RVC DEMOCRATIC CLUB – WOMEN OF DISTINCTION

RVC Democratic Club announces its second annual RVC Women of Distinction awardees.

We are all doing our best to cope with the unprecedented crisis confronting the world and our families. We are thinking of you, and as we each do our part by following Governor Cuomo’s guidelines, we hope and pray that this critical situation begins to ease.

Unfortunately, under the circumstances our award ceremony must be postponed, though at a later date, we are looking forward to honoring each of the women of distinction in person. For now, we introduce the wonderful women in our community who are often unheralded, but whose contributions have made a difference in significant ways. We thank them for all they have done and continue to do to make the world a better place for everyone.

Congratulations to our awardees –

Keisha L. Coads – Physician’s Assistant in Forensic and Community Psychiatry

For the past 10 years, Ms. Coads has provided behavioral health services to inmates at Rikers Island prison.

Jaime Jordan – Community activist and founder/co-leader of Indivisible Nassau (formerly Indivisible Rockville Centre)

Jaime is a community leader whose volunteer grassroots organization, developed in response to the 2016 election, supports progressive legislation and the election of progressive legislators, and engages residents in civic action.

Ginny O’ Sullivan – Educator

Ginny is a beloved elementary school teacher who taught for 36 years in the Rockville Centre school district. Her devotion, guidance, and love has touched the lives of countless Rockville Centre children.

Gayle Insler – Adelphi Professor of Biology and University Administrator

Dr. Insler was Adelphi’s Dean of Arts and Sciences from 1997-2008 and Provost and Senior Vice-president for Academic Affairs from 2008-2016.

Diane Masciale Paymar – WLIW General Manager and Executive Producer

Diane is a three-time Emmy award-winning veteran news producer, Vice President and General Manager of public television’s WLIW (channel 21), and Executive Producer of local productions for WNET (channel 13) and NJTV, overseeing productions such as The Treasures of New York and MetroFocus.