Commission on Women

The Melrose Commission on Women (“MCW”) works to study, understand, educate, and promote constructive action in areas of interest and concern to women and girls in the community. As a central voice representing the interests of women and girls in the community, the Commission facilitates and promotes economic, health, safety, education, leadership, and advocacy opportunities for women, foster the advancement of women and girls toward full equality in all areas of life, and provides the Melrose community with a needed vehicle for information, advocacy, and action on issues affecting women. MCW is committed to diversity and seeks to improve the lives of women with diverse racial, ethnic, religious, age, sexual orientation, and socio-economic backgrounds.

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Commission Members

NamePositionTerm

Karen Blackburn

Co-Chair

February 2026

Kristyn Bunce DeFilipp

Treasurer

February 2024

Lauren Knott

Secretary

February 2024

Allison Goldberg

Member

February 2025

Elizabeth Reidy

Member

February 2026

Emily Paisner

Member

February 2024

Jennie Wengrovious

Member

February 2022

Alicia McNeil

Member

February 2024