FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DECEMBER 02, 2025
Contact: Williams@IWPR.org
THE INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN’S POLICY RESEARCH (IWPR)
ANNOUNCES THREE NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Washington, DC – The Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) today announced the appointment of three new members to its distinguished board of directors: Jocelyn Frye, Lee Christian Parker, and Monique Garcia Rizer. The board provides counsel on the strategic direction of the organization while maintaining financial oversight.
“We are thrilled to welcome these incredible and accomplished women to the IWPR board,” says Dr. Jamila K. Taylor, president and CEO of IWPR. “Each of these leaders has been a champion of women throughout their careers and will no doubt enhance the wealth of expertise of our board members who are currently serving.”
The growth of IWPR’s board will help guide the think tank in its continued pursuit of building evidence to shape policies that grow women’s power, close inequality gaps, and improve the economic well-being of families.
“As a life-long advocate of women and families, and a long-time supporter of IWPR’s mission, it is an honor to join the board of this organization,” says Jocelyn Frye, president of the National Partnership for Women & Families. “By working alongside Dr. Taylor and the rest of the board during such a critical time in our nation’s history, I am confident that together we will create lasting change.”
“Joining the IWPR board is deeply personal for me,” says Lee Christian Parker, executive director and banker at J.P. Morgan Private Bank. “I’m thrilled to be part of a community that uses evidence-based information to drive change and amplify women’s voices in spaces where decisions about our collective future are being made.”
“I’m honored to join the board of an organization that is so deeply committed to gender equity,” says Monique Garcia Rizer, vice president at a social impact consulting firm. “As a nonprofit leader, I’ve seen how equitable policies transform lives, and I look forward to working with this team to create opportunities for all women to thrive.”
New Board Member Bios
Jocelyn Frye is president of the National Partnership for Women & Families, leading efforts to advance economic justice, health equity, civil rights, and reproductive freedom for women facing the greatest barriers. She previously served as a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress and as a deputy assistant to President Obama, shaping policies to improve the lives of women and families. Frye holds a JD from Harvard Law School and a BA from the University of Michigan.
Lee Christian Parker is executive director and banker at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, advising influential clients in Washington, DC, including business founders, women wealth creators, and foundations. She leverages a multidisciplinary approach to help clients grow and protect assets while fostering connections for impact and legacy. Parker previously held leadership roles at Bank of America Private Bank and the Greater Washington Community Foundation and holds a BA in communications from the University of Maryland.
Monique Garcia Rizer serves as vice president at a leading social impact consulting firm, where she advises major philanthropies and nonprofits on strategies to advance economic mobility and equity. A former nonprofit executive and national coalition leader, Rizer has launched workforce programs and spearheaded research initiatives to expand opportunity across communities. A first-generation college graduate and inaugural Gates Millennium Scholar, Rizer holds a BA from Gonzaga University and an MS from Syracuse University.
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The Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) is the nation’s leading think tank working to win economic equity for all women. Through evidence-based research, policy solutions, and advocacy, IWPR is advancing the power and well-being of women across the US. Learn more at IWPR.org.
