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JWI's 18th annual celebration of extraordinary Jewish women leaders M O N D A Y, D E C E M B E R 3 , 2 0 1 8 E W A S H I N G T O N M A R R I O T T W A R D M A N P A R K

The Blackstone Charitable Foundation congratulates

Beth Chartoff and salutes all of her fellow 2018 Women to Watch Honorees.

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T O D AY ' S P R O G R A M The 18th Celebration of the Women to Watch Awards Welcome PAM SHERMAN, MIMI BRODSKY KRESS, and KAREN SCHAUFELD Event Chairs

 HaMotzi RABBI SUSAN SHANKMAN

2006 Woman to Watch, JWI Board of Trustees

 Opening Remarks VIVIAN G. BASS

2007 Woman to Watch; Chair, JWI Board of Trustees

 Awards Presentation & Honorees’ “Pearls of Wisdom” JEN MAXFIELD OSTFELD, Emcee 2017 Woman to Watch

Honorees: LOGAN LEVKOFF MACKENZIE BARTH BETH CHARTOFF SPECTOR JENNY ABRAMSON MARLEE MATLIN  Video Introduction JEN MAXFIELD OSTFELD

 Video Presentation 2

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T O D AY ' S P R O G R A M The 18th Celebration of the Women to Watch Awards Lunch  Recognition of Former Honorees LORI WEINSTEIN

 Video Presentation and Remarks  Sondra D. Bender Community Leadership Award Presentation ELLEN STONE 2011 Woman to Watch; Chair-Elect, JWI Board of Trustees

Honoree: LINDA YOUNGENTOB  Awards Presentation & Honorees’ “Pearls of Wisdom” JEN MAXFIELD OSTFELD, Emcee Honorees: LAURIE STRONGIN WENDY FELDMAN BLOCK RABBI LIZZI HEYDEMANN DR. JILL SAXON  Closing LORI WEINSTEIN

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W O M E N T O WAT C H E V E N T C H A I R S

Mimi Brodsky Kress Karen Schaufeld Pam Sherman

JWI BOARD OF TRUSTEES Vivian G. Bass, Chair • Bethesda, MD Lori Weinstein • CEO Ellen Stone, Chair-Elect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New York, N.Y. Tami Ackerman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Long Beach, N.Y. Robyn Altman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chevy Chase, Md. Susan Feldman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

West Bloomfield, Mich.

Meryl Frank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Highland Park, N.J. Toby Graff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New York, N.Y. Laura Rebell Gross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brooklyn, N.Y. Erica Keswin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New York, N.Y. Erica Leatham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cary, N.C. Kim Oster-Holstein, Immediate Past Chair . . . . . . . Wilmette, Ill. Amanda Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New York, N.Y. Rabbi Susan Shankman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Washington, D.C. Deena Silver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oldsmar, Fla. Julie Bender Silver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bethesda, Md. Beth Sloan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Potomac, Md. Leslie Speisman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Potomac, Md. Suzi Weiss-Fischmann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Los Angeles, Calif.

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J W I S TA F F Sasha Altschuler . . . . . .Young Women's Leadership Network National Manager Deborah Ash-Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Finance & Office Manager Valerie Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marketing & Communications Manager Danielle Cantor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Creative Director Meredith Jacobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chief Operating Officer Dorian Karp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Advocacy & Policy Manager Erin McMullen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Database Coordinator Ariella Neckritz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Program Manager Lisa Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Development Manager Deborah Rosenbloom . . . . . . . . . Vice President of Programs & New Initiatives Sue Tomchin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editor, JWI Magazine Lori Weinstein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CEO

N AT I O N A L L E A D E R S H I P C O U N C I L Deena Silver, Oldsmar, Fla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chair Tami Ackerman, Long Beach, N.Y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Board of Trustees Vivian Bass, Bethesda, Md. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chair, Board of Trustees Sharyn Bilenker, Hoboken, N.J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Financial Literacy Lyn Chasen, Chevy Chase, Md. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mother’s Day Flower Project Rabbi Leah Citrin, Raleigh, N.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clergy Task Force Paula Eichberg, Stevensville, Md. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . At-Large Ellen Fawer, New York, N.Y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . At-Large Lisa Friedman, Washington, D.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .National Library Initiative Alyce Blum Guerro Denver, Colo. . . . . . . . Young Women’s Leadership Network Linda Janush, Morton Grove, Ill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . At-Large Kim Manin, Huntington Valley, Pa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SDT Sorority Partnership Laurie Moskowitz, Washington, D.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advocacy Toby Myers, Houston, Texas . . . . . . . National Alliance to End Domestic Abuse Kim Oster-Holstein, Wilmette, Ill. . . . . . Immediate Past Chair, Board of Trustees Amanda Paul, New York, N.Y. . . . . . . . . . Young Women’s Leadership Network Diane Radin, Austin, Texas . . . . Council of Jewish Domestic Violence Coalitions Rabbi David Rosenberg, Chicago, Ill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clergy Task Force Gail Ross, Washington, D.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . National Library Initiative Millie Sernovitz, Bonita Springs, Fla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . At-Large Leslie Speisman, Potomac, Md. . . . . . . . . . Board of Trustees, Chair, JWI Corps Rochelle Sufrin, Pittsburgh, Pa. . . Council of Jewish Domestic Violence Coalitions Debby Tucker, Austin, Texas . . . . . . . National Alliance to End Domestic Abuse Susan W. Turnbull, Bethesda, Md. . . . . . Immediate Past Chair, Board of Trustees Sandy Unger, Eagan, Minn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jerusalem Hills Children’s Home Noha Waibsnaider, Brooklyn, N.Y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . At-Large Sharon Zissman, Bethesda, Md. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Financial Literacy 18th Annual Women to Watch Gala • #WTW18

