In addition to inducting Rosa DeLauro, Barbara Hackman Franklin, Linda Koch Lorimer, and Augusta Lewis Troup at its 20th Annual Induction Ceremony & Celebration, “Women’s Education – Women’s Empowerment,” on November 6, 2013, the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame (CWHF) will recognize 10 Education and Empowerment Honorees for 2013. Shelton resident Teresa Younger is one of those honorees.
Teresa Younger is Executive Director of Connecticut’s Permanent Commission on the Status of Women, a leading force for women’s equality. Her expertise in women’s economic security, health and safety, and the elimination of gender discrimination allows her to represent Connecticut’s women as she directs the PCSW in the fulfillment of its mandate. A lifelong Girl Scout, Younger recently finished two terms as President of the board of the Girl Scouts of Connecticut. She currently serves on several other boards including the Women’s Campaign School at Yale and the Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut. A noted speaker, advocate and activist, she has been recognized with numerous awards for her commitment to civil rights and civil liberties including the Charter Oak Cultural Center’s Social Justice Award and the Alpha Kappa Alpha New Haven Chapter’s Excellence in Leadership Award. The Hartford Business Journal has named Younger one of its “8 Remarkable Women in Business,” and the Connecticut NAACP has selected her twice as one of its “100 Most Influential Blacks in the State of Connecticut.”
“As we mark 20 years of highlighting remarkable women’s stories, we celebrate the incredible community we are building to inspire the next generation and women of all ages,” says Katherine Wiltshire, executive director of the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame. “This year’s honorees are leaders throughout the state who have devoted their careers to educating and empowering women and fostering their advancement."
The other nine Education and Empowerment Honorees for 2013:
Andrée Aelion Brooks - Celebrated journalist and author committed to increasing the number of women running for public office; founder and first president of Women’s Campaign School at Yale.
Carmen Cid - Long-time educator committed to advancing women and minorities in the field of science; Dean of Arts & Sciences, Eastern Connecticut State University.
Julie DeGennaro - 20 year advocate developing gender-specific programming to better serve high-risk girls; Associate Executive Director, Domus.
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Merle Harris - Pioneer for on-line education and promotion of women moving back into the workforce; retired President, Charter Oak State College.
Donna Palomba - Award-winning advocate improving society’s response to victims of sexual assault through education, legislation and training; founder, Jane Doe No More, Inc.
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Fran Pastore - Leader promoting women’s economic empowerment and self-reliance; Founder, President, CEO, Women’s Business Development Council.
Alice Pritchard - Nationally recognized expert empowering women and girls to achieve equal opportunities in their personal and professional lives; Executive Director, CT Women’s Education and Legal Fund.
Jessica Sager/Janna Wagner - Innovative leaders lifting standards and availability of childcare, empowering women to become child care providers; Executive Director/ Chief Knowledge and Learning Officer, Co-Founders, All Our Kin.
Lynne Williamson - Creator of The Sewing Circle providing support and skills for immigrant women; Director, CT Cultural Heritage Arts Project, The Institute for Community Research.
Made possible by platinum sponsor The Hartford and other distinguished sponsors, the CWHF’s 20th Annual Induction Ceremony & Celebration which will take place on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. Inductees are: Rosa DeLauro, U.S. Representative of Connecticut’s 3rd district since 1990, sharp political strategist and champion of women’s causes; The Honorable Barbara Hackman Franklin, President and CEO of Barbara Franklin Enterprises, 29th U.S. Secretary of Commerce, led the first White House effort to recruit women for high-level government jobs; Linda Koch Lorimer, Vice President of Yale University, visionary leader in higher education, spearheading strategic partnerships locally and abroad; and historic Inductee Augusta Lewis Troup, union organizer, journalist and promoter of the suffrage movement, beloved educator and advocate for teachers and minority groups.
The Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame is an educational outreach organization whose mission is to honor publicly the achievement of Connecticut women, preserve their stories, educate the public and inspire the continued achievements of women and girls. Founded in 1994 in Hartford, Connecticut, the Hall fills the void that traditional curricula still fail to address and today stands as the state’s premier source for women’s history with 102 Inductees. These women’s lives and accomplishments are celebrated and documented through a wide spectrum of innovative statewide programs offered free of charge to Connecticut citizens. Historically, the CWHF web site has been a learning tool attracting international, national and local researchers, teachers and students. The CWHF’s website, www.cwhf.org, is a “Virtual Hall” where visitors can explore its educational resources. To join the CWHF via social media, find and like ctwomen on Facebook and follow @ctwomen on Twitter.
