Announcing our new president, Phyllis R. Caldwell!
The Board of Directors and Staff of Washington Area Women’s Foundation are pleased to announce Phyllis Caldwell as our new President.
Phyllis comes to us from Bank of America where she was President of Community Development Banking. She has broad professional experience in creating pathways of opportunity for low-income people and communities.
A philanthropist in her own right, Phyllis is a member of the Washington 100 and shares our fundamental belief in the Power of Giving Together.
View our press release to learn more about Phyllis’ background and her personal commitment to investing in women and girls.
Please join us in welcoming Phyllis as The Women’s Foundation enters our tenth anniversary year!
November 28th, 2007 at 5:06 pm
Phyllis,
Congratulations on your new position – it sounds great! You left sooner than I anticipated and so I didn’t get a chance to say goodbye, or thank you. I wanted to let you know that I appreciated what you did for me during our time together on the Community Development Banking team, and that I was sorry to see you leave.
I hope that you and your family have a wonderful holiday season.
Take care,
Dave
November 28th, 2007 at 7:03 pm
Congratulations to Phyllis and especially to the Washington Area Women’s Foundation. You couldn’t have made a better choice. I had the privilege of working on Phyllis’s Community Development Banking team since 1998, and she truly is an inspiring and visionary leader who grasps the business details. There is no doubt in my mind that Phyllis will take the Foundation to new heights. We miss Phyllis immeasurably here at Bank of America, and we all know how lucky you are to bring in someone of her talent. I expect to hear great things!
November 28th, 2007 at 9:07 pm
THIS IS FABULOUS NEWS!
Congratulations Phyllis! and to WAWF, We are so lucky to have you.
I cannot think of a more wonderful new leader for the organization.
My Best,
Diane
November 28th, 2007 at 9:16 pm
Congratulations to the WAWF – what a spectacular choice!! Phyllis, I look forward to working with you for many years to come.
All my best,
Shelley
November 29th, 2007 at 6:40 am
Welcome Phyllis! The WAWIT Team looks forward to working with you. Congratulations and our very best wishes for your continuing successes.
The Washington Area Women in the Trades
November 29th, 2007 at 6:58 am
Welcome Phyllis!
As you already know, The Women’s Foundation holds special place in the hearts of many in the region, so I’m delighted to know that the ship has a new captain who understands her well. My hat is off to Rubie and Lori for shepherding the selection process and to Marjorie who has done an amazing job keeping all the pieces together and moving forward. You have great folks to work with. I look forward to meeting you soon.
November 29th, 2007 at 8:55 am
Congrats Phyllis, The Women’s Foundation is getting a great leader. I know the foundation will continue to grow and flourish under your leadership.
November 29th, 2007 at 11:13 am
Phyllis,
Congratulations! I am very happy for you and The Women’s Foundation.
Happy Hoidays.
November 29th, 2007 at 1:14 pm
Fantastic News!!!!!!! I will never forget the times you walked beside me on those brief events in Houston. You have been and still are an inspiration to me and my daughter Valeya, for years now. Enjoy your new surroundings and know that you are truly blessed!
November 29th, 2007 at 3:10 pm
Congratulations Phyllis and to The Women’s Foundation. I believe Phyllis will make a great leader for the organization and I know she is truly dedicated to community improvement and neighborhood issues. I hope our paths will cross again. Terrific news for all concerned!
November 30th, 2007 at 4:26 am
Congratulations Phyllie!
I knew that I had met a great friend all those many years ago at Woodside Elementary; I just did not yet know that she would also grow up to make a difference in so many people’s lives!
I hope your new journey brings you great joy as you help others.
Mars
December 18th, 2007 at 11:41 am
Hello Phyllis, welcome aboard. I am looking forward to meeting you in 2008 and working with you on behalf of women and girls living in Ward 8 in the District of Columbia. Have a safe holiday season and see you next year.
Patrice Sheppard
December 31st, 2007 at 5:34 pm
Congratulations Phyllis and to the Women’s Foundation. I enjoyed reading the press release earlier and the spotlight in today’s Business Section of the Washington Post reminded me that I hadn’t sent you a note. I look forward to connecting with you and ways I can assist you and the Foundation in serving our community.
Happy New Year!
January 11th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
What a wonderful challenge to take on! We are certain that as you always do, you will make your mark on the WAWF and the women that this organization serves. Congratulations to your new staff on securing a creative and strong leader!
January 15th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
Congratulations to you and to WAWF. I enjoyed reading the article in Washington Post and know you will bring talent and energy to a great organization.
Best wishes.
January 16th, 2008 at 8:04 am
Wow,
What a great honor to have someone like you making a difference in the lives of women. We look forward to working with you.
February 7th, 2008 at 8:29 pm
Congratulations Phyllis,
I send you greeting from the Hands Together Neighborhood Club. …Yes we are still here….We all know you will bring the same type of dedication and energy to your new position as you brought to our community and organization. We are all profoundly proud of you and your accomplishment.
As for myself , I do alot of work in the Health and Technology arena which included a pre-natal and dental mobile unit [ Mama & Baby Bus] and around other woman issues such as Teen pregancy, prematurity, infant mortality,breast , cervical and ovarian cancer,diabetes , HIV-AID and asthma etc. I look forward to working with you as your foundation tackle these critical health issues affecting women in the metropolitan area…Once again Congratulation !
February 21st, 2008 at 4:06 pm
Congratulations Phyllis on your new post, sounds like a wonderful organization and a good fit!
December 3rd, 2009 at 5:35 pm
Welcome Phyllis and Congratulations!
Now that you are also leading the Treasury Department’s homeownership preservation office maybe you can help some of us who have to deal with Bank of America for our Loan Modifications. I have been trying to get mine since April. BAC recieved the biggest bail out of any mortgage company in the US. Yet they seem to have no interest in helping us homeowners keep our houses. My house is scheduled for sheriff sale in February and I can’t even speak directly to the person handling my file. I realize I am nobody to you, but there are a lot of us out here. I hope you really crack down of these Mortgage companies ASAP! I am also sending this to Gov. Ted Strickland and my Senator.
Thanks,
Danielle Slimak