JWI JWI brings vision, voice, and leadership to issues that impact all women and girls. Our innovative programs, advocacy, and philanthropic initiatives are at work every day to end violence, promote economic security and spotlight leadership for women and girls. We use every tool we have to help at-risk women take control of their lives; to put girls in control of their futures; and to break the cycle of abuse. THE WOMEN TO WATCH CELEBRATION This marks the 18th annual celebration of JWI honoring extraordinary Women to Watch, selected for outstanding accomplishments and contributions to our society and the American Jewish experience. These women inspire others to achieve with their strength and intelligence. Individually and collectively, they add to the incredible legacy of Women to Watch leadership. THE YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE This is the culmination of a year's worth of Young Women’s Leadership Network programming. The day before JWI's annual Women to Watch celebration, current and past honorees provide guidance and inspiration to young women who are building their careers. The conference is funded by the Sondra D. Bender Leadership Institute at JWI. JWI’S PHILANTHROPY JWI is deeply committed to supporting initiatives and programs that help women and children build more secure and healthy lives. Our philanthropic initiatives bolster the financial literacy and security of women and girls across the economic spectrum, while the National Library Initiative establishes new children’s libraries in domestic violence shelters nationwide. THE SONDRA D. BENDER COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD Named to honor the late philanthropist and generous supporter of JWI’s work to empower women and girls, this will be our 15th year honoring one woman for her work to galvanize the Washington, D.C. community, mentor new leaders and make the D.C. area a better place to live, work, and thrive. JWI MAGAZINE JWI’s signature publication is the go-to source for in-depth stories and analysis on issues that impact women and girls. Stay informed and inspired at jwi.org/magazine.

To learn more about JWI’s work to bring vision, voice and leadership to issues that impact all women and girls, visit jwi.org or call 800.343.2823. 6

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Dear Friends, Welcome to JWI’s 2018 Women to Watch celebration! As this is our 18th year, we are celebrating not only the 180 leaders we've honored since 2000, but also JWI’s enduring legacy of leadership. Take a moment to look around the room: More than 60 former Women to Watch are here with us today – because being named a Woman to Watch is not a one-day event, it’s an invitation to join a community of mentors and role models, paving the way for the next generation of women leaders. Yesterday, we held our sixth annual Young Women’s Leadership Conference as part of our Sondra D. Bender Leadership Institute. More than 250 young women traveled from across the country to learn from current and former Women to Watch honorees. At the same time, they took steps to build their own community and strengthen their voices to speak out on issues that matter to all women and girls. They are among the thousands of young women who participate in our monthly Network workshops in D.C., New York, Los Angeles, Denver, and Chicago. They are the future, and when we look at them, we see our legacy assured. You’ll hear that phrase a lot today: "Legacy of leadership." But today is also about 10 incredibly inspiring women whom we have so enjoyed getting to know this past year. From a groundbreaking Academy Award winner to our youngest-ever honoree who founded a media company in her college dorm room, our 2018 honorees are truly changing the game and igniting powerful conversations. As you are inspired by them, we hope that you will also be inspired by us. JWI’s work – each and every day, from college campuses to domestic violence shelters to Capitol Hill – deals with the most critical issues impacting women and girls. You being here today makes a difference, as 80% of the proceeds from this luncheon supports our efforts. Thank you for joining us today to shine a bright light on women’s leadership and to support out work. Because of you, we are changing lives: Giving all women access to role models and mentors; to knowledge that will be the bridge to economic security; and to lives free of violence. B’shalom, Vivian G. Bass Chair, Board of Trustees Lori Weinstein JWI CEO

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2018 SPONSORS As of 11/25/2018

Many thanks to lead sponsor Bender Foundation, Inc. for their support of the

EMERALD CIRCLE

Bender Foundation, Inc. David and Julie Silver David and Nan Bender Barbara Bender Jason A. Belinkie Jena Belinkie Riley

DIAMOND CIRCLE Vivian and Raymond Bass and Family Blackstone Charitable Foundation Karen and Fred Schaufeld

SAPPHIRE CIRCLE Shelley and Joe Chartoff Sandy and Butch Mandell PineRock: Brenda Brody, Abby Gold, and Ed Romanoff

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RUBY CIRCLE Meg and Bennett Goodman The Fischmann Family Foundation Susan and Steven Levkoff Beth and Jason Spector Linda and Bob Youngentob

PEARL CIRCLE Lori Weinstein and Charles Bethel Wendy Feldman Block and Eben Block Logan Levkoff-Cortes and Louis Cortes Paige Daly and Steve Deblasi Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation Andy and Jenny Friedman Meryl Frank and Steven Gabel Toby Graff Laura and Jonathan Gross

Kim and Scott Holstein Erica and Jeffrey Keswin Mimi Brodsky Kress Pam and Larry Lavine Kathleen McCarthy Michael Bennett Kress Photography The Scott and Patrice Brickman Family Foundation Janine Shelffo Ellen Stone Susan and Bruce Turnbull

The Gildenhorn/Speisman Family Foundation: The Hon. Joseph B. and Alma Gildenhorn Blanche Speisman Carol and Michael Winer Cathy and Michael Gildenhorn Stephanie and Ian Speisman Leslie and Dennis Speisman Brenda and Robert Speisman

