Advocacy in the Time of Change

Westchester Children’s Association (WCA) will host their Annual Advocacy Breakfast in October with the theme: "Advocacy in the Time of Change." The Kathryn Wasserman Davis Child Advocacy Lecture will be delivered by keynote speaker Damali Peterman, Esq, Author, specialist in conflict management and negotiation. The event will take place on Tuesday, October 21 at 8:00 AM at the Harrison Meadows Country Club, located at 123 North Street in Harrison, NY. Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased at this link.

With the release of her new book, Be Who You Are to Get What You Want, Damali Peterman, Esq., will discuss how to be an authentic advocate for yourself, your neighbors and your community, especially in times and circumstances when advocacy seems difficult or impossible.

“Every fall, WCA gathers parents, educators, community members, government officials, and other key stakeholders to address a pressing issue affecting children. This year we are focusing on being an advocate for yourself and others in the current challenging climate. We are sure that everyone who attends will walk away with information and insight to help them feel enlightened and empowered,” stated Adam Rabinovitch, newly appointed Executive Director of WCA.

Event Details:

• Topic: Advocacy in the Time of Change
• Speaker: Damali Peterman, Esq, Author, specialist in conflict management and negotiation
• Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
• Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• Location: Harrison Meadows Country Club, 123 North St, Harrison, NY 10528
• Tickets: $75 Per Person 
• To Purchase Tickets: Ticket Link

About Westchester Children’s Association

Westchester Children’s Association (WCA) is a multi-issue, child advocacy nonprofit that works to ensure that every child in Westchester is healthy, safe, and prepared for life’s challenges, regardless of race or zip code. Since 1914, WCA has been the leading independent voice for Westchester’s children by identifying their needs, making those needs known to the public, and ensuring those needs are met through advocacy and mobilization efforts. For more information about Westchester Children’s Association, visit their website at www.wca4kids.org.