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Join us for the inaugural meeting of the Women+ Interest Group! We’re thrilled to kick things off with a special presentation from Melissa Wiley, Deputy Town Manager of Erie (bio below). Melissa has been a trailblazer in promoting initiatives that support the women+ community within the Town of Erie workforce. She will share her insights on her journey as a woman in government, the inspiration behind founding the Town of Erie Women+ Group, and its mission. 

After her presentation, we’ll engage in roundtable discussions, providing an opportunity for everyone to share their thoughts and experiences. We’ll wrap up the day with a happy hour at Erie Social Club (105 Wells St Suite 120, Erie, CO 80516). Don’t miss this chance to connect and collaborate! 

Melissa is a writer, keynote speaker and nationally recognized leader in government. She was recently named a top 10 local government influencer by ELGL and won the 2021 Trailblazer Award from the Colorado City and County Management Association. She is also the survivor of a disfiguring childhood dog attack and creator of an anti-bullying curriculum for children focused on storytelling and the intersection of disfigurement and disability. Her work has been published by The New York Times, River Teeth, The Manifest Station, Irish Connections Magazine, The Pennsylvania Gazette, and Public Management Magazine. Her passion is to restore faith in government and to redefine beauty.