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Trailblazing Women

These women were selected for this award because they provide leadership in philanthropy that challenges and inspires others to support efforts focused on women and girls; contribute substantial time, money and vision to issues affecting women and girls; demonstrate a long standing commitment and involvement in community initiatives; and act as a role model for women and girls.

Trailblazing Women 2009
Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D.
  Jan Smith
  Lorraine Power Tharp, Esq.
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President,
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Manager of Public Affairs,
GE Energy
Posthumous Award

Trailblazing Women 2008

Sr. Constance Casey, snjm
  Jane Golub
  Candace King Weir
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President and CEO,
Academy of the Holy Names
Director of Vendor Marketing Programs,
Price Chopper Supermarkets
President,
C.L. King & Associates, Inc.

Trailblazing Women 2007

Teri Bordenave
  Charlotte Buchanan
  Jeanne Neff, Ph.D.
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President and CEO of Girls Incorporated of the Greater Capital Region Retired, McNamee, Lochner, Titus & Williams President of The Sage Colleges