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Empowering Women: Lynne Cutler Passes Leadership to Iola Harper

2/3/2025

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Lynne Cutler, the visionary behind the Women’s Opportunities Resource Center in Philadelphia, has empowered low-income women entrepreneurs since 1993, issuing 1,147 loans worth $11.3 million. As she prepares to step down as executive director, Iola Harper, a dedicated trainer at the center for 15 years, will take the helm on April 1, ensuring the mission continues.

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Story summary

Lynne Cutler, the visionary behind the Women’s Opportunities Resource Center in Philadelphia, has empowered low-income women entrepreneurs since 1993, issuing 1,147 loans worth $11.3 million. As she prepares to step down as executive director, Iola Harper, a dedicated trainer at the center for 15 years, will take the helm on April 1, ensuring the mission continues.