Lisa Maatz, former AAUW Director of Public Policy and Government Relations, will share insights on women's health from a policy perspective. She represented AAUW and women’s equity issues on Capitol Hill for 15 years from 2002-2017. She is a strong advocate with a reputation for her strategic and creative approach to government relations.

      Lisa is currently with Ohio Citizen Action, a nonprofit organization that mobilizes people to engage in actions that protect public health, improve environmental quality, and benefit consumers.

      Lisa is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Ohio University, has two master's degrees from Ohio State University, and held an adjunct appointment with the Women and Politics Institute at American University. She is a long time member of AAUW. 

      AAUW’s mission is to advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy with a vision of equity for all. In working toward these goals, the Southern New Hampshire Branch provides scholarships for young women who are pursuing college degrees with the intent to follow STEM careers after graduation. The 2021 recipients were two young women who graduated in June from Souhegan High School. In addition, the branch hosts the Annual Candidates Night in late February/early March giving voters in Amherst a chance to hear the positions of candidates running for town and school offices. The branch does not endorse any particular candidate or party. It also hosts a book discussion group and plans social gatherings. The January 26, 2022 program will be followed by the third and last program in April and will continue the focus on women's health. Date to be announced. 

      The organization whose roots date back to the 1880s has two branches in NH. The Southern New Hampshire Branch was established in the 1970s. Current members live in the following communities: Amherst,