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2011 Women in Leadership Luncheon

Event Emcee, Barb Bloom of Bullard Law, Keynote Speaker, Federal Judge Honorable Ann Aiken, Raphael House Executive Director, Terrie Lorenzen, Guest Speaker, Honorable Judge Nan Waller, Honorary Event Chair, Retired Senator Margaret Carter

The University Club of Portland was the location for an event which raised over $7,000 for Raphael House. Some of the notable attendees were: Event Emcee, Barb Bloom of Bullard Law, Keynote Speaker, Federal Judge Honorable Ann Aiken, Raphael House Executive Director, Terrie Lorenzen, Guest Speaker, Honorable Judge Nan Waller, Honorary Event Chair, Retired Senator Margaret Carter. (Photos credit, Kim Oanh Nguyen)

Raphael House Board Secretary Cindy W. Milock Greeting Guests

The Women in Leadership Luncheon is an annual event that brings together women leaders to inspire one another to raise awareness and take action addressing domestic violence in our community. The October 28th luncheon was a chance for many guests to learn more about Raphael House.

Multnomah County Commissioner Loretta Smith, Honorable Judge Nan Waller, Retired Multnomah County Domestic Violence Coordinator, Chiquita Rollins

Women in Leadership Event Attendees

Federal Judge Honorable Ann Aiken hugging Retired Senator Margaret

Raphael House of Portland is a multi-faceted domestic violence agency dedicated to ending intimate partner violence for good. It serves individuals and families of all backgrounds, cultures, ages, and sexual orientations. Raphael House has a crisis line – (503) 222-6222 in the Portland Metro Area or nation-wide at (800) 799-SAFE.

Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.