YWCA Palm Beach County

YWCA Palm Beach County YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Since 2017, The Leadership Haven Resource Center, LLC, led by Tessie Watts, M.Sc., has been strengthening leaders, board...
08/20/2026

Since 2017, The Leadership Haven Resource Center, LLC, led by Tessie Watts, M.Sc., has been strengthening leaders, boards, teams, and organizations across Florida.

Our work focuses on leadership and organizational development, strategic planning, board development, executive training, and organizational alignment.

Through innovative programs such as our Leadership Simulation Experience™, LeaderColor™, and Think Like a LeadHER™, we create practical opportunities for leaders to strengthen how they think, communicate, make decisions, and lead others.

From boardrooms to government agencies, nonprofits, educational institutions, and community organizations, our work is designed to help leaders and organizations move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and impact.

Our belief is simple: Stronger Leaders. Stronger Organizations. Stronger Communities.

We Can Work It Out 🧡YWCA Palm Beach County is proud to partner with Riviera Beach Public Library for We Can Work It Out ...
08/19/2026

We Can Work It Out 🧡

YWCA Palm Beach County is proud to partner with Riviera Beach Public Library for We Can Work It Out — an informative session highlighting victim services, community support, and resources available to those who may need them.

Following the session, a YWCA representative will be available for one-on-one conversations in a private, informational setting.

📅 Wednesday, August 26
⏰ 2:30–4:30 PM
📍 Riviera Beach Public Library
2129 N. Congress Ave., Riviera Beach, FL 33404

This session is for informational purposes only and is not a counseling session.

Knowledge creates pathways to support. Come connect, learn, and discover what’s available in our community. 🧡

Please join us in welcoming Amanda Joiner to our 2026-2027 Board of Directors for YWCA Palm Beach County! Amanda Joiner ...
08/19/2026

Please join us in welcoming Amanda Joiner to our 2026-2027 Board of Directors for YWCA Palm Beach County!

Amanda Joiner serves as Chief Marketing and Technology Officer at the Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society, where she leads marketing, technology, revenue, and ecommerce strategy for the organization. With more than 25 years of experience in the attractions and cultural institutions sector, including an 18-year tenure at Ripley Entertainment as Vice President of Creative Solutions and Technology, Amanda brings a rare combination of creative marketing expertise and a finance and accounting foundation to her executive leadership.

Amanda is an active member of the Junior League, where she serves on the public affairs committee, and she also serves on the advancement committee for the Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Palm Beach County and is a member of Impact of the Palm Beaches.

Please join us in welcoming Alcolya St. Juste, ESQ to our 2026-2027 Board of Directors for YWCA Palm Beach County ! In O...
08/18/2026

Please join us in welcoming Alcolya St. Juste, ESQ to our 2026-2027 Board of Directors for YWCA Palm Beach County !

In October 2024, Alcolya St. Juste was named Chief Legal Officer of ChildNet.  In her role as Chief Legal Officer, Alcolya oversees and leads the legal department providing direction on all major legal and regulatory issues.  Additionally, Alcolya facilitates corporate compliance, governance, training and supports departments and staff in all aspects of ChildNet’s legal proceedings.

Alcolya St. Juste’s professional and personal lives are guided by experience, leadership, integrity and fairness. Since graduating law school, Alcolya has made a meaningful contribution to the legal profession, specifically in Child Welfare for more than 20 years.
Alcolya has held legal positions of increasing responsibility as a Senior Attorney with the State of Florida Department of Children and Families; Assistant Regional Counsel with the Office of Criminal Conflict & Civil Regional Counsel; as a former Special Magistrate to Palm Beach County’s Code Enforcement; as a Special Magistrate to the City of Riviera Beach; and as a Hearing Officer for the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics. Additionally, Alcolya founded her law firm which provided legal services in the areas of juvenile dependency, family, personal injury, business and real estate. While in private practice, she represented parents and children involved in the Child Welfare System. She most recently served as in-house counsel for GEICO Insurance Company.

Alcolya is a proud wife and mother to two children. She is a third generation native of Boynton Beach, Florida, committed to being a servant, in and out of the courtroom. A vocal advocate for the mental health and juvenile communities, Alcolya has served in leadership roles for the Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County board, the Community Alliance of Palm Beach County and Inner City Innovators.  Alcolya also served with her husband as Pastors and founders of Shiloh Community Church in Lake Worth Beach.

