SPRINGFIELD – Today, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) welcomed Alicia Kleinert and Nicole Gavin to the Women to Watch Event in Springfield. The event consisted of a breakfast, listening session, networking lunch, and informational seminar from other women in leadership roles.
“It was an honor to welcome Alicia Kleinert and Nicole Gavin to the Women to Watch Event,” said Rep. Haas. “Alicia and Nicole are both leaders in our community who are ‘Women to Watch’ and work tirelessly to make our area a better place.”
Alicia Kleinert is the founder and executive director of MCA Adult Day Care, which provides a holistic approach to senior care services. Nicole Gavin is the executive director of Visit Kankakee, a non-profit organization that aims to bring more tourism to the Kankakee area.
Rep. Haas concluded, “This event was an incredible opportunity for Alicia and Nicole to share their accomplishments and network with other women from across Illinois who are leaders in their own communities. I look forward to watching both of these incredible women grow and thrive alongside our community.”
Alicia and Nicole were two of nearly 50 women from across the state who attended this event. The contributions of these women were also honored by House Republican Leader Tony McCombie.
For more information about Representative Haas, visit RepHaas.com.
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