Did you know last fiscal year Henrico County employed 1,988 women? That is just under half of our population. In honor of Women’s History Month this month, we encourage you to take a moment to admire the achievements of women in history, the County, and your life.
If you want to learn more about women in history, Henrico County Public Library employees have shared a list of women who inspire them. You can read their stories, join book discussions, or attend library events.
To learn about the women in our workforce, Public Relations and the office of Multicultural Community Engagement highlighted three female employees and their remarkable achievements. Watch their stories to learn more.
Henrico Happenings – Episode 31 – Sheriff Alisa Gregory
Henrico County Police SWAT Sniper N.C. Elliot
Henrico County Police Officer Heidi Rojas
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Division of the Human Resources Department also offers resources to learn about Women’s History Month on their Holidays, Heritages, and Celebrations page on SharePoint.
Regardless of how you decide to observe the month, we encourage you to start your own conversations and learn more.