Center for Safety & Change is proud to have established the Rockland Women Leaders Hall of Fame, which was curated by and is hosted at the Center’s Headquarters in New City, NY in 2019 during the Center’s 40th Anniversary. We honor these women who have not only helped advance Center for Safety & Change’s mission to end gender-based violence and empower survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse, but who have also effected meaningful positive change in our community.
Join us at the unveiling ceremony of the new inductees and all forty-five women in the Rockland Women Leaders Hall of Fame.
Beth Chamberlin is an Emmy-nominated actress and the owner of Nyack Boot Camp. After experiencing the life-changing effects of strength training Beth decided to create a space where she could help women and men empower themselves physically, mentally, and emotionally through group exercise in a secure and encouraging community. In the ensuing 12 years Beth has created a welcoming setting in which people of all ages can convene to build their health and fitness together.
Beth is also the owner and founder of Act In Service, Inc. a consulting service dedicated to helping health care facilities enhance the experience of their patients in the treatment setting. Beth leverages her acting expertise to help healthcare workers increase their emotional intelligence and improve patient care interactions. As a Stanford University certified educator and consultant in Applied Compassion Training, she teaches the principles, skills, and practices that foster compassionate communication and action in real world treatment settings. Beth currently serves as consultant to the Rogosin Institute, the pre-eminent kidney care center in the New York Metropolitan area.
Meet Beth Chamberlin in the video below!
I never thought that writing about myself would require so much self-reflection. The biggest blessing enabling me to emerge and evolve as who I am, are my parents and the other, to be born at a time in India when non-violence established itself globally as the new tool for independence and empowerment.
Growing up I saw my mother as the unfailing advocate for the women in the community and she would guide them to save money and educate the girl child to break free from the shackles of patriarchy and male supremacy. My parents recognized my keen interest in academics and from when I can remember all I wanted was to be a doctor and heal people. My dreams were realized when I joined medical school in Delhi and within six months of joining, I met my senior Aditya Kaul and the romance in our lives flourished. In 1973, much to the delight of family and friends, we decided to get married. Aditya, supported me to steer through all the roadblocks to achieve goals and has been a true inspiration.
We moved to the United States in 1974 and Aditya pursued his career in NYU as a Pediatric Infectious Disease specialist, and I chose to be a cancer specialist. I wanted to touch the lives of those who either felt disconnected from life or were holding on to that one ray of hope that they will survive the onslaught of cancer! I worked at Fermilab, Chicago which is a premier DOE (Department of Energy) project, where cancer is treated with neutrons. This was published and our varied experiences in treating cancer were presented at the National Convention. I had the honor of being the acting Chairman at Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago. I moved to New York in 1983 and co-authored a book on the treatment of liver cancer. I was honored by the American Cancer Society of Rockland, Orange, and Putnam counties for my outstanding contribution to the field of cancer.
We were blessed by a son and daughter. With the kids growing up and my parents staying with me, I felt that time was never enough for all that I wanted to do. Our son Arjun did his master’s in real estate development from Columbia University. He manages a successful career in developing specialized dwellings for tornado and cyclone prone areas. He is settled in Florida with his beautiful African American wife Jaimie and their 4 children. Our daughter, Rachna, is a graduate from Case Western Medical School. She runs a Family Medicine practice in Ridgewood, NJ. She resides in Ridgewood with her Irish husband, Matthew, and their two children. My family gives me a feeling of the world where cultures are meeting to bring love and bonding. My doting grandkids are the true bliss of my life that allows me to continue with my community work with passion.
My mother would keep reminding me not to get lost in this timeless race of life and consciously give back to the community if we want to bring about change. As an educated immigrant I realized that opportunities opened many doors for me but the struggles of those who were not so fortunate and facing many roadblocks, did not go unnoticed by me. In 1998 I was introduced to AWAKE, Asian Women’s Alliance for Kinship and Equality, Westchester County, NY which was founded in 1993. I was fortunate to have been trained by leaders and stalwarts like Carolyn Fisher and Phyllis B. Frank. I was amazed at the deep-rooted work being done at Center for Safety & Change which was back then the Rockland Family Shelter. I joined in 1998 as a Board member and I continue to serve as the President of AWAKE since 2005. AWAKE is a not-for-profit organization committed to supporting women and children in the diaspora of South Asian communities living in Westchester and Rockland Counties. A volunteer organization providing services for survivors of domestic abuse. We provide services that are customized depending upon the needs of victims and survivors. The services are completely free and confidential. The goal is to raise awareness regarding the prevalence of domestic violence across all socioeconomic strata and educational levels and age groups. AWAKE provides one-on-one hand-holding with no discrimination to all who knock on its door.
