Chapters & Initiatives

To help women succeed in public service by enhancing career-building models that develop...

Helping women succeed in public service.

Empowering Women to Lead Local Government

An overview of women members of ICMA.
Driving Gender Balance

Four ways to incorporate intersectionality and positively impact women in local government

If we want to keep women in our profession and we want women to keep advancing, we have to

And making sure they can stay in the workforce.

A moment of gratitude for the city manager and other women who helped me get my start in

Those in the assistant chief administrative officer role—or aspiring to be—can benefit
THE LATEST FROM PM MAGAZINE

A PM Special Supplement exploring what it means to be a woman in local government today

A city administrator with a burning desire to experience the world of firefighting

A feature of the PM special supplement, "Women Influencing Local Government," in honor of

How collaborative experiences can enhance virtual events to bring women together

ICMA is pleased to award this year’s Local Government Management Fellowship Judy L. Kelsey
LOCAL GOV LIFE PODCASTS

See What You Can Become
Professional Growth at Every Career Stage

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Hear how six female managers are earning the respect of their peers and breaking down...
SheLeadsGov Spotlights
Blog Posts
Change may require trading dramatic gestures for methodical progress, and charismatic leadership for professional competence.
More local governments are developing comprehensive plans for community service.
Learn about an ICMA global award recipient's time in Belgium and the Netherlands where she learned about arts and culture programming, climate initiatives, and housing subsidies.
ICMA and APA present a webinar series on how local government policies and actions affect large-scale solar development outcomes.
By being mindful of the risks and implementing safeguards, organizations can benefit from AI while protecting sensitive information.
Make an impact today by hosting a young professional from Southeast Asia with a background in sustainability and the environment.
News
Combining innovation with proven crisis communications practices
Finding my West Branch, a place where I could unmask, be myself, and be embraced for who I truly am.
Exploring emerging trends and solutions from the 2024 NACA Idea Exchange
Recognizing the essential role of human services and the importance of integrating them into our core governance strategies
How ICMA’s grant funding on economic mobility and opportunity helps organizations fulfill this purpose
A look at how three counties are making positive change for their residents.