American Business Women’s Association
Our mission is to bring together business women of diverse occupations and provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally, through leadership, education, networking support, and national recognition.
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Connect, learn and grow in the
American Business Women’s Association
Whether you are starting a new business, jump-starting a career, or searching for a job, the American Business Women’s Association is the place to be. Your membership in ABWA offers you a portfolio of benefits to fuel your personal and professional growth.
Enhance your business acumen in the Apex Campus, our exclusive online learning portal. Grow your professional network by attending ABWA’s National Women’s Leadership Conference. Stay current on business concepts and topics with your complimentary subscriptions to ABWA’s Women in Business® Magazine and Achieve Newsletters. And, save thousands of dollars on discounted business products and services!
Make an investment in you – join the leading association for working women and women business owners, the American Business Women’s Association.
FEATURED MEMBER
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Pat Miller
Patricia Miller exemplifies the potential of public school education when parents and teachers collaborate. Raised by hardworking parents, she learned the value of community service early on, participating in activities like Brownies, Girl Scouts, and church events. In 1996, her neighbor introduced her to ABWA Homestead, where she began as the Corresponding Secretary on the chapter board. Over time, she held positions such as Vice President, President, and various Committee Chair roles. Through ABWA she was also introduced to an organization called Women of Tomorrow, started by former newscaster Jennifer Valopi. This organization utilized professional women to mentor high school girls. The joy of running into several of the students who tell her of the impact that she had on their lives can’t be measured.
Patricia’s favorite quote is “Tough Times Don’t Last, But Tough People Do.”
Homestead Charter Chapter
Executive Board
![Meeja Ritchie-Smith President 2024](https://homestead.abwa.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/02/Meeja-Ritchie-Smith-President-2024.jpg)
Meeja Ritchie-Smith
President
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Vice President
![Adrian Faulk_Treasurer 2024](https://homestead.abwa.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/02/Adrian-Faulk_Treasurer-2024.jpg)
Adrian Faulk
Treasurer
![Pat Miller](https://homestead.abwa.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/02/Pat-Miller_Corresponding-Secretary-2024.jpg)
Pat Miller
Corresponding Secretary
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Susan Rubio Rivera
Recording Secretary
Homestead Charter Chapter
Committee Chairs
![Laura Delgado_Member](https://homestead.abwa.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/02/Laura-Delgado_Member.jpg)
Laura Delgado
Professional Development/ Programming Chair
![Pat Miller](https://homestead.abwa.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/02/Pat-Miller_Corresponding-Secretary-2024.jpg)
Pat Miller
Fundraising Chair
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Susan Rubio Rivera
Education Chair
![Mary Ferrand_Member](https://homestead.abwa.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/02/Mary-Ferrand_Member.jpg)
Mary Ferrand
Hospitality Chair
![Teresa Carabeo_Member](https://homestead.abwa.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/02/Teresa-Carabeo_Member.jpg)
Teresa Carabeo
Membership Chair
![Meeja Ritchie-Smith President 2024](https://homestead.abwa.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/02/Meeja-Ritchie-Smith-President-2024.jpg)
Meeja Ritchie-Smith
Newsletter/ Publicity Chair
Homestead Charter Chapter
Tri-County 2023-2024
![Pat Miller](https://homestead.abwa.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/02/Pat-Miller_Corresponding-Secretary-2024.jpg)
Pat Miller
Tri-County Vice Chair
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Yvette Perez
Tri-County Delegate
Our SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS
Empowering Women through Educational Scholarships
Today’s scholarship recipients are tomorrow’s leaders. ABWA members have provided opportunities for women to achieve their personal and professional best by championing educational opportunities through the Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund (SBMEF). Since 1953, SBMEF has awarded almost 18 million dollars in scholarships to more than 17,000 women. To learn more about available scholarships, go to sbmef.org.
Latest News & Blog Posts
Latest News & Blog Posts
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