Education to Empowerment
Education to Empowerment (E2E) is an exciting women's scholarship program presented by the Friends of McHenry County College Foundation. This unique and innovative program provides financial support and ongoing mentorship for female students completing their final year at MCC and continuing onto a four-year college or university toward an advanced degree. To date, Education to Empowerment has awarded $420,000 in scholarships to 47 female MCC students.
Consider joining the more than 75 Education to Empowerment members who have already stepped up to support education in our community!
Congratulations to our 2021 Scholarship Recipients
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Education to Empowerment Women's Scholarship and Mentoring Program to Host Fall Luncheon at Goebbert's

Women in McHenry County Donate $10,000 to Education to Empowerment Fund at MCC
E2E Fall Scholarship Event
Enjoying the beautiful venue at Goebbert's
MCC Vice President and E2E member, Christina Haggerty
MCC President, Dr. Clint Gabbard speaking at E2E fall event
MCC Employee, Margaret Keehn checking in guests
Guests at E2E luncheon at Goebbert's
Guests enjoying live music before lunch
Guests at the E2E Fall Luncheon
E2E Scholarship Recipient, Leilani Carreno
E2E Scholarship Recipient, Edith Sanchez
E2E members Sue Kirby and Tara Cole with guest Sue Dobbe Leahy
E2E members Helen Ruth and Karen Schroeder pictured with guests Nancy Pope, Sharon Elder, and Jeannie Ziller
E2E members and guests
E2E members and guests enjoying lunch
E2E Members Alexa Malouf and Tina Hueppe with guest Kathy Hajdrowski
E2E member Sandra- Pierce with guest Sue Dobbe Leahy
E2E member Maridell Markison with her guest Kate Halma
E2E guests Kellina Rizzo and Jeannie Ziller
E2E Guests Carol Fruin, Deb Young, and Emily Zoellic
E2E guest Elizabeth Wakeman with her guest
E2E Executive Committee from left Nancy Wenzel, Sue-Kirby, Sandra Pierce, Tara Cole, Bev Thomas, Dianna Torman, Tina Hueppe