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Charleston panel urges more funding, mentorship and workplace supports for women
Summary
At the City of Charleston Commission on Women’s March 23 "State of the Women 2026" panel, leaders called for tangible investments — from honoraria and capital to mentorship pods and workplace supports for menopause — and highlighted community networks like Charleston Women in Tech.
CHARLESTON — Leaders at the City of Charleston Commission on Women’s March 23 "State of the Women 2026" panel urged concrete steps to support women across careers and life stages, calling for more direct funding, stronger mentorship networks and workplace policies that acknowledge women's health needs.
Panelists opened by describing the paths that shaped them: Dr. Tamara Butler, executive director of the Avery Research Center for African‑American History and Culture, said her leadership began "my origin story from the playground giving pep talks to global strategists," tracing the arc from childhood community work to roles in education and culture. Dr. Sheranda Atkins, founder of Psych My Way, described practical, clinical concerns and the intersection of hormones and mental health with workplace…
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