Women Empowering Women Helps With Crisis Counseling for Weston Women

Press release:

December 15, 2014 -- The Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling and Education (The Center) today announced it will be presenting its 3rd Annual Women Empowering Women forum on Wednesday, February 25th, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the Stamford Marriott Hotel and Spa (243 Tresser Blvd., Stamford, CT). This year’s panel discussion, entitled “Building Your Personal Brand,” will be moderated by Rebecca Surran, Emmy Award-Winning Anchor at News 12 Connecticut (see attached photo). Panelists are:

· Mary Abbazia, Managing Director of Impact Planning Group; author of “The Accidental Marketer”

· Renie Anderson: SVP of Sponsorships and Partnership Management for the NFL

· Natalie Grainger: Director of The Chelsea Piers Squash Program; former #1 World and current U.S. Women’s Squash Champion

· Judy Goss: Founder and CEO of Over 40 Females

At the 3rd Annual “Women Empowering Women: Building Your Personal Brand” these successful and inspiring women will share their stories and insights on how they consciously think about and control their brand and the messages it sends. Each will offer her perspectives on how she has gotten to where she is today, how she intertwines life and work, and what she does to differentiate herself in order to move ahead.

“We all have a personal brand but most of us do not consider it,” noted Lynn Tusa, co-chair of the forum. “We need to manage it strategically, consistently and effectively. The panel of diverse women we have assembled will be sharing their wisdom and perspective to an audience from across Lower Fairfield County. These women come together for networking, inspiration, and to support The Center’s vision of a world free from sexual violence.”

The evening also features an opportunity for guests to connect with the presenters, mentors and attendees before the panel discussion over cocktails/hors d’oeuvres and after, over coffee/dessert. New this year: exhibitor tables focused on empowering women in our community -- and a free raffle! To date, this year’s sponsors include Tudor Investment Corporation, Shenkman and Serendipity.

Tickets are available now at $75.00 per person. Friends of The Center Tickets are $1,000 (includes 4 tickets plus special recognition) and $500 (includes 2 tickets plus special recognition). Sponsorships are also available.

To register or for further information about becoming a sponsor, call 203-348-9346 or visit www.thecenter-ct.org.

All proceeds from Women Empowering Women will go to The Center’s crisis counseling, advocacy, and education programs. Serving the towns of Westport, Wilton, Weston, Darien, Greenwich, Stamford, Norwalk and New Canaan, The Center provided crisis counseling to over 450 people and prevention education to nearly 20,000 children and adults over the last year alone.

About The Center: Serving Lower Fairfield County since 1979, The Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling and Education provides free, 24-hour confidential help to women, men and children who have experienced sexual abuse. Additionally, it provides age-appropriate personal safety classes for children ages 4 – 18 to reduce their risk of becoming a victim, and education programs for the community at large. The Center supports eight towns in Lower Fairfield County including: Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Weston, Westport, and Wilton. To learn more about The Center call 203-348-9346 or visitwww.thecenter-ct.org .