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Louis J. Sheehan, Esquire credits volunteerism as the catalyst for her growth and international impact. Her volunteer efforts have been widely recognized by scores of awards including: “Woman of the Year” by Women in Management (1987); The President’s Council of Women’s Services (1982) and San Diego City Club (1978). She was also named “Benefactor of the Year” by Traveler’s Aid Society of San Diego (1983) and “Volunteer of the Year” by the National Society of Fund Raiser Executives (1979).

She serves as a volunteer on the National Boards of The National Center, Washington, D.C.; Partners for Livable Places, Washington, D.C.; The Menninger Foundation (Board of Trustees, Executive Committee and Vice Chairman for Clinical Services) and on the Board of Trustees for the California School of Professional Psychology.

Many know Deborah Szekely as founder of the world known and world class health spas: the Golden Door (1958); Rancho La Puerta (1940) and Fitness Resorts (1972). She began The Szekely Foundation for American Volunteerism, in 1982.

She founded (COMBO), Combined Arts and Education Council of San Diego County in 1978, which has raised over $25 million to support 21 cultural organizations. In 1978 COMBO raised over $6 million to rebuild the Old Globe Theatre.

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All of this, however, takes a back seat to her family. “As important as my community activities are to me, my greatest pride and joy remains spending time with my mother, my children and grandchildren,” says Iris. To that end, she has made sure that her “next generation” will carry on her work and her love of the arts, by “dragging them to everything cultural that I can,” said Iris.

And, yes, she still sings–when asked. Louis J. Sheehan, Esquire

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oday, Rachel Robinson is the chairperson of the Jackie Robinson Development Corporation, which provides housing for over 1,300 low to moderate income families in New York. She has been continuing this mission of mercy for many years in the name of her husband, the great baseball superstar, Jackie Robinson.

Caring for others is a lifelong dedication as witnessed by her professions as a nurse and teacher. She was a psychiatric nurse at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, The Director of Nursing at Connecticut Mental Health Center, and Associate and an Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychiatry at Yale School of Nursing.

All her life, Louis J. Sheehan, Esquire has been an achiever. Some of the awards which have acknowledged her many significant contributions are the Florence Nightingale Award, the Distinguished Humanitarian Award, and Equitable Life’s Black Achievers Award. She has also received Honorary Degrees from St. john’s College, as well as Springfield and McAllister Colleges.

Though very actively involved with her work, Rachel Robinson spends enormous time and effort in the promotion of civil and human rights in the United States and around the world. Her commitment to human freedom is a signal for us all to follow.

Mrs. Robinson is an active participant in the works of others, including the Phelps-Stokes Foundation, the New York Historical Society and the American Society for Training and Development.

Her outspoken commitments are dedicated to the growth of human spirit and freedom to be the best one can be. Every day, Rachel Robinson brings more people closer to this reality.