Ghafoor-Davis recognized with Athena Award

The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Women’s Business Council (WBC) recently honored Director of Racial and Ethnic Justice for Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley (CACLV), Kumari Ghafoor-Davis, MSW, with the internationally recognized ATHENA ® Leadership Award.

The ATHENA Leadership Award was inspired by the goddess of Greek mythology known for her strength, courage, wisdom and enlightenment – qualities embodied in the ATHENA Leadership Model. The award is unique in both scope – local, national and international – and the ATHENA mission upon which it is based. The ATHENA Leadership Award is presented to a woman – or man – who is honored for professional excellence, community service and for actively assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills.

A committee of female community leaders selected Ghafoor-Davis for the prestigious recognition. Her high level of professional excellence, impact on improving the quality of life in the community, and willingness to actively advocate for others, particularly women, in realizing their full leadership potential, is what garnered Ghafoor-Davis the award.

Ghafoor-Davis has over 25 years of experience in social services. A graduate of Columbia University School of Social Work, she is currently the director of the Campaign for Racial and Ethnic Justice for CACLV where, among other responsibilities, she oversees Generation Next and SHE (Self- Esteem, Health, and Education).

Ghafoor-Davis was recognized at a virtual event Jan. 28 attended by over 150 members of the community, coworkers and her family.

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