Pamela Y. Abner, MPA
Pamela Y. Abner, MPA, Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, Office for Diversity and Inclusion, has received the 2020 Corporate Community Award from the nonprofit group Seeds of Fortune Inc. The award, which Ms. Abner accepted at a virtual gala on Saturday, June 13, recognizes “a corporate employee or company that leverages their resources, expertise, and talent to make a positive impact.”
The group praised Ms. Abner for her thought leadership and strategic management, saying that she “continuously seeks to implement initiatives to identify disparities and eliminate barriers to medical care, employment, and education for underserved and underrepresented groups as well as foster relationships with community partners.” The honor was one of several Seed to Bloom Awards, which celebrate women who are inspiring the next generation of women in finance, entrepreneurship, and community activism. The awards are an initiative of Seeds of Fortune, a scholars program that aims to financially empower young women of color—helping them apply for college scholarships and build financial and career skill sets during their college years and beyond.