My mission has been to ensure support until clients feel stable and safe. Through cultural activities and events, I ensure community participation, always encouraging emotional and physical wellbeing and safety. We work across the counties with our community partner always receiving support from Center for Safety & Change and other non-profits increasing awareness for establishing healthy relationships. As I continue with the mission my heart wishes for time to be infinite as there is still so much to do and miles to cover!
Kathy Perrotte is a leader in the financial services and technology industries, advocate for women’s rights, and supporter of victims of domestic abuse.
In 2005, Kathy co-founded ActiveViam, a global provider of data analytics software that meets the unique needs of financial institutions. She was named Chief Executive Officer in 2021.
Under her direction, ActiveViam has extended its record of innovation with new SaaS solutions and Direct Query, a “first of its kind” BI platform supporting a dual mode allowing users to seamlessly query and analyze data stored both in-memory and directly in an enterprise-grade database, such as Snowflake, Big Query, or ClickHouse. As CEO, she has transformed siloed, regional teams into global operations.
In previous roles, she was responsible for the company’s operations and commercial activity in the Americas. Her technical expertise and business acumen have been instrumental in establishing new market-changing initiatives, such as the introduction of the capital markets’ first automated settlement platform for syndicated bank debt, the rollout of ActiveViam products to new markets, and expanding the firm’s sell-side customer base to include central counterparties and buy-side clients. In 1997, Kathy co-founded Summit Systems, a vendor of software for banks’ front-office operations and trading desks. She is a graduate of SUNY Binghamton.
In all her roles and as a current member of Chief, Kathy has been a strong advocate for women’s rights and has mentored many women in technology. Kathy is the current co-treasurer and past chair of Center for Safety & Change Board of Directors and has been an active supporter for more than two decades.
She was recognized on the 2023 Forbes 50 Over 50 and with the 2023 Woman in Technology Award in Software & Services at the Banking Tech Awards USA.
Meet Kathy Perrotte in the video below!
Lynn Sheinkin (1943-2012) cared deeply about human rights, social justice, and being present to the people around her. A psychotherapist in private practice in Rockland County, Lynn joined the staff of Rockland Family Shelter in 1999 and went on to serve as the Deputy Executive Director of Programming and Services at Center for Safety & Change.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, to Risse and Abe Goodstat, Lynn grew up with an “intolerance of injustice” according to her older brother Paul, while younger brother Gene remembers her teaching him to dance while watching American Bandstand. Those poles capture something essential about who Lynn remained — fighter and nurturer.
Lynn graduated Brooklyn College at age 21, having already been caretaker to her mother through the last stages of her life. The same year, Lynn married medical student David Sheinkin. Lynn started her professional life as a NYC public school English teacher before having her first child. Lynn and David eventually settled in Rockland County to raise their growing family. Lynn then returned to school and earned an MSW from Columbia University.
After her husband was killed in a plane crash in 1981, Lynn raised their four children on her own, with focused devotion. As her public role expanded, Lynn’s nurturing, too, remained a feminist force.
For many years, she was an organizer and area coordinator for Amnesty International, working to obtain the release of prisoners of conscience. With Amnesty, she served as a delegate to the United Nations Fourth World Conference on the Status of Women, in Beijing. She was also an active member of Rockland National Organization of Women (NOW), supporting gender equality.
At Center for Safety & Change, through funding from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Lynn created and coordinated the nationally acclaimed DELTA project to combat violence against women. One of her favorite components of the project was the creation of SAEDA, (Student Activist Ending Dating Abuse) a peer led group to educate high school students about ending violence against women, and other forms of oppression. In 2011, Lynn Sheinkin received the NOW Caroline Lexow Babcock Award, acknowledging her leadership role in enhancing Rockland County’s domestic violence prevention and intervention services.
Lynn was a member of the Clinical Faculty of Fordham Graduate School of Social Services. Her publications, giving insight into her passions, included: co-authored with Christina Pratt, “Organizational Change from the Bottom of the Power Hierarchy” and “Creating Environments for Gender Equity: A school-based model for transformation;” and with Gail Golden, “Therapy with Women in the Later Stages of Life: A Symbolic Press,” centering aging women’s spiritual needs. Toward the end of her life, she was interested in studying autism and child development, inspired by a beloved grandchild.
