PORTLAND BRANCH AAUW 110TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
The AAUW Portland, the oldest American Association of University Women organization in Oregon, was founded in 1905 to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. The community celebration was free and open to the public, with the reception at 5 pm and the panel discussion at 6 pm. Light refreshments were served along with a cash-bar at The Old Church, located at 1422 S.W. 11th Avenue.The anniversary program consisted of a reception, display of the branch’s achievements over 110 years and a panel discussion on "When Women Lead, Change Happens."
Panelists included: Emily Evans, Executive Director, Women’s Foundation of Oregon; Gloria Pinzón Marin, Director, Las Mujeres PSU and New Leadership Oregon Alumna; Representative Jessica Vega Pederson; Sunny Petit, Executive Director, Women’s Center for Leadership at Portland State University; and Kay Toran, President and CEO, Volunteers of America. The moderator was Barbara Ramírez Spencer, Co-President, AAUW Portland Branch, and Chair, Oregon Commission for Women.
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