Lebanon County Commission for Women

03/31/2026

Please help us congratulate our 2026 Women's Hall of Fame Inductees! This Women's History Month we recognized eleven deserving women who have made significant contributions to Lebanon County through their work, leadership, and activism.

👏 Dr. Jane Hollinger Clark, 👏 Tami Kohr, 👏 Dr. Ivette Marie Guzman Zavala, 👏 Emmily Longenecker, 👏 Lori Brandt, 👏 Jessica Kosoff, 👏 Major General (Ret.) Laura McHugh, 👏 Rebecca Witherite, 👏 Deborah Clancy, 👏 Dr. Amanda Davis Buie, 👏 Deb Waters

You can learn more about each of them, and watch their inductee videos on our website at https://commissionforwomen.org/2026-inductees.

** Special Thanks to our 2026 Gold Sponsors **
Funk Construction , Chrisland Engineering, Fulton Bank, Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce, Our Lady of the Cross School, WellSpan Health

** Special Thanks to our Fearless Leaders **
Beverly Heishman and Jody Lazorcik! (Please echo the sentiment and tag them below!)

03/23/2026

Meet the Commission Monday!

Deborah Hornick is a nonprofit development professional, community advocate, and the reigning 2026 All American Royal Ambassador. She has dedicated her career to strengthening communities through strategic fundraising, donor engagement, and mission-driven leadership, including development work with the American Cancer Society (ACS).

A passionate advocate for service and empowerment, Deborah has held pageant titles since the age of 16 and has competed for more than three decades, earning over 25 local, state, national, and international titles. Her accolades include Miss Delaware USA, Mrs. Pennsylvania, national titles such as Ms. United World, and the international title of Mrs. Galaxy. Through every crown, she has used her platform to mentor young women, promote volunteerism, and champion causes that strengthen families and communities.

Deborah believes leadership is rooted in service and is honored to support the mission of the Lebanon County Commission for Women while continuing to inspire confidence, resilience, and purpose in others.

Interested in joining the Women’s Commission? Use this link to apply: https://commissionforwomen.org/membership/

03/17/2026

Happening this weekend- High school students from all Lebanon County schools, please join us for our annual Glass Slipper Prom Dress Sale this Friday, March 20th and Saturday, March 21st. We’re kicking off the sale with the fashion show at 6 p.m.! 🪩👗💃✨

03/16/2026

Meet the Commission Monday!

Amber Hoopengarner is a native of Blairsville and Lancaster, Pennsylvania. While in Blairsville she served on the County Advisory Panel and was a member of the local NAACP branch. She also ran an in home daycare. Amber served in her local ministry for twelve years as her faith is the foundation of her life.

In 2022 Amber and her four children relocated to Lebanon each having just one bag of clothes in their possession. Once there, Amber began working in a local daycare and later became an employee of the school district.

Amber holds an associate’s degree in Human Services Management and is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Psychology with plans of obtaining her Teaching Certificate and opening a learning center for special needs children. She is a Licensed Minister and owner of Struggle and the Savior Ministries. She is also a self published author. Amber feels it is her call to help serve women and children in as many ways as possible.

Interested in joining the Women’s Commission? Use this link to apply: https://commissionforwomen.org/membership/

03/09/2026

Meet the Commission Monday!

Luz Amada “Lucy” is a Puerto Rican professional with a background in Business Administration and a long history of contributing to the financial and entrepreneurial development of her community. After eleven years of experience in the financial sector, she founded Vida Financiera Uno a Uno, an agency focused on education, planning, and responsible income management for families and entrepreneurs.

She currently serves on the Lebanon Commission for Women where she contributes to the advancement and well-being of women in her community. She is also the founder of Creando Fundamentos, an initiative designed to provide tools, resources, and training to business owners and entrepreneurs seeking to strengthen their companies and build a sustainable legacy.

Her mission is clear: to provide support with integrity, knowledge, and a genuine commitment to the personal and professional growth of those she mentors.

Interested in joining the Women’s Commission? Use this link to apply: https://commissionforwomen.org/membership/

03/09/2026

Less than two weeks until the annual Glass Slipper Project - Lebanon, PA prom dress sale. We hope to see you there! 💃🪩✨

Join us for our annual sale!

Our fashion show kicks off at 6pm on March 20th, 2026 at LCBC Lebanon. The first night of our sale is immediately following the show!

Can't make it on Friday?☹️ No worries!😁 We will be open again at LCBC Lebanon on March 21st from 10am-2pm.

03/03/2026

Meet the Commission Monday!

