Gryder Elected Advisory Board Chair

Moore & Van Allen Manager of Diversity and Community Initiatives Stephanie Gryder was elected chair of the Mecklenburg County Women’s Advisory Board (WAB).  Gryder’s term formally commences in January 2014.  

The WAB mission is to identify the status of women in Mecklenburg County; to recommend ways to work toward the betterment of the status of women in education, employment, family, community, health, law, finance, and social services; to work collaboratively with other organizations; and to provide community leadership opportunities by initiating and promoting programs designed to serve the needs of women.   

WAB consists of 15 members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.  Appointments are made for 3-year terms with no one serving more than two consecutive terms.