08/22/2026
For Immediate Release
August 21, 2026
Contact:
Mick Bullock, NCSL Public Affairs Director
Uyen Vong, NCSL Public Affairs Associate Director
E-mail: [email protected]
Press Room: https://www.ncsl.org/press-room
Rep. Melissa Oremus Selected for National Leadership Role with NCSL’s Women’s Legislative Network
CHICAGO—South Carolina Rep. Melissa Oremus has been elected to serve on the Executive Board of the Women’s Legislative Network (WLN) of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), a professional development organization that brings together women state legislators from across the 50 states, territories and the District of Columbia.
The Women’s Legislative Network works to promote the participation, empowerment and leadership of women legislators. The network provides opportunities for women legislators to connect with colleagues across the country, exchange ideas and experiences, and participate in professional development, informational briefings and skill-building workshops.
“I’m honored to serve on the Executive Board of the Women’s Legislative Network and to represent the women legislators of (State) in this national forum,” said Rep. Melissa Oremus. “WLN provides an important opportunity for women from different states, communities and political perspectives to learn from one another, share ideas and strengthen our leadership. I look forward to working with my colleagues to support and empower women serving in state legislatures across the country.”
The Women’s Legislative Network Executive Board is responsible for the ongoing administration and affairs of the network, maintaining a close working relationship with NCSL, and providing direction to the organization. Board members serve one-year terms and are elected by the network’s membership at its annual meeting.
Rep. Oremus has been an active member of NCSL throughout her tenure as a state legislator and has participated in discussions and programs addressing issues affecting state legislatures and legislative leadership. Through this new role with the Women’s Legislative Network, she will help advance opportunities for women legislators to build leadership skills, develop professional relationships and learn from one another.
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The Women’s Legislative Network of NCSL is a professional development organization for women serving in state legislatures across the United States, its territories and the District of Columbia. Its mission is to promote the participation, empowerment and leadership of women legislators.
