Dorothy Wong Is Altadena’s Woman of Distinction

Altadena Councilwoman Dorothy Wong (Photo – Christopher Nyerges)

As part of the California State Assembly’s annual celebration of Women’s achievement and leadership, Assemblymember Chris Holden recognizes this year’s 41^st Assembly District Women of Distinction.

By News Desk

The Woman of Distinction Award was given to one woman in each of the cities of the 41st Assembly District to Women’s achievement and leadership.

This year’s honorees include: Dr. Patricia Jessup-Woodlin of Sierra Madre, Dr. Sylvia Jauregui of Monrovia, Dr. Laurie Leshin of La Cañada Flintridge, Dr. Julie Olesniewicz of Alta Loma/Rancho Cucamonga, Linda Logan of La Verne, Margarita “Rita” Karasik-McGee, Esq. of San Dimas, Amy Fass of Claremont, and Mary Locke of Upland.

Dorothy Wong

Dorothy Wong is a member of Altadena Town Council. She is also a community organizer specializing in bicycling advocacy, recreation, and sports, bringing world class bicycle racing to Los Angeles and to all of Southern California for well over a decade, organizing and supporting over 200+ bicycle events to date.

She is a lead instructor working with local advocacy organizations: LA County Bicycle Coalition, People for Mobility Justice, and ActiveSGV as well as with broader Walk ‘N Rollers Bicycling-Pedestrian Safety programs across Southern California. She currently serves on the Executive Board of the California Bicycle Coalition.

Wong said:

It is an honor to be recognized with other amazing people, centered in community. Altadena is a special, resilient place centered in art, nature, science and so much more. For me the connection and access to the flow of the watershed and San Gabriel Mountain sunsets keep me rooted here and wanting to make a difference for future generations.”

“It is a privilege to celebrate these outstanding women leaders within our District. Their work shapes and enriches our communities,” said Assemblymember Holden.