Growing Into Philanthropy: Choice and Impact

Join us for an inspiring conversation on philanthropy by women for women.
Together, we’ll explore practical strategies and impactful gender-focused initiatives, and discuss how collaboration supports positive, lasting change for women and girls in our community.

About the Speakers

Adriana Rodriguez is the Executive Director of the Spanish Community of Wallingford (SCOW) where she started as a volunteer. She is an active member in the Wallingford community and serves on several advisory boards, including the Fund for Women & Girls.

Myra Smith is the Neighborhood Services Advocate at Christian Community Action, where she manages critical community programs providing basic needs.  She is a committed social justice advocate who is a longtime member and co-leader of Mothers and Others for Justice, a grassroots advocacy group focused on advancing social and economic justice

Paige McLean serves as a philanthropic advisor to individuals and families looking to align their philanthropy with their values and increase its impact. A lecturer at the Yale School of Management and fellow at the Yale Program on Social Enterprise, she is also an active volunteer, including on the Fund for Women & Girls Advisory Board.

Questions? Email Erica G. Bradley, Manager of Community Philanthropy, The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven

Learn more about the Community Fund for Women & Girls.