Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women

Hall of Fame nominations are open

Nominate a woman of Okaloosa County, past or present, to be honored in the Okaloosa County Women’s Hall of Fame.

The Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women (OCCSW) was established by the Board of County Commissioners in 1995. Its purpose is to eliminate barriers to achievement for women through research, education and communication, recognize and honor women who have made significant contributions toward improving the status of women and other citizens of Okaloosa County.

OCCSW meetings are open to the public and most months on the fourth Monday and are open to the public. Click here for this year’s meeting schedule.

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2024 Mental Health & Women’s Safety Summit

2024 Mental Health & Women’s Safety Summit

Keynote Speaker: Florida House Representative Patt Maney, Legislative Updates to the Baker Act. Mental Health Panel Discussion: Trauma Related Therapeutic Services and Advocacy. Interactive Workshop: Women’s Personal Security and Situational Awareness by Empower Academy President Matthew Docchio, Retired Sergeant First Class, United States Army Special Forces Green Berets

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2024 Mental Health & Women’s Safety Summit

2024 Mental Health & Women’s Safety Summit

Keynote Speaker: Florida House Representative Patt Maney, Legislative Updates to the Baker Act. Mental Health Panel Discussion: Trauma Related Therapeutic Services and Advocacy. Interactive Workshop: Women’s Personal Security and Situational Awareness by Empower Academy President Matthew Docchio, Retired Sergeant First Class, United States Army Special Forces Green Berets

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