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Big Sisters of Rhode Island’s
"Magical Circle" of Women We Admire

 April 10, 2010

CRANSTON, R.I., -- The "Magical Circle" of Women We Admire was established in 2007 at Big Sisters 40th anniversary gala, the first Abracadabra Ball. Forty of Rhode Island's magical women were honored for representing exemplary role models for our Little Sisters and all young girls in Rhode Island. Five additional women were added in 2009 and again in 2010. These women represent various businesses, the arts, philanthropy, public service, the media and human services. They are leaders, pioneers, visionaries, motivators and creators and they have truly inspired many. Big Sisters of Rhode Island will hold these women in high esteem always.

  • M. Therese Antone, RSM
  • Tracy C. Baran
  • Dawn Barrett
  • Susan Bond
  • Elizabeth Burke Bryant
  • Elizabeth Chace
  • Stephanie D. Chafee
  • Susan Colantuono
  • Joan Countryman
  • Trudy Coxe
  • Betty-Jo Cugini
  • Meredith A. Curren
  • Susan Cu-Uvin, M.D.
  • Helena B. Foulkes
  • Reverend Betsy Aldrich Garland
  • Tabatha L. Glavin
  • Maureen McKenna Goldberg
  • Kimball Hall
  • Jane A. Hayward
  • Kathleen C. Hittner, M.D.
  • Ann Hood
  • Constance A. Howes
  • Dorothy Jungels
  • Susan A. Keller
  • Kendra A. King, Ph.D.
  • Marie Langlois
  • Sally E. Lapides
  • Beverly E. Ledbetter
  • Mary F. Lovejoy
  • Kati Machtley
  • Pamela M. Macktaz
  • Katherine Ferguson McKenzie
  • Barbara Meek
  • Maria Montanaro
  • Digit Murphy
  • Linda H. Newton
  • Janet Pichardo
  • Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts
  • Laura Love Rose
  • Deborah L. Ruggiero
  • Roz Rustigian
  • Merrill W. Sherman
  • Gretchen Dow Simpson
  • Cheryl W. Snead
  • Anne Szostak
  • O. Rogeriee Thompson
  • Vanessa Toledo-Vickers
  • Laurie White
  • Rt. Rev. Geralyn Wolf
  • Carol Young
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    Big Sisters of Rhode Island is committed to positively impacting the lives of at-risk girls. Our mission is to reduce each child's vulnerability and enable her to thrive emotionally, socially and academically; to help her grow into a strong and confident young woman ready to reach her full potential.

    Contact: Donna Mac, Community Outreach Coordinator
    DonnaMac@BigSistersRI.org