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2018 SPONSORS As of 11/25/2018

PLATINUM CIRCLE AMAG Pharmaceuticals Ballard Spahr LLP

Beth and Lee Herman, Palace Florists

Board of Directors Mishkan Chicago

Meryl and Michael Mann

Caroline Cheng

Deena and Larry Silver

Abby Strongin Cherner

Beth and Leonard Sloan

Coakley and Williams Construction

Laurie Strongin

Robyn Altman and Brendan Doherty

The Milikowsky Family

Melissa Smith Elizabeth Wagner, Wagner Braunsberg Family Foundation

GOLD CIRCLE Tami and Matthew Ackerman

Bonnie Feld

Meredith Keay and Michael Apfel

David and Marlin Feldman

Mackenzie Barth

Susie Feldman

Marci and Gary Barth

Diane Goldberg

Ray Roberge and George Barvinchak

Lauren and Todd Haven

Bender JCC of Greater Washington

Robert Horn

Marcella Cohen Brodsky Group, Inc. and Lois Brodsky

Helaine Heydemann Marilyn and Steven Howard Meredith and Jonathan Jacobs Rachel Kronowitz

Discovery Inc.

Fern and Lowell Kwiat

Yvonne Schlafstein Distenfeld and Jeffrey Distenfeld

Leslie Lane

Rebecca and Doug Drew

Lauren and Gene Sachs Family Fund

Gail and Steven Drucker

Montgomery Renal Associates

Ginny and Irwin Edlavitch

Sharon Napier, Partners + Napier

Lisa Eisen

National Technical Institute for the Deaf

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GOLD CIRCLE (continued) Rashmi Newman

Paula Shoyer

Jen Maxfield Ostfeld and Scott Ostfeld

Sigma Delta Tau

Diane Radin Jane Randel The Ratner Family Foundation Lisa Reiner Rabbi Susan Shankman Pam and Neal Sherman

Helaine Greenfeld, Jeanie Milbauer, Linda Moskowitz, Micki Simon, Pamela Reeves, and Susan Toffler Washington Hebrew Congregation The Pink Ceiling Bonnie and Stuart Youngentob Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity

SILVER CIRCLE Gerry and Henry Alpert Christine Anderson Amy Beaumont Carol Bindeman and Betsy Bindeman Isis Black Hillary Blumberg Bognet Construction Barbara B. Brown The Carosella Women John Cashwell Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School Lindsay Eakin Ellen Sloame Fawer Ginny Kogan Feldman Marla Garchik Marjorie and Gil Geldon Margie Glancz Glen Oaks Club Susan Glickman Betsy Gordon Mark and Diane Haase Hamilton E. James

Rosalyn Levy Jonas Leslie and Samuel Kaplan Betsy Karmin Anna Isaacson and David Kovacevic Susan and Gary Lancz Erica Leatham and Family Linda Lipsen Judi and Mark Morris Carole Tobias Nannes The Philip and Janet Shapiro Family Foundation RespectAbility, Jennifer Lazlo Mizrahi Bob and Lori Rodman Christine and Douglas Rohde Richard P. Rome Gail Rubinson Mr. and Mrs. Sawhney Nell Shapiro Sir Speedy UpStart Rachel Brem and Andrea Wolf

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BRONZE CIRCLE Wendi Abramowitz Lois Alperstein Catherine Ardizzone Sandy Unger and Barbara Bakal Leonard and Gabriela Bebchick Susan Board, MD Amy Childs Dale Citron Judy R. Cohen Tara and Louis Cortes Julie and Kevin Dickens Jennifer Margolius Fisher Wendy Frosh Barry and Merle Ginsburg Andrew and Helene Glick Marilyn and Michael Glosserman Ted Goldberg Elyse and Edward

Goodman Nicky Goren Lisa Gunty Bonnie Hammerschlag Intellus Advisors of Raymond James Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington Sonia Kashuk and Daniel Kaner Angela Kessel Carol Kim Carol Klein Mardi Kunik Nancy Newmark Liffmann Laura Loeb Jennifer Marrus Elaine C. Melmed Diane Lederman and Bruce Meltzer Mishkan Chicago

Pamela Gannon and Robert Mullaney Carol Nerenberg Jordan Peer Barbara Phillips Susan and Jimmy Pittleman Vito Quatela Lauren Racoosin Helena W. Rodbard, MD Meryl B. Rosenberg Elizabeth Schrayer Tina B. Small Sherri Spear Pat and Sy Strongin Marilyn and Stef Tucker Rita Wertlieb Stuart and Laurie Wilkins Ellen Winston Michael Zawadzki Lisa Zuckerman

Thanks to everyone who provided raffle prizes and gifts for the Young Women's Leadership Conference! Elevate Fitness Jscreen Jewish Food Experience Jconnect of the Jewish Federation Cookie Dough DC Honeymoon Israel Trader Joe's Papyrus

OPI Cabot Cheese Javazen Erica Keswin ADAY "The Daily Show" "Watch What Happens Live"

Sixth & I Historic Synagogue Modern Tribe Temple Rodef Shalom ((305)) Fitness Pulse Fitness Palette Dome Cuisine Calvert Woodley Wine Progressions Salon Spa Store

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our heartfelt thanks to

Vivian G. Bass for your legacy of leadership! with gratitude and admiration from the board and staff of jwi

