Women of the Year Honorees

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California Senate Leader Monique Limón Celebrates Women of the Year Honorees

California Senate Leader Monique Limón Celebrates District 21 Women of the Year Honorees

 

Earlier this week, pro Tempore Monique Limón honored eleven women at the annual Women of the Year celebration held during Women’s History Month. The honorees were chosen for their hard work and dedication to supporting Senate District 21. They contribute to the protection of children, the preservation of art, and climate conservation, among other efforts. 

 

“As the leader of the California State Senate, it is my honor to celebrate our Women of the Year for Senate District 21,” said pro Tempore Monique Limón. “Our honorees are key members of their communities and often do the unseen work to keep their organizations running. I am proud to bring that work into the spotlight. I congratulate this cohort on their achievements and their commitment to improving our district.” 

 

Women of the Year Honorees Standing with California State Senate Leader Monique Limon

   

Women of the Year Honorees Standing with Senator Monique Limon

This year’s honorees are:

  • Teresa Alvarez - Executive Director, Carpinteria Children’s Project
  • Elena Brokaw - The Barbara Barnard Smith CEO, Museum of Ventura County
  • Ingrid Bostrom - Photojournalist, Santa Barbara Independent
  • Christine M. Cardona Threadgill - Director of Programs, Friends of Fieldworkers
  • Terease Y Chin - Asian American Community Advocate, Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation
  • Haley Ehlers - Executive Director, Climate First: Replacing Oil & Gas
  • Melissa Miller - Community Partnerships Manager, Ventura County Credit Union
  • Angela Montgomery Timmons - Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Community Advocacy Coalition
  • Ann Saunders McCarty - Executive Director, North County Rape Crisis & Children Protection Center
  • Elisabeth Rizo - Early Childhood Education (Retired), Santa Barbara City College
  • Erica Ruvalcaba - Executive Director & Founder, Corazon Latino

Senator Limon at Podium During Women of the Year

The California State Legislature first recognized women in California at the State Capitol in 1987. For full biographies of this year’s honorees, please click here.

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Monique Limón serves as the 50th President pro Tempore of the California Senate. She represents Senate District 21 which includes Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo Counties. Website of Senate President Limón: sd21.senate.ca.gov