LBF was established in 1996 by the Lura Bradfield Estate to create lasting opportunities for women. LBF carries out its mission in two primary ways: by providing need-based scholarships to promising women attending The George Washington University or American University; and by awarding grants to organizations in the Washington, DC area that benefit battered women.

Grant Recipients from 1996 - Present

If you are interested in volunteering for any of these organizations, either visit their web site for more information, or go to the contact page and send an email stating that you would like more information on volunteer opportunities:

• Doorways for Women
• House of Ruth
• N Street Village
• WEAVE (Women Empowered Against Violence, Inc.)
• The Women's Center, Northern Virginia
• Samaritan Ministry
• DC Coalition Against Violence
• DC Employment Justice Service
• My Sister's Place
• (PHT) Prevent Human Trafficking (formerly Project Hope International (PHI))
• The Advisory Network
• Second Chance Employment Center

Scholarship Recipients

Historically, LBF has awarded yearly scholarships in the amount of $12,500 each to four women students attending either American University or The George Washington University, both in Washington, DC. LBF's preference is to create a lasting relationship with the recipients, so they can count on this important source of funding throughout their education, both in undergraduate and graduate school. For more information, please visit our scholarship page.

Former LBF Scholarship Recipients of Note

Faezeh Razjouyan will "make a difference" in her field of Biomedical Engineering notably as a heart surgeon and designing artificial hearts.

Hannah Tarbet plans to move into the world of the international scientific community using her degrees in international studies and physics.

Rachel Weiner, selected to be a Marshall-Brennan Fellow for 2006-2007, has set her goals to become a public defender. She will be working as a law clerk to The Honorable Freda L. Wolfson of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey starting in September. She is currently studying for the bar!

Christina Arnold is an internationally recognized leader in the field of Human Trafficking in Asia and founded PHT (Prevent Human Trafficking). She is a recent recipient of the Jack Kent Cook Scholarship and will enter AU's Masters Program before attending Law School.

Lydia Albanesius is currently teaching Kindergarten in Prince George's County as part of her two year commitmentment to Teach for America as well as pursuing a Masters of Education with a focus on early childhood education at George Mason University. She plans to continue working in the field of education with a focus on early childhood special education or elementary education administration.

Corey Roshkind's dream is to have a business of her own. Combined with her outstanding athletic abilities, she could well be on her way to owning a large sport and entertainment complex!

Jessica Waters graduated summa cum laude in 2003 and was the recipient of the University Award for Outstanding Service to the University (AU). She was an associate at Wilmer, Cutler, Pickering, Hale, and Dorr in Washington, DC. She is currently chasing a very active 1 year old, and as of late August, will be a full time professor at AU teaching two sections of Intro to Law at the undergrad and Legislation at the law school.

Julie Beth Pezzino was selected to speak at the "Celebration of Scholarship" at the annual American University Scholarship Luncheon. She recently applied to Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz School of Public Policy and Management and was accepted!

Jennifer Tkacz is a Program Officer at the Institute of International Education in New York.

Gabrielle Mulnick will begin her career as a Guardian Ad Litem with The Children's Law Center in the Fall of 2008, whereby she will advocate for the best interests of children in the District of Columbia's abuse and neglect system. She is currently studying for the bar.