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 YWCA Northern Rhode Island recognizes outstanding women
promoting solutions to improve the lives of women, girls and people of color
Fourteen women were recognized for their exceptional skills promoting solutions to improve the lives of women, girls and people of color at the 5th Annual Tools of the Trade Luncheon, held September 30 at Kirkbrae Country Club in Lincoln. Deb Ruggiero served as the event emcee.
Congratulations to the 2009 award winners. YWCA Northern Rhode Island appreciates the underwriters and attendees celebrating the following Women of Achievement: Mary-Kim Arnold, Tracy C. Baran, Lisa Bergeron, Paige Clausius-Parks, Karen Feldman, Yvonne Freeman, Ana Giron, Margaret “Digit” Murphy, Nancy Rafi, Kathleen A. Taylor, Clarice L. Thompson, Valerie Tutson, Donna Walsh and Shanna Wells. For additional details,
visit www.womenofachievementri.org.
event underwriters:
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CVS Caremark
Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
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Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP
Susan Gershkoff, Counsellor at Law
Thundermist Health Center
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Attorney General Patrick C. Lynch: I’m privileged to congratulate
all of the exceptional women being honored this year and am especially
pleased that Ana Giron, the director of the Department of Attorney
General’s Victim Services Unit, is among them. Ana is to be saluted for
her leadership in delivering a multitude of services to crime victims
and their families.
Leading Women of
Southeastern New England: Through Lisa Bergeron's stellar work, women
in our region have been inspired and empowered to enhance their
leadership skills and build successful careers. This benefits each
woman and her family. We at Leading Women congratulate Lisa on being
recognized as a Woman of Achievement. She lives our mission and is a
role model for leadership.
Rhode Island
Commission on Women: There isn’t anyone who could be a stronger or more
adept advocate for women than Shanna Wells, director of the Rhode
Island Commission on Women. Her unbridled energy and focus have enabled
her to bring together individuals and organizations to achieve a common
purpose. Shanna is an effective leader, who has made a difference for
women and girls in Rhode Island.
Rhode Island
Council for Muslim Advancement: On behalf of the Rhode Island Council
for Muslim Advancement and the Rhode Island Muslim community at large,
we proudly congratulate Kathleen Taylor for this prestigious award. Her
courage and relentless dedication in taking a stand against domestic
violence within our community have resulted in the establishment of the
Healthy Families Initiative, a program created to offer anti-abuse
intervention and prevention resources/services that will help foster
healthier Muslim families.
RPM Voices of RI:
Our Dear Clarice LaVerne Thompson: Your friends, family and community
rejoice in celebrating you. Thanks for the music and culture you bring
to so many lives. Love and gratitude for your being you!
The
Met Center: The Metropolitan Regional Career and Technical Center
salutes Paige Clausius-Parks and all Women of Achievement. We support
Paige and her work in speaking up for the equality of marginalized
people and her advocacy for building the power of one's own truth and
voice. Each day, The Met Center community works to educate and empower
youth through relentless commitment to student-centered learning and
personal growth.
Until the Violence STOPS:
Providence: A volunteer organization consisting of passionate activists
working to end violence against women and girls, the Providence Pussy
Posse coordinates the annual Until the Violence STOPS: Providence
festival each spring. Part of the international V-Day movement started
by playwright Eve Ensler, we support organizations around Rhode Island
that help women and girls affected by violence. Want to get involved?
Log on to www.peaceprovidence.com.
sister
Oceanstate Financial Services
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CRM Modular Homes: Construction & Rehabilitation Inc., CRM
Modular Homes, 2143 Hartford Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919, (401)
339-4903, Contact: Carol O'Donnell. We are a full service construction
company, building modular homes, apartment buildings, condos, as well
as many other structures. We provide plans, estimates, insurance quotes
and site building as well as interior and exterior finishing or
remodeling. www.crmmodularhomes.com
Lefkowitz,
Garfinkel, Champi & DeRienzo P.C. (LGC&D): LGC&D, a premier
regional public accounting firm located in Providence offers a broad
range of accounting services including tax planning, accounting,
auditing and business consulting. We maintain a dynamic, flexible, and
creative environment to further the development and success of our
clients and our employees. We'd like to congratulate this year's award
winners!
T: (401) 421-4800, www.lgcd.com
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Big Sisters of Rhode Island
Opportunities Unlimited, Inc.
Rhode Island Black Storytellers
Rhode Island State Nurses Association
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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