Who are Women for Ellen?

* Women for Ellen Leadership Council

Sherry Merfish*, Council Chair
Bobbie Nau*, Launch Chair
Alice Aanstoos*
Susie Askanase
Sylvia Bartz*
Lauren Blachman
Ginger Blanton
Laura Bobrick
Macy Bodenhamer*
Susan Borches
Courtney Boyett
Delores Boyett
Jana Boyett
Sara Lou Brown*
Marilou Cades*
Angel Castro
Julia Cauthorn
Gracie Cavnar
Sandra Chase Gray
Phyllis Cohen*
Mary Cole
Robin Craig
Franci Crane
Enid Cruise-Cleland
Debra Danburg
Anneliese Davis*
Fiona Dawson*
Randy De La Garza*
Daniel Derozier
Evelyn Dravis
Dolores Goble
Darcy Eaves
Susan Ellis
Jess Faerman
Sissy Farenthold
Rosemary Ford
Nene Foxhall
Iris Fisherman
Donna Flynn
Georgia Fontenot
Kathryn Freeman
Ann Friedman*
Rosemary Gendusa
Karen Ostrum George*
Andrea Georgsson
Kelli Gill
Patsy Gillham
Carrie Glassman Shoemake
Dolores Goble
Lanie Gordon
Melanie Gray
Martha Griffin
Dana Guefen*
Manuela Gutierrez
Stephanie Harding*
Judy Head
Diana Hudson
Ruby Ivery
Jill & Dunham Jewett
Paula Karp
Cele Keeper
Susan Kellner
Debra Kerner*
Jaclyn Kettler
Cathy Lamboley
Maxine Lapin
Dr. April Lauper
Mercedes Leal
Caroline LeBlanc
Eva J. Lee
Frances Leff
Nancy Levicki
Dianne Lewter*
Janiece M. Longoria
Sandra Lowery*
Rita Lucido*
Kristen Macaluso
Lisa Malosky & Don Friedell
Jacqueline Martin
Poppi Massey*
Lynn Mathre
Linda May
Judy McEnany*
Elizabeth McLane
Sarah Melecki
Cindy Merrill
Sabrina Midkiff
Yvonne Mikulencak
Amy Moore
Muffie Moroney*
Mica Mosbacher
Amber Anderson Mostyn
Isabel Nart*
Bobbie Nau
Eileen Olson*
Doreen Osterholm
Kathy Overly*
Sharon Owens
Maria Palacios
Immy Papadopoulos
Melinda Perrin*
Beverly Postl
Kitty Rabinow*
Susan Rafte
Sheela Rao
Regina Rogers
Marci Rosenberg
Sudy Samandari*
Beth Sanders Moore
Sue Smith Schechter
Jessica Segal*
Phyllis Segal
Lesley Shone
Noreen Statham
Roanne Stern
Diana Strassmann
Ping Sun
Elizabeth Stone*
Marcie Tautenhahn*
David Test
Carolyn Truesdell*
Ann Turnbach
Chaja Verveer*
Amy Weiss
Andrea White*
Anne Whitlock
Abby Whitmire
Angie Wiens
Lorraine Wulfe*
Marcie Zlotnik*

“Ellen Cohen really understands her district and fights for things I believe in.”
Pandora Pipiringos
“I met Ellen while volunteering for the Houston Area Women's Center where she was the CEO. I know her to be an intelligent, caring, hardworking woman dedicated to doing the best job possible for her constituents. She is willing to listen to opposing ideas without prejudice and thoughtfully considers both sides of an issue.”
Susan Ellis
“When I hear the phrase "Don't Mess With Texas Women," I think of Ellen Cohen. When it comes to the issues that matter most to Texas Women, she is unwavering and simply gets. it. done. ”
Abby Whitmire
“Ellen fights for the issues that matter to me and does a fantastic job of improving District 134 and the state of Texas! ”
Jess Faerman
“I support Ellen Cohen because she is balanced and considers the issue and the appropriate resolution. She is leadership representing the people. ”
Yvonne Mikulencak,
Republican
“Ellen supports Planned Parenthood - she is pro-women!”
Marcela Beth Berg
“Ellen is a true star in the Texas House.”
Diane Mosier
“Ellen is a dedicated, effective representative who is responsive to the needs of her constituents. Her intelligence and grasp of issues are outshone only by her goodness. Ellen is 'good people.'”
Melissa Glueck
“A professor once told me that there was no logic in law; clearly, he did not know Ellen Cohen. She is a pragmatist and I wish we could clone her to fill the state house!”
Kelli Gill
“I support Ellen Cohen because she is a serious, committed, and effective representative of her district. Ellen went to Austin well-prepared. She makes us all proud with her professionalism, compassion, and record of success on issues that really do matter. She has earned the respect of the entire broad diversity that constitutes the Texas Legislature.”
The Hon. Debra Danburg
“Margaret Mead once said, 'A small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.' Rep. Cohen is a member of that small group, and she continues to draw others in.”
Patsy Gillham
“I have known Ellen for 25 years and four years ago when she decided to run I was thrilled. I’m even more thrilled now that after four years she’s been my representative. She is one of the most hardworking, dedicated and passionate people you will ever know – totally supportive of her constituents’ needs. I’m looking forward to her serving us in the future in Austin. Please vote for Ellen.”
Phyllis Cohen
“I’m Ellen Cohen’s sister ... I can truly say – unbiased – that she is one of the most caring individuals, bright and very willing to listen to all sides.”
Marilou Cades
“I’ve known Ellen for 20 years. Ellen is fair. She’s full of integrity and she cares for everyone. We need more like Ellen serving Texas.”
Diann Lewter
“I am for Ellen Cohen because she supports cancer research. And who is more qualified than a survivor herself? Thank you, Ellen.”
Marcie Tautenhahn
“I am proud to have Ellen Cohen as my representative in the Texas Legislature because I know what a reasoned, pragmatic, and intelligent voice she brings to the issues of our day. I can trust that Ellen will think about ways to reach out to people and bring them into the fold so that we can accomplish things for our state and for future generations. That’s what makes me a fervent and very proud Ellen Cohen supporter.”
Sherry Merfish
“I support Ellen because I think she is one of the smartest and most effective legislators we have in Austin. I think Ellen is a voice not just for District 134. I think she is a voice for women across Texas, and we absolutely need to send her back this fall.”
Anneliese Davis
“Thank goodness Ellen is in Austin to protect our rights and this great State!”
Rita Lucido
“I will support Ellen because she is smart, knowledgeable and effective!”
Judy McEnary
“Ellen is one of our best legislators, a remarkable woman, and a hard worker. I love her.”
Andrea White
“Ellen is a politician who can reach out and connect with even those friends of mine who might be more on the conservative side ... She can bridge the divide.”
Sandra Lowery
“I am grateful to Ellen for her crucial support to establish the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission.”
Chaja Verveer
“Ellen is a role model for all politicians.”
Bobbie Nau
“Ellen is amazing!”
Stephanie Harding
“Ellen is a true woman’s woman. Tough, intelligent and compassionate, with a natural ability to bring people together and to lead.”
Eileen Olson
“We as Texans are so fortunate to have an advocate with Ellen’s experience and vision.”
Poppi Massey