In Honor of International Women’s Day, Malden Career Services Coordinator Kashawna Harling and Board of Health Communication Specialist Tamerlie Roc organized an Informational Panel consisting of nine career women with ties to Malden. International Women’s Day is held each year to honor women’s economic, political and cultural achievements, and promote gender equality.
Following a warm welcome by Mayor Gary Christenson, panelists discussed their current profession along with their background and the path that led them there. Attendees heard from Chamber of Commerce Director Joan Ford Mongeau; Anna Tse, Outreach Coordinator for the City Clerk’s Office; Kathleen Manning Hall, Administrative Officer to Mayor Christenson; Deborah Burke, Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development; Dawna Aiello, Malden Overcoming Addiction Recovery Coach Supervisor; Maria Luise, Special Assistant to Mayor Christenson; Detective Renee Kelley of the Malden Police Department, Gladys Rivera Rogers, President, North Shore Hispanic Association; Malden City Clerk Carol Ann Desiderio; Fiona Nattabi, East Cambridge Savings Bank; and Cataldo Ambulance EMT Mariah Mulcahy, Manager of Workplace Experience & Community Outreach. City Solicitor Alicia McNeil was unable to participate due to an ongoing trial. Many shared personal experiences and funny anecdotes they faced along the way.
Following the speaking portion, guests enjoyed refreshments while they networked. Each participant was presented with a certificate of appreciation and flowers. “I was thrilled to hear about and celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of each of these women,” said Mayor Gary Christenson. “Our next generation can learn much from their example and experiences.”
Pictured from left: Cataldo Ambulance EMT Mariah Mulcahy, Manager of Workplace Experience & Community Outreach; Gladys Rivera Rogers, President, North Shore Hispanic Association; Detective Renee Kelley of the Malden Police Department; Malden City Clerk Carol Ann Desiderio; Maria Luise, Special Assistant to Mayor Christenson; Malden Career Services Coordinator Kashawna Harling; Mayor Gary Christenson; Dawna Aiello, Malden Overcoming Addiction Recovery Coach Supervisor; Deborah Burke, Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development; Anna Tse, Outreach Coordinator for the City Clerk’s Office; Kathleen Manning Hall, Administrative Officer to Mayor Christenson; Fiona Nattabi, East Cambridge Savings Bank; and Joan Ford Mongeau (on screen)