Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Napa) this week honored three women from counties in his district with his Woman of the Year designation, his office announced.
Thea Hensel of Sonoma County, Norma Ferriz de Massaro of Napa County, and Lisa Hilas of Solano County were all bestowed with 2025’s Woman of the Year honors in Thompson’s office in St. Helena.
Hensel was recognized for her work developing a park in Santa Rosa. According to Thompson’s office, she spent 15 years securing 49 acres of former Caltrans property to convert it into a public park.
“The City of Santa Rosa will soon break ground on Ms. Hensel’s vision, a sustainable urban green space with community gardens, neighborhood parks, restored natural habitats, and revitalized creeks,” said Thompson. “I am proud to recognize her as Sonoma County’s Woman of the Year.”
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