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WO M E N t o WATC H 2 0 1 8 JENNY ABRAMSON of Washington, D.C., is the founder and managing partner of Rethink Impact, a venture capital firm that invests in female entrepreneurs using technology to tackle challenges in health, education, environmental sustainability, and economic empowerment. She has been covered by Forbes, The New York Times, and CNN, spoken at SXSW, Code, the United Nations, and beyond, and was recently named a Tech Titan. Previously, Jenny served as CEO of LiveSafe, a mobile security company focused on preventing school shootings and sexual assaults. She also held leadership roles at The Washington Post, Personal (a data tech company), The Boston Consulting Group, D.C. public schools, and Teach for America. Jenny received bachelor’s and master’s degrees with honors from Stanford and an MBA with honors from Harvard Business School, and was a Fulbright Scholar at The London School of Economics. MACKENZIE BARTH of New York, N.Y., is the cofounder of Spoon University, a digital food media brand powered by a network of young influencers on college campuses worldwide. Mackenzie and her cofounder Sarah Adler grew Spoon from a local publication at Northwestern University in 2013 to a network of 250 university chapters with more than 25,000 total contributors, supported by a proprietary educational platform that trains the next generation of food journalists. After going through the Techstars accelerator program in New York and raising $2.5 million in funding, Mackenzie helped grow the team to 28 people. She recently sold Spoon to Scripps Networks Interactive (now part of Discovery), and remains part of the team, focused on sales/marketing, community, and experiential. Mackenzie is also recognized as a 2018 Forbes 30 Under 30 in media. WENDY FELDMAN BLOCK of Washington, D.C., is a senior managing director of real estate services firm Savills Studley. She started as a researcher in 1987 and climbed the ranks to become one of the company’s leading tenant advisors, recognized as a top earner nationwide and receiving numerous professional awards. Wendy is considered one of the foremost experts and thought leaders for tenants pursuing WELL Building certification – a new global standard for human-healthy buildings. As a volunteer and supporter, Wendy works with IONA Senior Services, Round House Theatre, and March of Dimes, and the Tikkun Olam Women’s Foundation of Greater Washington. With a commitment to women’s advancement, Wendy has mentored countless young women through organizations including CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women), and Year Up. 14

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WO M E N t o WATC H 2 0 1 8 RABBI LIZZI HEYDEMANN of Chicago, Ill., is the founder of independent spiritual community Mishkan, which reimagines Judaism to better connect and inspire people, and has quickly grown from a living room minyan to a community hosting 1,900 at the High Holidays. A graduate of Stanford University, Lizzi was ordained by the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in L.A. and was the first rabbinic fellow at L.A.’s renowned IKAR. She has been named one of the Chicago Jewish Federation’s 36 Under 36 and a Top 20 Real Rabbi by myjewishlearning.org. She has been a fellow of both CLAL’s Rabbis Without Borders and the Schusterman Fellowship, and won the Covenant Foundation’s Pomegranate Award for promising early-career educators, as well as the 2018 Lippman Kanfer Prize for Applied Jewish Wisdom. She also sits on the board of T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights, and the rabbinic cabinet of AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps. DR. LOGAN LEVKOFF of New York, N.Y., is an internationally-recognized expert on sexuality and relationships. Logan frequently appears on national television and was the host of CafeMom’s Mom Ed: In the Bedroom, the sexuality expert for A&E/FYI’s Married at First Sight, and host of Shape Magazine's video series, "The Sexpert." A popular sex columnist nationwide, she currently blogs for The Huffington Post. Logan speaks on a range of issues related to sexuality and has designed education programs, faculty development, and parent education in many secular and religious schools, universities, medical schools, and community organizations. She is the author of three books on sexual health, including Got Teens? The Doctor Moms’ Guide to Sexuality, Social Media, and Other Adolescent Realities with Dr. Jennifer Wider (Seal Press, 2014). She has been an AASECT certified sex educator and board member. MARLEE MATLIN of Los Angeles, Calif., is an Academy Award-winning actress, author, and activist. She remains the only deaf performer to win an Oscar since she received the Best Actress award for Children of a Lesser God in 1986. Marlee has also won a Golden Globe award and been nominated for four Emmy awards for her film and TV work, which has included The West Wing, The L Word, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and Quantico. As a finalist on The Celebrity Apprentice, Marlee raised a record-breaking $986,000 for The Starkey Hearing Foundation. She is actively involved with numerous charities – including Easter Seals, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, and the Red Cross Celebrity Cabinet – and serves as the ACLU’s celebrity ambassador for disability rights. Her autobiography, I'll Scream Later, was published in 2009. 18th Annual Women to Watch Gala • #WTW18

