Addie Swartz is Wednesday’s Hometown Hero.

She’s the founder of reacHIRE, an organization that helps women successfully re-enter the workforce.  Whether taking time off for motherhood or to take care of a parent, Swartz said many women find returning to work difficult.

Swartz is an accomplished entrepreneur, having founded several companies and established new businesses within Disney and Reebok. She is also a mother of two and understands the difficulties of balancing a career and a family.

Learn more about reacHIRE.

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