Women+girls (W+g) Sisterhood

First Lady of Virginia Suzanne S. Youngkin is cultivating sisterhood and building connections through her Strengthen the Spirit of Virginia’s Women+girls (W+g) initiative. W+g emphasizes supporting, celebrating and championing Virginia's women and girls, with a focus on two, primary pillars: Wellbeing & Workforce.

Letter from the First Lady

Watch: The First Lady’s Wellbeing and Workforce Sisterhood Gathering in Central Virginia

W+g Gathering event albums

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W+g Roanoke - 6.24.24

W+g Virginia Beach - 6.3.24

W+g RVA - 6.6.24

W+g NOVA - 4.29.24

Partners

Sisterhood Spotlight

Ann LeBlanc
Cofounder and President of Mercy Chefs

In the Sisterhood Spotlight series, First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin showcases incredible women across the Commonwealth and shines a light on their unique stories, professions, and life journeys.

Sisterhood Spotlight

Previous Sisterhood Spotlights

Jen Kiggans

Congresswoman of Virginia’s Second District

Maralee Gutierrez Cruz

Founder and Executive Director of Comunidad

Dr. Verletta White

Superintendent of Roanoke City Public Schools

Karleen Wolanin

Founder of Virginia Fentanyl and Substance Awareness (VFSA)

View all previous sisterhood spotlights

The First Lady's Reading Resources

A quality education is the most valuable gift we can give our children. If a student can read at or above grade level by third grade, then they are four times more likely to graduate high school. If you’re looking for recommendations to read to your kids, find some of my personal favorites here!

See the complete K-5 Book List