National Convening Women's Caucus Convening 2014

THURSDAY, MAY 15 7 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM This final session will be an opportunity for YEOs to engage with other women elected officials and trusted advisors, and to find the sense of support and guidance that is often missing in a field with few women. The panel will discuss the challenges and strengths of being a woman in elected office, as well as everyday tips for managing public and personal life. The audience will have the opportunity to ask questions and share their own experiences. The Honorable Betsy Butler Former Member of the California State Assembly Betsy Butler served in the California State Assembly for the 53rd District from 2010 to 2012. During her term, the Governor signed 14 of her bills which prioritized veterans, elders, the environment, working families, and consumer rights. Her commitment to justice and the environment spans her entire career, including her time working at the California League of Conservation Voters and the Environmental Defense Fund. Butler also served under Lt. Governor Leo McCarthy and at the Department of Commerce under the Clinton administration. She presently serves on the boards of Equality California, the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project of Los Angeles, and the Redondo Beach Veterans Memorial Task Force. Additionally, she sits on the Advisory Board of Peace Over Violence, a domestic violence education and support organization. She is the former President of the National Women’s Political Caucus and a former appointed member of the California Film Commission. The Honorable Fiona Ma Former Member of the California State Assembly Speaker Pro Tempore Emeritus Fiona Ma was elected to represent the 12th Assembly District from November 2006 to November 2012, serving the maximum three terms. She was the first Asian American woman to ever serve as Speaker Pro Tempore. Building on her work combating toxic chemicals in San Francisco, Ma authored groundbreaking legislation to ban toxic chemicals in baby products statewide—the first such law in the nation. Senator Dianne Feinstein incorporated Ma’s bill into the US Consumer Product Safety bill which now protects all babies and children across the nation. As chair of the select committee on domestic violence, she authored legislation to protect survivors of domestic violence, ensure due process, and protect the interests of children throughout domestic violence proceedings. Throughout her career in public service, Ma has se

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