Delaware Office of Women's Advancement & Advocacy

09/02/2026

What an inspiring day at The Delaware Commission for Women Retreat.

Under Chair Trisha Moses’s leadership, commissioners came together with honesty, energy, and purpose, aligning on a mission to inform policy and ensure the voices of Delaware women and girls are heard where decisions are made.

The Commission’s priorities for the year will reflect the issues that matter most across our state. The commitment in the room was clear: be present, show up, and tell our story boldly.

OWAA is excited for what’s ahead and proud to support this work.

09/02/2026

Don't Wait Until You're Struggling to Ask Questions.

If you're experiencing changes in your periods, sleep, mood, hot flashes, vaginal health, memory, or concentration, write them down and talk with your health care provider.

There is no single menopause experience, and there is no single treatment plan.

Your symptoms deserve to be heard, evaluated, and taken seriously.

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

Congratulations to Alexus Whilby Founder & President of the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce of the Northeast (CACCN)!

OWAA was honored to join CACCN for the grand opening and ribbon-cutting celebration of their new home in New Castle!

We celebrate this exciting new chapter and the continued growth and success of CACCN.

Special guests in attendance / remarks were given by:
• The Honorable Christopher Chaplin (Honorary Consul of Jamaica to Philadelphia)
• Michelle Tulloch Neil (Global Jamaica Diaspora Representative)
• Wale Adelgunja (Chair of the Delaware African Caribbean Affairs Commission
• Monique Williams-Johns President of the New Castle County Council
• Sherese Brewington-Carr, Director of Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy (OWAA)
• Sherry Dorsey Walker, Former Representative

We’re proud to acknowledge organizations like CACCN that are building connections, empowering businesses, and strengthening communities.

Congratulations, CACCN, on this exciting milestone! We look forward to all that’s ahead.


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09/01/2026

September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month!

Sickle cell disease affects individuals and families in communities across Delaware.

This month, OWAA is raising awareness about the importance of understanding the disease, knowing the signs and symptoms, supporting those living with sickle cell, and encouraging conversations about access to quality care.

Knowledge is powerful. Compassion matters. And awareness can help make a difference.

Looking for health and human service resources in Delaware? Call Delaware 211 or text your ZIP code to 898-211 to connect with available resources.

Let’s learn, share, and support one another.

09/01/2026

PREGNANCY SHOULD NEVER END AN EDUCATION

Title IX helps ensure that pregnant and parenting students have equal access to educational opportunities and are protected from discrimination.

Delaware in Action: Delaware schools receiving federal funding must follow Title IX requirements that support equal educational access for all eligible students.

Read OWAA's Delaware fact sheet and videos:

https://dhr.delaware.gov/women/title-ix/index.shtml

(Source: U.S. Department of Education, Delaware Department of Education)

08/31/2026

Over the next 4 weeks, the Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy (OWAA) and the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame Committee are pleased to spotlight the four remarkable women who will be inducted into the 2026 Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame on October 15, 2026, at the Chase Center on the Riverfront.

This week’s spotlight honors Terri Kelly, Chair of the University of Delaware Board of Trustees and former President & CEO of W.L. Gore & Associates.
Global engineering and business innovator shaping industry, higher education, and philanthropic leadership.
Her leadership in engineering, business, and community service continues to elevate Delaware on the national and global stage.

Join us as we celebrate the extraordinary contributions of Delaware women shaping our communities, institutions, and future.

For her full bio, visit Delaware Women's Hall of Fame - OWAA

08/31/2026

What can you learn from a woman who’s lived through a completely different stage of life, and what might she learn from you?

HERSTORY is a welcoming space for women ages 18 and older to connect, share experiences, and learn from one another.

Through guided conversation, storytelling, and reflection, we’ll explore the experiences that shape us. Whether you’re 25, 45, 65, or 85, your perspective has value, and there’s something to gain from hearing someone else’s.

Join us for an in-person conversation on September 22 at Route 9 Library & Innovation Center or virtually on September 24 via Zoom, both from 6:30–8 p.m.

Visit www.ywcade.org/events to sign up now.

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

Wrapping up the week, we have an intern spotlight from Gia Reilly, who interned with the Delaware Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy (OWAA) this summer.

OWAA is a key resource on the well-being of women and girls in Delaware, dedicated to promoting gender equity. It provides expert support—such as data analysis, research, and policy recommendations—to state leaders, helping shape informed decisions that impact women.