WO M E N t o WATC H 2 0 1 8 DR. JILL SAXON of Randolph, N.J., joined Bausch + Lomb as the director of professional strategy in 2014, and is part of the leadership team for U.S. Vision Care. Previously Dr. Saxon served as an optometrist at Randolph Eyecare Center in Randolph, N.J., and as an optometrist at the National Naval Medical Center (NNMC) in Bethesda, Md., as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy. There she created a newly-renovated clinic that provided critical vision treatment and services to military members and their families. Dr. Saxon also coordinated the Optometry School Externship program, instructing students through the clinical program, and became an adjunct assistant clinical professor at four universities across the country. She is a member of the Armed Forces Optometric Society, the New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians, and the American Optometric Association. BETH CHARTOFF SPECTOR of New York, N.Y., is senior managing director and head of investor relations and business development for GSO Capital Partners, the credit investment arm of the Wall Street investment firm Blackstone Group. Before joining GSO Capital in 2005, Beth worked as a director in investment banking at Banc of America Securities in the Financial Sponsors Group, and in the investment banking groups of Credit Suisse and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette. Beth is a committed mentor to young women, hosting regular breakfasts at Blackstone and also visiting her alma mater, Cornell University, to talk with groups of young women about careers in her industry. She also heads Blackstone’s initiatives to attract and retain women. Beth received an M.B.A. from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She is a member of the board of trustees of American Ballet Theater. LAURIE STRONGIN of Washington, D.C. is the CEO of Hope for Henry Foundation, which creates innovative programs that entertain, comfort, and empower seriously ill children to be active participants in their own care. Laurie and her husband, Allen Goldberg, created the foundation after losing their seven-year-old son Henry to Fanconi anemia in 2002. Laurie now mentors young women who are emerging philanthropists and non-profit leaders. She also organized a Hope for Henry Teen Advisory Board, giving D.C.-area children ages 13 to 18 an opportunity to create fundraising events and hospital programs, and recently expanded this model with a young professional board for adults ages 28 to 40. Laurie sits on the boards and advisory councils of Be the Match – the National Marrow Donor Program; Disney Team of Heroes; Association of Child Life Professionals; and other related organizations. 16

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WO M E N t o WATC H 2 0 1 8 LINDA YOUNGENTOB (Sondra D. Bender Community Leadership Honoree) of Bethesda, Md., is an educator and advocate for underserved youth. Her passion is helping first-generation American students apply to and succeed in college, setting them on a path to financial independence. Linda is an adjunct faculty member at the Montgomery College Macklin Business Institute and a board member and capital campaign co-chair of the Montgomery College Foundation. She also serves on the board of Identity (a nonprofit serving Latino youth), the Community Foundation of Montgomery County, and the Tikkun Olam Foundation. Linda is a founding member and investor of WE Capital and a limited partner in female-focused venture capital fund Rethink Impact. A graduate of Brown University and Harvard Business School, her past corporate work includes strategic planning, sales, marketing, and more at TBS, AMS, MCI, and AT&T.

Luncheon Emcee JEN MAXFIELD OSTFELD, a 2017 Women to Watch honoree, is a reporter and anchor for NBC-4 in New York City. Previously she worked as a reporter and fill-in anchor for ABC-7 in New York, and earlier at WIXT in Syracuse, N.Y., and WIVT in Binghamton, N.Y. Jen is also an adjunct professor at the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism, where she teaches broadcast journalism. Jen began her career in journalism writing for the Daily Spectator as an undergraduate at Columbia College. At age 20, she was hired by CNN as a production assistant and guest booker; she also interned for CNN at the United Nations. Jen is active in many charitable organizations; she serves on boards at the Center for Food Action, the Elisabeth Morrow School in Englewood, N.J., and Columbia College. Maxfield and her husband, Scott Ostfeld, support many New Jersey/NYC organizations focusing on children, health, education, and Jewish life.

Symposium Moderator RABBI SHERRE HIRSCH, a 2015 Women to Watch honoree, is the senior rabbinic scholar for Hillel International and a spirituality consultant to Miraval Resorts. Previously she served for eight years as the first female rabbi of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles, and as spiritual consultant to Canyon Ranch properties, where she became a nationally recognized speaker and frequently appeared in the national media as an expert in her field. Sherre is the author of two books: We Plan, God Laughs: What to Do When Life Hits You Over the Head, and Thresholds: How to Thrive Through Lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Transitions. 18th Annual Women to Watch Gala â&#x20AC;˘ #WTW18

Do you know a woman worth watching?

Nominate her for a 2019

award!

Rabbi Lauren Holtzblatt (2016)

Erica Keswin (2017)

Beth Chartoff Spector (2018)

JWI is accepting nominations now: Visit jwi.org/wtw or call 202.464.4805. Women to Watch is JWI's annual benefit celebrating extraordinary Jewish women and their impact on our world.

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This year JWI is offering a new

experience auction â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

unique VIP experiences with former honorees, including dinner and a TV show taping with a network executive, a private baking class with a world-renowned chef, and more! Here's what's on the auction block:

A behind-the-scenes experience with chef and cookbook author Pati Jinich on her award-winning PBS cooking show, "Pati's Mexican Table."

A private baking class for two with chef, baking expert, and cookbook author Paula Shoyer.

One-on-one coffee and mentoring session with Half Yard Productions Co-CEO and Executive Producer Abby Greensfelder.

Dinner and a taping of Bravo's hit talk show "Watch What Happens Live" with Bravo Executive Vice President Ellen Stone.

VIP entry and reserved seating for two at an Authors & Speakers event at Sixth & I Historic Synagogue with Rabbi Shira Stutman.

Lunch and mentoring session with Dana Marlowe, founder of Accessibility Partners and Support the Girls.

Bidding closes at midnight on Tuesday, December 4th.

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JWI'S FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAMS Empowers women of all ages to manage their money – from the start of their careers through retirement and beyond.

FOR TEENS

FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS & YOUNG WOMEN

FOR WOMEN OVER 50 A woman who understands money controls her future.

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CAN YOU INTRODUCE US TO A

NICE JEWISH GIRL?

