Hometown, Alaska - Alaska Public Media

Unpacking the gift and power of women in the Alaska community


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The YWCA of Alaska recently named its 31st cohort of Women of Achievement. On this edition of Hometown Alaska, we learn more about the mission and priorities of this organization as it has thrived through three decades. And, we meet and speak with several Women of Achievement to learn their story and hear their wisdom.

As always, your questions and comments are welcome during the live broadcast. Join us!




HOST: Kathleen McCoy

GUEST:

  • Theresa Lyons, CEO of YWCA Alaska
  • Sharon Richards, 1988 co-founder and first executive director YWCA
  • Several Women of Achievement: Carol Schatz (1997); Kate Slyker (2014); Moira Smith (2020)

LINKS:

  • 2020 Booklet featuring Women of Achievement and Youth Awards, PDF
  • Full list of Women of Achievement through the years, PDF
  • YWCA Alaska website
  • YWCA Facebook page, with archived live events of this year’s awardees

PARTICIPATE:

  • Call 550-8433 (Anchorage) or 1-888-353-5752 (statewide) during the live broadcast (2:00 – 3:00pm)
  • Send e-mail to [email protected] before, during or after the live broadcast (e-mails may be read on air)
  • Post your comment or question below (comments may be read on air
  • LIVE: Monday, November 23, 2020 at 2:00 p.m
  • RE-AIR: Monday, November 23, 2020 at 8:00 p.m.
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