The Women’s Employment Network – Annual Luncheon
April 10th was the date for The Women’s Employment Network’s annual luncheon at the Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center. Tara and Jon Darbyshire and Dawn and David Baker were the honorary co-chairmen, and Heather Anderson Feagans and Anita Bajaj Newton served as the co-chairmen. UMB was awarded the 2013 Beth K. Smith Award. Proceeds from the event help to ensure that women in Our Town receive the training and support services they need to gain self-sufficiency for themselves and the families that depend on them.
Also featured in the May 18th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Thad Bell Photography
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| Anita Bajaj Newton and Heather Anderson Feagans, co-chairmen |
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| Keisha Terrell, keynote speaker and WEN graduate; addressed the guests. |
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| (Seated) Jane Parsons, Nancy Parks, Casey Simmons, Jennifer Martin, and Jessica Kerrigan (standing) Catherine Stark-Corn, S. Sloane Simmons, Winnia Dunn, Lisa Campbell-Ernst, and Jeanne Steinberg Bollinger |
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| (Seated) Kirk Isenhour, Becca Alexander, Lindsey Rood, Nico Moreno Vicari, and Victoria Kandt (standing) Michael Henry, Lori Fluegel, Mary Merola, and Rebecca Wilke |
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| Honorary Co-chairmen Jon and Tara Darbyshire and Dawn and David Baker flanked Heather Anderson Feagans and Anita Bajaj Newton, co-chairmen. |
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