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The Croatian Women's Network celebrated the 10th anniversary of its prestigious "Croatian Women of Influence" and "Future Leaders" awards. The awards ceremony, held at the Westin Hotel in Zagreb to coincide with International Women's Day, honored 26 women from 11 countries who have made outstanding contributions in their professional fields and communities. Two of the honorees are from Cleveland!
Mladen Barac, State Secretary
at the Ministry of Demography and Immigration,
Branka Malinar, winner of the Influential Croatian Women Award,
and Caroline Spivak, founder of Croatian Women's Network
(Photo: Croatian Women's Network)
Jozefina Tomljenovic, RN BSN serves as the Nursing Operations Manager at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital. Fluent in Croatian, she provides comfort and understanding to Croatian-speaking patients, helping them feel at home during their hospital stay. She is a lifelong member of the Cleveland Junior Tamburitzans Croatian Pride, she has proudly served as both board member and President and now celebrates her daughter continuing the tradition. She also dedicates her time to Saint Paul's Croatian Church, the Croatian Women's Club Kardinal Stepinac, and ACAP. Jozefina's dedication, warmth, and community spirit truly make her an inspiration to all.
Branka, Jozefina and other award winners
(Photo: Croatian Women's Network)
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