Connecticut Women's Hall Of Fame to Honor Meriden’s Madelon Baranoski

MERIDEN, CT - From the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame: In addition to inducting Army Captain Kristen Griest, Major Regina Y. Rush-Kittle, and USAF Colonel Ruth A. Lucas at its 24th Annual Induction Ceremony & Celebration, “Heroic Women: Honoring Those Who Protect and Serve,” on November 9, 2017, the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame (CWHF) announces Madelon Baranoski as a Heroic Woman Honoree for 2017.

Madelon V. Baranoski, PhD

Professor, Law & Psychiatry Division; Department of Psychiatry, Yale School of Medicine

Bronze Star Viet Nam Veteran of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps, an innovator in programming for persons with mental illness involved in the criminal justice system.

“From first responders to the legal system to the armed forces and more, this year’s Honorees embody heroism in so many different ways and on multiple levels,” says Kathryn Gloor, executive director of the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame. “Their careers are nothing short of impressive and inspiring and every single day their work is empowering the next generation of heroic women.”

Made possible by platinum sponsor Stanley Black & Decker and other distinguished sponsors, the 24th Annual Induction Ceremony & Celebration will take place on Thursday, November 9, 2017, from 6:00-9:00 p.m., at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. This year’s event will recognize three remarkable women whose work and lives have exemplified the words “protect and serve,” motivating those around them to excel and protecting our country and our communities. They are: Army Captain Kristen Griest, First female infantry officer in the U.S. Army and one of the first two women ever to graduate from Army Ranger School; Major Regina Y. Rush-Kittle, Military and law enforcement trailblazer and highest-ranking African American woman ever to serve in the Connecticut State Police; and USAF Colonel Ruth A. Lucas (1920-1970), First African American woman to attain the rank of Colonel in the U.S. Air Force and advocate for improved educational opportunities for service personnel.

The mission of the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame (CWHF) is to honor publicly the achievements of Connecticut women, preserve their stories, educate the public and inspire the continued achievements of women and girls. Founded in 1994 in Hartford, CWHF is a provider of innovative educational programs and tools that inspire women and girls to believe in their unlimited potential. Our 115 Inductees are role models for women of all ages, and their stories are proof of all that women can accomplish. We leverage these powerful stories and make history relevant through programs for educators, multi-media presentations and traveling exhibits offered free-of-charge. Our work fosters the courage and confidence women need to overcome barriers and advocate on their own behalf. Each year, we show 50,000 women and girls what’s possible and empower them to take an active role in shaping their future. The CWHF website, www.cwhf.org, is a “Virtual Hall” where visitors can explore all that CWHF has to offer. To join CWHF via social media, find and like ctwomen on Facebook and follow @ctwomen on Twitter.

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