VERO BEACH — This breakfast program is presented by women of passion and purpose who inspire and empower.
Catherine A. Lambert, Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch, will discuss today’s woman and her challenges in finance. Jeanne Salander Miller, Author of A Breath Away, will share her story; the importance of speaking your truth & telling your story.
Dr. Josephine Beoku-Betts, Professor and Director, Center for Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Florida Atlantic University; 2012 recipient of the Florida Achievement Award (Florida Commission on the Status of Women,) and 2012 recipient of the Presidential Leadership Award, Florida Atlantic University, will speak about African women in politics.
The event will take place on Friday, March 8, from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at Sea Oaks Beach Club, 8850 Sea Oaks Way in Vero Beach (South of Disney Resort.)
Breakfast will be included.
Cost is a $10 donation per person. Please RSVP today at EastFl@UNWomen-USNC.org.
For more information, please contact Lalita Janke, Board President for the East FL Chapter USNC for UN Women, at (772) 231-3001.
“Violence against women is a pandemic problem affecting women in almost every country. Women, even when we are qualified, don’t get the jobs, salaries, or the benefits we deserve.
Women are not adequately represented on financial boards or included in key political and peace keeping processes in countries that have upheavals and wars. Locally and globally we must do something to bring attention to the gender gap that still exists,” according to Janke.
“International Women’s Day events bring women from all walks of life together to celebrate our progress. This is a good occasion for women to network and see how joining forces can really make a difference globally and in their communities. We need to support each other,” said Robin Dapp, East Florida Chapter Treasurer.
The East Florida Chapter (EFC) of the U.S. National Committee for UN Women was incorporated on April 13, 2008 and inducted in Atlanta, GA on June 21, 2008. The Chapter mission is to raise awareness about UN Women’s work around the world and to provide financial support for its innovative programs and initiatives in developing countries, aimed at achieving women’s empowerment and gender equality.
UN Women is the UN organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide.