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Seven Broward women business leaders to be honored

By Andrew Karim··1 min read
Seven Broward women business leaders to be honored
Key Points(4)
  • Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale.
  • Their achievements and contributions have expanded women's participation in commerce and their power in the paid labor force.
  • Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale.
  • The Commission on Status Women serves in an advisory capacity to the Broward County Commission and through education and advocacy, identifies and helps resolve economic, health and social issues facing women in our community.

The Broward County Commission on the Status of Women will celebrate National Women's History Month in March, by honoring seven Broward County women labor and business leaders who exemplify this year's national observance, "Honoring Trailblazing Women in Labor and Business."

The Broward County honorees are featured this month in an exhibit in the lobby of the Governmental Center, 115 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale. Their achievements and contributions have expanded women's participation in commerce and their power in the paid labor force.

The honorees include:


  • Katherine Birnbaum, City of Fort Lauderdale
    •  Sarah Franco, City of Tamarac
    •  Marcie Gershoni, City of Weston
    •  Andrea JohnBaptiste, City of Sunrise
    •  Karen Pandy-Cherry, City of Fort Lauderdale
    •  Pamella Reid, City of Miramar
    •  Danielle Williams-Rosse, City of Deerfield Beach


The Board of County Commissioners will present a proclamation recognizing National Women's History Month on Tuesday, March 28, 10AM, at the County Commission meeting at the Broward County Governmental Center, 115 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale.

The Commission on Status Women serves in an advisory capacity to the Broward County Commission and through education and advocacy, identifies and helps resolve economic, health and social issues facing women in our community.

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