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ten at the top in tampa bay

Doesn’t this documentary sound wonderful? I can’t wait to see it.

Pre-production has begun on Ten at the Top in Tampa Bay, an independent documentary film that celebrates 10 extraordinary women who have gained unprecedented power in government. Never before have women simultaneously served in such leadership positions in the Tampa/Hillsborough County region, making this a unique moment in history. This film will serve as a mentoring tool to young girls who may not realize that they too can aspire to such echelons of public service.These women are: Hillsborough County County Administrator Pat Bean*, School District of Hillsborough County Superintendent MaryEllen Elia*, Clerk of the Circuit Court Pat Frank, Postmaster of Tampa Nancy Fryrear*, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Public Defender Julianne Holt*, City of Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio*, Children’s Board of Hillsborough County Executive Director Dr. Luanne Panacek*, University of South Florida (USF) President Dr. Judy Genshaft, Hillsborough Community College President Dr. Gwendolyn Stephenson and MacDill Airforce Base Commander Colonel Margaret Woodward. This collective force of women sets the direction of our city and county, promotes the welfare of our children, helps strengthen our economy, shapes our educational and court systems, and protects our national security. Renee Warmack, a native of Tampa who holds a master’s degree from USF in Public Administration, is producing this film. The film is supported by the Arts Council of Hillsborough County and has an anticipated release date of March 2007, which is Women’s Awareness Month.

*Women noted by an asterisk have agreed to be interviewed for this film.

For more information or to track Warmack’s progress, visit www.tenatthetop.com.