NEW YORK, NY – On February 24, 2011
Women United in Philanthropy will host
its 5th annual awards luncheon honoring
women who have made a significant impact
in their communities through
philanthropic giving,
advocacy, and volunteerism.
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WHEN:
Thursday, February 24, 2011
VIP Reception: 11:00am
General Reception: 11:30am
Lunch and Awards: 12:00pm
WHERE:
Cirpriani Wall Street
55 Wall Street
New York, NY
WHO:
Keynote Speaker: Susan L. Taylor,
Founder and CEO of National CARES Mentoring
Movement and Editor-in-Chief Emeritus of Essence
Magazine
The Women United honorees are: Joy A. Collins,
General Manager, Essence Communications,
Francine Delgado, Senior Vice President,
New York City Programs & Technical Assistance,
Seedco
Christine Driessen,
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer, ESPN, Cindy Price Gavin,
Partner, PwC, Dr. Karen L. Gould,
President, Brooklyn College, Melissa Hall,
Senior Vice President, Assurant, Inc., Renee
McClure, Lead Representative, Economic
Development & Community Relations, National
Grid, Mihal Nahari, Managing Director and
Chief Compliance Officer, The Depository Trust &
Clearing Corporation, Racquel Oden,
Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Bank of
America, Shawn R. Outler, GVP of
Multicultural Merchandise and Vendor
Development, Macy’s, Inc., Ellen Pinschmidt,
Senior Vice President, Strategy, Thomson
Reuters, Susan Raymond, Ph.D. Executive
Vice President, Changing Our World, Inc., Dia
Simms, EVP, General Manager, Blue Flame
Agency, Maryann Watt, Managing Director,
BNY Mellon and Agnes Zakrzewska, Director
of Corporate Communications & Employee Giving,
Macy’s, Inc.
The Women United “Rising Stars” are:
Fredericka Conner, Merrill Lynch Bank of
America, Simone Weems, National Grid,
Amanda Santos, BNY Mellon and Stephanie
Neches, PwC,
Beatrice Serra,
Macy’s, Inc..
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About United Way of NYC:
United Way of New York City (UWNYC) creates,
leads and supports strategic initiatives that
seek to achieve sustainable city-wide
improvements in the education, income stability,
and health of low-income New Yorkers.
We believe that everyone has a role in building
a better future for all. We offer diverse
opportunities for New Yorkers to give, advocate
and volunteer to advance the common good. To
learn more about our work and how to get
involved, visit
www.unitedwaynyc.org.
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