FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Office for Women Launches Ambassadors Program to Empower Leaders across Metro Louisville

For Immediate Release

January 18, 2023

 

Contact: Gretchen Hunt, Office for Women

502-291-1079

 

Office for Women launches Ambassadors Program to Empower Leaders across Metro Louisville

 

On Thursday, January 19^th, the Office for Women will begin the OFW Ambassadors, a six-month training program for women and gender diverse individuals who represent communities across Metro Louisville.  Ambassadors were selected based on their community contributions and their commitment to helping to raise the status of women and girls.   The group includes individuals who focus on maternal and child health and well-being, entrepreneurs, advocates for immigrants and refugees, youth advocates and seniors, among others.

 

“Women are a vital part of our city’s future.  I am excited to engage more leaders who can help us solve the problems of today and ensure that our city grows to its full potential,” asserted Mayor Craig Greenberg.

 

Through the program, participants will develop and hone their leadership skills, learn about issues impacting women, and explore government and community programs available to women. The OFW Ambassadors will serve as community liaisons, sharing information about vital community services and communicating back to government about the needs of women in their communities.   Sessions will focus on the structure of local government, Metro Council, issues impacting women and gender diverse individuals, including housing, childcare, gender-based violence, economic development, planning and zoning, civic engagement and Boards and Commissions.

 

“To truly achieve our mission of raising the status of women, we need to include many diverse voices.  I am excited to work alongside and learn from these dynamic women and individuals to envision a Louisville where everyone can thrive,” explained Gretchen Hunt, Executive Administrator of the Office for Women. 

 

The Class of 2023 Office for Women Ambassadors are:

 

         Lakisha Patterson

         Dennisha Rivers

         VaShaun Mosby

         Lamonique Mason

         Diana Duran

         Tonika Bacon

         Chiquita Hood  

         Milenia Hernandez

         Tamara Brown

         Naz Salih

         Victoria Dobson

         LaToya Cook-Bradley

         Janisha Szabo

         Shemika Whiteside

         Candice Hite

         Regina Vargo Carrico

         Brittany Hill-Whitehead   

         Mayra Ramos Johnson

         Alexis Miller

         Chante' Burg

         Tiffani Adams

         Hanan Abass

         Faith Cheng

         Wanda Trimble

         Ariel Thompson

 

The next cohort of Ambassadors will be chosen in Fall of 2023 and the application will be open to the public.   For more information about the program and the Office for Women, visit: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/office-women .

 

Office for Women: The OFW works to raise the status of women through education, advocacy, and legislation.  OFW works to ensure that all women have the resources they need to establish self-sufficiency with a focus on seven areas: gender-based violence, human trafficking, social and economic well-being, housing, education, civic engagement, and autonomy.