Lynn had a five-year battle with cancer. She remained engaged, hopeful, and angry at the interruption of her plans. Today Lynn has five grandchildren, all of whom her fierce love continues to shape.
Meet Lynn Sheinkin in the video below!
Sabrina E. Vargas-Greco is the Commissioner of Jurors for Rockland County, having been appointed in December of 2022. Her 30 years of government service began upon her graduation from St. Thomas Aquinas College (STAC) in 1993. During her senior year at STAC she was given the opportunity to intern in the New York State Assembly and upon graduation the internship earned her a position in that Assembly office as a Legislative Assistant, followed by a promotion to Chief of Staff in 2001.
In 2004, Sabrina was appointed as the Director of Operations and Constituent Services Assistant for the Town of Clarkstown and served in that role until December 2015. She then served the Rockland County Legislature as the Confidential Assistant to the Chairman from 2016 until her appointment by the New York State Unified Court System to her current position as the Commissioner of Jurors.
Born to Rafael and Lourdes Vargas, immigrants from the Dominican Republic, Sabrina grew up in the Village of Haverstraw. A graduate of St. Peter’s Elementary School and North Rockland High School, she was always encouraged to pursue her education and give back to the community. She has a long record of community service where she has previously served on the Board of Directors for the Hispanic Coalition of Rockland, Good Samaritan Hospital, Leadership Rockland, and One to One Learning. She is currently on the Board for the STAC Alumni Association, the 100 Hispanic Women Rockland County Program, and is also a mentor for JAMCARR’s Girls Reaching All Concept of Excellence (G.R.A.C.E.) program.
Sabrina’s community service is a testament to her commitment to the people of Rockland County and her efforts have been recognized by several organizations over the years. She was inducted into the STAC Alumni Hall of Fame, received the Rockland Community College Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month Award, the Forty Under 40 Award, the Rockland County Police Hispanic Society Award for her noteworthy community service, and most recently the Rockland County Bar Association’s Liberty Bell Award for promoting a better understanding and respect for our institutions of government.
Sabrina’s husband Michael is a career law enforcement professional, who in 2015 was appointed by President Barack Obama as the United States Marshal for the Southern District of New York. He has the distinction of being the first Latino to have held that position. Michael and Sabrina reside in Pomona and have four children and one grandchild.
Meet Sabrina Vargas-Greco in the video below!
Barbara S. Williams has an extensive background in community outreach and adult education. Her primary interest is empowering individuals and families to improve their economic and social well-being. She graduated from a segregated high school in Anniston, AL, and while working full-time, she obtained her BS in Business Management at Empire State College, her MSW from Fordham University, and her certification as a Financial Education Counselor. Barbara is also a member of Epsilon Gamma Chapter Phi Alpha National Social Work Honor Society.
At age 14, Barbara was involved in the Civil Rights movement in Anniston and Birmingham, Alabama for over ten years. As Jr. Leader of the Southern Christian Leadership Council and Youth Advisor- NAACP Calhoun County, she participated in demonstrations and spoke at Mass Rallies. On Mother’s Day in 1961, she witnessed the burning of the Freedom Riders bus within blocks of her home. One year after this act of hatred, she decided it was time to leave Jim Crow South. In 1962, Barbara migrated to Piermont, NY, residing there for twelve years before moving to Nyack in 1970. She was appointed to the Rockland County Criminal Justice Committee in 1970. She was elected Chairperson of the Rockland Community Action Council, where she advocated for low-income housing and equal employment opportunities, and founded the People’s Movement for Political Involvement in 1972. She was one of the 2019 inductees into the Human Rights Commision, selected for making significant contributions to advancing equality, diversity, human rights, and civil rights in Rockland County.
In the early 1980’s, as the human resource manager at Federal Paper Board Co., she was devoted to fighting for diversity in the workplace. While employed at the Federal Paper Board, she taught recent immigrants how to read and write using the MIND Program and was a Labor Union Organizer for AFL-CIO (1965-1967). Barbara’s employment with the Rockland Family Shelter, now Center for Safety & Change, (1988-1990) provided an opportunity to build many strong and long-lasting connections with those in need. As an employment counselor at the Rockland Guidance Center (1990 -2009), she worked with those who had been incarcerated, were mandated to transition from welfare to work, were displaced by divorce or domestic violence, and were left behind because they lacked the skills to participate in today’s workforce. Barbara recruited many corporate employers to hire and train workers from the pool to unskilled participants.
