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I have been a member of Zonta International since 2006 and a member of the Zonta Cross Border (Canada-USA) online Club since 2024. I was drawn to Zonta because I wanted to be inspired by other women: someone to look up to, someone to mentor, or someone I can go to for professional and personal advice. I cannot believe the global friendships I have developed as a member. Over the years, working with like-minded women, I have seen the impact that Zonta, with its mission to build a better world for women and girls, has had locally, in my district, and globally. Every day when I wake up, I ask myself, "What am I going to learn today?" because every day, Zontians have taught me something, whether it is new skills or new perspectives.

Allison Peddle-Lehman is a second-generation Zontian (joined 2024) and passionate small business owner with a background in public policy and business management. With a firm belief in the power of women empowerment, Allison focuses on fostering teamwork and building strong member and community relationships. She is an advocate for embracing innovative approaches and ideas , such as an e-club, to broaden the reach of Zonta and engage more individuals in its mission. Her commitment to empowering women and advancing community connections underscores her dynamic and forward-thinking approach. Allison is excited to be a member of the cross border club and looking forward to what is to come.

I was recently employed as a community development consultant with a prior career with the US federal government at the state and national levels. Working in a capacity of the management and oversight of multi-million dollar programs and grants/loans which are targeted to assist populations of low and moderate income, homeless and also provide affordable housing, both rental and for first time homebuyers. Economic development opportunities in the form of grants or loans to communities were also generated for the purpose of economic development and job creation in communities

Being a Zontian since 2011 has been a positive experience in continuing to foster opportunities within the communities for women and girls. It has also allowed a pathway for involvement to create a better future for my daughters and granddaughters. Currently living in Buffalo and part time in Port Colborne with my husband and experiencing of full life with an expanding family circle of daughters, son-in-laws and grandchildren.

Janice is a proud member of the Zonta Club of Erie. She has been a member of Zonta International for fourteen years. She currently is serving District 4 Zonta Foundation for Women Ambassador.

She has served in multiple leadership positions in Zonta International at the club and district level. The most recent position being District 4 Governor 2020-2022 biennium. She has attended multiple Zonta Workshops, District 4 Conferences, Zonta International Conventions and North American InterDistrict Conferences contributing to growth and knowledge of Zonta.

Janice is a retired Nursing Supervisor who worked in Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Units and Psychiatric Nursing. She also was manager of her husband’s surgical practice.

She enjoys volunteering and serving her community. Currently, she is a member of the Erie Coalition on Anti-Human Trafficking and recently served on the District and Conference level with United Women in Faith. She has held several board positions in the community and has completed domestic violence training and mandated child abuse reporting.

She lives in Corry, PA with her husband and is a proud mother of two married sons. She has one grand dog named Scout.

Author Roxy Rapedius is an Executive Mindset and Wellness Coach and CEO of Life Coach with Roxy where she empowers individuals through change, transition, and transformation. With a plethora of experience across many different industries, her current focus is to help people realize their spiritual tools to achieve success. Passionate and dedicated to enhancing the lives of those she touches by helping them reach their goals, Roxy believes that wellness matters in every aspect of our life: physical health, environmental (including home, community, and the world itself), personal/work life, and financial. Published in Brainz Magazine and by Inspired Hearts Publishing, Roxy has a curiosity and keen desire to further expand her knowledge and acumen

to reach greater heights in serving others as a leader in business and life.

As an established leader who gets results, she lives happily with her husband in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.