[header] How to address a female chairperson [title] Use " madam chair " or " madam chairman " to address a female chair. [step] The term " chairwoman " can be used if there is a particular reason to make the clear distinction that a female is fulfilling the role. [substeps] Check whether the woman holding the office will allow this form of address or if a gender-neutral alternative should be used instead. 
[title] Use " chair " or " chairperson " to be gender-neutral. [step] In the united states, " chairperson " may be more accepted as a gender-neutral title than elsewhere, such as the united kingdom.