Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva honored 59 women recently at the 65th Assembly District’s annual Women of Distinction event at the Fullerton Public Library.
Honorees were nominated by their peers in one of three categories — exemplary service, outstanding achievements and ability to inspire positive change. They were selected by Quirk-Silva, who represents Stanton, Garden Grove, Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress, Fullerton and La Palma.
Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva honored 59 women recently at the 65th Assembly District’s annual Women of Distinction event at the Fullerton Public Library.
Honorees were nominated by their peers in one of three categories — exemplary service, outstanding achievements and ability to inspire positive change. They were selected by Quirk-Silva, who represents Stanton, Garden Grove, Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress, Fullerton and La Palma.
“This event is held annually to thank women for all the great contributions they make in our community. They are all to be commended for our service, not just to their families, but also for the service to our community," Quirk-Silva said.
“Women are professionals that contribute greatly to the economy. So, securing economic opportunity for all women—through equal pay, access to childcare, family friendly workplaces, and protecting vulnerable communities — makes a stronger California and a stronger nation,” she added.
The 2017 Women of Distinction honorees are:
EDUCATION
Jennifer Berens
Joyce Bleker
Kenni Blossom
Sara Cooper
Laurel Estrada
Joanne Fawley
Emy Flores
Ruth Gaer
Estella Grimm
Mary Kay Orr
Mary Mazza
Janny Meyer
Teresa Moran Shimogawa
Lorena Moreno
Tonantzin Oseguera
Jackie Rodarte
Jill Rosenbaum
Jan Sapien
Karen Skoug
Patty Slope
Susan Smith
Hilda Sugarman
Eden Turner
Jeanette Vazquez
Su Wells
Stephanie Wilmoth
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Eva Arevalo
Shirley Bloom
Jeanette Burns
Alicia Castillo De La Luz
Alma Chavez
Kathy Dasney
Laura Dean Richarson
Cathy Eldredge
Minerva Gomez
Rosamaria Gomez Amaro
Laura Gonzalez
Rida Hamida
Mirvette Judeh
Ana Lety Hernández
Jo-Anne Matsuba
Marlene McGlensey
Veronica Moran
Vivien Moreno
Claudia Perez Figueroa
Leslie Reynoso
Yvonne Roble De Caprio
Susan Sonne
ARTS
Aimee Aul
Leanne Emas
BUSINESS
Dena Bravo David
SPORTS
Michelle Jackson
Adriana Valdez
