A few months after keynote luncheon speaker and YWCA USA Board President Tina Herrera headed up our biggest fundraiser, inspiring record-high giving by an enthusiastic Walla Walla crowd, she attended the YWCA World Council.
The council convenes sister YWCAs from over 100 countries. Gathering virtually for the first time ever, delegates had an entire globe of time zones to contend with.
“For an entire week,” Tina said, “we met from 2 to 6 a.m. Pacific.” They passed resolutions of global impact and committed to addressing those issues locally.
Prominent roles were carried out by board members under age 30.
“World YWCA,” said Tina, “places a strong emphasis on providing opportunities for young women’s leadership development.”
She felt honored to be elected World YWCA board treasurer.
“For many countries,” said Tina, “the YWCA is the only place where women lead. I stand in awe of this global sisterhood to which we all belong, a source of empowerment for all women around the globe.”