Hillary Clinton Campaign Press Release - Clinton Campaign Launches Maryland Women for Hillary Council

The Clinton campaign announced today the formation of the Maryland Women for Hillary Council. The Council is made up of women from across the state who will be active leaders in Maryland, speaking to their friends, family and associates about this election, and helping to grow the network of women across America supporting Hillary Clinton's campaign.

This announcement is part of the campaign's week-long focus on Women Changing America. During the week, the campaign is highlighting the decisive role women can play in this election, discussing issues important to women, and celebrating the ways that women are changing America everyday.

"In 35 years as an advocate for women, children and families, I know that women can make a powerful difference," Clinton said. "Women are changing America and I am so proud to welcome the Maryland Women for Hillary Council to our campaign. Working together, we will address the issues of concern to women and families, and how we can make the changes America needs."

Members of the Maryland Women for Hillary Council will join Hillary for a conference call this week. They are encouraged to be ambassadors for Hillary by reaching out to their networks on Hillary's behalf while also educating and empowering others to make history by making Hillary our 44th President.

"I have had the great fortune to work closely with Hillary Clinton in the Senate, and have seen her commitment to issues of importance to Maryland's families," said Senator Barbara Mikulski, the first Democratic woman elected to the Senate in her own right who serves as a national chair of Hillary's campaign. "From universal heath care to ensuring our veterans have the benefits they deserve, to supporting parents and families, you can count on Hillary Clinton to stand up and lead the charge. I am proud to see the groundswell of support among women in Maryland."

Hillary kicked off the week with an appearance on The View and spoke at the Eleanor Roosevelt Legacy Committee's Annual Fall Campaign Luncheon in New York. On Tuesday, she traveled to New Hampshire to announce a new policy proposal to help parents balance work and family life. On Wednesday, nearly 1,000 women contributors from 47 states around the country will convene for a women's summit in support of the Clinton campaign – a full-day event that will raise well over $1 million. And on Thursday, Hillary will discuss the importance of health care for women when she participates in the Presidential Candidate Forums organized by the Federation of American Hospitals and Families USA and hosts a conference call with health care professionals from the American Medical Women's Association.

The week's events underscore why Hillary enjoys such deep support among women voters by emphasizing how her strength and experience make her the candidate best able to deliver change on the issues most important to them.

Carolyn J.B. Howard, the Deputy Speaker Pro Tem of the Maryland House of Delegates, added, "Hillary is a leader with enthusiasm, intelligence, integrity, and the know-how to carry out the agenda of expanding opportunity for all people. She has the record of delivering for us on child care, health care, and other issues of importance, not only to women but to families. I admire and trust Hillary, and will work every spare moment to assure her success in becoming President of our great nation. Hillary is ready for the challenge."

The members of the Maryland Women for Hillary Council reflect Hillary's vast and diverse supporters, spanning all occupations and communities.

Hillary's Maryland Women for Hillary Council includes:

