Rep. Judy Chu to Honor Local Leaders at 2021 Congressional Women of the Year Ceremony, Hometown Hero Edition

On Saturday, May 22, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) hosted the Congressional Women of the Year Awards Ceremony to honor local women in the San Gabriel Valley who have contributed to the community through service, organizing, or leadership. This year, the award is given to women who have shown tremendous courage and bravery during the COVID-19 pandemic and were nominated by people in their own cities and communities.
Vivien Watts (Executive Director, Food + Nutrition Services – Alhambra USD)
Dr. Phyllis Cremer (Principal – Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Parish School)
Anne Ireland (Executive Director – Nursing Department, City of Hope)
Lorena Ruiz (Interim Project Director/Project Roomkey – Union Station Homeless Services)
Doms Olivas (Clerk – Ralphs Pasadena)
Dr. Nga W. Wong (Physician – Chinatown Service Center)
Dr. Terese Hammond (Director – Critical Care/ISU, St. John’s Hospital)
Felisa N. Day (President/Owner – Angel Care Community Services)