Press Release
AAUW Top Public Policy Adviser Available for Comment on Paycheck Fairness Act
U.S. Senate likely to vote this Wednesday
WASHINGTON — The American Association of University Women's top public policy adviser, Lisa Maatz, is available to comment on the upcoming U.S. Senate vote on the Paycheck Fairness Act. This critical vote, scheduled for Wednesday, November 17, will affect the paychecks of millions of American women and their families during tough economic times. AAUW is leading the coalition for the Paycheck Fairness Act.
To set up an interview, please contact Lisa Goodnight at 202/785-7738 or goodnightl@aauw.org.
About Lisa Maatz:
Maatz works to advance AAUW’s priority issues on Capitol Hill, through the executive branch, and in coalition with other organizations. Her areas of expertise include civil rights issues related to women and girls. She recently contributed to Secrets of Powerful Women: Leading Change for a New Generation, a collection of 24 essays on the secrets to success. She is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Ohio University, has two master's degrees from Ohio State, and holds an adjunct appointment with the Women and Politics Institute at American University.
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The American Association of University Women (AAUW) advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. Since 1881, AAUW has been one of the nation’s leading voices promoting education and equity for women and girls. AAUW has a nationwide network of more than 100,000 members and donors, 1,000 branches, and 600 college/university institutional partners. Since AAUW's founding 130 years ago, members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day — educational, social, economic, and political. AAUW's commitment to educational equity is reflected in its public policy advocacy, community programs, leadership development, conventions and conferences, national partnerships, and international connections.