Institute for Women's Health and Leadership 2016 Woman One

2016 Woman One Award Presented to Reneé Amoore on April 25

The Institute for Women's Health and Leadership presented the 14th annual Woman One Award to Reneé Amoore on Monday, April 25, at the Rittenhouse Hotel (210 W. Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia).

Over $250,000 was raised to support medical school scholarships for talented underrepresented women attending Drexel.

The current Woman One Scholars with College of Medicine Dean Daniel Schidlow, Woman One Honoree Renee Amoore, Institute Director Lynn Yeakel, and Drexel University President John Fry

The current Woman One Scholars with College of Medicine Dean Daniel Schidlow, Woman One Honoree Reneé Amoore, Institute Director Lynn Yeakel, and Drexel University President John Fry

Amoore is the president and CEO of The Amoore Group, Inc., three companies that provide public relations, corporate consulting and training, and child and family services. She began her career in the medical field as a registered nurse with training at Harlem Hospital School of Nursing. A recipient of a bachelor's degree from Antioch College and a master's degree from Antioch University, she is known for her innovative approaches to assisting individuals with behavioral health issues, addictive disorders and developmental disabilities.

Amoore is an energetic leader and is actively involved in many professional and community organizations including the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, Women Against MS, and the Take the Lead Committee for Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania. She is a Drexel University trustee and a member of the University's Executive Board, and was recently named to the Main Line Health Board of Governors.

Learn more about Reneé Amoore and the 2016 ceremony.

For information about Woman One, contact Janine Barber at 215.991.8194 or jbarber@drexelmed.edu.