City of Wilmington/New Hanover County Commission for Women

The Commission shall be organized for the purpose of acting as an advocate for women and a resource of information on the status of women in New Hanover County for the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners (Board) and Wilmington City Council (Council).

Current Members

Elizabeth Bryant-Richards 
Appointed by City Council
Term Expiration: 02/18/2028

Jen Peterken
Appointed by City Council
Term Expiration: 02/18/2028

Jen Wilson-Mathis
Appointed by City Council
Term Expiration: 06/18/2027

Vacant
Appointed by City Council
Term Expiration: 06/18/2029

Olivia Thames, Chair
Appointed by City Council
Term Expiration: 05/19/2027

Caress C. Clegg
Appointed by NHC Bd. of Commissioners
Term Expiration: 05/31/2029

Jennings (Jennie) W. Thomason
Appointed by NHC Bd. of Commissioners
Term Expiration: 05/31/2029

Tracey Newkirk
Appointed by Bd. of Commissioners
Term Expiration: 05/31/2029

Emily Mitchell
Appointed by NHC Bd. of Commissioners
Term Expiration: 05/31/2027

Hayley Jensen
Appointed by NHC Bd. of Commissioners
Term Expiration: 05/31/2028

Julie Potter
Appointed by Lower Cape Fear YWCA 
Term Undesignated

Honorable Robin Robinson
Appointed by NC Council for Women
Term Undesignated