THE VFA PIONEER HISTORIES PROJECT

Dr. Dina Evan

March 12, 1942 – December 12, 2024

“When a woman is aligned with her highest values, there’s absolutely nothing she cannot do.”

Author, psychotherapist, educator, activist. Worked her entire life for the equality of women and the rights of the lesbian and gay communities. Had been the chapter chair of NOW in Phoenix, AZ, and Newport Beach, CA, as well as the CA state membership chair. Along with six other women, fasted for 37 days for the ERA in Springfield, IL, 1982.  Founded the non-profit organization, Awakening, AZ. 1982.