2024 Women of Wisdom Celebration
Thursday, May 2, 2024
5:30 pm—8:30 pm
WaterFire Arts Center
475 Valley Street, Providence, RI 02908
Join us! Your participation helps Sophia Academy eliminate the economic barriers to a quality education. It’s a gift to each girl, to her family, and a gift to Providence.
Honoring
Hilina D. Ajakaiye and junia janvier ‘15
Hilina D. Ajakaiye
Ajakaiye is the executive vice president of Meet Boston and president and founder of the R.I.S.E. Women’s Leadership Conference. It is through her R.I.S.E. leadership that she has championed and supported the voices of Sophia students. For the past five years thanks to her advocacy, five eighth graders have participated at the conference as panelists on the Young Women’s Circle Panel.
junia janvier ‘15
Janvier is a graduate of Sophia Academy class of 2015 and is currently working as a product associate for CapitalOne in Chicago. A Boston University Class of 2023 graduate, she has remained close to Sophia by imparting her wisdom to students by hosting workshops, afterschool programs and currently serves as a mentor.
Join us at the Celebration
The Women of Wisdom Celebration is a critical source of funds for Sophia Academy.
Click below to learn about sponsor benefits, or contact Angie Duran at aduran@sophia-academy.org or (401) 784-0021.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
unable to join us BUt want to SHOw your support?
Online: sophia-academy.org/donate
By check: Payable to Sophia Academy, mailed to 582 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907
Securities or wire transfers: Contact Angie Duran at aduran@sophia-academy.org or (401) 784-0021 for directions.
What Makes a Woman of Wisdom?
Espousing the core values of Sophia Academy - courage, respect, responsibility, and peace, our Women of Wisdom have left a remarkable impact upon Sophia Academy and the community.
Previous Women of Wisdom:
Barbara Papitto and Ysanel Torres ‘11 - 2023
Stacey Abrams, Toots Zynsky, and Latsany Lopez ‘15 - 2021
Sister Mary Reilly - 2020
Suzanne Magaziner – 2019
Liz Chace – 2018
Anne Szostak – 2017
Joan Wernig Sorensen – 2016
Suzanne Murray – 2015
*Last updated 4.8.24