Esteemed Recipients to be Recognized on March 26 at Benefit Reception and Photo Exhibition
History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale are proud to announce this year’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” honorees: Mary Adams, principal consultant and owner of The Employee Relations Group; Monica Cepero, county administrator at Broward County Government; Genia Duncan Ellis, president and CEO at Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, Inc.; Kristina Hebert, president and CEO of Wards Marine Electric;Suzanne Higgins, director of development at Henderson Behavioral Health and Dara Levan, author/board member of Memorial Healthcare. These impactful and inspiring women who lead our community will be recognized at a ticketed reception benefitting History Fort Lauderdale, hosted by radio personalities Julie Guy and Tamara Gant, set for 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, at Galleria Fort Lauderdale (2414 E. Sunrise Boulevard). The Women’s History Month celebration will kick off a special photo exhibit highlighting these women alongside their groundbreaking historical female predecessors who helped to pave the way for our community. The exhibition celebrating their achievements will be on display through April 19.
“We’re looking forward to our annual tradition of celebrating these modern women – true champions of change – who continue to fearlessly build the foundation for our next generation of community leaders,” said Patricia Zeiler, executive director of History Fort Lauderdale. “This year’s role models and achievers have made significant contributions in the fields of human resources, government, journalism, the marine industry, healthcare and community activism. Our great City of Fort Lauderdale has reaped numerous economical and philanthropical benefits from their passionate enthusiasm and desire to help others. We invite the community to join us in celebrating their achievements during Women’s History Month.”
Tickets for the March 26 recognition and benefit reception honoring today’s leaders are $50 and are available at bit.ly/HFLWomenTrailblazers2026.
