Amy George Feldman is an accomplished development and marketing professional with over two decades of experience in nonprofit work. As Vice President of Development and Planned Giving at Northeast Sight Services, she engaged in extensive work in fundraising, program planning and community engagement. Amy is also a dedicated advocate for accessibility, spearheading efforts to enhance visibility and support for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. *In March of 2025, Feldman was named as the next president and CEO of Northeast Sight Services.  

A recipient of the 2020 Young Professional Leadership Award, she serves on multiple boards, including the Penn State Wilkes-Barre Advisory Board and the Association of Fundraising Professionals Northeastern PA Chapter. 

In your professional and personal lives, what achievements and successes have made you feel powerful?  How can other women learn from these stories?

My achievements are not just about career milestones—although they are important to me. Rather, my career achievements represent the lives I’ve impacted, the communities I’ve helped build, and amazing people I’ve met. My career has always been based on compassion, resilience, and making an impact on the community in which I live, which has undoubtedly made me feel powerful in a sense. But I think being able to build this career in non-profit while raising my two sons, Camden and August, has absolutely been my most powerful flex. Being a present and loving mother, while growing a career that they can also be proud of is definitely what makes me feel most powerful.
 
Success isn’t always just about climbing the career ladder—it’s about being driven and passionate at work while nurturing with love at home. Balancing both has shown me that being a devoted mother and a driven professional aren’t opposing forces, but roles that make me stronger, more compassionate, and powerful.

What does Accelerate Action (this year’s theme for IWD day) mean for you and how can you use your voice to help Accelerate Action?

For me, “Accelerate Action”  means stepping into your power, making moves, and doing what you need to create the life and career you deserve. It’s about being afraid but doing it anyway. “How do you know that you’re right? If you’re not nervous anymore,” is a line from one of my favorite Killers’ songs. You are always going to worry, be slightly uneasy, but that is where growth comes from. If you aren’t nervous, you aren’t doing it right. Take all that nervous energy and start breaking barriers, challenging limitations, and taking decisive steps toward success—whether in your career or in your personal life. 

How have you acted as a mentor to other women, either in your personal life or in the workplace?  What makes this kind of mentorship important?

Well, I can’t say that I have formally mentored any other women, but I know there are probably a few who would say that they look to me as one, which is by far the best compliment I could receive as a professional. I like to think that I’m a guiding force for the women in my life. I always try to exemplify strength and compassion but also create a path for others to follow, trying to hype up and encourage all the women I know to overcome their own challenges and truly thrive.

I have been blessed, too, to have an absolutely incredible network of amazing women who whether they know it or not, mentor me every day. I think that is such an important piece for women to remember.  Find your tribe! Find women who will lift you up when you are down, who inspire you to be better, and always will be a champion for you. As women, we have so much on our plates, and it does take a village, so embrace that and appreciate the women who help you through it all. Empowered women empower others.

What barriers have you faced in your life (professionally and/or personally that you feel comfortable sharing) and how did you overcome them?

We all have been through challenges in life, and I think that is always something to keep in mind. You never know what someone is dealing with personally. I have had a very challenging few years, with many life changes that I didn’t exactly see coming, but through those difficult situations,  I discovered my own strength, transforming pain into purpose. Each struggle became a lesson, shaping me into a more resilient, compassionate, and empowered woman. Instead of being defined by these hardships, I used them as fuel to grow and adapt. Now, I stand as proof that even in life’s darkest moments, we have the power to rebuild, to thrive, and to be an example for others walking their own difficult paths.

Hardships like divorce and loss can feel overwhelming, but they don’t have to shape your identity. Instead of dwelling in grief, allow yourself to feel it, process it, and then use it as a stepping stone for growth. Turn that pain into power.

As a powerful woman, what would you tell a woman who is struggling in her career and/or having a hard time moving ahead and achieving her goals?

I would tell her that you are stronger than you think, and your struggles are not roadblocks, they are stepping stones. Every challenge you face is shaping you into the woman you are meant to be. If you feel stuck in your career or struggle to move ahead, remember: your worth is not determined by where you are now, but by the fire inside you that refuses to quit. Growth happens outside your comfort zone. Take risks, challenge yourself, and don’t be afraid to fail. Every setback is a lesson, and every lesson gets you closer to success.

About Dress for Success

Dress for Success ® is an international not-for-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Since starting operations in 1997, Dress for Success has expanded to nearly 150 cities in 30 countries. To date, Dress for Success has helped more than 2,000,000 women work towards self-sufficiency.

Since Dress for Success Luzerne County became operational in December of 2010, the program has reached 2,500 economically challenged women from the area by providing clothing, job interview support and workforce guidance. Dress for Success Luzerne County continues to create programs to enhance economic and social development, encouraging self-sufficiency through career development and employment retention.