Women in the Civic Arena brings together women leaders from local governments across the country to learn, connect, and grow. Since the inaugural workshop in 2025, participants have represented a diverse range of communities, organizations, and leadership roles. Together, they form a growing network of women committed to strengthening local government leadership through reflection, collaboration, and professional development.
2026 Cohort
Andrea Arnold
City Manager
City of Decatur, GA
Ashley Jacobs
Deputy County Manager
Wake County, NC
Jessie Baker
City Manager
City of South Burlington, VT
Kady Doelling
City Manager
City of Lafayette, CO
Kristen Las
Town Manager
Town of Westford, MA
Kristine Trierweiler
Town Administrator
Town of Medfield, MA
Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues
Town Manager
Town of North Andover, MA
Molly harlow
Assistant VIG Director
UVA Cooper Center for Public Service
opal Mauldin Jones
City Manager
City of Lancaster, TX
sharon Subadan
City Manager
City of South Fulton, GA
Shelli Siemer
Deputy City Manager
City of Plano, TX
Traci leach
Deputy City Manager
City of Coppell, TX
Valmarie Turner
City Manager
City of Roanoke, VA
Vanessa Hale
Assistant Town Administrator
Town of Southborough, MA
2025 Cohort
Cheri HObson-Matthews
City Manager
City of Norcross, GA
Cori Burbach
Assistant City Manager
City of Dubuque, IA
Jenny Halsey
Deputy Executive Director
Central Pines Regional Council, NC
Jodi Miller
Town Manager
Town of Garner, NC
kelly Axtell
Deputy Town Manager
Town of Lexington, MA
Kelly murphy
Assistant City Manager
City of Montpelier, VT
Kimberly Greer
City Manager
City of Johns Creek, GA
Laura Savage
Senior Program Manager
ICMA
Michelle Dickerson
Deputy City Administrator
City of West Columbia, SC
Monica Spells
Deputy County Administrator
Loudoun County, VA
Pam Antil
Interim Town Manager
Woodside, CA
Rachel Wood
Assistant City Manager
City of Irving, TX
stephanie Lucash
City Administrator
City of Edmonds, WA