• Adrienne Dominguez, Bethesda
• Adrienne Jones, Baltimore County, Maryland House of Delegates Speaker Pro Tem
• Adrienne Mandel, Silver Spring, Former Maryland Delegate
• Alice Brauer, Grasonville
• Alice Morris, Baltimore
• Allan Forte, Baltimore
• Althea Henderson, Columbia
• Alyson Meiselman, North Potomac
• Amy Grace, Baltimore
• Andrea Hernandez, Montgomery Village
• Ann Balcerzak, Columbia
• Ann Castaldi, Greenbelt, Former First Lady of Greenbelt
• Ann Gearhart, Lutherville
• Anne Marie Angolia, Former Cottage City Commissioner
• Antoinette Watson, Glenarden, Glenarden Councilmember
• Audrey Sheppard, Chevy Chase
• Barbara Mikulski, Baltimore, United States Senator
• Barbara Zelenko, Chevy Chase
• Beth Ahearn, Baltimore
• Beth Wong, Silver Spring
• Bettyjean Bailey-Schmiedigen, Brentwood Mayor
• Blanca Santelices, Silver Spring
• Bonnie Garrett, Bethesda
• Britt Cocanour, Takoma Park
• C. Sue Hecht, Frederick, Maryland Delegate
• Carol Petzold, Rockville, Former Maryland Delegate
• Carol Saucier, Cockeysville
• Carole Fisher, Ellicott City
• Carolyn J.B. Howard, Prince George's County, Maryland House of Delegates Deputy Speaker Pro Tem
• Carolyn Shawaker, Garrett Park Mayor
• Charlina Watson, Bladensberg Councilmember
• Cheryl Kagan, Rockville, Former Maryland Delegate
• Cheryl Manns, Upper Marlboro
• Christy Macy, Baltimore
• Corey Williams Green, Baltimore
• Cynthia Schneider, Former U.S. Ambassador
• Dawn Fitzhugh, Silver Spring
• Deborah Banks, Mitchellville
• Debra Carter, Bowie, Former Assistant Secretary, Maryland Department of Transportation
• Diana Fennell, Colmar Manor Mayor
• Donna Smith, Laurel
• Doris Bim, Silver Spring
• Dorothy "Dot" Wilson, Cheverly
• Duchy Trachtenberg, North Bethesda, Montgomery County At-Large Councilmember
• Eleanor Ferguson, Baltimore
• Ella Grimes, Glenarden
• Ellen Moyer, Annapolis Mayor
• Emma Osong, Clarksville
• Erin Mantz, Potomac
• Esther Gelman, Former Montgomery County Councilmember
• Gayla Stringfield, Upper Marlboro
• Gayle Snyder, Laurel Councilmember
• Hadassah Thursz, Rockville
• Hercule Clark
• Ikeita Cantu Hinojosa, Wheaton
• Ina Taylor, Bel Air
• Jacquelyn Gentry, Glenn Dale
• Jane Lawton, Chevy Chase, Maryland Delegate
• Jean Naples, Millersville
• Jennie Forehand, Montgomery County, State Senator
• Jennifer Mullenax, Annapolis
• Jessica Davis, Chevy Chase
• Jill Lemke, Baltimore
• Juanita Miller, Prince George's County, Former Maryland Delegate
• Kamala Edwards, Silver Spring, President, Indian American Leadership Council
• Karen Murphy, Kensington
• Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Former Lieutenant Governor
• Kathryn Porter, Takoma Park Mayor
• Kimberly Keeney, Easton
• Kitty Higgins, Annapolis
• Laura Cecala, Montgomery County Board of Education Member
• Lesley Simmons, Chevy Chase, Somerset Councilmember
• Linda Bogard, Highland
• Linda Cruz-Parker
• Lisa Armstead
• Lisa Ransom, Bowie
• Madge Henning, Chevy Chase
• Mara Primosch, Rockville
• Marcia Massey, Silver Spring
• Margaret Terry, Brentwood, Brentwood Councilmember
• Marion Ballard, Bethesda
• Marlene Robinson, Brentwood Vice Mayor and Councilmember
• Maru Angarita, Bethesda
• Mary Ann Keeffe, Kensington, Former Deputy Under Secretary USDA
• Mary Boergers, Chevy Chase
• Mary Kitsos, Bethesda
• Mary Louise Preis, Baltimore, Former Maryland Delegate
• Maryjoel Davis, Baltimore
• Melanie Miller
• Merle Steiner, Chevy Chase
• Monica Resa, Severna Park
• Monifa Tarjamo, Waldorf
• Nancy Dixon-Saxon
• Nancy Floreen, Garrett Park, Montgomery County At-Large Councilmember
• Nancy Navarro, Silver Spring, Montgomery County Board of Education President
• Nancy Taylor, Laurel
• Ocelia Pearsall, Greenbelt
• Olufunke Oderinde, Greenbelt
• Paige Scaperoth, North Bethesda
• Pamela Guzzone, Columbia
• Patricia O'Neill, Bethesda
• Paula Whisted, Annapolis
• Pauline Menes, Silver Spring, Former Maryland Delegate
• Peggy Magee, Upper Marlboro, Prince George's County Clerk of the Circuit Court
• Pita Atala, College Park
• Rachel Slomovitz, Silver Spring
• Reggie Oldak, Bethesda
• Regina McNeill, Former Berwyn Heights Councilmemer
• Rhya Marohn, White Plains
• Rochelle "Rikki" Spector, Baltimore, Baltimore City Councilmember
• Rona Kramer, Silver Spring, State Senator
• Ruth Conant, Potomac
• Ruth Spector, Rockville, Former President of the Montgomery County Council
• Sarah Farnsworth, Bethesda
• Saul Clark-Braverman, Westminster
• Shahin Mafi, Potomac
• Shane Pendergrass, Columbia, Maryland House of Delegates Deputy Majority Leader
• Sharon Ferguson
• Sheila Hixson, Montgomery County, Maryland Delegate
• Sherry Kinikin, Potomac
• Shirley Nathan-Pulliam, Baltimore, Maryland House of Delegates Deputy Majority Whip
• Song Park, Rockville
• Stacey Kessel, Bethesda
• Susan Cummins, Bethesda
• Susan Esserman, Bethesda
• Susan Ness, Bethesda, Former FCC Commissioner
• Toyin Rose, Bethesda
• Tracy Farrish Edmonston Councilmember
• Tracy Sampson, Chesapeake City Councilmember
• Valerie Ervin, Silver Spring, Montgomery County Councilmember
• Valerie Palmer, Montgomery Village
• Ashley Valis, Baltimore
• Victor Ciuccio, Bethesda
• Yvonne Gwanfogbe, Lanham
• Rev. Zina Pierre, Annapolis
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