Patricia Campos-Medina, a distinguished alumna from the class of 1996 with a Master of Public Administration obtained in 1997, is set to receive the prestigious Changemaker Champion Award from the YWCA of the City of New York on October 22. This recognition will be presented during the YWCA”s Salute Gala fundraising event.
The annual award is designed to honor individuals whose courageous leadership fosters equity and creates opportunities for women and communities. According to Alba Rodriguez, CEO of the YWCA of the City of New York, the award serves as a beacon of inspiration for young people. “For the young people in our program, seeing a Latina woman, an immigrant, leading and effecting change in her field – it shows them what”s possible,” Rodriguez remarked.
In addition to Campos-Medina, other notable recipients at the gala include Kathy Hochul, the Governor of New York; Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First; Tameka Alsop, Chief Administrative Officer at Moody”s; and Cora Walter, General Manager of Brooklyn/Queens Overhead and Services for Con Edison.
Rodriguez emphasized the importance of recognizing individuals who have made significant impacts through their leadership. “We like to honor someone who has effected change and shown exemplary leadership,” she stated.
For further details, readers can visit the ILR School website, where additional information about Campos-Medina”s contributions and the event can be found.
