Makers of Southwest Florida
Don't miss WGCU's MAKERS: Women Who Make Southwest Florida programs. Twenty one Southwest Florida women will inspire you with their passion, determination, creativity and humility. The dates and times are listed below. The programs air on WGCU HDTV 30.1/Cable 3 & 440/Dish & Direct TV 30.
Friday, March 1 @ 8:30 pm...Part 1
Portraits of women who have impacted Southwest Florida through their contributions in the arts, business, education, healthcare, politics, the environment and social justice. This episode highlights Barbara Mainster, executive director of Redlands Christian Migrant Association; Andrea Clark Brown, architect and director of Up Art Design Gallery; Carmen Rey-Gomez, director of the Hispanic Institute at Hodges University; and Gail Markham, CPA and co-founder of the PACE School for Girls. Produced by Chelle Koster Walton and Joan Wood.
Sunday, March 24 @ Noon ... Part 2
Portraits of women who have impacted Southwest Florida through their contributions in the arts, business, education, healthcare, politics, the environment and social justice. This episode highlights Samira K. Beckwith, president and CEO of Hope HealthCare Services; Carla Brooks Johnston, (1940-2008), author and mayor of Sanibel; Ellie Boyd, founding member of Responsible Growth Coalition; and Marty Valiant, public health officer (Ret.) for Hendry and Glades counties. Produced by Chelle Koster Walton and Joan Wood.
Tuesday, March 26 @ 8 pm
MAKERS: Women Who Made Southwest Florida
A look at the hardy female pioneers who came to Southwest Florida in the early 20th century, determined to carve a community out of the wilds. Some – like Mina Edison – emerged from the shadows of more famous husbands to leave an indelible mark. Others – like Deaconess Harriet Bedell, Bernice Russell and Mother Perry – bridged racial divides. Discover how such strong, capable – and often overlooked – women laid the groundwork for the Southwest Florida of today. Produced by Janina Birtolo.
Tuesday, March 26 @ 8:30 pm...Part 3
Portraits of women who have impacted Southwest Florida through their contributions in the arts, business, education, healthcare, politics, the environment and social justice. This episode highlights Susan A. Bridges, president of the Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs; Ann Reisner Jacobson, Community Relations committee chair for the Jewish Federation of Collier County; Karen Clawson, founder and executive director of K is for Kids Foundation; and Hilary Swain, executive director of the Archbold Biological Station. Produced by Chelle Koster Walton and Joan Wood.
Sunday, March 31 @ 11:30 am..Part 4
Portraits of women who have impacted Southwest Florida through their contributions in the arts, business, education, healthcare, politics, the environment and social justice. This episode highlights Sharon MacDonald, chief foundation officer for the Lee Memorial Health System Foundation; Reiko Niiya, concertmaster and violinist for the Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra; Veronica Shoemaker, Civil Rights activist and City Council member, Fort Myers; and Trudi K. Williams, CEO of TKW Consulting Engineers and former Florida legislator. Produced by Chelle Koster Walton and Joan Wood.
Sunday, April 7 @ 11:30 am..Part 5
Portraits of women who have impacted Southwest Florida through their contributions in the arts, business, education, healthcare, politics, the environment and social justice. This episode highlights Lalai Hamric, president and C.E.O (Ret.) of Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida; Rae Ann Wessel, director of Natural Resource Policy for the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation; Nely Rodriguez, leader of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers, Women’s Group; Ellen Peterson (1923-2011), founder of the Happehatchee Center and the Calusa Group of the Sierra Club; Ellin Goetz, former chair of the Conservation Collier campaign. Produced by Chelle Koster Walton and Joan Wood.
