Her/Story: From Her Heart To Yours

“Behind every great woman is another great woman.” … Kate Hodges 

Her❤️Story: from Her❤️Heart to Yours

Please join us for an evening of Her❤️Stories: three tales of inspiration, motivation, and remembrance, shared by women whose lives were deeply affected by another. We hope you will be inspired to carry them forward!

“Her❤️Story: from Her❤️Heart to Yours” was co-created by Valerie Fagin and Susan Hess to help honor Women’s History Month in our community. We look forward to an engaging and thought-provoking evening with individual stories of inspiration presented by Sandi Clark Kaddy, Priscilla Stevens French, and Susan Hess, and moderated by Valerie Fagin.

About the Presenters

Sandi Clark Kaddy was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, and raised in upstate New York, and is a graduate of Elmira College, Elmira, NY with a BA in Theater. She has been a longtime resident of NH and the seacoast area. She is founder of “Jukwaa Mazoa” a theater production company. Sandi is a producer, director, performer, writer, and storyteller. She will be discussing American activist, Fanny Lou Hamer.

Valerie Contreras Fagin is a Black Heritage Trail of NH tour guide and advocate for racial and social justice! A self-care fitness enthusiast who enjoys leading aqua-fitness classes and assisting at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. An original member of Ballet Hispanico of NY, Valerie believes everyone has creativity and a story to share.

Priscilla French is founding Artistic Director of Portsmouth Pro Musica celebrating her 40th season. She will be presenting on her 2nd great aunt Blanche Ames Ames—suffragist, political activist, inventor, artist, and writer. A true Renaissance woman.

Susan Hess is a marketing professional with a passion for creating strong branding, strategic messaging, and compelling organizational narratives. She is also an art practitioner, captivated by bold colors and expressive statements across all art forms—from painting and drawing to textile design. She will tell the story of the fiercely courageous artist, Charlotte Salomon.