Chita Rivera, an American theatrical icon and one of the most-nominated performers in Tony Award history, and Tamika D. Mallory, an award-winning social justice leader and movement strategist, who was one of the leaders of the 2017 Women”™s March on Washington, will be the two keynote speakers at the Westchester Women”™s Summit (WWS) ”“”“ a full-day virtual conference, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., that will bring a powerhouse of inspiring women trailblazers together to share their wisdom and knowledge for affecting positive change.
The summit also will feature Gina Ciliberto, a journalist whose work has been featured in “HuffPost,” “Bon Appetit” and “Business Insider;” Maria Smith Dautruche, director of the Westchester Center for Racial Equity; Nancy Genova, president of the board of 100 Hispanic Women; Cynthia Hetherington, anexpert on corporate intelligence and cyber security; Jacqueline Mishler, a political fundraising consultant; and many others who will participate in the summit”™s workshops.
“The summit is a unique and challenging place for self-discovery and growth, where women can support each other in a judgment-free zone,” said Rose Cappa, who originated the first WWS in 2020”¦.
Preceding the 5 p.m. keynote address, the YWCA of White Plains & Central Westchester will be inducting four women to the Westchester Women”™s Hall of Fame ”“ an award to women who have made an outstanding contribution to Westchester County in either the arts, athletics, business, education, government, human services, humanitarianism/philanthropy or sciences. This year”™s honorees are: Alfreda Williams, Westchester County Board of Legislators; Rev. Jeannette Phillips, executive director, Housing Preservation Co. and executive vice president of community development; E. Barbara Wiggins (posthumous), retired lieut.colonel; and Sylvia Rivera (posthumous), American activist.
Tickets are $150. For more information, visit https://wws.virtualmeetinghub.com/.
