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Millie Irizarry Speaks on Panel at Atlanta Woman’s
Community Heroes Celebration
ATLANTA – March 24, 2009 – Millie Irizarry, C.E.O. of the Latin American Association, will participate as a panelist at the Atlanta Woman Community Heroes Luncheon. The Atlanta Woman magazine is hosting 16 new nonprofit leaders and will honor the achievements of 20 Women of the Year and Fan Males at the Community Heroes Luncheon on March 24, 2009 from 11:00 AM to 01:30 PM at the Retreat of Dunwoody.
The luncheon will be an opportunity for the new female not-for-profit leaders in Atlanta to speak directly to the Atlanta community about the strides they are taking within their organizations, and to recognize individuals who are making a unique difference in the community.
“I am honored to be a participant of this unique event,” Millie Irizarry said. “Congratulations to the phenomenal women who are receiving the Community Heroes Award.”
The following leaders will participate in panel discussions about the current issues facing their organizations:
Vikki Morrow, Girls Inc.
Gina Simpson, Hands on Atlanta
Hosanna Johnson, Atlanta Education Fund
Barbara J. Mosacchio, The Atlanta Women’s Foundation
Donna Buchanan, United Way
Marilyn W. Midyette, Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, Inc.
Lisa Borders, Henry W. Grady Health System Foundation
Shelia Ryan, March of Dimes
Leslie Anderson, Alzheimer’s Association Georgia Chapter
Helen Tapp, Trust for Public Land
Dr. Yolanda Watson Spiva, Project GRAD
Madelyn Adams, East Lake Foundation
Millie Irizarry, Latin American Association
Tisha R. Tallman, Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Kathleen Kurre, Techbridge
Kim Anderson, Families First
Joining the newly named non-profit leaders, will be 20 Women of the Year and Fan Male honorees. Each of these honorees was featured in a 2008 issue of Atlanta Woman magazine for their special contributions to the community.
The 2008 Women of the Year and Fan Males are:
Nell Diallo, Medshare International
John Rice, GE Energy
Tasia Katsapodis, BB&T Corp.
Charles Huddleston, Arnall, Golden, Gregory
Anne Quatrano, Bacchanalia
Frank Ski, V-103
Conchita Robinson, C. Robinson Associates, Inc.
Bob O’Leary, Cox Enterprises
Pam Joseph, U.S. Bancorp
Milton H. Jones, Bank of America
Dr. Tanja Popovich, CDC
Carlos Martinez, The Diesel Fighting Championships
Janice McKenzie-Crayton, Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Frank Buonnette,
Marcia G. Taylor, Bennett International Group
Charles S. Mayfield III, Chappell, Mayfield and Associates
B.A. Albert, Grey Advertising
Karl Steinichen
Dallas McCade, WKHX-FM Radio
Andruw Jones, Los Angeles Dodgers
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About The Latin American Association:
The Latin American Association helps Latino families achieve their aspirations for their academic, social and economic development. We accomplish this through direct programs and integrated community partnerships that focus on youth academic achievement, education and prevention, and services to families with urgent needs. The LAA offers employment, immigration and translation services, as well as programs for youth, computer classes, parenting classes, and English and Spanish language classes. Visit www.thelaa.org for more information.
About Atlanta Woman:
Atlanta Woman magazine offers Atlanta’s only magazine, Web site and events designed exclusively for professional and civic-minded women in all stages of their corporate or entrepreneurial careers. With an interactive Web site, 6 issues of the magazine and 17 signature events per year, Atlanta Woman provides resources designed to educate, shape, inform and showcase the best of women in Atlanta.
Source: Atlanta Woman magazine