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Greater LA Board of Directors

The Greater LA Chapter of the U.S. National Committee for UN Women Founding Board of Directors


Cathy Hillman,
President

Danielle Parmentier,
Secretary

Shyla La'Sha,
Treasurer

Megan Henry,
Membership Coordinator

Colleen Pagter,
Advocacy Chair

Irving Sarnoff,
Board Member


Gulf Coast Chapter - About Us

Founded in 1993, the Gulf Coast Chapter is one of the largest U.S. National Committee Chapters. Through the volunteer work of out dedicated members, the Gulf Coast Chapter raises community awareness and funds for UN Women by:

 

  • presenting informative programs and entertaining events highlighting the status and successes of women and girls here and abroad;
  • providing speakers to community organizations throughout the Gulf Coast; and mentoring the next generation of informed and empowered women through our Learners to Leaders program.

 

At any given moment, there are some 150 projects receiving support from UN Women.   With the generous support of governments, foundations, corporations, organizations, and individuals, historic victories for women's empowerment and gender equity have been - and continue to be - achieved.
 

 Learners to Leaders having a great time!

 


 

Board of Directors
 

Sharon Burde
President
Cynthia Downey
Vice President

Terry Brackett
Co-Vice President, Fund Development
     and Programs

Mary Dailey
Co-Vice President, Fund Development
     and Programs

Connie Anderson
Vice President, Finance

Suzanne Hoffmann
Recording Secretary

 Dr. Francine Brown
Immediate Past President



At Large Members

Nancy Jones
Corresponding Secretary
Jan Wright
Editor, GCC Newsletter
 

 

 

Chapter Contact Information

 


Gulf Coast Chapter of the U.S. National Committee for UN Women

 

PO Box 4102

Sarasota, FL  34230

Phone: 941-497-2183

Email: gulfcoast@unwomen-usnc.org

 

Founding Leaders



Maya Venkatraman
President

Maria Melnyk
Vice President

Anna Geer
Publicity Chair

Deborah Yuan
Secretary

Ece Vural
Treasurer

Naz Tanoglu
Webmaster/Historian

Welcome to the UN Women USNC at the University of Virginia Club

The University of Virginia (UVA) has 732 clubs/contracted independent organizations (CIOs), but not one of them devoted itself specifically towards helping underprivileged women, until now.  I started UN Women-USNC at UVA since I believe that, as students of a modern university and citizens of a developed society, it is up to me and my peers at UVA to help improve the standing of women in society. 

In the 21st century, the age of progress and new ideas, women continue to stand at the bottom of the socio-economic ladder due to the prevalent patriarchal social system and lack of resources.  Female UVA students, like me, have the opportunity to secure higher education and the hopes of a promising career. 

We have basic freedoms that many women lack, and I feel that it is important for the students at UVA to empower women worldwide.  It will bring a new perspective to UVA students, while helping millions of women and girls realize their dreams.
                                                              
Maya Venkatraman, Founder and President of UVA Club


2011 UNite for Peace Conference

Highlights of the all-day conference included a spirited address by Elaine Marshall, the North Carolina Secretary of State, a youth forum panel focused on providing the "next generation’s" perspective,  a preview of an upcoming PBS film series produced by Abigail Disney on Women, War and Peace, and sessions on social media training.  Michelle Bachelet, the Under-Secretary General and Executive Director of UN Women addressed the audience in a special video message, and Antonie de Jong, UN Women Business Development Advisor, spoke passionately about the impact of UN Women’s work.  A photo exhibit of “Empowered Women” from across the developing world, by Phil Borges, was also featured.  The conference guide provides the agenda and a full list of the speakers and panelists who participated.

We hope you can join us in June 2011 for the next annual conference in Washington, D.C. where we will explore political participation and leadership of women.  Check back throughout the year for updates on what promises to be another exciting and informative event.

                                
Elaine Marshall, NC Secretary of State                                                    Jill Dinwiddie, Exec. Dir., NC Council for Women   

                                                           
                                                            Antonie de Jong, UN Women Business Dev. Advisor

          
  New South Panelists                                                                       Private Sector Panelists


Advocacy Panelists

                                     
         

Programs & Events

5th Annual African Day Parade 2011


JOIN US!  The New Jersey Chapter of the U.S. National Committee for UN Women is excited to participate in the 5th Annual African Day Parade on Sunday, October 9, 2011 from 12:00 until 5:00.    







New Jersey Chapter Shore Region Launch

The New Jersey Chapter Shore Region Launch Event will be held in Key Port, New Jersey on October 24, 2011 from 7 pm - 9 pm.   Highlighting this event will be a screening of the fascinating PBS documentary,  Women, War and Peace.  Visit this page for more details soon!