Dewa Salihi takes pride in seeing her Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation projects to improve connectivity in Montgomery County come to fruition. Thank you, Dewa, for making the commute around the County easier. #WomensHistoryMonth #MocoWHM
Deanna Archey has been with MCDOT for 20+ years, but her career in transportation began before she joined the County, and she has always found inspiration in helping the community she serves. Thank you, Deanna. #WomensHistoryMonth #MocoWHM
Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation
Christina Contreras took her interest in engineering and turned it into a 28-year career in our Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation. Thank you, Christina, for your work on some of our County's significant infrastructure projects. #WomensHistoryMonth #MocoWHM
Maria Escobar is proud to be a part of the Community Use of Public Facilities team. She's helps ensure that we can all be proud of important community assets like the Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza. Thank you, Maria. #WomensHistoryMonth #MocoWHM
Karen DeLuca probably knows more about our Department of Procurement than just about anyone in Montgomery County. That's what happens when you spend 30 years in the office. Thank you, Karen, for your dedicated service to our residents. #WomensHistoryMonth #MocoWHM
Haley Peckett can tell you how vital coordination is to keeping things moving on our roads and within our Montgomery County Department of Transportation. Thank you, Haley. #WomensHistoryMonth #MocoWHM
Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation
It is hard to imagine where our Ride On system would be without LaTika Ochieng's influence. She's worked hard from her first day as a transit bus operator. Thank you for your leadership, LaTika. #WomensHistoryMonth #MocoWHM
Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation
Maria Escobar is proud to be a part of the Community Use of Public Facilities team. She's helps ensure that we can all be proud of important community assets like the Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza. Thank you, Maria. #WomensHistoryMonth #MocoWHM
Photo of a multicolored bouquet of different flowers in a square vase lined with lilac satin, sitting on a black table in front of a mantle with a red Maryland Terp blanket in the background.
Lovely center piece from today's fourth annual Women's History Month celebration by MoCo Council MAL Laurie-Anne Sayles! Great keynotes by @ltgovmiller.bsky.social and @repaprildelaney.bsky.social plus educational panels, networking and community engagement. #MoCoWHM #GSD
When you visit the Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza, there is a chance you could run into Marcia Arevalo. She's learning more about our community with every event. Thank you, Marcia. #WomensHistoryMonth #MocoWHM
Florence Louise Bright Anderson brings determination to her job with the Department of Health and Human Services. She also brings kindness, something she credits to learning from her mother. It helps shape her perspective on life. #WomensHistoryMonth #MocoWHM
Silver Spring's Forest Glen area is home to the Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center. That is where Karin Elaine Maxin works. Thank you for connecting with seniors and being part of the seniors team. #WomensHistoryMonth #MocoWHM
We are excited that Amy Yang has joined our Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Her role helps our professionals increase the supply of affordable housing and maintain safe and sanitary housing. Thank you, Amy. #WomensHistoryMonth #MocoWHM
Swetha Kathuroju is part of the Department of Housing and Community Affairs team. Her work helps ensure clients can access online resources and that things run smoothly in the office. Thanks, Swetha, and enjoy all the wonderful places to visit in Montgomery County. #WomensHistoryMonth #MocoWHM
Kimberly Williams is proud to share her connection with a special woman who is not only an inspiration but a beloved adopted family member. Thank you for your service to Montgomery County residents, Kimberly. #WomensHistoryMonth #MocoWHM
As the Department of Housing and Community Affairs’ lead Kim Grant is a friendly face to our customers. She is a forward-thinking and organized employee who provides valuable service and is a well-respected resource to her colleagues. #WomensHistoryMonth #MocoWHM
Vivana Giraldo's message radiates gratitude, purpose, and a deep sense of identity. That kind of commitment makes a real difference in the Department of Health and Human Services and within our County. Thank you, Vivana. #WomensHistoryMonth #MocoWHM
Work and family don't always have to be intertwined, but Diana Cortez has found that in order to do her job well, she relies on the strength she's learned from the women in her family. Thank you, Diana, for bringing that strength and compassion to work every day. #WomensHistoryMonth #MocoWHM
Through her job as a recreation specialist, Marija Lukic gets to see first-hand what the County's commitment to diversity looks like. Inclusion and community engagement are some of the best ways to make everyone feel like this is their home. #WomensHistoryMonth #MocoWHM
Denise Bruskin-Gambrell has some recommendations for history lovers. She's been inspired by strong, trailblazing women. It's helped fuel her 40 years as a social worker. Thank you, Denise. #WomensHistoryMonth #MocoWHM
We are happy to share more about Ana Shoemaker (DeWees). She's been here 3 years, and a lot has happened in her life since she took this job with our Department of Health and Human Services. Thanks, Ana, for serving County residents. #WomensHistoryMonth #MocoWHM
We are inspired by what Ann Marie Heiser shared about her family for Women's History Month. She helps lead our Recreation Department and draws her strength from the fortitude shown by her father. Thank you, Ann Marie. #WomensHistoryMonth #MocoWHM
Parinaz Barr is proud of her heritage, her work, and her service to County residents through the Department of Health and Human Services. We are glad that she's found a welcoming home both within DHHS and Montgomery County. Thank you, Parinaz. #WomensHistoryMonth #MocoWHM
How are you feeling on this first day of Spring? If you're like Valerie Whitby, you're probably flying high. She's inspired by women who take to the skies. Thank you, Valerie, for your 19 years serving County residents. #WomensHistoryMonth #MocoWHM
Carla Ayala has spent the last few years keeping order in the Department of Recreation. She's proud of the work she does, proud of her roots, and focused on making everyday better in Montgomery County. Thank you, Carla. #WomensHistoryMonth #MocoWHM
Victoria Lewis leads the 311 customer service center for the County, which gets all sorts of questions from you about things like trash pick up or to how you get a pothole repaired. Thank you, Victoria, for bringing your positive attitude to work. #WomensHistoryMonth #MocoWHM
Claire works on a many different things on behalf of the County from affordable housing to master planning to environmental protection. Read more about how she got her start. Thank you, Claire. #WomensHistoryMonth #MocoWHM
Our Alcohol Beverage Services is proud to have Talia Brown on the warehouse team. She is breaking barriers and is a powerful example for her colleagues and all women through her dedication and reliability. Thank you, Talia.
#WomensHistoryMonth #MocoWHM
Montgomery County Department of Transportation celebrates Women's History Month with diverse illustrated women on a purple background.
This #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re celebrating the achievements of our employees and their contributions to our community. #MoCoWHM #March2026
#WomenInHistory #WomenWhoLead #InspirationalWomen #history #montgomerycountymd
This #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re celebrating the achievements of our employees and their contributions to our community. #MoCoWHM #March2025 #WomenInSTEM #WomenInHistory #WomenWhoLead #InspirationalWomen #montgomerycountymd #WomenInScience
