Previous EXTRAordinary Women Awardees
Explore previous years' EXTRAordinary Women awardees!
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2024 Awardees
2024In March 2024, we were honored to receive hundreds of heartfelt nominations celebrating women who inspire, uplift, and lead in their communities. From every corner of the city and across diverse fields, a remarkable group was selected to be spotlighted at our annual EXTRAordinary Women’s Reception—a celebration of resilience, impact, and everyday brilliance.
Andréa (Drea) Hudson
Dr. Caryn Pang
Chantal Naomi Lima Barbosa
Emmalyn Reid
Nerissa Williams Scott
Annamarie Quezada
Caitlin Ryan
Dariela Villon-Maga
Kay Chambers
Nikia Londy
Dr. Gayl Crump Swaby
Carmen L. Blyden
Ivelisse Minlletti
Rita Lara
Susan Vong
Achantel Thornton
Eilakeisha Spencer
Jamad Fiin
Rochelle Levy-Christopher
Toy Burton
Alfreda Harris
Betty Carrington
Jenee Osterheldt
Mercy Robinson
Raquel Halsey
Angela Abad
Fatima Ali-Salaam
Mercedes Loving-Manley
Milagros Martes
Roxann Cooke
Andrea Villavicencio
Isa Woldeguiorguis
Maxine Hunter
Melissa Luna
Romilda Pereira
Chaplain Clementina Chéry
Kendra Beaver
Maya Dias
Nickey Nesbeth
Ruth Rollins
2023 Awardees
2023In March 2023, we received hundreds of nominations of which a select number of nominees were recognized from various neighborhoods, industries, and backgrounds to be highlighted and celebrated at our annual EXTRAordinary Women’s Reception.
Amanda Shea
Artist, Educator and Publicist
Grace Givertz
Musician
Essmaa Litim
Writer
Safiya Lesley
Musician, Music Manager at FriendshipWorks, and Founder of Travel Through Music
Ana Baptista
Owner and CEO of GirlFriends Boston
Carol Miranda
Executive Director of the Jamaica Plain Community Connections Coalition
Danielle Andrizen Wang
Founder of the Allston/Brighton Parents and Caregivers Group
Ivanna Solano
Co-Founder and Executive Director, Love Your Magic
Mayra Enith Diaz Florez
Founder of M.U.S.A
Skarlett Abreu
Founder of Acesoria Cominitaria de la Diaspora Dominicana
Stephanie Crawford
Founder of Propa City Community Outreach
April Ricci
Store Director for Shaw's Supermarkets
Caroline K. Foscato
President and Founder, Soccer Unity Project
Dr. Geralde Gabeau
Executive Director of Immigrant Family Services Institute (IFSI-USA)
Jae'Da Turner
Founder and Manager, Black Owned Bos.
Sandra Lorena Aleman Nijjar
Founder and Executive Director, East Boston Community Soup Kitchen (EBCSK)
Sharon M. King
Founder and Executive Director, Litty Ligo Vitiligo Community Network
Yari Dejesus
Founder, Women on Wheels Boston
Eliana Rivas Marte
Director of Education, Mayor's Youth Council
Grace Martinez
Multicultural Marketing and Sales Strategist at iHeartMedia
Elizabeth (Lizzie) Torres
CoFounder of Boston Artist Impact
Trupti Sanikop
Director of Software Engineering at Slalom
Denise Mariel Jimenez
Behavioral and Wellness Facilitator
Maria Alejandra Mosquera
Social Worker, LCSW, Boston Public Schools/ Making Human Technical
Trina Heinisch
School Social Worker/ SEL Specialist Educator
Kari Irwin
Nurse Director, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Nieisha Deed
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, PureSpark
Annie Le
President, Boston Little Saigon
Denise V. Duclos
Director of Program and Operations, Hospitality Homes Inc.
Pamela Aimee Leins
Executive Director, Boston Education Fund
Carolyn Chou
Co-Executive Director, Asian American Resource Workshop
Jo-Ann Barbour
Executive Director, Charlesview Inc.
YOYO Yau
Chief Program Officer, Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center
Bianny Suncar
Director at ABCD Mattapan
Karen Chen
Executive Director of the Chinese Progressive Association
Zaida Adames
Outreach Worker, Mutual Aid Eastie
Ashley Slay
Associate Director of Interpersonal Violence Prevention, Boston University Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Center
Christine Melia Marini
Police Officer, Boston Police Department, Area D-14
Evelyn Johnson
Domestic Violence Advocate for Boston Police Department-C-11
Amanda Mitchell
Owner of Place & Gather and Junebug
Julia De Los Santos
Fashion Designer and Owner of DJLS Couture
Shanita Clarke
CEO and Founder, Salvaged Roots Hair and Beauty, Inc.
Yohanna Pimentel
Owner of Real Creaciones Boston
Janet Peguero
President/Founder, All Time Service Inc.
Sara Ingle
Owner of Boston Fiber Company
Tasha Hull
Owner, Park 54 Restaurant and Lounge
Diane Nishigaya Macgillivray
Senior Vice President for University Advancement, Northeastern University
Doris Elizabeth Romero
Housing and Stabilization Manager, Women's Lunch Place
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Still have questions? Contact:
Women's Advancement
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1 City Hall Square
Room 806Boston, MA 02201-2025