In her retirement, Barbara currently provides family counseling and facilitates family support groups. Some of her activities include assisting with political campaigns, fostering art appreciation, membership in several organizations, and volunteering her time. Barbara has received many awards for her outstanding contributions to outreach and community empowerment; awards have been received from the Rockland Parent-Child Center, Rockland Vicariate Parish Social Ministry-Certificate of Appreciation, Rockland County Women/ Rockland RCC_Outstanding Contribution Business and Industry, Certificate of Appreciation – Adult Educations Teacher- Federal Paper Board Company, and more.
Meet Barbara Williams in the video below!
Carolyn Fish was a founding member of Center for Safety & Change and served as its executive director for 35 years. A feminist activist since the early 1970s, she was a nationally and internationally known leader in the fight against violence against women, a sought-after educator and has received numerous honors for her work and passionate leadership.
Born in 1882 and raised in Nyack, Caroline Lexow Babcock (February 5, 1882 – March 8, 1980) was a leader in the suffrage movement. She was a pacifist, suffragist, feminist, co-founder of the Women’s Political Union and Executive Secretary of the National Women’s Party. Caroline lived until the age of 98, still wearing her Equal Rights Amendment button.
Mary Barbera began her career in the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office in April 1985 as a Deputy Sheriff. She was promoted to Senior Deputy, and in February 1996, promoted as the first female Chief in the Sheriff’s Office. In April of 2013, after 17 years as Chief, Mary was appointed and sworn in as Undersheriff.
Ellen Burstyn, an award-winning actress, is co-president of the Actors Studio along with Al Pacino and Alec Baldwin. The Tony Award, Academy Award and two-time Emmy Award winner starred in the Melbourne production of 33 Variations earlier this year, and starred in the soon-to-be-released films Never Too Late and Lucy in the Sky.
Simona Chazen is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Madison and earned her master’s in social work at Fordham University. She is a founder of the Rockland Family Shelter, VCS, the Rockland Community Foundation and Rockland County Pride Center. A visionary and feminist, she sits on the board of directors of the Museum of Arts and Design in NYC and the Chazen Museum of Art at the University of Wisconsin. She is an activist in the fight against domestic violence.
Arlene W. Clinkscale earned her M.A. and professional certificate from Columbia University Teacher’s College. In 1960, she became the first black teacher in the Pearl River School District. She also carries the distinctions of being the first black principal in Rockland County and the first black woman Superintendent of Schools for the Nyack Union Free School District, a position she held until retiring in 1987.
Harriet Cornell has been a Legislator since 1984, the only woman to chair the Rockland County Legislature. Her long record of accomplishments including establishing the Rockland Housing Action Coalition, led The Journal News naming her as one of 25 people who made the greatest impact on Rockland County during the 20th Century.
Dr. Lucy Virginia Meriwether Davies (April 18, 1862 – April 17, 1949) was one of New York State’s first female physicians. She was also a botanist, civil libertarian, suffragist, philosopher and lover of music and art. ‘Dockie,’ as she was fondly known, saved many lives and delivered more than 6,000 babies, showcasing her deep commitment to her practice and community.
In 1966, Muriel Fox co-founded the National Organization for Women (NOW) and headed the communications that introduced the modern women’s movement to the media of the world. As Executive Vice President of Carl Byoir & Associates, she was dubbed America’s “Number One PR Woman” by Businessweek Magazine. She currently serves as board chair of Veteran Feminists of America.
Phyllis B. Frank, on staff at VCS since the 1970s, works tirelessly to end violence against women, racial injustice, heterosexism and other forms of oppression. She developed the first batterer program in New York in 1978, which continues to impact programs throughout the country. She is a founding board member of Rockland Family Shelter and the NYS Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Rockland County Pride Center.
Susan G. Gordon, MD (October 15, 1947 – May 17, 2016), has devoted her life to advancing the health and wellbeing of children in and beyond Rockland County. A pediatrician for over 50 years, her influence extends to multiple establishments, including the Harriet Tubman Child Health and Guidance Clinic in Harlem which she founded with her husband, Dr. Edmund W. Gordon.
Helen Hayes MacArthur (October 10, 1900 – March 17, 1993) was an American actress known as ‘The First Lady of The American Theater’ and was one of 15 people to have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award. In the 1940s, she became involved with Helen Hayes Hospital, a medical rehabilitation facility in Haverstraw, which was ultimately renamed in her honor in 1974 due to her steadfast commitment to transform the hospital into a state-of-the-art facility.
