Diane, Your Women’s Fund of Central Indiana Magazine
Welcome to DIANE Magazine!
This magazine is just one outcome of my conversations with you over the last year. As I was settling into my new role, I met members of the Women’s Fund family–OPTIONS Alumnae, Emeritus Advisory Board members, longtime supporters, and other men and women with a shared commitment to ensuring all who identify as women or girls living in Central Indiana have an equitable opportunity to reach their full potential no matter their race, place, or identity.
You asked for more opportunities to learn and engage with Women’s Fund and our mission. This magazine was conceived of that desire. Here, once a quarter, you can learn more about women and girls in Central Indiana; the issues that matter to them; and the individuals and institutions, including Women’s Fund, that give their time, talent and treasure to create a world where women and girls can thrive.
As with all things Women’s Fund, this is your magazine. This space will evolve as you tell us what you want to read and learn.
We hope you enjoy this new offering and that it will inspire in you the commitment to women and girls in our community exemplified by our
founder–Diane.
Tamara Winfrey-Harris
President
Women’s Fund of Central Indiana
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