Episode 5: REACTwomen

In today’s episode we'll introduce you to Allison Agoglia, our REACTwomen Program Manager and welcome back Molly Sepulvado, REACT DC’s COO.

Allison lived the life of a military brat and grew-up all over the US and abroad. That sense of never staying in one spot for too long,  learning about different cultures, and being able to explore new places through travel sparked her desire to work overseas and with diverse populations. She has worked with several NGOs around the world to provide assistance to women and children, access to education, and lessons on women’s health. She’s previously worked in a refugee resettlement office and assisted with their women’s and cultural orientation programs. Allison believes in the boots on the ground approach— interacting with the families directly, building relationships, learning people’s stories, and making those personal connections drive her to keep going. She approaches situations with empathy and compassion, a willingness to listen, and grit so that she can support and empower those she works with. Allison attended James Madison University and studied International Affairs with a Concentration in Africa along with a minor in French

Molly and Allison are here to talk about REACT DC’s new Women’s Program that launched in September 2022. They’ll discuss why they felt drawn to the create this program and why there’s a need to focus on our female beneficiaries, go over the highs and lows of the process of implementing this program, discuss the ONE thing they wish people knew about our Women’s Program and then end with a favorite memory and what they’re most excited about in the year to come.

To learn more about our Women’s Program or to find out about future events, please go to www.reactdc.org/reactwomen or contact our Women’s Program Manager at allison@reactdc.org. We are in urgent need of funding support to continue to operate and support this population in need.  The beneficiaries of REACTwomen are working every day to settle down, rebuild their lives and stand on their own so that they can not only survive but also thrive in their new communities. Your continued support will help provide support for these programs and your gift allows REACT DC to deliver year-round comprehensive help to our DC area refugee population. Gifts from donors like you bolster our vital work.

To help support REACT DC’s efforts Donate Now to have an immediate impact in the lives of refugees. Donations support families in immediate need and ensure support for families still to come. REACT DC, Inc. is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Your donation is tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

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