Barbara Zdravecky, CEO of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida is our Wonder Woman today. Barbara grew up in a small town outside of Pittsburgh, PA with her two siblings, Janet and Stephen. Daughter to Marge and Larry, Barbara was the first person in her family to go to college, graduating from the
Today we are celebrating the legacy of Marjorie Kinnan. Marge was a pioneering advocate for civil rights, women’s issues, and school reform and is credited with helping to shape Manatee County’s social service, mental health, and education system. Marjorie Gearhart was born in In Pittsburgh, PA graduating from the University of Pittsburgh after majoring
Our Wonder Woman of the day today is Sister Nora Brick, a Franciscan Sister, who in 1995 founded The Project Light Literacy Center and in 2000 the Stillpoint House of Prayer here in Bradenton. Her mission was to alleviate poverty and help provide for the basic needs of daily life for the poor and
It all started with a love of community. Being a third generation native of Manatee County instills something in her, a sense of pride and loyalty, which led Rose Carlson to want to make her hometown a better place. Fortunately, she was given ample opportunity with the career she chose as Vice President/General Manager
Luz Corcuera with the Florida Department of Health in Manatee is our Wonder Woman today. Luz, born in Lima, Peru moved to Florida 15 years ago from Toronto, Canada where she practiced family and group therapy. Luz, who is passionate about maternal child health, early literacy, and community-based programs, served as program director for
