The Women’s Fund of Greater Chattanooga will host Cindy Dyer, a former specialized domestic and sexual violence prosecutor internationally recognized for her work on gender-based violence, as the keynote speaker for the Voices 2016 luncheon to be held Oct. 5 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Stratton Hall.
Ms. Dyer served as the director of the United States Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, a position she was appointed to by President George W. Bush. In her current role as vice president of the Human Rights team at nonprofit organization Vital Voices, Ms.
Dyer travels the world implementing programs to address violence against women.
“At our Voices Luncheon, Dyer will reinforce the Women’s Fund strategic goal of advocating against the root causes of violence against women,” said Ann Coulter, WFGC board co-chair. “We are proud of the impact we’ve had as an organization leading the fight against human trafficking in Tennessee and have expanded our impact to combat violence against women and other core issues.”
Kelly Fitzgerald, board member of WFGC and co-chair of the event adds, “We are thrilled to add Cindy’s voice to ours and look forward to introducing her to the Chattanooga community at our annual Voices luncheon this year - men and women from local schools, universities, law enforcement and government. Cindy is internationally recognized for her work in identifying solutions to gender-based violence and, like the WFGC has worked tirelessly to advance communities by making women safe and secure.”
"Proceeds from the event support the advocacy and philanthropy of WFGC including work with our legislative delegation on passage of laws to protect and advance women and children, the Nightingale Network for giving and grant-making, and partnerships with aligned organizations supporting the safety and empowerment of women and girls," officials said.
To purchase tickets or tables, visit
chattanoogawomensfund.org or contact Katie Jackson at 423-752-4820. Individual tickets are $65 and tables start at $600. Corporate sponsorships for the event are still available.