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St. Francis Food Pantries and Shelters celebrate Women of Valor

Shown above (from left) are: Ernie Anastos; Diane Fields; Karen Ramos; Melissa Marsh; Lori Okun; Alexandra Liz; Nicole Baker; Joe Sano, executive director, co-founder of St. Francis Food Pantries; and Fr. Francis

Manhattan, NY On Thursday, July 27, St. Francis Food Pantries and Shelters celebrated their 15th Annual “Women of Valor” Awards Tea to benefit St. Francis Food Pantries and Shelters. 

Hosted by Macy’s, this year’s venue took place at the Marriott Marquis in Times Sq., honoring a group of women who are leaders in their careers and in their communities. 

The guest of honor was Diane Fields, NYC portfolio manager at  Empire State Realty Trust; and the Macy’s community star award recipient was Joan Hornig, founder of Joan Hornig Jewelry. 

The Women of Valor Award Recipients were: Nicole Baker, partner  of Studio Office Solutions; Alexandra Liz, director, global real estate & facilities at Duff & Phelps, LLC; Melissa Marsh, senior managing director, occupant experience of Savills Studley; Lori Okun, partner at Ernst & Young; and Karen Ramos, managing director at Crédit Agricole CIB.

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