JWI's Young Women's Leadership Network connects young professional women in D.C., New York, Denver, Los Angeles, and Chicago! Help us spread the word!

jwi.org/ywln

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JWI'S MOTHER'S DAY FLOWER PROJECT Every Mother's Day, JWI delivers fresh flowers and financial education resources to 200 domestic violence shelters across the U.S. while we raise money for philanthropic initiatives that empower women, heal families and break the cycle of domestic abuse.

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JWI'S LEGACY CIRCLE When we think of our legacy, we think of the women upon whose shoulders we stand. Now thousands of Jewish women in their 20s and 30s are connecting through JWI.

Make a bequest through JWI's Legacy Circle to insure our future, and leave a legacy for generations to come. To learn more about creating a permanent gift for JWI, contact JWI CEO Lori Weinstein, loriweinstein@jwi.org / 202.464.4801. 24

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JWI'S WORK TO PROMOTE HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND END SEXUAL VIOLENCE ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES

Visit jwi.org/college to learn more, and contact Deborah Rosenbloom, drosenbloom@jwi.org, to bring these programs to more campuses!

connect with

@Jewish WomenIntl

Jewish Women International

Jewishwomenintl

JewishWomenIntl

.org

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many thanks and congratulations to lori weinstein and the jwi staff, whose hard work and dedication to their mission brings women to watch together year after year. jwi's vision, voice, and leadership start with you! vivian g. bass, chair & ellen stone, chair-elect jwi board of trustees

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Congratulations

Beth Chartoff Spector You're an inspiration to everyone you meet. You're able to multitask and balance marriage, motherhood, business, and philanthropic interests, as well as mentoring women in your field. We are so proud of you.

Love, Mom, Dad, Jason, Josh, Sam, Susan, Gary, Hallie and Olivia

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TODAY, MORE THAN EVER, WE NEED WOMEN IN THE FOREFRONT OF OUR JOURNEY TO MAKE THE WORLD A MORE CIVILIZED PLACE IN WHICH TO LIVE. WE SALUTE OUR DAUGHTER,

LOGAN,

and all of today’s honorees. Truly, they are our promise of tomorrow. 

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Marvelous Amazing Clever Kind Energetic Nature lover Zealous Interesting Entrepreneur

Best Admired Resourceful Truthful Hardworking

All of the above describes our fantastic Granddaughter

Mackenzie Barth. We are so proud to be your Nonnie and Poppy Mandell. Congratulations on this great honor. We love you. 30

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Jill/Mommy, You inspire us through your words and your actions everyday. You are an amazing wife, mother, and daughter and you make everyone around you better through your commitment to making the world a better place!

We love you! Greg, Joel, Jonathan & Rebekah

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Heartfelt thanks to CEO Lori Weinstein, Board Chair Vivian Bass, our committed board of trustees, and the incredibly hardworking staff of JWI! From the time I received JWI's first Community Leadership Award, my mother and I always looked forward to attending Women to Watch together. It came full circle when the Sondra D. Bender Community Leadership Award was named in her memory, and then the Sondra D. Bender Leadership Institute was formed, helping expand JWI's Young Women's Leadership Network across the country. Being a grandmother of 11 – six of them girls – she would be so proud, and I am grateful to JWI for building such a meaningful legacy in her name.

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Congratulations, Logan, and the nine other women being honored with you.

Logan, you always push the boundaries in human sexuality with a passion and mission focused on education for a healthier and more tolerant future. You inspire us all to become better people. We are extremely proud of you, and feel blessed to have you in our lives.

We love you. Lou, Maverick, and Memphis 18th Annual Women to Watch Gala â&#x20AC;˘ #WTW18

Congratulations to

Beth Chartoff Spector on being named one of 2018’s Women to Watch Paige Daly & Steve DeBlasi

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In the Year of the Woman, JWI is making a difference for all women and girls! Kudos to the JWI Staff for your tireless efforts and incredible dedication & Congratulations to all of our spectacular honorees and all of the Women weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve Watched over the years! Beth and Leonard Sloan

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Congratulations to our Woman to Watch,

Wendy Feldman Block!

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Congratulations to Beth Chartoff Spector and the Women to Watch of 2018 Love, Jenny & Andy Friedman

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A woman of valor – seek her out, for she is to be valued above rubies… She opens her hands to those in need and offers her help to the poor… Adorned with strength and dignity, she looks to the future with cheerful trust… Give her honor for her work; her life proclaims her praise. — from Proverbs 31

Sondra D. Bender and Howard Bender

“I want to be remembered as a devoted and loving wife, mentor, mother and grandmother who lived life to the fullest and enjoyed every moment of it. I want to be remembered for laughing a lot, crying a little and sharing many special times with family and friends. I always wondered if peace, a lasting peace, would ever be realized in our lifetime.” ~Sondra D. Bender

Remembering Sondra D. Bender – loved by her family and cherished by her community. Sept. 1, 1933 – Feb. 22, 2012

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Congratulations to all of this year's amazing Women to Watch! May the Sondra D. Bender Community Leadership Institute at JWI inspire tomorrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s women leaders for years to come. The Bender Foundation, Inc. Julie and David Silver Nan and David Bender Barbara Bender Eileen and Richard Greenberg Jason Belinkie Jena Belinkie Riley 18th Annual Women to Watch Gala â&#x20AC;˘ #WTW18

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To all of the 2018 Women to Watch…

Mazel Tov and thanks for working to change the world through your impact. Once you’re part of the JWI family, you’re in it forever! Welcome. With Love and Admiration,

Laura Rebell Gross

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we are so grateful to the

Bender Foundation, Inc. for establishing the

supporting JWI's Young Women's Leadership Network and the annual Community Leadership Award at Women to Watch. jwi staff & board

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The JWI Board of Trustees thanks chair

Vivian Bass

for three years of inspired leadership!

