Head of cancer support group honored

President of The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura Suzanne Drace was recently honored at Big Thinking Women's 50@50+ Inaugural Event Luncheon at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles.

The women's organization, founded by Dr. Tessa Warschaw, hosted the event which honored 50 of Los Angeles' most accomplished women.

Drace has served as both a volunteer and staff member for Ventura County nonprofit organizations for more than 14 years. She joined The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura in September 2002 as interim president and was named president in 2003. In this role she oversees all aspects of fundraising, operations, and programming at the organization.

Drace is also a member of the Thousand Oaks Rotary, the Ventura County Chapter of National Charity League and the Ventura County Planned Giving Council.

The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura provides support and education for people affected by cancer. For more information, visit www.TwcVv.org.