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  Patricia Silverstein Patricia Silverstein, Founder and President of the Silverstein Dream Foundation and Board Member of The Cure Alliance was honored at the 36th Annual Dominican Women’s Development Center Gala, “Building Futures”.    Roger Silverstein With Patricia Silverstein Patricia Silverstein With Pat Wong, Clarissa Molina & Dr. Anna Cepin The honorees at the Gala were Patricia Silverstein (Health & Philanthropy Visionary Award), Ana Cepin (Health Educator & Provider Award), Pat Wang (Heathcare Leadership Award), Clarissa Molina (Building Futures Award). The Emcee at the Gala was Cathleen Trigg-Jones (Founder & CEO, iWoman).  About The Silverstein Dream Foundation: Founded by Patricia Silverstein and Roger Silverstein the Silverstein Dream Foundation is a non-profit organization with the unique mission to support  Diabetes cure and Prevention medical focused research programs.   For more information, please visit www.silversteindrea...

  Jean Shafiroff On Wednesday, October 15,2020, the Dominican Women’s Development Center, the largest independent Dominican founded organization in the United States, held its 32nd Anniversary Gala . This year's event was virtual because of the covid-19 pandemic. Jean Shafiroff , the celebrity philanthropist and TV host, served as chair of the event which featured a special performance by Amara La Negra., Evi Siskos served as emcee of the event.  Proceeds from the gala will help fund the center's diverse programs for Latina women and families of the Washington Heights community.  During the virtual Gala, Chairwoman Jean Shafiroff praised Rosita Romero, DWDC’s Executive Director, who has given 29 years of service to the Washington Heights community.  Mrs. Romero gave a moving speech and spoke about the work of the DWDC during the pandemic. The nights honorees included Sommas Community Care, Gerlin Castillo (banker) and Lucien Echararria, Director - Minist...

Jean Shafiroff On Wednesday, October 16, the Dominican Women’s Development Center, the largest independent Dominican founded organization in the United States, held its 31st Anniversary Gala at the New York Hilton, where they honored actress, dancer, and performer, Amara La Negra with the Outstanding Artist Award. Mistress of Ceremony, Damaris Diaz, of Univision opened the gala with this year’s theme “Standing Shoulder to Shoulder to End all Violence Against Women” a re-affirmation of one of the most critical aspects of the feminist movement and one the Dominican Women’s Development Center has embraced from the start. The gala raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to help fund the center's diverse programs for Latina women and families of the Washington Heights community. Amara La Negra Dr. Carmen M. Garcia-Albarran Gala Chair Jean Shafiroff introduced Rosita Romero, DWDC’s Executive Director, who received a standing ovation for her 28 years of service ...

**** Dominican Women’s Development Center Photos By: Patrick McMullan **** Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff and Lin-Manuel Miranda On Thursday October 25, the Dominican Women’s Development Center, the largest independent Dominican founded organization in the United States, held their 30th Anniversary Gala at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, where they honored composer, lyricist, and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda, and other notable people, including philanthropist Jean Shafiroff. The gala raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to help fund the center’s diverse programs for Latina women and families of the Washington Heights community. Lin-Manuel Miranda Lin-Manuel Miranda’s father Luis A. Miranda, Jr. introduced Rosita Romero, DWDC Executive Director, who danced her way on to the stage before offering a rallying speech, saying “Our evening’s theme is transforming lives, but the first life the DWDC transformed was mine.” She spoke about the center’s ac...

Jean Shafiroff On Oct. 25th Fashion Icon Jean Shafiroff will be honored by the Dominican Women's Development Center at their 30th Anniversary Gala. Honorees include Lin-Manuel Miranda. Miss Shafiroff will receive the Outstanding Philanthropy Award. The Mission of DWDC is to empower all women and communities to advance gender equality and social justice. For More Info Visit HERE .