Pat Roberts is a woman of many talents but the one that invigorates her most is volunteering. Her experiences are diverse but her activism is fueled by a desire to help women improve their lives. Born in a small rural city, she married young, became a single mom, worked, volunteered at church, went back
Marilyn Howard – Executive Director of the Manatee Community Foundation is a Wonder Woman of our community and we are certain that many will agree! A graduate of Indiana University, Marilyn was appointed Executive Director of the Manatee Community Foundation at its formation in 1998 and has served continuously in that role. Under her
The penultimate Wonder Woman in our series of 25 is Dr. Judith Sedgeman, a teacher, mentor, and consultant. Judy is a life long learner, teacher, and mentor, graduating from Wellesley College with a BA in English and Philosophy in 1964 she went onto Trinity College – Hartford for her Masters in English, returning to
Julie McClure dislikes the limelight but she is so deserving of the honor of being chosen as one of the Women’s Resource Center of Manatee’s 25 Wonder Women. In 1992 Julie was elected to serve as the State Representative for District 68, serving one term in the legislature she served on the Basin Board,
Maj. Connie Shingledecker is a 38-year veteran law enforcement officer with the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. She began her career in 1977 and has worked in various areas within the agency. She was assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division for over ten years, during which time she investigated and supervised the investigations of Crimes
