Our Story
The Loudoun Coalition on Women and Girls (LCWAG) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, nonpolitical organization that promotes leadership development and fosters an inclusive community for Loudoun's women and girls through education, collaboration, and empowerment.
LCWAG is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization independently funded through grants and private donations.
Originally established as the Loudoun Commission on Women and Girls in 2017, our vision is that every Loudoun County woman and girl will have equitable opportunities to achieve personal and professional growth.
To enhance our ability to best serve our community, we rebranded as the Loudoun Coalition on Women and Girls, elected a board of directors, and set a strategic direction for the organization.
Mission
LCWAG promotes leadership development and fosters an inclusive community for Loudoun’s women and girls through education, collaboration, and empowerment.
Vision
Every Loudoun County woman and girl will have equitable opportunities to achieve personal and professional growth.
Values
EDUCATE
We educate women, girls, and the community on impactful issues.
COLLABORATE
We collaborate with strategic partners to identify systemic gaps and eliminate barriers affecting women and girls.
EMPOWER
We empower women and girls by creating equitable pathways to reach their full potential.
Signature Programs
The Girl emPower Summit and pop-up events empower and equip young women in Loudoun County with the skills, strategies, and resources needed to become strong and resilient women in tomorrow's world.
LCWAG provides skills training, strategies, and resources to support women’s personal and professional ambitions throughout the year.
The LCWAG Research & Impact Hub periodically conducts the Voices of Loudoun Women community assessment series to identify and monitor the important issues in our community that impact women residing in Loudoun County.
The Loudoun Women’s Hall of Fame preserves and amplifies the county’s legacy of extraordinary women, inspiring future generations of women and girls to greater achievement.
Leadership
Board Officers
Farzaneh Riar
Chair
Amber Styles
Vice Chair
Angela Mitchell
Immediate Past Chair
Lorna Campbell Clarke
Secretary
Carol Barbe
Treasurer
Board members
Mahsa Riar
Melanie Scoggins