Women in the Equality State today have a long way to go to reach the 30% “tipping point” experts say is necessary to effectively address gender issues in campaigns and in politics. Women represent just 18% of the Wyoming State Legislature and 20% of elected state officials. That’s why the bipartisan members of the Wyoming Women’s Legislative Caucus (WyWLC) have identified four priorities:
- Regular Gatherings
- Speaker’s Bureau
- Candidate Development
- Intern/Aide Program
To achieve these goals, members of the Caucus participate in gatherings and workshops. To encourage Wyoming women to run for office, the Caucus hosts an annual Leap into Leadership event for Wyoming women at the State Legislature in February and has provided scholarships to Wyoming women to attend the White House Project’s Go Run Political Leadership Training.
“We know that diverse voices are essential to achieving balanced solutions that serve everyone in our state,” said Representative Trey Sherwood, WyWLC Vice-Chair. “It is our hope that the efforts of the WyWLC will continue to encourage Wyoming women to be part of the conversation and take on leadership roles for many years to come.”
Wyoming Women’s Legislative Caucus 2025-2026 Board Members
Former Wyoming Legislator Rosie Berger
Berger was elected to the Wyoming Legislature in 2003 representing District 51, serving the people of Wyoming until 2017. She was the chair of the Wyoming House Appropriations Committee, Speaker Pro Tempore and Majority Leader among many other committees. Berger also developed the Leap into Leadership Conference in 2006.
Representative Elissa Campbell
Campbell was recently elected to the Wyoming Legislature, taking office in 2025. Campbell represents House District 56 and serves on the House Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resource Committee as well as the Air Transportation Liaison Committee.
Representative Julie Jarvis
Jarvis was recently elected to the Wyoming Legislature, taking office in 2025. Campbell represents House District 57 and serves as the Chair for the House Journal Committee as well as serving on the House Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resource and Air Transportation Liaison Committees.
Former Representative Shelly Duncan
Duncan was a member of the Wyoming House of Representatives, representing District 5 in Goshen County from 2019 to January 2, 2023. During her time in the Wyoming Legislature Duncan served on the House Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee, Joint Corporations Committee and Joint Minerals Committee.
Former Senator Affie Ellis
Ellis was elected to the Wyoming Legislature in 2017 representing Senate District 8 in Laramie County. Serving on many committees throughout her term, Ellis chaired the Senate Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources Committee and the Select Committee on Tribal Relations.
Former Representative Sandy Newsome
Newsome was elected to the Wyoming Legislature in 2019 representing House District 24 in Park County. Serving on many committees throughout her terms, Rep. Newsome served in the House on Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources Committee as Chairman as well as on the Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Committee.
Senator Wendy Schuler
Schuler was elected to the Wyoming Legislature in 2019 representing Senate District 16 in Uinta County. Schuler has served on multiple committees throughout her time in Legislature. During the 2024 Session, she will serve on the Judiciary Committee and serve as Chairman of the Senate Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Committee.
Representative Trey Sherwood
Sherwood was elected to the Wyoming Legislature in 2021 representing House District 14 in Albany County. She has served on Management Audit, Minerals, Business and Economic Development and is currently on the House Appropriations Committee and the Capitol Interpretive Exhibits and Wayfinding Subcommittee.