Councilwoman Named Chair of National Organization

Richland County Councilwoman Joyce Dickerson is the new chair of the National Foundation for Women Legislators. 

She was officially installed to the position Thursday. Dickerson is the first locally-elected official to serve as chair of the organization. 

“It’s a tremendous honor to have my colleagues from across the country select me to serve as their leader," Dickerson said in a press release from the NFWL. "I look forward to this opportunity to make sure that we are identifying important policy initiatives and doing whatever we can to empower our elected women.”

Dickerson, who was first elected to Richland County Council in 2005, is known for her work with women's issues. 

"Ms. Dickerson's passion for women's issues continues to inspire many through her arduous efforts representing and supporting women at the local, state and federal levels," the county wrote in a press release. "She strives to provide the utmost leadership in her community and beyond." 

Dickerson represent District 2, which stretches from the St. Andrews area to Blythewood.