Dominican Women’s Development Center (DWDC) is an amazing organization whose mission is to empower all women and communities to advance gender equality and social justice. Something we all need during these difficult times. Since being founded in 1998, DWDC has worked hard to make families and individuals realize their potential. One of the many ways DWDC does this is by honoring extraordinary people at their annual gala. This year marks 30 years of charitable greatness. The gala was held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, where they honored composer, lyricist, and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda, and other notable people, including Dr. Casilda Balmaceda (Board-Certified Neurologist and CEO of Neurology Associates), Marisol Martinez (Vice President, Channel Relationship Marketing, Charter Communications), Jomari Goyso (Designer, Beauty Expert and Hairstylist), NYPD Police Officer Daniel Kern, Maria Terrero (Family Services Coordinator, Early Head Start, DWDC), and philanthropist and author Jean Shafiroff.
