Four outstanding women will receive the 2022 Tribute to Leadership award at the YWCA 28th Annual Tribute to Leadership Awards event on March 30th. The event will be hosted at The Croft Downtown and is a celebration of women for their remarkable commitment to justice and giving back to the community. The honorees selected are noted for giving back generously themselves and set high standards as examples for equity in leadership.
We would like to congratulate our own, Graciela Garcia Candia, JAG President for her nomination for this prestigious award. With a genuine “students come first” attitude and a continued desire to serve and provide quality services to the underrepresented students of Arizona, her leadership has allowed for continued growth and strength in the Jobs for Arizona’s Graduates organization. Candia started her career with JAG in 1982 when she accepted the role as the JAG Coordinator at Tolleson Union High School. In 2003, Candia became President and has expanded program sites across the state while continuing to strengthen relationships with state and local business, government, education and community leaders. For the past 19 years, Jobs for Arizona's Graduates has receive the highest honor awarded by Jobs for America’s Graduates; the 5 of 5 Award for excellence in post high school student outcomes. "I'm honored to be nominated and recognized alongside a group of inspirational women leaders. Their talents and determination strengthen communities throughout Arizona."
The mission of YWCA is to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. To learn more about the 28th Tribute to Leadership Awards, please click HERE. *Photo pictured was captured from the YWCA awards event page.
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