Governor Corbett Appoints Members to the Pennsylvania Commission for Women

HARRISBURG, Pa., May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Tom Corbett today announced the appointment of accomplished and dedicated community leaders to serve and represent the interests of women and girls as members of the Pennsylvania Commission for Women.

"Pennsylvania is at a crucial time in women's business and civic leadership. It is vital to create initiatives that support women taking the lead as entrepreneurs, civic leaders and as mentors," said Governor Corbett. "The women selected to serve on the Pennsylvania Commission for Women are diverse and dynamic, their impact in our state has been significant.  I look forward to the great successes the Pennsylvania Commission for Women will achieve."

"The Pennsylvania Commission for Women is committed to developing and supporting economic and civic opportunities for women. Women will be major players in Pennsylvania's economic recovery and the commission will develop and enhance strategies to support women's key leadership roles," said Maria Montero, PCW executive director. "The women selected to serve represent a diverse cross section of Pennsylvania, from CEOs to sole proprietors, leaders in county government to presidents of borough council, international speakers and writers to local mentors for young women. The women selected are from every corner of the state, a diverse age group and reflect the many ethnicities of the state."

The following individuals have been named as commission members:

Sue Schick, Montgomery County (Chair)
Gina Pferdehirt, Allegheny County (Vice-Chair)
Dr. Linda Barrasse, Lackawanna County
Heather Brooks, Schuylkill County
Bernie Comfort, Indiana County
Hon. Barbara Cross, Cumberland County
Janice Haahs, Montgomery County
Dr. Pamela Hadley, Philadelphia County
Sandra Hafer Friedman, Dauphin County
Amy Hancock, Washington County
Paula Hinston, Allegheny County
Farah Jimenez, Philadelphia County
Marie Lalley, Lackawanna County
Jessica Meyers, Dauphin County
Margaret Phillips, Luzerne County
Valerie McDonald Roberts, Allegheny County
Michele Corbin Rudloff, Schuylkill County
Tina Serafini, Clearfield County
Cynthia Shapira, Allegheny County
Sharon Standish, Butler County
Linda Stevenson, Erie County
Pamela Varkony, Lehigh County
Paula Vitz, York County
Hon. Carolyn Bunny Welsh, Chester County
Hon. Katherine Wood-Jacobs, Lancaster County
Ann Wilson, Cambria County
Erica Clayton Wright, Allegheny County
Beth Zenuk, Delaware County

For more information about the commission or upcoming Pennsylvania Commission for Women events, contact Executive Director Maria Montero at 717-787-5825.

Media contact: Maria Montero, 717-787-5825

SOURCE Pennsylvania Commission for Women