Three UAA alumni named YWCA Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ Women of Achievement in 2024

by Matt Jardin  |   

Collage of Christa Bruce, Minoo Minaei and Linda Leary
From left: Christa Bruce, P.G.C.T. Principal '06, M.Ed. Educational Leadership '07; Minoo Minaei, B.Ed. Elementary Education '84; and Linda Leary, M.S. Supply Chain Management '04. (Photos courtesy of YWCA Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ)

YWCA Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ has its annual Women of Achievement awardees. 

This honor acknowledges the exceptional leadership of women in Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ, based on demonstrated personal and/or professional leadership, as well as service to the community, which aligns with the mission of YWCA Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ to empower women, eliminate racism and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

The 10 awardees will be celebrated during an awards luncheon at Marriott Anchorage Downtown on Monday, Nov. 18.

Congratulations to all awardees, including the following three Seawolf alumni:

Linda Leary, M.S. Supply Chain Management '04, Owner/Principal, Fishe and Linda Leary Consulting
Minoo Minaei, B.Ed. Elementary Education '84, Community Leader, Anchorage, Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ
Christa Bruce, P.G.C.T. Principal '06, M.Ed. Educational Leadership '07, Community Leader, Ketchikan, Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ

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