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Allyson “Ally” Meyers – President  



Ally Myers

Ally, a recently retired C-Suite Media Executive of 30+ years, served as a VP/General Manager, representing 3 renowned broadcast television groups. She dedicated herself to developing creative content solutions, building strategic alliances and community partnerships that contributed to enhancing the multimedia consumer experience.  She also served on several business-related nonprofit boards in an executive capacity to help raise awareness.  Ally graduated from University of Buffalo with a Bachelor’s degree in Business/Corporate Communications. She has been a Broward County resident since 1998, and has commuted to work, out-of-state since 2007.  Now back home in Fort Lauderdale, she is in the process of transitioning from broadcasting and dedicating her various skillsets for nonprofit benefit. 

Ally worked in partnership with the League of Women Voters of Orange County, Florida where the television station she managed, produced a televised live candidate forum.  Since joining the Broward County LWV last summer she has moderated candidate forums, and intends to do more of them this election year. Ally enjoys cooking for the people she loves, her family and friends, traveling abroad, biking and gardening. (Term: 2024-2025)  Allym62@gmail.com 

Maria Paul, Vice-President





Maria has been an educator for 20 years.  Her love and devotion for knowledge and sharing information is what inspired her to become an educator. Over the past ten years, she has worked as an Assistant Principal supporting Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Mrs. Paul has also held positions as a Reading Coach and an elementary school teacher.  Maria has a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Miami and a Master’s in Education Leadership from Florida International University. She has always been passionate about making her community a better place, by empowering it with the tools and information needed to make the next generation productive and self-sufficient individuals.  Maria, a resident of Sunrise, joined the Broward League in 2020 and has served as Vice-President for the last two years and chairs the League’s Speakers Bureau.  She was selected to participate in the inaugural Margaret McGrath League Leadership Program in 2024. (Term: 2024-26) marialpaul@outlook.com 

Joan Sternberg, Secretary  


Joan Sternberg
Joan is a retired English teacher who lived and worked in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, where she currently resides. Joan joined the Broward League in 2020 during the pandemic after attending some monthly Board meetings.  It was a great way to learn who all the Action Committee chairs were and how fiercely they advocated for their issues.  Joan believes it is an honor to be involved with this group of informed, engaged men and women who are committed to making a difference in our community.  She has served as Secretary of the Broward League for the past two years, and also currently serves as Co-Chair of the Health Care action committee. (Term: 2024-26) joan.sternberg@gmail.com 

Gloria Reinhardt, treasurer



Gloria Reinhardt is a retired financial management professional and a longtime resident of Coral Springs, Florida. She has an accounting degree, an MBA and is a Certified Management Accountant. Gloria serves on the LWV Broward Board of Directors as Treasurer. She has been an active volunteer in Broward County since retirement. She focuses on education, advocacy and community issues. In addition to being a member of the League of Women Voters Broward County, she is an AARP volunteer leader focusing on Speakers Bureau presentations, Age Friendly Communities and advocacy. She also serves on the Public Policy Advisory Committee at Broward United Way. (Term: 2023-25) kgr5130@bellsouth.net 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS



Maggie Davidson 2024-2026
maggie_davidson@comcast.net

Denise Elliott 2023-2025 (appointed assistant treasurer)
denise.lwvbc@gmail.com

Graciela Hopkins 2023-2025
graciela.hopkins.l@gmail.com

Julie Long 2024-2026
julielong@earthlink.net

Bethann Nativ 2023-2025
beth.nativ@gmail.com

Stephanie Pearson 2023-2025
stephanie.pearson2@gmail.com

Ana Segura 2024-2026
anasegura123@comcast.net

Linda Thigpen 2024-2026
lindathigp@aol.com


Nominating Committee (2024-2025):

Chair: Monica Elliott

Off-Board Members: Suzette Hyde and Zain Remy