Women Creating Change Announces Board Leadership Transition
As Sabrina Stratton completes her term as Chair of the Women Creating Change Board of Directors at the end of December, we are deeply grateful for her leadership and service to the organization.
Since joining the board in 2019 and serving as Secretary, Treasurer, and ultimately Chair, Sabrina has worked alongside dedicated women leaders advancing civic engagement, equity, and women’s leadership across New York City. During her tenure as Chair, WCC has continued to shape public policy and strengthen pathways for women’s leadership citywide.
While Sabrina is stepping down as Chair, we are pleased to share that she will continue serving on the Board of Directors and supporting WCC’s mission in new ways. As her tenure as chair ends, the organization moves forward confident and well positioned for an impactful year ahead.
We are honored to announce that Penny Cagan has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2026. Penny brings deep leadership experience and a strong commitment to public service. Her background and vision will help guide Women Creating Change as the organization continues its more than century-long legacy of advancing equity and civic leadership in New York City.
We extend our sincere thanks to Sabrina for her dedication during this transformative period for WCC and warmly welcome Penny as we look ahead to this exciting new chapter.
About
Women Creating Change (WCC), formerly known as the Women’s City Club of New York, is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to promoting the rights of women and gender-expansive individuals, ensuring they have the power to shape the future of New York City.
Founded in 1915 by suffragettes committed to promoting responsive government and improving conditions for the women of New York City, WCC works to advance gender equity by equipping women of color, women experiencing financial hardship, and gender-expansive individuals with the knowledge, tools, and resources to advocate for the issues that matter most to them. WCC collaborates with partners, policymakers, and advocacy groups to drive real change in economic justice, education, health care and reproductive justice, and safety. Through our research, advocacy, and leadership development programs, we empower women to shape policy, strengthen communities, and transform systems.
We're committed to building a more equitable New York City together with women and gender-expansive people from underrepresented communities. Visit wccny.org.
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