Black Tie International Magazine 
Home
 
Select your preferred language
 
 
Celebrity Philanthropy News
 
Society News
 
Save the Date 2025
 
Black Tie
International Real Estate
 
Editor-in-Chief
Joyce Brooks
 
Publisher
Gerard Mc Keon
 
Nightlife with Rose Billings
 
Dr. Judy Kuriansky
 
Meera Gandhi
 
 
Black Tie  TV
 
Impact Investment
 
Featured Foundations
 
Advertising
 
Co-Hosting Events
 
Listing Non-Profit Events
 
Black Tie China
 
Black Tie France
 
Black Tie Israel
 
Black Tie Philippines
 
New York Society
 
Palm Beach Society
 
International Society
 
Hampton Society
 
West Coast Society
 
U.S. Society
 
Philanthropy  Giving
 
Entrepreneurial & Philanthropy Awards
 
Event Resource Directory
 
Promote your Services
 
Event Talent Directory
 
Feature Your Talent
 
Antiques
Art
Beauty
Blockchain
Cars
Couture Fashion
Crowdfunding
Fine Wines
Gifts
 Health & Wellness
Interior Design
Investigative Services
Jewelry
Kids on Location
Legal Services
Luxury Yachts
Pet Services
Private Air
 Real Estate
Recommended Reading
Restaurant Reviews
Single Friendly Events
Social Announcements
Sustainable Investment
Technology
Theater/Arts
Travel
Wealth Management
 
 
Add your e-mail
 Friends
of Black Tie

 
 
Black Tie Classic
George Clooney
Princess Diana
Back Issues
More Back Issues
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

web
analytics
 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Society News  Pages 1  2  3

E- mail this page to your friends

Black Tie International:
Women United in Philanthropy Hosts Award Luncheon
Celebrating Women Working To Transform Communities

 

 

WOMEN UNITED IN PHILANTHROPY HOSTS AWARDS LUNCHEON CELEBRATING WOMEN WORKING TO TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES

Susan L. Taylor, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus of Essence Magazine and Founder & CEO of the National CARES Mentoring Movement, Delivers Keynote Address;
Bob Catell Pledges to Match up to $150,000 in donations to the Women United Fund

 

Christine Driessen, Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer, ESPN

Melissa Hall, Senior Vice President, Assurant, Inc.

Maryann Watt, Managing Director, BNY Mellon

Susan Raymond, Ph.D. Executive Vice President,
Changing Our World, Inc.

Francine Delgado, Senior Vice President, New York City Programs & Technical Assistance, Seedco

Agnes Zakrzewska, Director of Corporate Communications & Employee Giving, Macy’s, Inc.

Shawn R. Outler, GVP of Multicultural Merchandise and
Vendor Development, Macy’s, Inc.,

Cindy Price Gavin, Partner, PwC

Racquel Oden, Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Bank of America

Renee McClure, Lead Representative, Economic Development & Community Relations, National Grid

Dr. Karen L. Gould, President, Brooklyn College

Photograph by: Photography By Kurt

 

NEW YORK, NY, February 24, 2011 - Women United in Philanthropy today hosted the 5th annual awards luncheon honoring women who have made a significant impact on their communities through philanthropic giving, advocacy, and volunteerism.  Susan L. Taylor, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus of Essence Magazine and Founder & CEO of the National CARES Mentoring Movement, delivered the keynote address.  Proceeds from the charity event benefit the Women United Fund, which supports United Way of New York City's youth empowerment initiatives.

Women United in Philanthropy is an all-volunteer group that taps into the power, talent and passion of women to transform their communities.  Members are accomplished women leaders who have taken an active role in advancing the work of United Way of
 New York City (UWNYC). 

Since 2006, Women United has raised $3 million in support of UWNYC's initiatives aimed at reducing early childhood obesity, improving early grade literacy and helping at-risk youth succeed in high school.

"The women honored here today understand the importance of philanthropic giving and volunteering in improving the lives of vulnerable New Yorkers," said Gordon Campbell, CEO of United Way of New York City. "We are truly proud to partner with them and to recognize the powerful impact they have on their communities."

