contracted services, and by influencing public policy. I am eager to get to work with these new appointees, and the entire Board, to continue our important work.”