A Vibrant Celebration: “The Art of Women’s Health”
Brinae Ali performs to celebrate "The Art of Women's Health" on April 5, 2023 at Meridian House. Photo by Jessica Latos.
Through the harmonies of music and the vibrancy of art, "The Art of Women's Health” reception on April 5, 2023, hosted at Meridian House, featured inspirational remarks from Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Marisa Lago, Millennium Challenge Corporation CEO Alice Albright, and acclaimed artist and performer Brinae Ali. Organon’s “Her Promise” murals were displayed in Meridian House for guests to view women’s health through a creative lens, contextualized by Organon Executive Vice President of External Affairs & ESG Sustainability Geralyn Ritter who highlighted the importance of continuing to uplift communities globally. Remarks from both Lago and Albright underscored the importance of centering women and girls in all the work being done to uplift and better communities around the world. Their trailblazing leadership has paved the way for the inclusion and empowerment of women and girls socially, politically, and economically. The evening was lit up by Brinae Ali’s live performance, whose music inspired guests to persevere in the face of adversity.
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Geralyn Ritter (Organon) provides introductory remarks at The Art of Women’s Health Reception at Meridian House in Washington, DC on April 5, 2023. Photo by Jessica Latos.
Sierra Rothermich (Millennium Challenge Corporation) and Alice Albright (Millennium Challenge Corporation) react to Under Secretary Marisa Lago’s remarks at The Art of Women’s Health Reception at Meridian House in Washington, DC on April 5, 2023. Photo by Jessica Latos.
Brinae Ali performs at The Art of Women’s Health Reception at Meridian House in Washington, DC on April 5, 2023. Photo by Jessica Latos.
Natalie Jones (Meridian) welcomes attendees to The Art of Women’s Health Reception at Meridian House in Washington, DC on April 5, 2023. Photo by Jessica Latos.
Raja Intan Nor Zareen (Embassy of Malaysia) and a peer observe one of Organon’s “Her Promise” murals at The Art of Women’s Health Reception at Meridian House in Washington, DC on April 5, 2023. Photo by Jessica Latos.
Geralyn Ritter (Organon) and The Honorable Marisa Lago (Department of Commerce) peruse the gallery of artwork from Organon’s “Her Promise” exhibitions at Meridian House on April 5, 2023. Photo by Jess Latos.
The Honorable Alice Albright (Millennium Challenge Corporation) spoke to the importance of centering women and girls in work to eliminate poverty internationally at Meridian House on April 5, 2023. Photo by Jess Latos.
Rafael Chaves (Organon) speaks with Shaila Manyam (BCW Global), France Dube (AstraZeneca) and María Espada (Embassy of Portugal) at The Art of Women’s Health Reception at Meridian House in Washington, DC on April 5, 2023. Photo by Jessica Latos.
Under Secretary of Commerce for International Marisa Lago delivers remarks on the importance of women’s economic empowerment at Meridian House on April 5, 2023. Photo by Jess Latos.
Gillian Elizabeth Daley (U.S.-China Business Council) chats with a peer at The Art of Women’s Health Reception at Meridian House in Washington, DC on April 5, 2023. Photo by Jessica Latos.
Timothy Thomas (Groundbreaker Films) and Maysa Rossana Ureña Menacho (Embassy of Bolivia) have a conversation during The Art of Women’s Health Reception at Meridian House in Washington, DC on April 5, 2023. Photo by Jessica Latos.
Krzysztof Wojciechowski (Organon), Rafal Sordyl (Embassy of Poland) and Noha Salem (Organon) chat during The Art of Women’s Health Reception at Meridian House in Washington, DC on April 5, 2023. Photo by Jessica Latos.
Evan Gao (U.S. Department of Commerce) speaks with a peer at The Art of Women’s Health Reception at Meridian House in Washington, DC on April 5, 2023. Photo by Jessica Latos.
Under Secretary Marisa Lago (U.S. Department of Commerce), Ambassador Holliday (Meridian) and Alice Albright (Millennium Challenge Corporation) chat during The Art of Women’s Health Reception at Meridian House in Washington, DC on April 5, 2023. Photo by Jessica Latos.
Janet Johnson (Sri Lanka Youth Organization), Prabuddi Weerainghe (Sri Lanka Youth Organization) and Priyanthi Kanakaratna (Embassy of Bangladesh) listen to Under Secretary Marisa Lago’s remarks at The Art of Women’s Health Reception at Meridian House in Washington, DC on April 5, 2023. Photo by Jessica Latos.
Giusi Condorelli (Embassy of Italy) and Claudia Cecchi (Embassy of Italy) exchange a few words at The Art of Women’s Health Reception at Meridian House in Washington, DC on April 5, 2023. Photo by Jessica Latos.
Under Secretary Marisa Lagos (U.S. Department of Commerce) greets attendees at The Art of Women’s Health Reception at Meridian House in Washington, DC on April 5, 2023. Photo by Jessica Latos.
Emma Keserich (Airtifae Group) chats with peers during The Art of Women’s Health Reception at Meridian House in Washington, DC on April 5, 2023. Photo by Jessica Latos.
Attendees gather outside to listen to speakers at The Art of Women’s Health Reception at Meridian House in Washington, DC on April 5, 2023. Photo by Jessica Latos.
Rafael Chaves (Organon) chats with a peer during The Art of Women’s Health Reception at Meridian House in Washington, DC on April 5, 2023. Photo by Jessica Latos.
Hannah Followill (U.S. Department of Commerce) listens to speakers at The Art of Women’s Health Reception at Meridian House in Washington, DC on April 5, 2023. Photo by Jessica Latos.
Leticia Kouna (Embassy of Gabon) and Mireille Obame Nguema Moore (Embassy of Gabon) applaud one of the evening’s keynote speakers, The Honorable Alice Albright, at The Art of Women’s Health Reception at Meridian House in Washington, DC on April 5, 2023. Photo by Jessica Latos.
Monica He (Organon), Jenny May (U.S. Department of Commerce) and a peer chat during The Art of Women’s Health Reception at Meridian House in Washington, DC on April 5, 2023. Photo by Jessica Latos.
Performer Brinae Ali uses a table-top loop station as part of her performance at Meridian House on April 5, 2023. Photo by Jess Latos.
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A Vibrant Celebration: “The Art of Women’s Health” | April 2023
