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

Bridget Tarrant 
Appointed by City Council
Term Expiration: 02/18/2025

Jen Peterken
Appointed by City Council
Term Expiration: 02/18/2025

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

Debbie Todd
Appointed by City Council
Term Expiration: 06/18/2026

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

Lindy Ford
Appointed by NHC Bd. of Commissioners
Term Expiration: 05/31/2026

Sheila Evans, Chair
Appointed by NHC Bd. of Commissioners
Term Expiration: 05/31/2026

Tracey Newkirk
Appointed by Bd. of Commissioners
Term Expiration: 05/31/2026

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

Hayley Jensen
Appointed by NHC Bd. of Commissioners
Term Expiration: 05/31/2025

Velva Jenkins, CEO
Appointed by Lower Cape Fear YWCA CEO
Term Expiration: 05/31/2025