Politics & Government

Pamela Varkony Sworn Into PA Commission for Women

Women's advocate Pamela Varkony of Allentown had been named by Gov. Tom Corbett to serve on the Pennsylvania Commission for Women.

Pamela Varkony of Allentown was sworn in Monday to serve on the Pennsylvania Commission for Women, which develops economic and civic opportunities for women.

Varkony, a women's advocate, commentator and former Allentown councilwoman, is the founder of the Power of Women Conference at Cedar Crest College. She is active in Bpeace, a nonprofit organization that helps women with business opportunities in conflict-affected countries.

Varkony was sworn in by Lehigh County President Judge Carol K. McGinley, the first woman president of the Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas. The commission’s executive director, Maria Montero, spoke at the ceremony, which was attended by and Mike Schware and District Justice Ronald Manescu.

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Varkony was appointed by Gov. Tom Corbett in May to serve on the 28-member commission. The women selected to serve represent a diverse cross-section of Pennsylvania, from CEOs to sole proprietors, leaders in county government to presidents of borough council, international speakers and writers to local mentors for young women.

Other commission members include Chairwoman Sue Schick and Janice Haahs, both of Montgomery County.

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