Zonta Club to Honor Five Local Leaders for International Women's Day
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Zonta Club of Berkshire County will host its fourth annual International Women's Day celebration on Friday, March 6, at the Berkshire Hills Country Club.
The event aims to recognize local women who have made significant contributions to advancing the status of women and girls.
This year's honorees represent a diverse cross-section of leadership in advocacy, education, and international relations:
- Divya Chaturvedi (Elizabeth Freeman Center)
- Lorena Dus (Berkshire Immigrant Center)
- Shela Levante (Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts)
- Brenda Oppermann (U.S. Naval War College)
- Maria Rundle (Flying Cloud Institute)
Since the inception of the annual award in 2023, the Zonta Club has recognized a total of 17 women for their professional and volunteer efforts within the community.
The evening's itinerary begins with networking and dinner at 5:30 p.m., followed by the formal recognition program at 7:15 p.m.
