LOCAL: The St. Louis Chapter of the National Women’s Political Caucus is a progressive, pro-choice, non-partisan, grassroots membership organization dedicated to identifying, recruiting, training and supporting women candidates for elected and appointed office.
The STL Caucus offers:
- Community for those interested in supporting our mission
- Campaign training for new and future candidates
- Endorsements
- Financial donations to Caucus-endorsed candidates
- Pathways to leadership for young people interested in women's issues, politics, and civic engagement
Not pictured in photo but serving as VP of Diversity and Inclusion: Pastor Pamela Paul
STATE: MOWPC, the Missouri State Women's Political Caucus provides:
- Administrative connection between the local chapters and NWPC
- Community for those across the state who support our mission
- Support to state-wide candidates and initiatives and local candidates outside of local chapter areas
- Candidate training
- Guidance to the Ambassador Program women, which includes Caucus-membership, introductions to candidates and legislators, and a fast-track to leadership positions within the organization for women ages 18-25
NATIONAL: NWPC is the only national organization exclusively dedicated to increasing women’s participation in all political and public life roles:
- Elected and appointed officials
- Delegates to national party conventions
- Judges in federal and state courts
- Lobbyists
- Voters
- Campaign organizers
With state and local affiliates, 12 State Chapters, and 10 emerging chapters, our membership today spans the nation.
The National Women’s Political Caucus was founded in 1971 by these strong, prominent women:
The National Women’s Political Caucus was founded in 1971 by these strong, prominent women:
The National Women’s Political Caucus was founded in 1971 by these strong, prominent women:
Gloria Steinem, author, lecturer and founding editor of Ms. Magazine
Shirley Chisholm, activist, former Congresswoman (1969-1983) and 1st black woman to run for president of the United States
Betty Friedan, activist and author of The Feminine Mystique
Fannie Lou Hamer, voting and women’s rights activist and civil rights leader
Bella Abzug, former Congresswoman (1971-1977) and former president of Women USA
The Saint Louis Caucus was founded in 1971 by these gutsy women:
The National Women’s Political Caucus was founded in 1971 by these strong, prominent women:
The National Women’s Political Caucus was founded in 1971 by these strong, prominent women:
Marcia Melitz, Betty Van Umm, Susan Block, Sally Barker, Vivian Eveloff, and Stephanie Tranen met at a speech by social activist and U.S. Representative Bella Abzug at the JCCA in Creve Coeur.
Congresswoman Abzug’s brief remarks included information on a new group called the National Women’s Political Caucus resonated with our founders. Little did they know that they were about to change the political landscape in the St. Louis area forever.
Leadership: 2025 Policy Council
Tracy Grundy
Hon. Barbara Phifer
Hon. Barbara Phifer
President
Hon. Barbara Phifer
Hon. Barbara Phifer
Hon. Barbara Phifer
1st Vice President
Geralyn Madigan
Hon. Barbara Phifer
Natasha Detwiler
Treasurer
Natasha Detwiler
Hon. Barbara Phifer
Natasha Detwiler
Secretary
Jami Cox Antwi
Councilwoman Gretchen Bangert
Councilwoman Gretchen Bangert
VP of Endorsements
Councilwoman Gretchen Bangert
Councilwoman Gretchen Bangert
Councilwoman Gretchen Bangert
Saint Louis County Council;
At-Large Policy Council Member
Erica M. Brooks
Councilwoman Gretchen Bangert
Hon. Barbara Fraser
Co-VP of Communications
Hon. Barbara Fraser
Councilwoman Gretchen Bangert
Hon. Barbara Fraser
At-Large Policy Council Member
Hon. Nicole Greer
Hon. Nicole Greer
Hon. Nicole Greer
At-Large Policy Council Member
Amb Holt
Hon. Nicole Greer
Hon. Nicole Greer
At-Large Policy Council Member
Mayor Ella Jones
Hon. Nicole Greer
Hon. Mary Nichols
City of Ferguson; At-Large Policy Council Member
Hon. Mary Nichols
Hon. Nicole Greer
Hon. Mary Nichols
First Past President; President of the Training Institute
Mayor Sharon Pace
Mayor Sharon Pace
Mayor Sharon Pace
City of Northwoods; At-Large Policy Council Member
Rev. Pamela Paul
Mayor Sharon Pace
Mayor Sharon Pace
At-Large Policy Council Member
Tori Schafer
Mayor Sharon Pace
Camille Schoals
At-Large Policy Council Member
Camille Schoals
Mayor Sharon Pace
Camille Schoals
VP of Candidate Recruitment
Rev. Susan Shumway
Rev. Susan Shumway
Rev. Susan Shumway
At-Large Policy Council Member
Amanda Taylor
Rev. Susan Shumway
Rev. Susan Shumway
Co-VP of Communications
Jane Von Kaenel
Rev. Susan Shumway
Jane Von Kaenel
At-Large Policy Council Member; Liaison to National
Melissa Webber
Rev. Susan Shumway
Jane Von Kaenel
VP of Membership
EMPAC (Easter Missouri Political Action Committee) Board
Evelyn Days
Christina Moore, Treasurer
Hon. Margaret Donnelly
Hon. Margaret Donnelly
Christina Moore, Treasurer
Hon. Margaret Donnelly
Christina Moore, Treasurer
Christina Moore, Treasurer
Christina Moore, Treasurer
Hon. Mary Nichols
Christina Moore, Treasurer
Christina Moore, Treasurer
Clayton Councilwoman, Becky Patel
Clayton Councilwoman, Becky Patel
Clayton Councilwoman, Becky Patel
Rose-Lynn Sokol
Clayton Councilwoman, Becky Patel
Clayton Councilwoman, Becky Patel
Mavis Thompson
Clayton Councilwoman, Becky Patel
Mavis Thompson
NWPC-STL Training Institute Board
Hon. Mary Nichols, President
Hon. Mary Nichols, President
Hon. Mary Nichols, President
Hon. Margo McNeil, VP
Hon. Mary Nichols, President
Hon. Mary Nichols, President
Pamela Meyers, Treasurer
Hon. Mary Nichols, President
Pamela Meyers, Treasurer