She Shines - women of achievement

YWCA Northern Rhode Island recognizes philanthropic women for their kindness, charitable concern, and generosity toward other people in an effort to impact their community

Twelve philanthropic women were recognized for their kindness, charitable concern, and generosity toward other people in an effort to impact their community at the 6th Annual Tools of the Trade Luncheon, held October 20 at Kirkbrae Country Club in Lincoln. Deb Ruggiero served as the event emcee.

Congratulations to the 2010 award winners. YWCA Northern Rhode Island appreciates the underwriters and attendees celebrating the following Women of Achievement: Mia Ackerman, Stephanie L. Federico, Barbara Fields, Amanda Marie Hannon, Therese-Tsetse Lavallee, Ardena Lee-Fleming, Kim Michalik, Maria Montanaro, Jennifer Stanley, Kimberly D. Trusty, Vinnie Velazquez, and Mary Zahm. For additional information, visit www.womenofachievementri.org.

EVENT UNDERWRITERS

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HeatSmart/Northwest Woolen Mills

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BayView Academy
CVS Caremark
Susan Gershkoff, Counsellor at Law
Mount St. Rita
Nation Wide Construction
Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island

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Opportunities Unlimited, Inc.
M. Teresa Paiva Weed, President of RI Senate

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Community College of Rhode Island
Polly Eddy, Board Chair of Thundermist Health Center
EpiVax
The Gloria Gemma Foundation
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
RI Umbilical Cord Blood Bank
The University of Rhode Island
Woonsocket Prevention Coalition

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CROWN TROPHY of Smithfield, plaques
Park Square Florist, Inc., corsages
Deb Ruggiero, emcee
Swarovski, gifts

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Citizens of Cumberland: Councilwoman Mia Ackerman is a tireless advocate for Cumberland and northern Rhode Island. She is a dynamo with the ability to resolve problems before they become issues. It is obvious how people feel about her, as she is unopposed this election. Mia is devoted to her family and her extended family, the Cumberland senior citizens. She sponsors sporting teams for the children of the town, and is a hands on director of the Historic Franklin Farm. The citizens of Cumberland are excited that she is being honored as a Woman of Achievement.

RI Crisis Assistance Center: The RI Crisis Assistance Center takes pride in honoring one of their board members, Ms. Jennifer Stanley. Jennifer's unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of women in our state is unparalleled and we are proud to honor her life's work of making Rhode Island a safe place for women and girls every day.

RI Small Business Development Center: The RI Small Business Development Center at Johnson & Wales University congratulates our regional director, Ardena Lee-Fleming, the 2010 Mentor for Young Women as one of the YWCA Northern Rhode Island Women of Achievement Award winners.

The TSETSE Gallery: Congratulations to Carissa J. Johnson for being the feature cover artist for this special edition of She Shines magazine.

Thundermist Health Center: On behalf of the board of directors and staff of Thundermist Health Center, congratulations to Maria Montanaro for the impact she has made in community health care!