BUSINESS AFFILIATES FOR MUSEUM

In support of Stamford Museum & Nature Center’s (SM&NC) Aligned-With-TheSchools education program, Savings Bank of Danbury presented the organization with a grant. The program serves tens of thousands of students annually in more than 100 community schools, including 20 Title 1 Schools. An SM&NC Business Affiliates Member, the bank is one of many local businesses partnering with the museum whose mission is to bring the wonders of art, nature, astronomy and environmental education to the community and surrounding region.

For more information on the Business Affiliates Membership program and the benefits gained by company employees through partnership, call 203.977.6546 or visit stamfordmuseum.org/businessaffiliates.

When asked how she felt about joining the YWCA as the director of the Westchester Center for Racial Equity, Alicia Jones-McLeod said, “I am excited to join the YWCA because I am passionate about equity and making a difference in the lives of women and girls. This position and this team are the perfect opportunities to do both.”

“…We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to show up in the fullness of themselves. Alicia will play a key role in helping us achieve that goal in Westchester,” said Tiffany S.W. Hamilton, CEO, YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester.

Previously, Jones-McLeod was with Challenging Racism, an Arlington-based nonprofit with the mission “to disrupt racism wherever we find it.” Before that she founded and led the Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce.

In each of her positions, she has continued to be a voice for PoC in the community and a representative and deep thinker on issues of race and racism.

Join friends in welcoming Alicia Jones-McLeod to the YWCA team on May 12.