Vermont Commission On Women

What Vermont Commission On Women does

The Vermont Commission on Women (VCW) is an independent, non-partisan state government commission established in 1964 and headquartered at 126 State Street, 2nd Floor, Montpelier, Vermont. It is the state's only entity explicitly tasked with considering the broad implications of state policy and budget priorities for women, girls, and gender-expansive people, and is governed by 16 volunteer commissioners appointed by the Governor, the Senate Committee on Committees, and the Speaker of the House. Operationally, VCW runs with a small staff of approximately 10 employees led by Executive Director Cary Brown, supported by a Communications and Outreach Coordinator and three co-chairs (Lisa Senecal, Kellie B. Campbell, and previously Kiah Morris) under a shared-leadership model adopted in 2021.

VCW's core products are content- and resource-based rather than commercial: the Speaking of Gender Equity podcast series (distributed on Spotify, YouTube, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts), the monthly VIEW newsletter, educational video content, the Workplaces for All statewide portal for workplace harassment and discrimination resources (hosted at workplacesforall.vermont.gov), the Leaders for Equity and Equal Pay (LEEP) Toolkit with an Excel-based Equity Management Tool for small and mid-size employers, the COVID-19 Crisis and Vermont Women Dashboard, and the Legal Rights of Women in Vermont Handbook. The underlying technology stack is conventional: a state government website (women.vermont.gov), standard podcast distribution, and basic data dashboards. No proprietary AI/ML systems or APIs are disclosed.

The business model is government appropriations rather than commercial revenue. VCW does not charge for any of its services, toolkits, publications, or events; all resources are provided free to Vermont residents, employers, and partner organizations. The commission is funded entirely by the State of Vermont, with no disclosed commercial contracts, fee-based services, or external investment. GTM motion is community- and event-driven: statewide listening tours, public forums, candidate forums co-sponsored with the League of Women Voters, Equal Pay Day observances, and a 20+ organization advisory council that distributes content and amplifies policy advocacy across the state.

Name

Vermont Commission On Women

Legal name

Vermont Commission on Women

Website

https://women.vermont.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Vermont Commission on Women is an independent, non-partisan state government commission established in 1964, funded by Vermont state appropriations, that advances rights and opportunities for women, girls, and gender-expansive people through public education, policy advocacy, and free resource products including toolkits, podcasts, and a statewide employer portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Policy Advocacy

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Civil Liberties & Constitutional Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAA)

Keywords

• Gender equity advocacy
• Public policy research
• Workplace equity resources
• Pay equity tools
• Women's rights commission

Headquarters

HQ city

Montpelier

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. State Government Funding: Funded by the State of Vermont as an independent non-partisan state commission. Operates within state government structure.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Vermont Commission on Women is an independent non-partisan state government commission that advances rights and opportunities for women, girls, and gender-expansive people in Vermont. It delivers this mission through public education, coalition building, legislative advocacy, and free public resources including podcasts, newsletters, video content, employer pay equity toolkits, workplace harassment resource portals, data dashboards, and legal rights handbooks.

Product overview

The Vermont Commission on Women operates as a state government commission providing public education, advocacy, and coalition building through a portfolio of content products and resources. The core offerings include the Speaking of Gender Equity podcast series, the monthly VIEW newsletter, educational video content, the Workplaces for All portal for workplace discrimination resources, the Leaders for Equity and Equal Pay (LEEP) Toolkit for employer pay equity reviews, the COVID-19 data dashboard tracking pandemic impacts on women, and the Legal Rights of Women in Vermont Handbook. These products serve to advance the commission's mission of advocating for rights and opportunities for women and gender-expansive people in Vermont.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Speaking of Gender Equity Podcast Series
• VIEW Newsletter
• Workplaces for All
• Leaders for Equity and Equal Pay (LEEP) Toolkit
• COVID-19 Crisis and Vermont Women Dashboard
• Legal Rights of Women in Vermont Handbook
• VCW Videos