Mimi Hoffman, a Founder of Rockland Family Shelter, moved to Rockland in 1969 and has 40+ years of experience in social justice. She became a probation officer, interviewing women seeking relief in Family Court from domestic violence. Mimi treasures her years with Rockland Family Shelter along with many other accomplishments. She resides in Nyack and her passion for social justice presses on.
Ellen Holtzman is a Rockland County attorney who has dedicated her legal practice to family and matrimonial law for three decades. Along with being a founding member of the Rockland County Women’s Bar Association, Ellen met victims of domestic violence who sought her services and soon became involved with Rockland Family Shelter.
Georgine Hyde (January 20, 1925 – August 28, 2015), born in Prague, Czechoslovakia, endured the horror of Nazi concentration camps where she lost her parents. She immigrated to the U.S. in 1952 and from 1957 called Pomona, NY her home until her passing in 2015. She dedicated her life as a volunteer public servant and co-founded the Rockland Center for Holocaust Studies.
Ellen Jaffee has been a county resident since 1978. She was elected to the Rockland County Legislator in 1998 and elected to the NYS Assembly in 2007. She represents the 97th Assembly District. Her bills include New York’s Breast Density Inform Law, the most comprehensive in the nation that helps increase early detection in breast cancer screenings.
Brigadier General Cindy Glazier Jebb, a New City native, became the first woman from Rockland County to gain admission to the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1978. She served in the US Army’s 1st Armored Division. Fast forward to today, Jebb is the first woman to serve as a dean at West Point in the 200 plus year history of the school.
Judith Johnson is a career educator and respected thought leader with an unwavering commitment to ensuring all children acquire essential skills, knowledge and competencies. Her career has taken her from the guidance office to the administrator’s office to the U.S. Department of Education to the Superintendent’s seat. She currently sits on the New York State Board of Regents.
Sister Ursula Joyce is the Executive Director of Thorpe Village and Dowling Gardens, the Dominican Sisters Senior Housing ministry in Sparkill, NY. A licensed psychologist, she has a PhD from Fordham University, and served as Chair of the Psychology Department at St. Thomas Aquinas College. She was among the founders of the Rockland Family Shelter and United Hospice of Rockland.
Edythe Eleanor Levin Kurz (March 31, 1925 – January 29, 2011) was a psychological therapist who dedicated her life to helping others, social justice and advocating for civil and human rights. She was founding director of the Kurz Family Foundation, which supports causes in social justice, the arts and health care. She also established The Edythe Kurz Research Center with the Annual Edythe Kurz Conference that was later endowed at Westchester Jewish Community Services.
Mary P. Leahy, MD, is the first female physician named CEO of Bon Secours Charity Health System, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, in 2013. Her service to its employees, physicians, patients and the community has deep roots. In addition to being a longtime resident of Rockland County, she is a board-certified internist who has practiced medicine for over 25 years.
Megan Leavey is a former Marine Corporal and a Purple Heart recipient. She and her canine partner, Sgt. Rex, worked more than 100 missions over two tours in Iraq searching for explosives. Injured with Rex in a roadside blast, Megan fought and overcame military red tape to keep Rex after their tour of duty. The canine areas at Congers Lake Memorial Park are dedicated in part to Leavey and Rex.
Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey is currently serving her 15th term in Congress, representing parts of Westchester and Rockland Counties. Lauded as “one of the most influential members of Congress” by The Journal News, she was the first woman to chair the House Appropriations Committee and has taken leadership roles in vital public policy issues ranging from national security to education.
Kathleen Lukens (January 5, 1931 – October 18, 1998) was a wife, mother, author and education activist whose life’s work centered on creating viable community-based alternatives to institutional care. She founded Camp Venture summer camp, a free day camp for children with disabilities. In 1976 the organization became a 24/7 service provider with the opening of the Venture Inn Community Residence.
Martha “Bobby” MacGuffie, MD (January 22, 1924– March 7, 2011), was a pioneering surgeon and activist who touched lives near and far. A mother of eight, Dr. MacGuffie notably founded SHARE (the Society for Hospital and Resources Exchange) in 1987 after losing her two sons to a mysterious blood-borne illness. SHARE provides medicine, medical supplies and care to orphans affected by the AIDS epidemic in Kenya.
