In the News
May 5, 2026
In the newest list Washingtonian posted on their website, Cynthia Richie Terrell, RepresentWomen’s Founder and Executive Director, was listed as one of Washington, D.C.’s 500 Most Influential People of 2026. Here is an excerpt of the list:
Each year, we publish a special issue featuring the 500 most influential people in Washington. With changes in policy direction coming at breakneck speed, the expertise and strategic acumen of these power players have never been more crucial as they work to understand and shape rapidly shifting priorities across the capital.
Our selection process remains rigorous, and we acknowledge that there are far more than 500 influential voices in Washington. We focus on several key factors: individuals with deep subject-matter expertise who understand how to effectively drive action in DC; those who grasp the nuances and complexities of specific policy areas; and experts in fields that are experiencing particularly dramatic change under the current administration.
Cynthia Richie Terrell
RepresentWomen
Founder and Executive Director
Terrell promotes research-driven strategies to reform electoral rules and systems in order to achieve gender parity in political representation and leadership in the United States.
Career she’d pursue if she weren’t doing what she does now: “Nursery-school teacher.” Surprising thing always on her desk: “A small Steiff teddy bear.” Productivity hack: “I make lists of tasks and have quick calls with staff members when using our indoor rowing machine.”
Read the full article here.
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