Strategies for Strong Economy

A non-profit project of the Center of Southwest Culture, the purpose of SSE is:
To create a strong economy by using a multi-disciplinary approach to improving the well-being of women and families
To improve the health of women and families through a woman-centered approach to the issues affecting their health
To educate the public about the risk factors affecting the health and well-being of women and families
To advance policies and programs that address the biological, psychological, environmental and social factors effecting the well-being of women and families
To promote awareness of the economic impact of improving the health and well-being of women and families.
SSE results will be:
Workplaces that work for families
Healthy, economically self-sufficient women
Supported and thriving Children
Gender equity in community planning and policy making
Projects include:
Impact of Health Care Reform on Women
Task Force on Work Life Balance
Health Insurance Exchange: Input from Women
Annual Women’s Health Policy Forum
Women’s Health Policy class at UNM
Radio show on KUNM 89.9fm
NM Women’s Agenda Research & Education Fund (Rep. Picraux Legacy Fund)