Dr. Stella Marrs enjoyed success and acclaim as a jazz singer, producer and actress. A lifelong civil rights activist, she founded the Martin Luther King Center in Spring Valley in 1978, serving as CEO and executive director for 21 years. Now retired, she is a proud member of the Rockland County Human Rights Commission Hall of Fame.
Dr. Frances Pratt, a civil rights leader, nurse and health care administrator, has fostered a lifelong commitment to advancing the health and welfare of others. She is the longtime President of the Nyack NAACP, a longstanding member of the Hudson Valley NAACP and was the recipient of the New York State Harriet Tubman Spirit Award for her many decades of struggle against racism and inequality.
Marsha Rand is a successful and distinguished figure in the local real estate industry, having launched her firm in 1984 and earning number-one market share in Rockland County since 1989. Her real estate firm is among the nations’ top 60 with nearly 30 offices and more than 1,300 agents.
Martha Robles professional career began in public health administration until she took a leap of faith to follow her dream to connect with the community at the grassroots level. As executive director of Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland, she put her energy and love to work helping Rockland’s neediest. She retired in 2017 after 12 years of service.
Lee Sennish (October 14, 1926 – January 14, 2018) was an activist and leader in the women’s movement for over 40 years. After raising her children, she discovered her passion for helping others, serving as the librarian at Rockland State Psychiatric Hospital and later the Director of the Women’s Center of Ramapo College.
A lifelong feminist, Diane Sussman is a founding member of Center for Safety & Change where she has served on the board of directors for 40 years, including her tenure as board president. Among Diane’s notable achievements are co-facilitating the first support group for domestic violence survivors in Rockland County and creating the first Rockland Women’s Conference.
Australia native Gerri Viant was one-half of the winningest team ever in the history of women’s platform tennis, earning eight titles over 13 years. Credited for helping grow the game, she started the platform tennis program for the Nyack Field Club and pioneered platform tennis traveling camps. She was inducted into the Platform Tennis Hall of Fame in 2006.
Elisabeth Voigt was a native of Germany with a desire to help others. Inspired by her husband’s community activism, she was introduced to a group of women and men who were creating a movement to end domestic violence. She embraced the mission and became an original founder of Rockland Family Shelter. She served on the board of directors for 37 years, including two terms as president.
Randi Weingarten is president of the 1.7 million-member American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO, which represents teachers, paraprofessionals and school-related personnel, higher education faculty and staff, nurses and other healthcare professionals, local, state and federal government employees, and early childhood educators with a mission to help Americans secure a better life, a voice at work and a stronger democracy.
Maria Luisa Whittingham is a community mainstay in retail – and responsibility. She has been the force behind – and the face of – the Maria Luisa brand in Nyack since 1987, a women’s clothing and accessories business. By integrating her fashion training with her commitment to community and civic organizations, she supports causes including the arts, racial equality, women’s issues and education.
A fierce advocate for the rights of women and victims of domestic violence, Linda Winikow (May 9, 1940 – August 24, 2008) spent her professional career and raised her children in Rockland County. In 1971, she became the first woman to serve on the Ramapo Town Council. She served in the Rockland County Legislature and in the New York State Senate from 1975 until her retirement from politics in 1984.
Belle Mayer Zeck (February 22, 1919 – March 18, 2006) was a graduate of Fordham University Law School and served as a prosecutor at the Nuremberg trials. In 1970, she was elected president of the Rockland County Bar Association and served as a trustee of the Bank of New York and an original member of the Board of Trustees at Rockland Community College.
Caroline Lexow Babcock, Mary Barbera, Ellen Burstyn, Simona Chazen, Dr. Arlene Clinkscale, Honorable Harriet Cornell, Dr. Lucy Virginia Meriwether Davies, Carolyn Fish, Muriel Fox, Phyllis B. Frank, Dr. Susan Gordon, Mimi Hoffman, Ellen Holtzman, Esq., Georgine Hyde, Honorable Ellen Jaffee, Brigadier General Cindy Glazier Jebb, Regent Judith Johnson, Sister Ursula Joyce, Edythe Eleanor Levin Kurz, Dr. Mary Leahy, Corporal Megan Leavey, Honorable Nita Lowey, Kathleen Lukens, Helen Hayes MacArthur, Dr. Martha MacGuffie, Dr. Stella Marrs, Dr. Frances Pratt, Marsha Rand, Martha Robles, Lee Sennish, Diane Sussman, Gerri Viant, Elisabeth Voigt, Randi Weingarten, Maria Luisa Whittingham, Honorable Linda Winikow, Belle Mayer Zeck
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