Business Forum Series: Economic Status of Women in Colorado

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Tickets are $25 for Vail Valley Partnership and Vail Symposium members. Public pricing is $35. Please note there is an additional $10 charge for tickets purchased at the door.

Topic: The Economic Status of Women in Colorado

Program Description: The Economic Status of Women in Colorado report examines how women in our state fare with regard to Employment & Earnings and Poverty & Opportunity and identifies policy recommendations for progress.  Key findings include:  Women in Colorado are above average on several economic measures, but women are more likely to live in poverty than men and the pay gap is not expected to close until 2057.  However, if women earned the same as comparable men, the poverty rate for working women would be cut in half and the state economy would grow by $9.2 billion.  The research will be presented by Louise Myrland, vice president of community initiatives and investments for The Women’s Foundation of Colorado.  A panel discussion will follow to bring in local perspective and expertise from those working on several levels to improve economic opportunities for women and their families.

Panelists: 

• Louise V. Myrland, MPA
• Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser
• Jen Brown
• Susie Davis, Our Community Foundation
• Diane Mitsch Bush
• Moderator – Pam Smith

More Information: 
Louise V. Myrland, MPA has dedicated her career to advancing social justice through education.  She joined The Women’s Foundation of Colorado in 2014 to lead the organization’s work in research, public policy, and strategic community investments.  Louise earned her Masters of Public Administration from the University of Colorado Denver and her Bachelor of Science in chemistry from The Ohio State University, and began her career in science education outreach.  Before joining WFCO, she developed, implemented, and evaluated college access, affordability, and success programs for students in Denver, where she lives with her husband Steve and daughter Elise.

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