Empowering Women to Lead Where they Land

The Center for Women & Democracy is an organization that empowers women to lead where they land. Our diverse community of powerful women fosters leadership development, deep connections, and opportunities for women of all backgrounds. Through discussion, education, and advocacy we amplify all women’s voices to create a more equitable world.

Our Events

We gather locally and globally to celebrate, support, and enrich the lives of the women of Washington State and beyond. We believe that through the power of relationships, we amplify our voices and our impact.

Join the 2024 Global Delegation to Peru! Take a nine day trip with CWD to Peru from September 2, through September 10. Submit your application to join us before April 8.

Get Involved

  • Sign Up

    Learn, connect, lead.

    We believe that every woman can be a leader no matter their age, job, economic status, or experience. At our events and activities you’ll be entering a diverse space with women from all backgrounds. You will have opportunities to learn, connect, and foster relationships with other women leaders to feel empowered and inspired to lead where you land.

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  • Donate

    Amplify all women’s voices.

    We are an organization that empowers women to lead where they land. Our diverse community provides opportunities for women from different backgrounds, multiple generations, and varied professions to meet and be inspired by each other. Please consider supporting us so we can continue to expand our impact and create powerful experiences.

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  • Partner

    The impact of thoughtful dialogue.

    We discuss, educate, and advocate for key issues affecting women to work for a more equitable future. We use an intersectional lens to better understand and represent the needs and interests of all women and non-binary peoples and use our platform to amplify all voices. Partner with us so you can share the ways you’re making positive change for women.

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