When women, girls, and families thrive, entire communities rise.This National Nonprofit Day, we invite you to join us in...
08/17/2026

When women, girls, and families thrive, entire communities rise.

This National Nonprofit Day, we invite you to join us in creating safety, opportunity, and equity, but we can’t do it alone.

Stand with us.

Empower women and girls.

Support families.

Invest in a more just future.

Make a gift today: https://ywcapbc.org/get-involved/makeadonation/donate.html

08/13/2026

Safety. Healing. A fresh start. 💜

For survivors of domestic violence, these things can change the course of a life and none of it happens without community.

On October 15, we’re bringing ours together for the Living in Harmony Luncheon, benefiting Harmony House and the survivors and families we serve.

Come take your seat at the table and be part of what happens next.

🎟️ Ticket link in bio!
🤝 Sponsorship opportunities are available

Ann Marie Sorrell is an award-winning business leader, author, speaker, and philanthropist. She is the President and CEO...
08/13/2026

Ann Marie Sorrell is an award-winning business leader, author, speaker, and philanthropist. She is the President and CEO of The Mosaic Group, a globally recognized advertising, marketing, and public relations firm, and the Founder of Cannabiziac®, a company supporting entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry.

A respected thought leader in marketing, entrepreneurship, and transformational leadership, Ann Marie is a sought-after keynote speaker and has authored three books, including Live Audaciously. She holds an MBA from Nova Southeastern University and a bachelor’s degree from Florida A&M University.

Ann Marie also serves as an elected Supervisor for the Palm Beach Soil & Water Conservation District and is actively involved in numerous civic and professional organizations. Her leadership and community impact have earned her recognition among South Florida’s top business and community leaders.

This Black-Owned Business Month, we’re celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit represented on the YWCA Palm Beach County ...
08/12/2026

This Black-Owned Business Month, we’re celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit represented on the YWCA Palm Beach County Board of Directors.

Orie McIntosh, Founder & Lead Consultant of Eight Twelve Consulting, works with organizations to simplify complex challenges, improve efficiency, strengthen security and use technology to support sustainable growth and innovation.

That same commitment to thoughtful problem-solving and lasting impact is reflected in Orie’s service to YWCA Palm Beach County, and we’re proud to have his leadership represented on our Board.

Please join us in welcoming Dena Foman, ESQ to the 2026–2027 Board of Directors for YWCA Palm Beach County!Dena Foman, E...
08/12/2026

Please join us in welcoming Dena Foman, ESQ to the 2026–2027 Board of Directors for YWCA Palm Beach County!

Dena Foman, ESQ is an attorney, author, and advocate dedicated to advancing equality and championing children’s and women’s issues. A partner at McLaughlin & Stern, she focuses on complex personal injury and civil litigation and has litigated several high-profile cases that have raised awareness of equality and sexual abuse.

Beyond her legal career, Dena is an active community leader who has served on numerous nonprofit boards and chaired charitable initiatives throughout Palm Beach County. She is the author of Only I Can Define Me and has been recognized with the Grace Hoadly Dodge Award and the Harriet Goldstein Award for her advocacy and community service.

Please join us in welcoming Denise Albritton to our 2026–2027 Board of Directors for YWCA Palm Beach County!Denise Albri...
08/12/2026

Please join us in welcoming Denise Albritton to our 2026–2027 Board of Directors for YWCA Palm Beach County!

Denise Albritton is a West Palm Beach native, entrepreneur, and community leader who serves as CEO of Bus One Charter Bus Company. Since founding the company in 2010, she has grown Bus One into the largest African American- and woman-owned charter bus company in South Florida and the second largest in Palm Beach County.

A dedicated advocate for education and community service, Denise has led initiatives supporting local students and nonprofit organizations while championing opportunities for women and underserved communities. She is a former President of the Board of Directors for YWCA of Palm Beach County and has also held leadership roles with the Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County, the Women’s Chamber Foundation, and the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., West Palm Beach Chapter.

Denise serves on the South Florida Fair Board of Directors and is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Zeta Tau Omega Chapter. Her leadership has earned numerous honors, including the Forward Together Community Trailblazer Award, the YWCA Leadership Excellence Award, and recognition as one of the Legacy 25 Most Influential Black Women in Business and Industry.

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1016 N Dixie Highway
West Palm Beach, FL
33401

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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