Marking International Women’s Day with Lt. Governor Ghazala Hashmi

Virginia Lt Governor Ghazala Hashmi

Virginia’s List is excited to kick-off our 3rd Annual Signature Event on International Women’s Day, Sunday, March 8, in Richmond, VA. The afternoon will bring together leaders, supporters, and advocates from across the Commonwealth to reflect on the progress women have made and to look ahead at the work still to come. This year’s gathering will celebrate the leadership, resilience, and impact of women shaping Virginia’s future at every level. From elected officials to community organizers, the event will spotlight the collective power that continues to move the Commonwealth forward.

We are especially honored to welcome Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor, Ghazala Hashmi, as one of our featured speakers. In November, she made history as the first Muslim woman elected to statewide office in the United States. Her achievement is the result of years of dedication, hard-fought campaigns, and steadfast leadership. Throughout her time in the State Senate, she has championed policies that support women, families, and communities across Virginia. Her story reflects both the progress that has been made and the possibilities that lie ahead, making her voice a fitting highlight for an afternoon dedicated to celebrating women’s leadership and impact.

About our special guest, Ghazala Hashmi

Ghazala F. Hashmi is the 43rd Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. She is the first Muslim woman to be elected to any statewide office in the nation, as well as the first South Asian American elected statewide in Virginia. Lieutenant Governor Hashmi spent nearly 30 years in higher education, teaching literature at the University of Richmond and then at Reynolds Community College, before being elected in 2019 to her first term in the Virginia State Senate. 

While in the Senate, Lieutenant Governor Hashmi built a reputation as a thoughtful, effective legislator focused on strengthening public education, expanding access to affordable health care and housing, protecting reproductive freedom, and advancing economic opportunity. During her tenure, she played a key role in securing historic investments in K–12 and higher education, supporting working families, and defending civil rights for all Virginians.

An Afternoon You Won’t Want to Miss

This year’s Signature Event will be a meaningful and energizing afternoon in Richmond where we we will celebrate women, community, and the collective power we hold when we come together. Proceeds from the event directly support Virginia’s List’s mission to elect pro-choice, Democratic women to state and local office across the Commonwealth.

Join the Host Committee

Our Host Committee is currently forming, and we invite you to be part of this impactful event:

• Capitol Boss! (Event Chair) – $2,500

• What Ceiling? (Host Committee) – $1,000

• Signs the Bill (Champion) – $500

• Veto Power (Signature Guest) – $250

Additional tickets start at just $100. We encourage Host Committee members to help spread the word by sharing this invitation with friends and networks who may want to attend.If you’re unable to join us in person, you can still support our work by contributing at the My Favorite Color is Blue (Regrets Level). There is always a way to help—and every dollar raised fuels our mission to build women’s political power in Virginia.

Save the Date

Join us on Sunday, March 8th, for an inspiring International Women’s Day celebration you won’t want to miss. Reserve your spot today and be part of an afternoon dedicated to lifting up women leaders and shaping a more equitable future for Virginia.