Maggie Progin is the VP, Communications & Education at Lebanon Family Health Services. Maggie has been with Lebanon Family Health Services since August 2020. Her job as VP, Communications & Education includes planning and ex*****on of social media campaigns and advertising, managing and coordinating Community Health Education, researching and writing content for LFHS’s various media platforms, and developing programs, materials, and events to facilitate community education about health-related topics. Maggie is part of the executive team of the Lebanon County Council of Human Services Agencies, is part of the Commission for Women, serves of the Family Health Council of Central Pennsylvania’s Clinical Advisory Committee, Board Member for Community Homes, and the Lebanon County Substance Use Coalition.

She lives in Cornwall with her husband, daughter, and son and enjoys being part of an organization that is a partner and leader within the community.

Interested in joining the Women’s Commission? Use this link to apply: https://commissionforwomen.org/membership/

03/02/2026

Please joins us for the Glass Slipper dress sale and fashion show! Find details about the sale below:

The Positive Messaging Prom Fashion Show is hosted every year by the Community Health Council of Lebanon County to show off some of our best outfits! The show kicks off our 2026 sale on March 20th, 2026 at 6pm. Sale starts immediately following the show.

Are you a Junior or Senior in high school who wants to be a model? Follow the QR code below to sign up! (Models get first dibs on the dress they choose to strut down the runway with💃👀)

📢Please note that due to the loss of our community connection for tuxedos, there will not be tuxedos in the fashion show this year!!!!!!
🤞🏽We hope to offer tuxes for the fashion show again next year!🤞🏽

The Glass Slipper Sale will take place on March 20th & 21st at LCBC Lebanon.

⏰️Times:

✨️Friday, March 20th- Directly after the Fashion Show until 9pm

✨️Saturday, March 21st- 10am-2pm

02/24/2026

Meet the Commission Monday!

Tatianna Garcia was introduced to the Lebanon County community by her admission to Lebanon Valley College as a First-Year Student in 2016. After a pandemic-sized bump in the road and a few unexpected left turns, Tatianna landed at the Sexual Assault Resource and Counseling Center in 2020 as the Administrative Assistant and transitioned into a Counselor/Advocate role in late 2021. In her role at SARCC, Tatianna strives to encourage survivors of all backgrounds and identities to reclaim their power and find healing in supportive counseling and various kinds of advocacy. Tatianna also serves as a Co-Facilitator for Lebanon County’s Youth Advisory Board and recently accepted an administrative role for Lebanon County’s Cultural Diversity Conference. On the state level, Tatianna sits on the Youth Engagement Subcommittee for the Pennsylvania Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Committee. Tatianna has also partnered with other Lebanon County community leaders to present Lebanon County’s violence prevention and community building efforts at both state and national conferences. She is rounding out her 3rd year on the commission and cannot be more excited for year FOUR! She is presently the Glass Slipper Committee Chair.

In her free time, Tatianna enjoys scoping out local businesses throughout the Lancaster/Lebanon area and learning from her peers. She is a Cat Mom and a wicked cool Aunt to an even cooler (human) niece. Her most prized possession is her 2024 All-Star Worlds Gold Medal ( # ECE4L), and her favorite self-care methods are solo brunches and finding the best outdoor reading spots.

Interested in joining the Women’s Commission? Use this link to apply: https://commissionforwomen.org/membership/

02/17/2026

Meet the Commission Monday!

Heather Herman Allwein is an entrepreneur and community advocate proudly serving as owner of House of Hair in Annville since 2018. With more than 18 years in the beauty industry, she brings a spirit of service, leadership, and integrity to every role she holds. Heather is an active supporter of youth development through the Cleona Parks and Recreation Board and the Occupation Advisory Board for LCCTC. As a local sport coach and contributor she values the opportunity to collaborate with Fraternal Order of Police and community members to strengthen trust, unity, and shared purpose within the community. She also serves on the Lebanon County Commission for Women as the secretary providing support, empowerment, and mentorship to local women which stems from her being guided by strong family and community values. She strives to create meaningful connections and foster growth and confidence in those around her. Heather focuses her time and energy carefully, prioritizing raising her son, Oliver with her husband first and foremost.

Interested in joining the Women’s Commission? Use this link to apply: https://commissionforwomen.org/membership/

02/10/2026

Join us for our new series- Meet the Commission Monday. Here we will be introducing the current members of 2026 for the Lebanon County Commission for Women.

Deja Pyles is the Chair of Public Relations for the Lebanon County Commission for Women. She was born and raised in Lebanon County but ultimately went to Linden Hall School for Girls in Lititz for high school. She later attended West Chester and Clarion Universities for her bachelor’s degree in Women’s and Gender Studies. With that as her major, she believed being a part of the LCCW would be a perfect fit to apply her studies. After a year on the commission she became the Public Relations Committee Chair. She hopes to continue to interact with Lebanon County through social media as its use can reach communities near and far.

In her free time, Deja enjoys going to the gym, spending time with her family and Jack Russell Terrier Ruthie, and she will be starting her first semester of law school this fall.