Tune in to "Celebrating Women in Nevada’s History" as NWF President Ila Achtabowski and community advocate Khalilah Cage sit down with Patti Bernard, a leading expert in Nevada women’s history. Together, they dive into the powerful stories of the trailblazing women who’ve shaped the Silver State and continue to inspire transformation!

💪 This episode celebrates the impact of women on Nevada's growth—past, present, and future. From fearless pioneers to today’s changemakers, these conversations will motivate and empower you.

✨ Thanks to the generous support of Nevada Women’s Fund donors, "The Future is Bright: The Nevada Women’s Fund Podcast" shines a light on the women making a difference in northern Nevada. Don’t miss out on inspiring stories and empowering discussions. Click the link to listen now!

Meet Our Guests, two women who have paved the path for female philanthropy:

Patti Pietsch Weiske – 

Armed with both her passion for empowering women and years of professional experience in northern Nevada, Patti Pietsch Weiske founded Dress for Success Reno – Northern Nevada from her home in 2016. Dress for Success empowers women so that they can achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools to help them thrive in work and in life. Now in its 7th year of helping women in Reno, Dress for Success Reno – Northern Nevada has helped over 900 women find self-worth, self-confidence, and economic stability. Patti holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California and has 30 years of experience in public relations, marketing, and nonprofit management. She has lived in Reno for 35 years and is married with two children.

Nancy Remington – 

Nancy’s father taught her about philanthropy. He believed as did Winston Churchill that “We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.” So while she was busy making a living as a teacher, professor, writer, editor, director of Northeastern Nevada Professional Development, Founding Director of the Great Basin Writing Project, Field Director for the National Writing Project, and consultant, she was also making a life as a wife, mother, and board member—Governor’s Literacy Council; Western Folklife Center; Nevada Humanities, member and chair; Nevada Women’s Fund, and most recently Giving Circle member and former Chair—and engaged citizen, all in an effort to give, to make things better. Today Nancy is still a fierce advocate for equity and dignity through her work in the Greater Good Council and The Women’s Giving Circle at the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada.

Celebrating Achievement with 2024 Scholarship Recipient & Alumni Recipient

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The Future is Bright is a Nevada Women's Fund podcast Featuring Ila Achtbowski and Khalilah Cage.

Join us as we dive into inspiring stories of meaningful conversations and critical issues that highlight the limitless potential of women as drivers of positive change.

Founded in 1983, Nevada Women’s Fund emerged to rectify the national disparity in funding allocated to women and women’s organizations. Over the years, NWF has contributed nearly ten million dollars in education scholarships and grants, fostering women's empowerment across northern Nevada. Today, NWF remains dedicated to spotlighting and dismantling barriers