Fairfield County’s Community Foundation’s Fund for Women & Girls Annual Luncheon to Feature Keynote Speaker Andrea Jung

March 28, 2017, NORWALK, CT — On April 20, 2017, Fairfield County’s Community Foundation’s Fund for Women & Girls will host Andrea Jung as the keynote speaker at the annual luncheon to be held at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich, CT. The theme of the luncheon is ‘Nurturing Seeds Of Opportunity’.

Fairfield County’s Community Foundation’s Fund for Women & Girls Annual Luncheon celebrates making a difference for women and girls throughout Fairfield County. Fund for Women & Girls dedicated devotee Liz Lazarus of Greenwich, CT chairs this year’s luncheon and is supported by the luncheon committee.  “The Fund has a longstanding history of engaging philanthropists and investing in sustainable solutions. Our approach has proven effective in bolstering the economic security of women and girls in our county,” states Ms. Lazarus. “That is why the Fund for Women & Girls is my philanthropy of choice.”

Andrea Jung is the President and CEO of Grameen America. Ms. Jung joined Grameen America with the goal of scaling the organization to solve economic issues for women and their families across the country. She is the former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Avon Products, Inc., where she served as CEO from 1999 through April 2012, and as Chairman from 2001 through December 2012. Throughout her professional career, Ms. Jung ranked consistently among the top leaders on lists including Fortune magazine’s “Most Powerful Women in Business,” Forbes magazine’s “Most Powerful Women in the World,” and Financial Times’ “Top Women in World Business.”

The luncheon is a highly anticipated annual event attracting more than 700 friends and supporters from Connecticut and beyond. Attendees celebrate making an important difference for thousands of women and girls throughout Fairfield County, learn about the Fund’s work and hear from women who have benefited from their support.  Previous keynote speakers include Abby Wambach, the late Dr. Maya Angelou, Geena Davis, Dr. Madeleine Albright, Soledad O’Brien, and Gloria Steinem.

“At Fairfield County’s Community Foundation’s Fund for Women & Girls, we are dedicated to ‘nurturing seeds of opportunity’, which is why we chose Andrea Jung as this year’s keynote speaker. Ms. Jung has been at the forefront of providing opportunities to women to thrive for decades,” stated Juanita James, CEO and President, Fairfield County’s Community Foundation. She continues, “Ms. Jung has made her mark helping millions attain financial security for themselves and their families that made an impact worldwide. Her dedication and determination is inspiring and at the heart of the mission of the Fund for Women & Girls.”

Net proceeds from the Annual Luncheon will support the Family Economic Security Program (FESP) at Housatonic Community College. Built on the successful pilot program at Norwalk Community College, FESP will ensure that 400 low-income students, over a four period, persist, graduate and move into family-sustaining employment.  Ticket information for the Annual Luncheon Fairfield County’s Community Foundation’s Fund for Women & Girls can be found here.

Champion sponsors of the Fairfield County’s Community Foundation’s Fund for Women & Girls include: Stamford Hospital Foundation; Factset; Neuberger Berman; Manatuck Hill; Pitney Bowes; PFK O’Connor Davies; First County Bank; Pullman & Comley; JP Morgan; Cohen & Wolf; Housatonic Community College Foundation; NBC Sports; Nielsen’s Florist and Deutsch. Media sponsors include Media Partner – Hearst Media Group Connecticut; Moffly Media; Star 99.9 and 95.9 the Fox.

About Fairfield County’s Community Foundation

Fairfield County’s Community Foundation promotes philanthropy as a means to create change in Fairfield County, focusing on innovative and collaborative solutions to critical issues impacting the community. Individuals, families, corporations and organizations can establish charitable funds or contribute to existing funds. The Community Foundation is in compliance with the Council on Foundations’ national standards and has awarded over $212 million in grants to nonprofits in Fairfield County and beyond. As a trusted nonprofit partner and thought leader, Fairfield County’s Community Foundation brings together community organizers, business experts and philanthropists to solve our region’s challenges. Our goal is to create a vital and inclusive community, where every individual has the opportunity to thrive.

About Fairfield County’s Community Foundation’s Fund for Women & Girls

The Fund for Women & Girls, a special interest fund of the Foundation, is the largest women’s fund in New England. Our mission is to engage philanthropists and invest in sustainable solutions that lead to economically secure and healthy women and girls throughout Fairfield County.  Since 1998 The Fund has invested nearly $5 million in grants to programs serving females ages 5 to 90. The Fund is a member of the global Women’s Funding Network and the White House endorsed Prosperity Together.

About Andrea Jung

Andrea Jung is the President and CEO of Grameen America. Ms. Jung joined Grameen America with the goal of scaling the organization to solve economic issues for women and their families across the country. She is the former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Avon Products, Inc., where she served as CEO from 1999 through April 2012, and as Chairman from 2001 through December 2012. Throughout her professional career, Ms. Jung ranked consistently among the top leaders on lists including Fortune magazine’s “Most Powerful Women in Business,” Forbes magazine’s “Most Powerful Women in the World,” and Financial Times’ “Top Women in World Business.”

Ms. Jung is a graduate of Princeton University. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the General Electric Company, Apple, Inc., and Daimler AG. She also serves on the Committee for Economic Development, an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan American think tank.