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To Vivian Bass â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the sweetest and most dedicated board chair: Thank you for remembering and acknowledging us with something delicious on every holiday and special occasion. And of course, thank you for your incredible commitment to JWI.

Working with you is a treat! From your not-so-secret admirers, the JWI staff

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TO THE

STAFF:

Together, we are making a difference for women and girls.

THANK YOU for your spectacular commitment! LORI

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beth â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

Congratulations on this incredible honor.

You are truly a Woman to Watch! (Cha!) With love and admiration, The Cheng/Levi Family

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Saluting JWI and the 2018 Women to Watch for empowering and inspiring women and girls in communities across the country and the world.

Toby Graff

Mazel tov to all of the

extraordinary Women to Watch honorees.

Thank you for inspiring us!

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MAZEL TOV TO WENDY FELDMAN BLOCK AND LINDA YOUNGENTOB Yasher Koach to Mimi Brodsky Kress, JWI co-chair Our community and the Tikkun Olam Women’s Foundation are the beneficiaries of your boundless energy and commitment. You know the magic of working with other women to achieve extraordinary results. You have been at the table ensuring that when we invest in women and girls, families and communities are forever changed. We honor your vision and leadership and are thrilled to celebrate with you. Your friends at Tikkun Olam

Congratulations to my sister, Dr. Logan Levkoff, and all the other outstanding honorees. Logan is not only a “woman to watch,” but one to look up to as well. Love, Cameron Levkoff-Molinaro and Joseph Molinaro 62

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Congratulations to Dr. Logan Levkoff on this amazing honor!

We are so proud of your devotion to your family, your career and for standing up for what you believe in! You are an inspiration to everyone around you! Meryl, Michael, Betsy, Danny, Lindsay and Adam 18th Annual Women to Watch Gala â&#x20AC;˘ #WTW18

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Congratulations to all of the dynamic 2018 Women To Watch from Deena and Larry Silver

Congratulations to Dr. Jill Saxon, Dr. Logan Levkoff, Linda Youngentob, all the Honorees, Board and Staff of JWI for all you do in the world inspiring others and changing the lives of women. Many Hugs & Much Love,

Neal & Pam Sherman

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And ONE day she discovered that she was FIERCE and STRONG, and FULL of FIRE, and that not even she could hold herself back because her PASSION BURNED BRIGHTER than her fears. Mark Anthony

Logan, tag – you are IT!! Congratulations! We love you. The Milikowskys As one of the original honorees I am thrilled to continue passing the torch! Congratulations to this year’s roster of outstanding Jewish Women to Watch.

Tamara Jacobs

Founder & President TJC, Inc.

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Congratulations to our Dear Logan. A well-deserved honor. We wish you all of the luck as you receive this award. Love, Marilyn and Steven Howard

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Beth Chartoff Spector, we knew from our days together at Cornell that you were a woman to watch, and it’s wonderful to see you receive this well-deserved honor! Love, Sherry Horowitz Harnick, Kerri Jew, Rita Landman, Liz Olshan Jenkins, & Marnie Siff-Korpi

“Yasher Koach” to Wendy Feldman Block, Linda Youngentob, and all of this year's inspiring Women to Watch! RABBI SUSAN N. SHANKMAN Community Leadership Honoree, Women to Watch 2006 JWI Board of Trustees JWI Clergy Task Force

Congratulations to all of this year's inspiring Women to Watch honorees. Ginny and Irwin Edlavitch

Congratulations to

Linda Youngentob and all the Women to Watch honorees.

Much respect for those of you who are mothers and balance work, family and volunteerism. Lauren & Todd Haven

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Mazel Tov

congratulations

to jwi and all

of this year’s

amazing

honorees – Jane Randel

to our local honorees Wendy Feldman Block and Linda Youngentob along with the other amazingly inspiring women honored today. Cheers to JWI for the wonderful work you do for all women. Lauren Snider Sachs

Congratulations to all of the JWI Women to Watch. Thank you to the staff at JWI for your continued "sisterhood." Love, Tami Ackerman 68

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Congratulations

Mackenzie Barth! You have always inspired us. We love you, Mom, Dad, Kirby, Dylan and Riley

Congratulations to Linda Youngentob and Wendy Feldman Block on this well-deserved honor! from Marcy and Neil Cohen

Mazel Tov to Mimi Brodsky Kress Co-Chair of the 2018 JWI Women to Watch, and to all the honorees. Thank you JWI for all you do to improve the lives of women & girls in our community and around the world. Lois Brodsky Brodsky Group, Inc.

Whoever honors the Torah, is herself honored by the people. (Ethics of the Fathers)

To our JDRC Friend,

Marlee Matlin MAZAL TOV !!!

