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We at Speaking of Women’s Health realize that a woman’s good work, educational messages and determination to improve the lives of women goes beyond the conference and into the community. That’s why every year, in cities across the country, we honor hundreds of women for their dedication and commitment to improving the overall health, well-being and personal safety of women in their communities every day. |
Below are just a few of the honorees from some of our conferences across the country –women who exemplify the mission of Speaking of Women’s Health – “to educate women to make informed decisions about their health, well-being and personal safety” – and go above and beyond the call of duty every day. Congratulations, and we are honored to honor you!
MARTHA KOZUB
Catherine McAuley Clinic
Hammond , IN
Since the inception of the Catherine McAuley Clinic in
As the Clinic's Director, she has grown the program from a one-day a week operation to five days a week. In addition, Ms. Kozub negotiated collaboration with the State of
Martha is a role model to other medical professionals for her commitment to treating her patients with dignity. For her unwavering commitment to providing quality healthcare for the underserved, Martha Kozub is a Speaking of Women's Health Champion of Northwest Indiana.
LYNN ROHLAND
University of Utah
Salt Lake City , UT
Through the Brigham Young University Police Department, Sgt. Lynn Rohland founded the first Rape Aggression Defense course (Also known as RAD) offered by a law enforcement agency in the
Sgt. Rohland raised funds to purchase equipment herself, through the help of the
Culturally, women are usually taught to be quiet and fade into the background, particularly in times of stress. Sgt. Rohland and her colleagues teach the importance of creating noise and asserting the right to protect yourself. Most women have no experience throwing a punch or kick. Working with pads and a lot of encouragement, women in this program find their inner strength to keep themselves from being victims.
Sgt. Rohland has established a class atmosphere of incredible respect. For some women, simulating attacks and talking about violence is a very difficult issue. Sgt. Rohland handles this with incredible professionalism and sensitivity. Her goal is to help women to be empowered to help themselves. Sgt. Rohland also serves as an instructor and team leader for the male officers in the department who co-teach the course. She is to be commended for bringing the Rape Aggression Defense Program to the
Lynn Rohland has traveled the world, as her father was a career military professional. She is a graduate of the
Speaking of Women’s Health honors Sgt. Lynn Rohland for her tireless efforts to empower the women of
SHAREE FOWLER
Domestic Violence Community Council
Winston-Salem , NC
The role of women's advocate came early to Sharee Fowler. While in high school, she was part of a group who wrote and acted in a play designed to show teens the importance of staying healthy during pregnancy. After receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree from
She works with city leaders to help educate them on issues of domestic violence and with clergy and laypeople so that they can better counsel those who have been involved with such violence. Sharee has also teamed with the
Her advocacy of women's issues, especially in the area of domestic violence, has brought a positive change to the community. Thank you and congratulations, Sharee Fowler.
