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Women's March Elmira

Speakers at the 2019 March

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Leslie is a lawyer, public advocate, and founder of Trailblazer's PAC. She works to elect progressive female candidates and bring transparency to election fundraising. 

Leslie Danks Burke

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Randi is the president of the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Southern Finger Lakes.  Before joining the Community Foundation, Randi managed fund development, public affairs and education as Vice President for Community Affairs at Planned Parenthood of the Southern Tier.  She is past Vice-Chair of ProNet, a professional organization serving program officers at U.S. community foundations.  She also serves on boards of directors for Corning Museum of Glass, Bethany Senior Living, and the National Women’s Hall of Fame. 

Randi Hewitt

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Aayla is a 13-year-old student at the Chemung Valley Montessori School in Big Flats. She is an active member of the Islamic Association of the Finger Lakes (IAFL) and has worked to raise awareness and erase misconceptions about the Muslim religion.

Aayla Sheikh

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Mary Kay is a licensed social worker with years of experience working with refugees, immigrants, and victims of torture and human trafficking. 

Mary Kay Diakte

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Peggy has worked as a pipe fitter since the 1980s and is actively involved in her local union. She was involved in the Chemung-Schuyler Labor Assembly as delegate and  eventually president. She is heavily involved in local Democratic Party politics. 

Peggy Costello

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Margie Rodgers is a former Spiritual Care Counselor for Hospice, and presently an End Of Life Doula, Hospice volunteer and coordinator for Elmira Death Cafe. She lives with a strong focus on living life with loving kindness and compassion.

Margie Rodgers

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Crew Marley is a local teacher, leader, and advocate for the recovery and reemergence of the strong woman through personal healing and reconnection with Mother Earth. She is a Water Protector and assistant in the ways of Native American spirituality. 

Crow Marley

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