Former Wakulla Democratic Women's Club President Rachel Sutz Pienta joins DWCF officer slate with Dr. Maureen McKenna

Dr. Maureen McKenna for President

Maureen is a Ph.D. level Rehabilitation Counselor who has supervised multidisciplinary teams as part of her career. She is retired from the Department of Veterans Affairs where she helped veterans with service-connected disabilities. Maureen has been a member of DWCF for over 8 years serving as President of the DWC of Highlands County, DWCF Credentials Chair, DWCF Legislative Chair and is currently 1st Vice President of DWCF. As Legislative Chair, she increased DWCF's political visibility and clout by starting the successful, statewide annual Tally Days. She currently serves as board member on the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida and has been appointed by Allison Tant, FDP Chair, to the FDP Legislative Committee. It is clear, as President, Maureen will move our organization forward in a positive, progressive, and prepared manner which will serve to advance the future growth of DWCF.

Nancy Hurlbert for 1st Vice President

Nancy Hurlbert has been in leadership roles for over 3 decades, and specifically, active in DWCF since 2007. In March 2004 Nancy concluded a 4-year term as President of the Florida Women’s Consortium, a statewide organization of more than 30 women’s organizations throughout the state of Florida, representing some 250,000 members. She also concluded a 4-year term on Florida Planned Parenthood’s South Palm Beach and Broward Counties’ Voice for Choice Action Fund and PAC in December 2004. She served as the Lake County Coordinator for the unsuccessful gubernatorial bid of Congressman Jim Davis in 2006 and as the central Florida Coordinator for Sen. Clinton’s presidential campaign in 2007-2008. Nancy was elected Vice Chair of the Lake County DEC in 2007 and just completed a 4-year term as Chair (2009-2012) as Lake County Democratic Party Chair. As DWCF Bylaws Chair this past year, Nancy has assisted local Clubs and suggested more progressive ideas to move the organization forward. As 1st VP, Nancy will bring her organizational skills and “contact list” to fulfill her responsibilities with programming and Convention coordination.


Dr. Rachel Sutz Pienta for 2nd Vice President

Rachel joined the Capital City Democratic Women’s Club in 2009 and co-chaired the Golden Democrat Lunch in 2010. She founded the Wakulla Democratic Women’s Club and, as founding president, accepted the charter in July 2010. Dr. Pienta currently serves as the Communications Chair for DWCF, Inc. and has led the transition team for the CCE/PC. She has partnered with the Legislative Chair to provide key support for DWCF’s Tally Days event for the last 3 years. She has also served in leadership roles for FDP and several Democratic caucuses.


Anna V. Eskamani for Recording Secretary

An Iranian-American and Florida native, Anna has dedicated her life to the social justice movement. She graduated from UCF in the spring of 2012 with dual degrees in Political Science and Women’s Studies, and while an undergrad she spent her time writing, advocating, and organizing for progress. She serves in numerous leadership positions, and began her work with the DWCF in 2010 as a member of the Greater Orlando chapter. She served as the organization’s Secretary, and then rose to President. A lifelong feminist, grad student, and staff member of Planned Parenthood, Anna hopes to give the DWCF an added edge with her experience, leadership, and digital communication skills.

Carol Flaumenhaft-King for Treasurer

Carol King has been an active member of The Lake County DWC since 2005 and its Treasurer for three years. She also served as Treasurer for the Lake DEC. Presently, Carol is Region IV Chair. For over two decades Carol held various Time Inc. financial positions including Time-Life’s International Business Manager. She left Time-Life as VP of Time-Life Books, Inc. to start her own consulting business utilizing her skills in financial analysis, budgeting, and cost control. As Treasurer, her business skills will enhance the financial team of the DWCF.