This year’s event theme is ‘Power and Prosperity: Advancing Women’s Worth’ and we are proud to honor the following women with Women for Whittier awards in recognition of their exceptional advocacy and unwavering support for Whittier and its community:

• Aisha Francis, President & CEO, Franklin Cummings Tech
• Carolina Alacro, Founder & Principle, Bio Strategy Advisors
• Catherine Finneran, VP Transmission Strategic Development, Siting & Project Engagement, Eversource Energy
• Robin Mayfield, Lead Physician of Family Medicine, Whittier Street Health Center
• Lisa Murray, President, Citizens Bank Massachusetts

Women often face a lack of financial independence due to systemic pay gaps, unpaid caregiving duties, and traditional social norms. By empowering women to build financial independence and their self-worth, we hope to address gender equality, safety, freedom of choice, protection from abuse and future security. Knowing a woman’s worth means recognizing that intrinsic value is not tied to external validation, relationship status, or productivity.

With your support, Whittier can continue to stand beside the women who need us the most, offering care, advocacy, and hope.

For more information about Whittier Street Health Center, the Woman for Whittier Holiday Afternoon Tea and Talk 2026, and sponsorship information, please contact events@wshc.org, or call 617-989-3221.