Promoting Democratic Ideals

Democratic Women of Santa Cruz County

COURAGE to STAND UP

Honorees

Photos by Tina Andreatta

DWC and our colleagues from the Democratic Women in Monterey County (DWMC) held their first-ever collaborative event on October 23 @ Cabrillo's Samper Recital Hall. Over 100 attendees listened to keynote speaker Sylvia Panetta, and heard of the accomplishments of five women from each County who were nominated by community organizations and individuals for their Courage to take action in their communities.

SC County Honorees:

Erica Padilla- Chavez

Amanda Harris-Altice

Paulina Moreno & Kate Hinnenkamp

Nancy Faulstich

Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson & Martine Watkins

Monterey County Honorees:

Wendy Root-Askew

Anna Velasquez

Julie Packard

Angela Der Ramos

Daniella Glazer

Peggy Flynn (DWC) and Dr. Kim Barber (DWMC) with Sylvia Panetta

Delicious food by Swingtime Caterers

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MIKE ROTKIN (1945-2025)

DWC Board Member 20 + years

We loved and admired you. We are thankful for your service to DWC and the Santa Cruz Community