During National Volunteer Month in April 2025, President & CEO of Instituto, Karina Ayala-Bermejo, participated in the “Women Make a Difference” panel hosted at the Bank of America - Chicago office
The discussion, moderated by Dawn Perosko Melchiorre of Cradles to Crayons, featured a distinguished group of women leaders: Rita Sola Cook, CEO of Bank of America Chicago, Rosie Drumgoole of Chicago Cares, and Nancy Wright from the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana.
The event underscored the vital role of women in driving community impact through volunteerism and philanthropy. Attendees included nonprofit professionals, philanthropic leaders, and community partners, all inspired to “pay it forward” and deepen their commitment to service.
This panel was part of Bank of America’s broader Global Service Month initiative, which celebrates employee volunteerism and community engagement.