The Jewish Deaf Resource Center (JDRC) celebrates your special JWI honor. JDRC President: Alexis Kashar Founder/Director: Naomi Brunnlehrman JDRC builds bridges between Jews who are Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing and the individuals and organizations which serve the Jewish community throughout North America. www.jdrc.org

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Mazal tov to JWI and my 180 amazing Women to Watch sisters on this special 18th anniversary! Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to women power! Lisa Eisen

Congratulations Beth Chartoff Spector. You are a rock star! Rebecca & Doug Drew 70

Mazel Tov to Mimi Brodsky Kress, our event co-chair, and the outstanding 10 Women to Watch. Yasher Koach to our dear friend, Vivian Bass. May JWI continue to go from Strength to Strength. Yvonne Schlafstein Distenfeld and Jeffrey Distenfeld

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To Logan: We are so proud and impressed by your commitment, dedication, and accomplishments. You are truly a strong role model and so deserving of this honor. Love, Fern and Lowell Kwiat

Mazel tov to the 2018 Women to Watch honorees. May you go from strength to strength. Diane Radin

Well-deserved congratulations to three inspiring role models: Laurie Strongin, Wendy Feldman Block, and Linda Youngentob. from Leslie Lane 18th Annual Women to Watch Gala â&#x20AC;˘ #WTW18

We join in celebrating Beth Chartoff Spector on this well deserved recognition. You are a leader, mentor, advocate and friend to many. Your commitment to empowering women and the many other causes you champion is an inspiration to us all. We congratulate you and your fellow 2018 Women to Watch Honorees. Meredith, Michael and Hagan

Wendy,

As always we are so proud of you and all of the worthwhile things you do for others. Love, Marlin and Dad 72

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Sincere congratulations to all of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s incredible honorees on this unforgettably inspiring day. Lisa Reiner

2014 Women to Watch Honoree Congratulations to Honoree Laurie Strongin for all you do to improve the lives of children in hospitals. You are an inspiration!

Much love, Paula Shoyer

Mazal Tov to my TOWF Sisters and all the 2018 JWI Honorees. Elaine Reuben Washington, DC

Mazeltov and Congratulations! in honor of

Beth Chartoff Spector from Helena W. Rodbard MD Medical Director Endocrine and Metabolic Consultants 3200 Tower Oaks Blvd, Suite 250 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 770-7373

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To the most determined and awe-inspiring woman we know, Laurie Strongin Your perseverance and dedication is rare. You are a true leader, advocate and innovator whose impact on children in hospitals around the country is wide and powerful. Congratulations on your grand success bringing smiles to the faces of thousands of sick children. You have always been a Woman to Watch! We love you, Helaine, Jeanie, Linda, Mickie, Pamela and Susan

Congratulations to this year's esteemed Women to Watch honorees, and JWI Board of Trustees Chair Vivian G. Bass. Drs. Hecht, Bass, Hila, & Mahajan Nephrology

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Mazel Tov Linda Youngentob and Wendy Feldman Block We are so proud of your accomplishments! Love, Stuart, Bonnie Marc, Dana and Jaclyn Many thanks to vivian bass and

Congratulations

for their generous donation of the delectable brownie treats on your table!

and Mishkan Chicago

sunflower bakery

Congratulations Wendy, Laurie, Linda and the wonderful Women to Watch on your extraordinary accomplishments. Judi and Mark Morris

Rabbi Lizzi

With Love from Your Family

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re so proud of you, Logan! The Alpert Family

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Congratulations to JWI and Lori Weinstein for adding another successful Women to Watch event to your enduring legacy of leadership. - Betsy Gordon

Congratulations to our incredible friend

Logan Levkoff

and to all the deserving honorees. We are proud. Joni, Nicole, and Kim Carosella

Congratulations to all of this year’s Women to Watch! Your accomplishments are so inspiring. Best – Anna Isaacson and David Kovacevic

JENNY ABRAMSON,

I’ve been watching you since you were a little girl. Now everyone knows what I’ve long known.

MAZEL TOV TO

VIVIAN BASS! RespectAbility LOVES YOU!

Congratulations to you and all of JWI’s 2018 WOMEN TO WATCH! – Rosalyn Levy Jonas

www.RespectAbility.org

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Congratulations to this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outstanding Women to Watch and to JWI on this monumental milestone. Rachel Brem and Andrea Wolf Congratulations to Jewish Women International and Lori Weinstein.

Congratulations to Julie Silver and all of the Esteemed Women to Watch Honorees. I am proud to be a part of JWI's Inspiring & Empowering work. With Love, Light & Kindness.

Marla Garchik - Peace Love Solve

Ellen Sloame Fawer congratulates the Women to Watch

Special congratulations to Linda Youngentob. Your work makes us all proud! Mark and Diane Haase

Congratulations, Wendy FELDMAN Block... All the FELDMANS are so proud of you!

Congratulations to JWI, and to our dear friend Vivian Bass, for another successful year. Leslie and Sam Kaplan

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Thank you for your leadership. You make us proud! Gail Rubinson

Congratulations to

Wendy Block and all the JWI honorees for making a difference in the world! Nell and Ed Shapiro

Mazel Tov to the Women to Watch honorees JWI Clearwater Chapter LOGAN, You have always been a "Woman to Watch."

Thank you for empowering and inspiring women every day. Debra Wattenberg

Congratulations Pam Sherman on your amazing commitment to JWI. With love, Dean Rosow and Sarah Prinsloo

MAZEL TOV, BETH! WELL-DESERVED HONOR FOR A SPECIAL SISTER. SUSAN AND GARY LANCZ 78

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Congratulations to all of this year's amazing Women to Watch! We are proud to support the Sondra D. Bender Leadership Institute and the thriving Young Women's Leadership Networks in Washington, D.C., New York, Denver, Los Angeles, and Chicago! Bender Foundation, Inc. David and Julie Silver David and Nan Bender Barbara Bender Jason A. Belinkie Jena Belinkie Riley