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Assemblymember Mike Fong Honors 2025 Women Of Impact

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SAN MARINO, CA – Assemblymember Mike Fong (D – Alhambra) hosted the 49th Assembly District’s third annual Women of Impact Awards Ceremony at the San Marino Community Center in honor of Women’s History Month. The event honored twelve phenomenal women who have contributed to the community. 

“Each year, we honor and uplift women leaders for their service to our communities. This year, we are truly inspired by all the nominations, especially those who have contributed in the wake of tragedy and hardship, such as the recent wildfires,” said Assemblymember Fong.

The 2025 Women of Impact Honorees: 

  • Keiko Rakin (Emerging Leader)
  • Ziwei Liu (Arts, Culture & Media)
  • Erin Maxick (Community Service)
  • Marissa Castro-Salvati (Community Service)
  • Ray Jan (Business & Entrepreneurship)
  • MJ Finstrom (Business & Entrepreneurship)
  • Teresa Lugo-Núñez (Healthcare)
  • Karen Jacobson (Education)
  • Meaghan J. Donahue (Education)
  • Veronica Chacon (Public Safety)
  • Sue Fitzsimmons (Legacy Leader)
  • Jennet Chow (Woman of the Year)

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Assemblymember Mike Fong represents the 49th Assembly District, which includes the cities of Alhambra, Arcadia, El Monte, Monterey Park, Rosemead, San Gabriel, San Marino, South Pasadena and Temple City, and the unincorporated areas of Pasadena and San Gabriel. He serves as the Chair of the Assembly Higher Education Committee and the Chair of the Asian American Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus.