The 2013 Inspiring Women Benefit Gala recently took place on Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Gannet Company, Inc. Headquarters Building in McLean, Va.
The event brought nearly 400 business and community leaders, as well as government officials, together for a one-of-a-kind evening that includeded a silent and live auction. This year’s black-tie event was emceed by WJLA-TV lead co-anchor, Maureen Bunyan.
The gala celebrated fundraising efforts that support the reduced and sliding fee scale counseling, educational programs and resources The Women’s Center offers to women and families who otherwise could not afford them. The event raised over $250,000 this year.
Photo Gallery:
Marilyn Jerome, Fairfax County Supervisor John Foust & Sally Turner, Strategic Partnerships Director for CGI & The Center’s Board ChairPatricia & Joseph Barta, President CEO of Hangar 48 AeronauticsThe Women’s Center’s CEO Carol Loftur-Thun & Maureen BunyanKathleen Turco, CFO of Veterans Admin & Nina and Kshemendra, Program Manager for Info Sharing EnvironmentEd Meehan and Susann Bresnahan of Accenture Federal, Nicole Geller, CEO of GCS & Sally Turner, Strategic Partnerships Director and The Women’s Center Board ChairEd Meehan, Managing Director of Accenture Federal-Civilian, Stacy Schwartz, Executive Director of AT&T Government Solutions-Civilian, & Carol Loftur-Thun, CEO of The Women’s Center