The American Association of University Women (AAUW), a gender equity advocacy organization, is one of the nation’s leading voices promoting equity and education for women and girls and empowering them to reach their highest potential. What began in 1881 as a group of 17 like-minded women has grown into a powerful grassroots network with more than 170,000 members and supporters, 1,000 local branches, and more than 800 college and university partners across the United States.   As an organization, we are working every day to advance gender equity. Our strategy and day-to-day activities are framed around AAUW’s values: Respect for Others Prioritizes Intersectionality, Diversity & Inclusion Cooperative & Collaborative Commitm