We are very pleased to announce the Ward 7 Women of Excellence who will be honored at our Luncheon on next Thursday, March 30, 2017.  

Very many thanks to everyone who submitted nominations, and congratulations to all the amazing women who will be honored.


This is the fourth consecutive year that we are hosting this event and we are excited to present awards to these incredible women who are educating residents in the schools, homes and Ward 7 community. 


Lanette Bacchus, Principal of IDEA Public Charter School



Gladys Bray, East of the River Boys and Girls Steel Band (Posthumous Awardee)


LaTrell Fitchett, Founder & Childcare Provider, Promoting Love & Wisdom Childcare, LLC

Theodora Jackson, School Psychologist, H. D. Woodson High School

Sister Brenda D. Muhammad, Ward 7 Educator & Advocate

Chrystal Puryear, DC Scores Poetry Educator and DC Public Schools Teacher

Sharona Robinson, Community Action Team Coordinator, 
Wards 7 & 8, DC Public Schools Office of Family and Community Engagement

Justina Wilkins-Jordan, President of Justina's Hair Gallery, LLC and Ward 7 Advocate

We are also very pleased to have Ward 7 Councilmember, Vincent Gray, Ms. Shanita Burney  from the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS),  and representatives from the Mayor's Office on Women's Policy & Commission for Women who will attend and provide brief remarks. 

 Once again, DC's own Ayanna Gregory will provide entertainment and we will have a delicious lunch provided by Carlos' Catering, a handful of amazing vendors, and an opportunity to network and close out Women's History Month in style.

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, March 30 and have limited tickets available HERE.