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Meet women from upstate, downstate, and all over New York State at the NOW-New York State Conference. Share wins, hopes, frustrations, and tactics with kindred spirits.  You may even find new ways to collaborate on women’s rights and political power.

You’ll get to hear the latest from the newly-elected NOW President Kim Villanueva,  NOW-NYS President and former Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, and many other inspiring speakers.

$12 Zoom tickets at Eventbrite.

When: Sunday, November 9, 2025, 10:00AM-4:00PM EST
Where: RIT Inn, 5257 West Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY–and on Zoom!

10:00 – 10:30 AM – Welcome

  • Rochester City Councilmember Mary Lupien
  • NYS Senator Samra Brouk (video)
  • Rochester NOW President Nadia Schaubroeck
  • Former Congresswoman & NOW-NYS President Carolyn Maloney

10:30 – 11:00 AM – Equal Rights Amendment & National NOW Updates – Carolyn Maloney

11:00 – 11:30 AM – Vision for the Future of NOW – Kim Villanueva, National NOW President

11:30 – 11:45 AM – Break

11:45 – 12:30 PM – Crisis Pregnancy Centers – Jillian Quigley, ROC SRJ

12:30 – 1:30 PM – Boxed Lunch & Feminist Trivia with Samantha Vega

1:30 – 2:00 PM – Expanding Community Engagement – Interactive session with Rochester NOW Board

2:00 – 3:00 PM – Panel Discussion featuring:

  • Dr. Myra Henry (President, YWCA)
  • Linnette Vasquez (Attorney, Law,NY)
  • Nadia Schaubroeck (Chapter President)
  • Carolyn Maloney (NYS NOW President)
  • Samantha Vega (Drag Queen Performer and Activist )

3:00 – 3:45 PM – Lobbying & Medical Aid in Dying – Fran Trieset

3:45 – 4:00 PM – Closing Remarks & Scavenger Hunt Reminder

$12 Zoom tickets are available at Eventbrite.

We’d love to see you there!


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