Quantifiable outcome

• Vermont women earned 89% of what men did in 2021 – the highest ratio in the country
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Change The Story VTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership initiative of Vermont Women's Fund, Vermont Commission on Women, and Vermont Works for Women focused on advancing women's economic security. Includes LEEP Toolkit for pay equity, Equal Pay Compact, and comprehensive research on women's economic status.
• Vermont Women's FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVermont's first and largest philanthropic resource devoted to Vermont's women and girls. Lead funder of Change The Story initiative. Advisory Council member.
• Vermont Works for WomencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization promoting economic justice by advancing gender equity and supporting women and youth at every stage of their career journeys. Partner in Change The Story VT. Advisory Council member.
• League of Women Voters of VermontcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganization protecting and expanding voting rights and ensuring representation in democracy. Co-sponsors candidate forums with VCW. Advisory Council member.
• American Association of University Women (AAUW) VermontcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAdvancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. Collaborated with VCW on salary history law legislation. Advisory Council member.
• Vermont Human Rights CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProtects people from unlawful discrimination in housing, state government employment, and public accommodations. VCW's strongest partner in civil rights protection work. Advisory Council member.
• Building Bright FuturessecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerImproving well-being of children and families in Vermont using evidence to inform policy. Advisory Council member.
• Planned Parenthood of Northern New EnglandsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerProviding, promoting, and protecting access to reproductive health care. Advisory Council member.
• Business and Professional Women/VT, Inc.secondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerPromoting full participation, equity, and economic self-sufficiency for working women through advocacy, education, and information. Advisory Council member.
• Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual ViolencesecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerUprooting causes of violence so every person thrives. Vermont's leading voice on domestic and sexual violence. Advisory Council member.
• Office of the Attorney General Civil Rights UnitsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerUses authority and expertise as state's independent law office to represent state government and enforce equal rights and justice. Advisory Council member.
• Girl Scouts of the Green and White MountainssecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerHelping Vermont girls become confident, self-reliant, courageous young women. Advisory Council member.
• Voices for Vermont's ChildrensecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerPromoting public policy that enhances lives of children and youth in Vermont. Advisory Council member.
• Women's Agricultural NetworksecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerWorking to increase number of women owning and operating profitable farms and ag-related businesses. Advisory Council member.
• Center for Women & EnterprisesecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerProviding opportunities for women entrepreneurs to increase professional success and financial independence. Advisory Council member.
• FreeHer VermontsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerEnding incarceration of women, girls, trans, and nonbinary individuals, advocating for community-based solutions. Advisory Council member.
• Girls on the Run VermontsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerUnleashing confidence through accomplishment while establishing lifetime appreciation of health and fitness. Advisory Council member.
• Mercy ConnectionssecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerNurturing self-sufficiency through education, mentoring, and community. Advisory Council member.
• Vermont Early Childhood Advocacy AlliancesecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerCommitted to improving public policies impacting children between birth and age eight. Advisory Council member.
• Women's International League for Peace and FreedomsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerWorking to achieve world disarmament, full rights for women, racial and economic justice, and end to violence. Advisory Council member.
• Vermont State University Castleton CampussecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerEncouraging critical thinking using feminist perspective. Advisory Council member.
• Women Business Owners NetworksecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerFostering, celebrating and advancing women's business ownership in Vermont. Advisory Council member.
• American Nurses Association - VermontsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional association for Vermont nurses dedicated to improving healthcare quality. Advisory Council member.
• Alliance for Community Transformations (ACT) BenningtonsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerFocusing on empowering youth through substance use prevention education and health equity. Advisory Council member.
• Children, Youth & Families - Vermont Department of HealthsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvesting in people, relationships, communities, and policies for healthier Vermont. Advisory Council member.
• U.S. Congressional DelegationsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerVCW connects Vermont's Congressional offices (Senators Peter Welch, Bernard Sanders, Representative Becca Balint) to constituent needs on women's issues.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Women's Law Center: National nonprofit legal and policy organization focused on gender justice, including pay equity, workplace discrimination, and reproductive rights — the same substantive areas VCW addresses at the state level.
• American Association of University Women (AAUW): National nonprofit advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research — explicitly named as a VCW Advisory Council partner that collaborated on salary history law legislation. Larger, national-scale incumbent in overlapping mission.

Direct peers

• National Association of Commissions for Women (NACW): National membership body for state, county, and local commissions on women; VCW commissioner Esther Charlestin was appointed to its board. NACW is the umbrella VCW participates in and benchmarks against for policy and programming.
• California Commission on the Status of Women: Sister state commission in California with the same statutory advisory, public education, and coalition-building role on women's policy issues. Direct functional and structural counterpart at much larger scale.
• Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women: Independent state government commission on the status of women in Massachusetts, structurally analogous to VCW — same statutory advisory mandate, public education role, and partnership with statewide women's organizations. The most direct functional peer.
• New York State Commission for Human Rights: State-level body enforcing anti-discrimination law and advancing rights — VCW's strongest Vermont partner is the Vermont Human Rights Commission, and this peer plays an analogous role in another state.
• Vermont Human Rights Commission: State government civil rights enforcement body in Vermont; identified in the data as VCW's 'strongest partner in civil rights protection work' and a fellow state agency operating in the same jurisdiction and overlapping subject matter.

Emerging players

• Vermont Women's Fund: Vermont's first and largest philanthropic resource devoted to women and girls; co-led Change The Story VT with VCW and remains an Advisory Council partner with deep overlap in women's economic security programming.
• Vermont Works for Women: Vermont nonprofit advancing gender equity and supporting women and youth across career stages — co-led Change The Story VT with VCW and shares overlapping programmatic territory in economic justice and workforce development.
• League of Women Voters of Vermont: Civic engagement and voting-rights organization; Advisory Council partner that co-sponsors candidate forums with VCW. Shared focus on civic participation, representation, and policy advocacy, but broader issue scope than VCW.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCDG-QM5026MR64cQO6b8qww
• Facebookfacebook.com/VermontCommissionOnWomen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vermont-commission-on-women
• Instagraminstagram.com/vtwomen

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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