Terry O’Neill Elected President of NOW
Jun 27th, 2009 by admin
Terry O’Neill, 56, attorney, law professor and survivor of domestic violence, has been elected the new president of NOW, to replace Kim Gandy, whose term of service has ended.
Terry O’Neill is an innovative, strategic leader for social justice and change. She has a successful track record in the executive management of women’s organizations, including financial management, fundraising and advocacy. She currently serves as Chief of Staff to a Montgomery County (MD) Councilmember whose successes include passage of a transgender equality law and the establishment of Maryland’s first Family Justice Center for survivors of domestic violence. Previously, Terry served as Executive Director of the National Council of Women’s Organizations (2005-2007) and as NOW’s Vice President – Membership (2001-2005). As Membership Vice President, she directed NOW’s direct marketing program, successfully strengthening membership recruitment despite the financial setbacks brought about by 9/11.
Terry is a community leader who has served on the boards of local organizations addressing reproductive health and justice, domestic violence, at-risk teens, and abused and neglected children. She is also a skilled political organizer, having worked on a volunteer basis on Hillary Clinton’s campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination, Barack Obama’s presidential campaign, and the election of Louisiana’s first woman U.S. Senator, Mary Landrieu.
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