The public is invited to join us in celebrating these women.RSVP by March 4, 2025 at info@ZontaQV.org.5:30 Reception, 6:00 Dinner followed by the Program.Pay at the door for the buffet ($30 for table of 8; $35 individual) or pay online. Details at www.zontaqv.org/women In this spirit, the Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley proudly announces its Women Making a Difference Award dinner on March 9th at the Ludlow Country Club. As the theme of this year’s International Women's celebration is Accelerate Action, the club has chosen a keynote speaker who heads an organization fueling progress toward gender equity by funding the most promising solutions, collaborating with results-oriented partners, and by elevating the collective power of local women to take charge, and to lead with purpose; and four women leaders in the community deserving of recognition for exemplifying the ideals of Zonta and inspiring inclusion in their day-to-day work and volunteer efforts.. Keynote: Vanessa Pabón-Hernandez, recently named CEO of the Women’s Fund of Western MA, is a seasoned nonprofit leader with over 25 years devoted to community service Honorees:Tanisha Arena, Executive Director of ARISE for Social Justice – occupying the world’s messiest intersection, the space where race, gender, culture, identity, politics, and the law all collide. Attorney Elizabeth Dineen, Chief Executive Officer of the YWCA of Western Massachusetts, a life-long advocate for women and children. Dr. Grace Makari-Judson, a breast cancer specialist and top-rated oncologist, is Professor Emeritus, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School-Baystate. Elizabeth Wills-O'Gilvie, board member and interim director of Gardening the Community (GTC). is a food policy activist and produce farmer and has made it her mission to address hunger and a shortage of fresh foods in western Massachusetts.
