Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell (D-Long Beach) hosted his annual Assembly District 70 Women of Distinction recognition event on March 26 in celebration of Women’s History Month. The Assemblymember honored 22 outstanding women who live, work or volunteer in the 70th Assembly District and who go above and beyond in service to others. The honorees were nominated by the public and selected by the Assemblymember for their noteworthy and important contributions to our community. A video of the recognition ceremony can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMQJyoxC3oQ
This year's honorees are:
Jane Alukonis, Education
Christine V. Barry, Community Service
Dina Berg, Community Service
Holland Brown, Education
Pheakdey Linde Chea, Health Services
Pam Chotiswatdi, Community Service
Joy Contreras, Community Service
Charron Gonder, Community Service
Jennifer Holland, Public Safety
Constance Jackson, Arts
Geraldine Knatz, Community Service
Jennifer Kumiyama, Community Service
Debra Montalvo Layton, Community Service
Corliss Lee, Community Service
Julie Lie, Community Service
Brenda Magid, Community Service
Theresa J. Marino, Community Service
Anoosheh M. Oskouian, Business
Denise Radde, Business
Naomi Rainey-Pierson, Community Service
Hali Wolf, Community Service
Susan Wyant, Community Service