Branches

We build relationships locally while thinking globally. Connect to WILPF and peacebuilders in your community.

About Our Branches

WILPF US has branches across the country. Some have been active in local communities for decades. In fact, our Triangle branch has been mobilizing for 90 years! Other branches are starting their work, motivated to act by the moment we’re in.

Branches democratically choose their leaders, meet regularly forming working relationships and friendships, and coordinate with national WILPF. Branches have at least 10 WILPF members. They center their meetings and actions on local issues, connecting to WILPF’s national focus areas and campaigns. Branches also mobilize with local allies for greater impact. View the directory below to find a branch where you live. If there is no branch near you, consider joining our virtual Jane Addams branch and stay up to date on WILPF happenings across the country.

About Our Groups

WILPF Groups are smaller than branches with 3 to 9 members. Local friend groups and neighbors mobilizing together with more flexibility. Through shared leadership rather than a formal voting structure. And meeting when needed to take action or to come together in community.

Branch Directory

Those not living near a branch can join as individual members and become part of WILPF’s virtual Jane Addams branch.

View or download Branch list as PDF file here.  
Download Excel of Branch list as zip archive here.

Please note: If you reach out to a branch contact, but you do not get a response a week after your second inquiry, please email Info@wilpfus.org for further assistance.

AZ Greater Phoenix Branch

Contact: Barbara Taft

(480) 380-6325

beejayssite@yahoo.com

AZ Tucson Branch

Contact: Deborah Livingston

(520) 882-4376

debiloulivingston@gmail.com

CA Berkeley/East Bay Branch

Contact: Sandy Thacker

(510) 967-9622

wilpf@wilpfeastbay.org

CA Fresno Branch

Contact: Jean Hays

(559) 313-7674

skyhorse3593@sbcglobal.net

CA Humboldt County Branch

Contact: Sue Hilton

(617) 266-0999 (US office number)

wilpf@humboldt1.com

CA Los Angeles Branch

Contact: Grace Aaron

(310) 402-4087

wilpflanews@gmail.com

CA Monterey County Branch

Contact: Beverly Bean

(831) 484-2451

beverlygb@gmail.com

CA Ojai Group

Contact: Nuri Ronaghy

(858) 822-9478

wilpfojai@gmail.com

CA Peninsula/Palo Alto Branch

Contact: Judy Adams

(650) 326-1235

wilpf.peninsula.paloalto@gmail.com

CA Sacramento Branch

Contact: Ellen Schwartz

(916) 835-4330

wilpf@nicetechnology.com

CA San Diego Branch

Contact: Anne Hoiberg

(858) 245-1677

annehoiberg1@gmail.com

CA San Francisco Branch

Contact: Betty Traynor

(415) 931-1126

btraynor@att.net

CA San Jose Branch

Contact: Paula Rochelle

(408) 605-5554

prochelle1@aol.com

CA Santa Cruz Branch

Contact: Cheryl VanDeVeer

(831) 227-1439

bsktcheryl@gmail.com

DC/MD/VA Branch

Contact: Tara Vassefi

(617) 266-0999

tvassefi@gmail.com

FL Miami Mujeres Branch

Contact: Eva Egozi

(305) 778-6472

evaegozi@icloud.com

GA Fannie Lou Hamer Branch

Contact: Theresa El-Amin

(919) 824-0659

sarnetwork@gmail.com

GA Metro Atlanta Branch

Contact: Cee’ Cee’ Anderson

(678) 334-5017

ceceand2003@yahoo.com

IA Des Moines Branch

Contact: Laurie Jones

(515) 313-5910

lauriejones6543@yahoo.com

IL Chicago Branch

Contact: Carron Little

(617) 266-0999

chicagowomenshistory@gmail.com

IL Rockford Branch

Contact: Beth McGowan

(815) 962-9397

bmcg6047@aol.com

IN Bloomington Branch

Contact: Diane Legomsky

(812) 822-2778

wilpfbloomington@gmail.com

MA Boston Branch

Contact: Eileen Kurkoski

(617) 928-0958

eileen4wilpf@gmail.com

MA Cape Cod Branch

Contact: Donna Pihl

(774) 237-0172

dpihl2@comcast.net

MI Ann Arbor Branch

Contact: Odile Hugonot-Haber

(734) 769-2971

odilehh@gmail.com

MI Detroit Branch

Contact: Leslie Adadow

(313) 730-1102

laadadow@gmail.com

MN Minneapolis Branch

Contact: Paul Staff

(612) 201-2094

staff.paulac@gmail.com

NC Central Branch

Contact: Kim Porter

(336) 816-8054

porterkim7@gmail.com

NC Chapel Hill/ Durham Branch

Contact: Emily Keel

(252) 944-7474

ekkeel2me@gmail.com

NC Southern Piedmont Branch

Contact: George Friday

(704) 284-9830

geo4realdem@gmail.com

NY Metro Branch

Contact: Julie Leak

(917) 599-6800

jeleak@gmail.com

NY Westchester County Branch

Contact: Linda Conte

(914) 271-5324

westchesterwilpf@gmail.com

OR Carvallis Branch

Contact: Linda Richards

(541) 740-3341

atomiclinda@gmail.com

OR Portland Branch

Contact: Anne McLaughlin

(503) 595-9393

wilpfpdx@gmail.com

PA Philadelphia Branch

Contact: Tina Shelton

(484) 557-8534

tinades@verizon.net

PA Pittsburgh Branch

Contact: Mary King

(412) 303-3542

kingmary1@gmail.com

US Jane Addams Virtual Branch

Contact: Dianne Blais

(703) 830-1998

dianneblais@aol.com

VA Independence Branch

Contact: Rev. Laura M. George, JD

(276) 773-3308

laura@theoracleinstitute.org

VT Burlington Branch

Contact: Robin Lloyd

(802) 355-3256

robinlloyd8@gmail.com

WA Seattle Group Branch

Contact: Linda Low

617-266-0999

info@wilpfus.org

WI Madison Branch

Contact: Gisela Wilson

(608) 658-8306

wilpfmadison@gmail.com

WI Milwaukee Branch

Contact: Cookie Anderson

(414) 481-9213

cookieanderson1@aol.com

Open a branch or create a group

Do you meet with a small group of friends to discuss local issues or take action together? You can organize a local WILPF US Group with three people.

When you reach 10 or more local WILPF members, consider creating a branch.

Let’s mobilize together to meet the moment. Contact membershipchair@wilpfus.org for information on how to create a WILPF US Group or Branch in your community.