YWCA Delaware Academy of Women Leaders
Celebrating every woman’s ability to achieve, succeed and inspire others.
The Academy of Women Leaders’ honorees have historically pursued opportunities to advance women and their families, championed racial justice and embody our vision for peace, justice, freedom, dignity and opportunities for all people.
YWCA Delaware has honored community leaders for more than 25 years and more than 70 extraordinary women have been added to the Academy of Women Leaders’ esteemed ranks over that time. These women exemplify our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women through their work, leadership and achievements in the community.
Laura Adarve
Dr. Kim Allen
Raina Harper Allen
Jayne Armstrong
The Honorable Roxana C. Arsht*
Kay W. Bailey*
Dr. Myrna L. Bair
The Honorable Helen Balick*
Sylvia S. Banks
Beverley V. Baxter Ph.D.
The Honorable Carolyn Berger*
Brandi Bey
Raheemah Jabbar-Bey
Danielle S. Blount*
Carolyn S. Burger
Kimberly Branch
Mona Burgos
Bebe Coker
Tiffany Coleman
The Honorable Barbara D. Crowell*
Stephanie Dawkins-Sanford
Claire M. DeMatteis
Dr. Audrey K. Doberstein
Linda C. Drake*
Cynthia C. Dwyer*
Trish England*
Tanya Ennis
Dr. Katherine L. Esterly*
Ethel Finley*
Karin Fordham
Darla J. Foxx
Zenaida Otero Gephardt, Ph.D., P.E.
Thelma P. Giles*
Muriel E. Gilman
Laura Graham, Esq.
Deborah L. Grubbe, P.E.*
Kathryn Hall
Barbara C. Herr*
Kanani T. Hines
Amira Idris
Doneene Keemer Damon, Esq.*
Kemal Erkan, M.B.A. – Man of Disctinction, 1st recipient