Congratulations to the 2015 Women of Achievement award winners. All of these women have amazing stories and are contributing to Rhode Island in ways that will be felt for generations to come.
Nominated by their peers, winners include a health worker, political leaders, educators, police and military officials, non–profit leaders, government officials, and a performer.
We asked each of these women the questions “How do we build resilient girls?” and “How do you build resiliency in your own life?” Many mentioned the need to provide a strong foundation for girls when they are young by consciously focusing on building self-esteem in all of our interactions, knowing that in doing so we can help them realize their full potential.
Their advice is wise and should be taken to heart. And as award winner Rebeca Filomeno-Nason says, “. . . it is always easier to rise when you have a helping hand to pull you up.”
Congratulations to Cheryl Albright, Carlene Casciano-McCann, Deborah DeBare, Carmen Diaz-Jusino, Aleatha M. Dickerson, Rebeca Filomeno-Nason, Laurie Ludovici, Catalina Martinez, Sabina Matos, Edna O’Neill Mattson, Kathryn Quina, Kim A. Ripoli, Charon L. Rose and Jane C. Eskelund.
Very truly yours,
Deborah
Deborah L. Perry, President/Chief Executive Officer
YWCA Rhode Island