Bob Catell, Chairman, Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center at SUNY Stony Brook and Chairman, New York State Smart Grid Consortium, announced a personal pledge to match contributions up to $150,000 to the Women United Fund, saying "Education is the most valuable commodity we can invest in and the only one in this economy that is guaranteed to pay dividends. I challenge those of us who have the means to join me in helping all New York City students succeed and I challenge our youth to maximize their own potential through education. I will be matching the donations raised by the Women United Fund in support of United Way's youth empowerment programs."

"It is no small feat to have succeeded in the professional world as a woman today. It is quite another to have accomplished so much and still find time to empower the community as encourage others to follow in your footsteps," said Luncheon
Co-Chair, Anna Patruno. "We are honored to celebrate the women joining us today who have gone above and beyond their peers in lifting up their communities."

The Women United honorees were: 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.

Women United also honored five "rising stars":
Fredericka Conner
, Merrill Lynch Bank of America, Stephanie Neches, PwC, Amanda Santos, BNY Mellon, Beatrice Serra, Macy's, Inc. and Simone Weems, National Grid.

Presenting sponsors of the event, held at Cipriani's Wall Street, were Assurant, Inc., Macy's Inc. and
 Thompson Reuters.

  

###

  

About United Way of NYC:

United Way of New York City (UWNYC) creates, leads and supports strategic initiatives that seek to achieve lasting city-wide improvements in the education, income stability, and health of 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.


 

Joyce Brooks

To list an Upcoming Event
Contact: joyce@blacktiemagazine.com

Save the Date
Celebrity Philanthropy News
Society News

Black Tie Magazine TV

gerard mc keon

Promote Your Event
or Business

Contact: gerard@blacktiemagazine.com

Event Resource Directory,  
 
Promote your Services
Event Talent  Directory,  
Feature your Talent
Co-hosting events with Black Tie
Advertising

 

 

Back To Society News


 




 

 

Joyce Brooks Jewellery banner

 
 

Featured Save the Date

 

 

Black Tie  International Philanthropy

 
Meera Gandhi
 

Black Tie International Realty

 
BRGY SALANG
 

Featured Foundation

 

Peace Angel Project

 
avazoo logo
Avazoo


Launch of the First
Billion Dollar Charity Raffle

 

Couture Fashion

 

Bridal Store

 

Black Tie Gift Selection

 

Black Tie Gift Selection

 

Featured Art

 
Taty
 

 Society News
 

Princess Grace Foundation
 
 
Casa Maria Center
 
DRm t the Disco
 
 

Ocean emergency

 
Oceana
 
Black Tie Magazine Gala
 
Carnegie Hall Opening Night
 
Casirta Maria
 
Zodiac Ball
 
Eliabeth Taylor Gala
 
Texas Heart Institute
 
Womens Foundation Gala
 
Meera Ghandi
 

Pamea Anderson

 

Prince Albert Gala

 

Featured Foundations

 
chuck feeney
 
 

Search the Site

 

 

Impact Investment

 
carbon geocycle
 

Black Tie China

 
lang lang foundation
 

Black Tie Philippines

 
City in a forest
 
black tie philippines
 

Nightlife with Rose Billings

 
Met Gala
 
sara Johnson
 
debutante Ball
 
Judy Kuriansky
 
Gerard Mc Keon
 

Celebrity Philanthropy News
 

sera Vergera
 
nicole Kidnman, jennifer Aniston
 
jean shafiroff, paul mc cartney
 
princess margaret of kent
 
Al Pacino, American Icon Awards
 
clive davis
 
american hospital of paris foundation
 
french heritage society
 
lupus research alliance
 
un women for peace
 
ben kingsley
 
ceylon tea party
 
Blavk Tie Gala
 
ecosoc
 
joyce brooks
 
UN Correspondents Association
 
cardinal dolan
 
palm beach heart ball
 
vienese opera ball
 
lady in red gala
 
sanford stem cell
 
weizmann institute
 
carlos slim
 
israel 65th anniversary
 

Black Tie International Realty

 
secret paradise resort
 
 

Event Resources Directory

event resource directory
 
 


 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Copyright 2006 Black Tie Magazine. All Rights Reserved .

Privacy Policy |