International Women's Day

An incredible opportunity for our young leaders of Wildwood Academy!

LOCAL WOMEN LEADERS DISCUSS GENDER BALANCED WORLD

Five local women leaders from business, education, health, technology, and government will discuss how gender-balanced work places make a difference in our community and the world. The panel discussion is part of “Balance for Better,” an International Women’s Day event hosted by Soroptimist of Hood River and the Hood River County Library, scheduled for this Friday, March 8, 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Library. The public is invited to the free event. Refreshments will be served.

Keynote speaker and 2018 candidate for the US House of Representatives for Oregon’s District 2, Jamie McLeod-Skinner, will begin the conversation. Panelists include

• Dr. Marta Yera Cronin, President, Columbia Gorge Community College

• Jessica Metta, Executive Director, Gorge Technology Alliance and Hood River City Council member

• Jeanie Vieira, RN, CEO, Providence Hood River

• Christina Mercer, Director of Strategy, Insitu

• Anna Williams, Oregon District 52 Representative and college instructor.

Audience members are invited to submit questions to the panelists before the discussion. For more information, contact Lynda Dallman at lynda.dallman@gmail.com.