YWCA Metro St. Louis

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Congratulations to Missouri Chamber board member Leann Chilton on being named a Leader of Distinction by the @YWCASTL! With over 40 years in public policy advocacy, Leann has made a lasting impact on health care and her community.

Checking in at Pretty Empowered with @YWCASTL! Thank you @ultabeauty for making this possible and helping open doors for girls interested in STEM!

THANK YOU @UltaBeauty for partnering with YWCAs across the country to empower young girls in STEM! From @ywcaelpaso, @ywcagp, @ywcaaatlanta, YWCA Kitsap County to @ywcachicago, @ywcastl, @ywcannj, and @ywcasouthfl, #PrettyEmpowered was AMAZING and we DOUBLED the impact!

This Thursday, FOCUS alum Chalana M. Scales-Ferguson, Esq., will moderate a discussion with Minda Harts, author of The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table as part of the @YWCASTL Racial Justice Speaker Series. buff.ly/3zosfTL

Join us for the 2nd Child Wellness Summit on Oct. 3. Thanks to our sponsors & participants: @STLDiaperBank, @MBC_Social, @EnterpriseBankT, @MissouriBudget, @GenHealthSTL, @UFCSTL, and @YWCASTL. Tickets available at loom.ly/pfRv0DA

Reserve your spot for the @YWCASTL's next session in their Racial Justice Speaker Series on Oct. 10. buff.ly/3zosfTL

Please join us in congratulating FOCUS Board Chair and alum Leann Chilton, along with Women In Leadership alumnae Lesley Hoffarth and Taliya King, on being named as 2024 Leaders of Distinction by the @YWCASTL! buff.ly/3T25TOq

@jimpkavanaugh @wwt_inc @DHLUS @GPTW_US @UKGInc It’s break time at the DEIB summit! Attendees are using the time to participate in a global community impact initiative benefiting @UnitedWaySTL and @YWCASTL!

NEW: Today, for the first time in the history of our office, I am issuing a Surgeon General’s Advisory on Firearm Violence. Firearm violence is a public health crisis in America that poses a serious threat to the health and well-being of our country. Surgeongeneral.gov/firearm-violen… 1/10

The YWCA of Metro St. Louis, the region’s oldest and largest women’s advocacy organization, celebrated its 120th anniversary this month. @stlouisamerican stlamerican.com/news/ywca-cele… #STLMade

I was honored to attend the @YWCASTL Maternal Health Forum & Community Baby Shower & discuss the work we're doing to close maternal health disparities. We'll keep fighting for the Momnibus package which would improve Black maternal health outcomes by expanding access to care.

We were thrilled to recognize the following honorees in the Demonstrating Innovative Solutions category at our 2024 What's Right with the Region Awards: @CRC_STLOUIS, River City Journalism Fund, St. Louis Survivors Legal Support (SLSLS), and @YWCASTL! buff.ly/3yb5OAx

Today is the start of #AANHPIHeritageMonth! 🎉 From business leaders to civic leaders to #YWCALeaders, we are so excited to highlight some truly incredible changemakers all month long who are advancing justice and building a more equitable world 🧡 #AANHPIHM2024

YWCA Metro St. Louis, a nonprofit human services agency and women's advocacy group, has hired a new chief economic inclusion officer. bizjournals.com/stlouis/news/2…

Dr. Cheryl Watkins ’94 MBA pivoted from a career as a successful surgeon to #corporate #leadership to #entrepreneurship — and she’s now the president and CEO of the YWCA Metro St. Louis. Read more about her inspiring career journey: kell.gg/6gwv #KelloggLeader

YWCA graduates first Successful Pathways cohorts @YWCASTL has announced the graduation of the first cohort of graduates from its Successful Pathways apprenticeship program. Ashley Winters | The St. Louis American #stlamerican ow.ly/fShv50R9TXG

Know a #STL woman who exemplifies excellence in her profession and shows significant dedication as a volunteer and/or commitment to the success of other women? Nominations for @YWCASTL's Leaders of Distinction are due by May 17. buff.ly/3Ety9Sr

Nominations are open for @YWCASTL's 2024 Leaders of Distinction! buff.ly/3Ety9Sr

To all the women who wear the uniform, and to those who support us every day, thank you for your unparalleled courage and leadership. Together, we are stronger. #YourFireDepartment #InternationalWomensDay #STLCity