Frances Perkins: Pioneering Change in the New Deal Era
1-Time Lecture | To register, please call us at: 305-919-5900.
In honor of Women’s History Month, explore the remarkable life and legacy of Frances Perkins (1880–1965), the first woman to serve in a U.S. presidential cabinet as Secretary of Labor from 1933 to 1945. A steadfast ally of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Perkins was a driving force behind every major component of the New Deal, shaping labor policy, social welfare, and workplace protections that still affect us today. Ronelle Delmont explains how her vision, courage, and dedication transformed American society during one of its most challenging eras.
- OLLI Members save $10. This lecture takes place at the beautiful Plaza at Park Square in Aventura.
Valet parking is available.
Ronelle Delmont
Ronelle Delmont, long-time resident of Greenwich Village, was a newcomer to Florida's book review and lecture circuit when she began an unexpected career in public speaking. Her stimulating book and lecture topics are always meant to provoke thought and be entertaining at the same time.
As a Hunter College drop-out in the 60s, Ronelle eventually graduated from Florida International University with a degree in International Relations in 1996 and her varied interests and lecture topics have made her one of South Florida’s most popular speakers.