Penn Community Bank General Counsel among prominent women honored by YWCA of Bucks County
PERKASIE, Pa. (October 2021) – Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, is pleased to announce Stephanie M. Schwartzberg, Esq., Executive Vice President and General Counsel, is has been recognized by the YWCA of Bucks County for her work on women’s empowerment in the region. The honor, part of the Salute to Women Who Make a Difference awards program, specifically celebrates Schwartzberg’s mentorship of the Mount St. Joseph Academy’s Firebirds 433 all-girl robotics team.
“This is the 29th consecutive year that the YWCA of Bucks County proudly honors female leaders who live or work in Bucks County,” said Karen Ann Ulmer, YWCA member and event chairperson. “Each year we provide this special salute to honor them for making exceptional contributions to their businesses, organizations or their communities.”
In her role at Penn Community Bank, Schwartzberg drives the overall legal strategy for the institution, including governance, corporate law, banking and trust matters, risk management, commercial transactions, litigation, insurance, and a wide range of contract negotiations across all business functions. She serves as a member of the Pennsylvania Bankers Association Legal Affairs Advisory Committee, a mentor with the Mount St. Joseph Academy’s Firebirds 433 all-girl robotics team, and a director at Ivy Hill Therapeutic Equestrian Center. Schwartzberg holds an undergraduate business degree Villanova University, and a law degree from Temple University Beasley School of Law.
About Penn Community Bank: Penn Community Bank holds more than $2.6 billion in assets, employs more than 300 people, and offers banking, lending and investments at financial centers and administrative centers throughout Bucks and Montgomery counties, Pennsylvania. As an independent, mutual financial institution, Penn Community Bank is not publicly traded and operates with its long-term mission in mind: to help businesses grow and prosper, to provide financial resources to individuals and families throughout their lifetimes, to strengthen the local economy, and to partner with local organizations to act as a catalyst for positive growth in every market it serves.
About YWCA: Established in 1954 as a voice for women’s issues, the YWCA Bucks County is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting, peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. The organization envisions a community of empowered women, girls and families succeeding through increased opportunities to pursue and fulfill their individual aspirations. It is committed to the empowerment of community-based service to and partnership with women, girls and families in need. Integrity, diversity, inclusivity, empathy and self-value are non-negotiable elements and are elements of everything they do. You can reach them at 215-953-7793 or via email at info@ywcabucks.org.
