SCWG was established to improve the economic status, health, social welfare, and overall quality of life for women and girls

SOLANO COUNTY (MPG) - Pat Nicodemus is taking on a new role as Dixon’s representative on the Solano Commission for Women and Girls (SCWG). Nicodemus is not new to this kind of public service. She is a youth advocate with Vacaville Social Services Corporation/ My Friend’s House and recently retired after 30 years with the Solano County Sheriff’s Office Women’s Reentry Achievement Program where she worked with incarcerated women helping them adjust to living outside of jail or prison. Her special interests include social justice/equity, poverty, and homelessness as well as the safety and wellness of Solano County women and girls.

Dr. Andrea Lemos will also be joining SCWG as a new member. She was selected to represent the Solano County Office of Education (SCOE) to SCWG. She is Deputy Superintendent of Educational Services and Student Programs at SCOE. Dr. Lemos has worked in preschool through 12^th grade schools and programs, as a special education teacher, school administrator and district leader in school districts and county offices of education. In 2019, Dr. Lemos was the statewide chair of Special Education Administrators of County Offices. Her focus is partnering to create high quality, equitable and inclusive learning environments with an emphasis on student voice and culturally responsive practices.

The Solano Commission for Women and Girls (SCWG) was established in 2018 to improve the economic status, health, social welfare, and overall quality of life for women and girls by providing community education and recommendations to the Solano County Board of Supervisors. The Commission is composed of representatives from each of the Solano County Supervisors, the seven cities in Solano County, and a representative from the Solano County Board of Education. For the last two years, the Commission has been creating a “report card” on the status of Women and Girls which was presented to the Solano County Board of Supervisors in June, 2020. The Solano Commission for Women and Girls is proud to welcome both women to the diverse and dynamic advisory group according.

The Solano Commission for Women and Girls meets on the third Thursday of every month (except July) from 6-8 pm in the multipurpose room of the County Administration Building located at 675 Texas Street, Fairfield, or virtually on zoom.  The public is welcome to attend. For more information go to the Solano Commission for Women and Girls Facebook page or the website at https//www.solanocommissionwomengirls.com.