March 3, 2023 Noon-1: 30 p.m.
On Friday, March 3, 2023 at Wolferts Roost Country Club, The Women’s Fund of the Capital Region celebrated and recognized our 2023 Trailblazers and WERC’s Community Leading Star.
Photos by Joan Heffler Photography
2023 Trailblazers: These outstanding women of achievement have each blazed trails and impacted the lives of women and girls in our community:
Dr. Gladys I. Cruz
District Superintendent/Chief Executive Officer, Questar III BOCES
Gwen Wright
Interim Executive Director, New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault
2023 WERC’s Community Leading Star: Through her commitment to community service, she makes a positive impact and is a role model for women of all ages:
Hope DeRocha, PHR
The Hopeistic Way - Whole Life Leader - Transformational Coach - Wellbeing Consultant
Our honorees presented a panel discussion: Igniting the Shero Within. They shared with us stories from their lives on how they have ignited their inner shero, in a conversation moderated by Benita Zahn, MS, DPS, NBC-HWC,
Our Honorary Committee Chair was Dr. Dorcey L. Applyrs, a Women's Fund 2018 Trailblazer.
We were also extremely grateful to announce the new Kathy Russom Memorial Scholarship.
Finally, a scholarhip recipient shared her inspiring story, including how The Women's Fund scholarship helped her achieve her goals during her final year at SUNY Schenectady.
Doors opened at 11:00 a.m. for people to socialize and bid on our Silent Auction. Luncheon and program went from noon to 1:30 p.m.
The drawing was at the end of the event.
The Fresh Start Project - helping women and girls
People brought new items to the luncheon for women and children in local domestic violence shelters: skin & body care, make-up, razors, toothpaste, deodorant products -- including hotel & store sample sizes.
Thank you so much!
SPONSORS
PRESENTING
MEDIA
PARTNER
David and Candace Weir Foundation
PATRON
Broadview Federal Credit Union
Saratoga National Bank & Trust Company
WERC'S ANNUAL STUDENT SPONSORS
Berkshire Bank Broadview Federal Credit Union
Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc. Gretchen Meyer Financial
Hope DeRocha KeyBank Meier Law Firm, PLLC M&T Bank
Stewart's Shops Corp. Seymour Fox Memorial Foundation
TD Bank The Anderson Group