SUNY Sullivan names its Women Who Make a Difference honorees

LOCH SHELDRAKE - The SUNY Sullivan Foundation is pleased to announce its 2012 Women Who Make a Difference honorees.

This year, seven women in seven categories are being recognized for their contributions to the Sullivan County community, and will be celebrated during a ceremony and cocktail reception to be held at The Club at Villa Roma.

The 2012 Women Who Make a Difference categories & honorees are as follows:

Higher Education
• Phyllis “Penny” Coombe: immediate past Chair & current Vice Chair of the SUNY Sullivan Board of Trustees.

Healthcare
• Dr. Michelle Koury: Chief Operating Officer at Crystal Run Healthcare

Humanitarianism
• Jillian Rahm: Coordinator of Rural & Migrant Ministry

Volunteerism
• Julie Allen: Community Liaison for Congressman Maurice Hinchey

Sustainability
• Danielle Gaebel: Co-Owner of NaturalContents.com and Manager of the Sullivan County Farmers Market

Economic Development
• Suzanne Rhulen Loughlin: past Chair of the Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development

Human Services
• Gladys Walker: Executive Director of Sullivan County CACHE

The ceremony and cocktail reception to honor these women will take place on Thursday, August 23rd at 5:30 p.m. The event is open to the public by reservation, which can be made by contacting Hillary Egeland at SUNY Sullivan, by calling 845-434-5700, ext. 4377. Please make your reservation no later than August 20th.

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