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How can women empower themselves during this time of divisiveness & crisis?

Alejandra Castillo  (CEO, YWCA-USA)

Alejandra Castillo talks about how now is a challenging time for women and communities. She recommends that women start with themselves by learning a new skill, get involved at town hall meetings, ask questions, and take steps to increase confidence. Castillo explains that it will take working together in the workplace and in communities to make needed changes.

Alejandra Castillo

CEO, YWCA-USA Alejandra Y. Castillo serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the YWCA-USA. As CEO, Alejandra leads the iconic 150 year old YWCA-USA's strategic mission to eliminate racism and empower women. YWCA-USA represents a national network of 215 YWCA associations delivering critically needed social and community programs.

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Alejandra Castillo

CEO, YWCA-USA

Alejandra Y. Castillo serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the YWCA-USA. As CEO, Alejandra leads the iconic 150 year old YWCA-USA's strategic mission to eliminate racism and empower women. YWCA-USA represents a national network of 215 YWCA associations delivering critically needed social and community programs.

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Tracey Fitzpatrick

Tracey Fitzpatrick

Sarder TV Anchor & Former Market News Video Anchor

Tracey is a Telly Award winning producer and reporter and has spent over a decade at Cablevision. She also has had stints at Time Warner’s NY1 News, and recently a financial news anchor with Market News Video.

Tracey is the recipient of several industry awards including, a Cable Ace Nominee, and is a three time Telly Award winning producer/reporter.

In addition, she writes for Examiner.com, an online news and entertainment site with a focus on fashion and fundraising, and also creates content for Wochit, an award-winning video creation platform.

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