Meet Brookline’s 2022 Women Of The Year

BROOKLINE, MA — The Brookline Commission for Women has announced its 2022 Women of the Year, four individuals who have made many contributions to Brookline and beyond.

All four winners inspired multiple nomination from friends, colleagues, and admirers in the community. For the second year in a row, the Brookline Commission for Women received nearly 60 recommendations for more than a dozen nominees.

"We thank everyone who took the time to make a nomination and especially thank the people they told us about, women whose stories never fail to inspire us,” said the commission in a news release.

Here are the 2022 Brookline Women of the Year:

Dr. Laurent (Lolly) Delli-Bovi, founder and medical director of Women’s Health Services in Brookline. A tireless and courageous champion for reproductive health and equity for over thirty years, Dr. Delli-Bovi has helped thousands of people with their decision to end a pregnancy, providing safe and compassionate care to all.

Chobee Hoy, for decades a cheerleader for local businesses, Chobee has also been a dauntless supporter, mentor, volunteer, and advisor to countless non-profit and civic organizations that form the warp and weft of Brookline life.

Kimberley Richardson, a thoughtful and passionate civic leader, Kimberley's work to advance racial justice and equity raises the voices of those who are struggling in the Brookline community and ensures they are reflected in the decisions and direction of the Town.

Kate Silbaugh, a law professor who for years has contributed energy and expertise to improve Brookline’s schools and inform civic conversations, Kate last year was co-author and chief advocate for Brookline's first-in-the-nation bylaw to create a tobacco-free generation.

These Women of the Year will be celebrated at a virtual event on Wednesday, March 23 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. To register for the event, click here.