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Representation Matters: Celebrating Women in Government

This event is now sold out.

Join us for our second annual celebration of the leadership and achievements of women elected officials from the Greater Philadelphia area. This nonpartisan reception brings together elected women from city, state, and congressional levels to honor their contributions and connect with dynamic women leaders across the region.

Presented by the Committee of Seventy and The Forum of Executive Women, and generously sponsored by Independence Blue Cross and The Bellwether District, this event celebrates the progress of women in government and highlights the power of collaboration to create meaningful change.

This reception is more than a celebration—it’s an opportunity to unite trailblazing women committed to taking action and driving change in our communities. It’s a chance to recognize how far we’ve come, strengthen cross-sector connections, and unite around the challenges ahead. Women’s leadership has a transformative impact, and this event is designed to foster collaboration, spark new ideas, and strengthen our collective power to move forward at this pivotal moment in history.

Refreshments and heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Thank you for the overwhelming interest. Registration for this event has reached capacity and is now closed.

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