The AHS Women’s Forum is a club for young women at Andover High School that promotes female leadership, social justice, and equality. Today we are interviewing Margret Fitzgerald. Margaret Started the Fitzgerald Health Education Associates and travels to colleges and speaks about health.
Clare is an influential activist who has worked alongside Planned Parenthood to protect Women's Rights and safety for many years. We are honored to have her here on the podcast, and we can't wait to hear her story!
Dr. Magda Parvey began her tenure as superintendent of the Andover Public Schools in July 2021. Prior to her appointment in Andover, Dr. Parvey was the Chief Academic Officer for Middletown Public Schools in Middletown, Connecticut, where she oversaw all instructional programs and was charged with developing a robust Strategic Operating Plan. Prior to her appointment in Middletown, Dr. Parvey was the Interim Superintendent of the City School District of New Rochelle, NY, Westchester County’s second-largest school system. As a lifelong educator, Dr. Parvey has held multiple leadership positions during her over 25 years of experience in school systems in Connecticut, North Carolina, and New York. She is a graduate of Canisius College from which she holds a Bachelor of Arts degree. Dr. Parvey holds a Master of Science degree in elementary education and a Master of Arts in educational leadership and technology, both from Adelphi University; and a Doctor of Education in administration and supervision from Fordham University.
Ms. Lillian Montalto is the founder and leader of Lillian Montalto Signature Properties, Andover’s top brand for real estate sales. Ms. Montalto and her team have closed nearly two and a half BILLION dollars in total sales! In addition to managing her firm, Ms. Montalto and her husband, Bob, are nationally recognized art collectors who have published three books on wood art. They have also exhibited their collection at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts. We have all seen her picture in ads and admired her new office building downtown with the purple awnings and flower boxes!
For our sixth episode, we are joined by Hannah Finn, Andover High School graduate, and creator of the One Wish Project. Hannah created the One Wish Project at 14 years old during her freshman year at AHS. The mission of the One Wish Project is to provide the joys of a birthday celebration to children experiencing homelessness who may not otherwise have one. They are committed to instilling self-esteem and self-worth in each of these children with a custom celebration that is as unique as each of them.
Our podcast is back with the fifth episode in which we interview Ande Lyons! Ande is a female life coach and entrepreneur who has created Startup Life Live (her Livestream show) to support and celebrate diverse startup founders. Her advice provides tips, tools, and resources to help you launch, brand, and build a profitable and sustainable business.
For our fourth episode, we are joined by Hannah Senior, who works as a quality control molecular analyst. She has also worked as a respiratory analyst with Covid patients, providing endless efforts to better the people close to her, and in her community.
Today's guest is Annie Gilbert - chair of the Andover Select Board, and volunteer for countless boards and organizations in and out of Andover. She served on the Andover School Committee for 7 years! While it would be easier to list the committees she was NOT a part of, let's hear from her about her story and how we can learn to be more active, and involved women in society.
Today we are joined with Doctor Lynda Young, a pediatrician from Massachusetts who overcame the status quo and went through medical school at a time where women doctors were discouraged. We're honored to have her here on the podcast, and can't wait to hear her story!
This is the first of many podcast episodes featuring the psychologist Lauren Conscenti. A powerful and influential woman who worked at various universities such as Tufts, and attended prestigious universities like Princeton and Harvard! Let's hop in as we discuss her story and how we can learn to follow in her powerful footsteps.
