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Pamela Varkony

Pamela Varkony

Pamela Varkony’s non-fiction topics range from politics to economic development to women's empowerment. A feature writer and former columnist for Tribune Publishing, Pamela's work has appeared in newspapers, magazines, and in PBS and NPR on-air commentaries. Her poetry has been published in the New York Times. Recognized by the Pennsylvania Women's Press Association with an "Excellence in Journalism" award, Pamela often uses her writing to advocate for women's rights and empowerment both at home and abroad. She has twice traveled to Afghanistan on fact-finding missions. Pamela was named the 2017 Pearl S. Buck International Woman of Influence for her humanitarian work. Born and raised in rural Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Pamela often weaves the lessons learned on those backcountry roads throughout her stories. 

Pamela Varkony's Latest Articles

Tampa Bay WAVE’s pitch night features top women tech entrepreneurs

Twelve inaugural members of Tampa Bay Wave’s TechWomen Rising accelerator participate in “Pitch Night,” a virtual presentation in which each company’s Founder presents her innovative product or service, market analysis, growth projections, and support team.

Cesar Hernandez, Founder + Managing Director, Omni Public, Tampa
Meet a rising star: Cesar Hernandez, Omni Public, Tampa

Cesar Hernandez, Founder and Managing Director of Omni Public in Tampa, helps clients navigate their journeys into a future driven by transportation, mobility, and burgeoning tech innovations. 

Dr. Patricia Lawman, President and CEO, in the offices of Morphogenesis.
USF College of Pharmacy, Morphogenesis partner to produce next gen healthcare providers

New partnership between USF College of Pharmacy and biotech research firm is designed to enhance opportunities for educational, scientific, and clinical experiences for students.

Dr. Patricia Lawman, President and CEO, in the offices of Morphogenesis.
Tampa-based Morphogenesis seeks skin cancer patients for new clinical trials

A Tampa-based researcher and Moffitt Cancer Center begin personalized immunotherapy treatments for skin cancers.

Researchers are especially eager to recruit African Americans and Latinos who are under-represented in many studies.
Can brain training fend off dementia? USF researchers want you to try it

Dr. Jerri Edwards is hoping to put 500 volunteers through brain training in 2020, especially African Americans and Latinos who are up to two times more likely to develop dementia and who are often under-represented in clinical trials.

Joey deVilla leading neighborhood sing-along in Tampa.
Accordion player leads social distancing sing-along in Tampa

Italians singing from their balconies inspired Seminole Heights neighbors in Tampa to do something similar. Read how you can participate.

COVID-19 update: Solutions designed to help bridge Tampa Bay through this crisis

COVID-19 got you down? Need food? Access to medicine? Coronavirus testing? A business loan? In an effort to use our solutions journalism media platform to help communicate and inform, 83 Degrees has compiled the following information based on expert advice, news releases, and social media.

Dr. Patricia Lawman, President and CEO, in the offices of Morphogenesis.
Cancer research company in Tampa nears breakthrough

Morphogenesis, a Tampa cancer research company, plans a Phase II initiative that will focus on skin cancer and the ability to perform a direct injectable into melanoma tumors.

For Good: Kindness Matters reaches out to homeless in Tampa

Why does a small group of women led by Surgeon Sylvia Campbell spend Saturday mornings feeding the homeless in downtown Tampa? It's all about gratitude and hope, powerful tools for good.

Boating in downtown Tampa.
UF study shows why Tampa sees itself as top destination for girlfriend getaways

Arts, museums, restaurants, luxury hotels, outdoor recreation, boutique shops key to attracting women to Tampa.

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