Kathrine the keynote speaker at this dinner which annually honors a member of the Hudson Valley community who best embodies the Athena leadership model of being a strong, successful, collaborative leader. The Model is unique in that it focuses on personal traits of strong, successful leaders. It captures the spirit and collaborative leadership style often exemplified in women leaders, while also recognizing the importance of traits such as courageous acts and fierce advocacy in the pursuit of excellence. The award is made possible by the Chamber Foundation, Inc., the not-for-profit educational organization of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce. Go to their website for the full list of awardees. The public is invited! Join us and wear purple, the goddess Athena’s color!
Kathrine Switzer has long been one of running’s most iconic figures. Not just for breaking barriers as the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon in 1967, but also for creating positive global social change. Because of her millions of women are now empowered by the simple act of running.
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