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STATISTICS ON WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES women employ more than
9 MILLION people
37%
1.6 trillion 0
10
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OF WOMEN EARN MORE THAN THEIR HUSBANDS
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WOMEN FIRMS GENERATE
IN SALES
more than
OF ALL BUSINESSES ARE OWNED AND OPERATED BY WOMEN
11.3 40% MILLION firms are owned by women
SOURCE: AMEX OPEN / WOMENABLE
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Launched in 2017, The KNOW Women began as a way to bring more attention to dynamic women doing remarkable things in the Phoenix metro. We knew there were an outstanding number of women impacting the community and making big strides in their industries. Our goal was to get those women out from behind their computer screens and into the public eye. Thus, we created the KNOW Book, a carefully curated publication that would feature vision-led women in a glamorous and authentic style. As the momentum grew and we recognized the need for more, we launched our Collaborative around the women featured in our KNOW Book. Our mix & mingles soon ensued and we witnessed incredible things happening. We saw our women doing business with each other, creating friendships, supporting each other, collaborating on projects together, and so much more. What started as a fun project to spotlight women, has turned into a full-blown movement. The KNOW Women has expanded beyond its birthplace of Phoenix, Arizona; its aim is to launch in every major city across the United States and Canada.
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KARLA FURNARI BUNCOMBE COUNTY SPECIAL OLYMPICS Karla Furnari is the Local Coordinator for Buncombe County Special Olympics, where she runs a year round proagram offering 12 different sports for individuals with intellectual disabilities. As local coordinator, Karla is responsible for sports programming, fundraising, and social outings. Each sport has a practice season leading up to State level competitions. Karla not only provides athletic opportunities for the athletes, but she strives to get them involved in the community, meeting people and being comfortable in their own skin. Karla strives to bridge the gap between people with and without intellectual disabilities in order to foster a more inclusive community. In addition to running a successful Special Olympics program, Karla organizes and executes the counties greenways master plan. Karla is in charge of planning, implementing, and finding funding for the counties 102 mile planned greenway system. Her passion is establishing a safe route to work and school for people who do not use a motor vehicle. PHOTO CREDIT: STUDIO 828 PHOTOGRAPHY
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LESLIE COUNCIL LAKE MY SISTAH TAUGHT ME THAT Leslie Council Lake is the founder of My Sistah Taught Me That (MSTMT), a youth development program which launched in 2016. MSTMT established the female cohort to the reputable programming of My Daddy Taught Me That (MDTMT), founded by her husband, Keynon Lake.
A native of Asheville, NC, Leslie serves as a mentor for over 200 youth. MSTMT’s mission is to foster the development of young girls into becoming healthy, honorable, adults. MSTMT provides a stable environment, extracurricular activities, and accompanies young girls throughout their adolescent years. The program practices a boots-on-the-ground approach by being advocates for youth at schools, in their homes, and in the workforce. Programming is offered multiple times per week and some weekends, which include discussion groups, curriculum teaching on topics such as healthy relationships, finances, self-esteem, multicultural history, arts and crafts, physical activities, and more.
828.335.1218 leslie@mysistahtaughtmethat.org 3 South Tunnel Road, Space K-18 to 3 South Tunnel Road, Space K-18, Asheville
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Lucky Fin Mama of 2 KRISTAL HAWRYLUK LUCKY FIN MAMA OF 2
Kristal is a wife, mother of two, entrepreneur and a woman on a mission to raise awareness for babies and children born with birth abnormalities. In 2017, when she was pregnant with their son Brady, she found out he would be born with a limb difference on his right hand. After navigating one of the most emotional experiences of her life, she’s turning it into a way to help and provide support for others. She uses social media as her platform to tell their family’s story and create a community of support for other families like hers. Through her entrepreneurial spirit, she has partnered with local businesses to create products and services in support of raising funds for genetics research for babies and children born with birth abnormalities. Kristal’s personal Mantra is: All different. All the Same. We need to embrace our differences and find comfort in our similarities.
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RAMAN SAWHNEY APAR INITIATIVE
Raman Sawhney is a Reservoir Engineer, EIT and Project Manager at Fracture Modeling Inc. (FRACMOD). After graduating from Queen’s University in 2017, she began working in the energy sector in Calgary and Albania on the largest onshore oilfield in continental Europe. She founded the non-profit organization Apar Initiative, with a mission to empower young women to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. She continues this advocacy for women and youth in the community as Miss Calgary 2019. Raman enjoys volunteering her time as the Acumen Manager with Young Women in Energy, Engineers without Borders, and she is a part of the “NEXT” leadership development program with the United Way, Calgary and Area. Her passion for philanthropy and efforts to educate, innovate, and inspire allow her to invest in the community while continuing to be a life-long learner and entrepreneur.
ramansawhney @_ramansawhney aparinitiative.com PHOTO CREDIT: SKY BLUE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Making Changes Association is a vibrant organization supporting women and teenage girls to build confidence and skills so that they can participate more fully in the community. Empowerment is embedded within the values and principles of their programs. They fulfill their goals of empowering women and girls by providing programs to enable them to enter the workforce or pursue their education and become self-sufficient. The ‘Walk-In-Closet’ and ‘My Best Friend’s Closet’ offers image consultations and no cost appropriate clothing clients seeking employment or attending school. Their Employment readiness program is an empowerment process for immigrant women, aiming to increase their personal power through participation so that they can take action to improve their circumstances. Their Women In Technology program is a 6-month full time integrated skills training program for women teaching web development for careers in IT.
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KAREN LOVE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Making Changes Association makingchangesassociation.ca
403.262.5776
execdirector@makingchangesassociation.ca
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SARAH CORMIER SIDS CALGARY SOCIETY | QUINN’S LEGACY Sarah Cormier is the chair for SIDS Calgary Society and Vice President of Quinn’s Legacy Run Society. After the loss of their daughter Quinn at 4 months old, Sarah and her husband Lee became actively involved in creating supports for other grieving families in Alberta. The lack of financial support was incredibly shocking, due to the termination of parental benefits after the death of an infant. Sarah approached SIDS Calgary in 2015 to ask for their help in spreading awareness. In 2016 she became the chair of SIDS Calgary Society and currently co-hosts events in honour these babies, educating the public and advocating for resources. She created a motion, with help from her MP, which is currently in the House of Commons in Ottawa. Recognized for her efforts across the country, Sarah works to unite bereaved parents across Canada and is a wife and mother to two other daughters. @sidscalgarysociety quinnslegacyrun sidscalgary.ca PHOTO CREDIT: SKY BLUE PHOTOGRAPHY
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LILY AHONEN & MARIGOLD MIOC MARIGOLD’S HEART GARDEN
Lily Ahonen (2019 National Canadian Ms. Calgary) and Marigold Mioc (2019 National Canadian Young Calgary) are a mother daughter team who enjoy giving back to the community. They operate Marigold’s Heart Garden, making and selling headbands to raise money for various charitable endeavors. Marigold is 10 years old and is an Ambassador for One Girl International. She is a 2019 Diana Award holder as well as a Youth Ambassador for hundrED, an educational organization based in Helsinki. She regularly gives motivational speeches at various events and facilitates leadership classes for youth. Lily is a self-employed Nurse and Medical Aesthetician. She is an Ambassador for Gems for Gems and a Sustainer Member of the Junior League of Calgary. Both are involved with Patti Falconer Agency. They volunteer with Engineers Without Borders and Calgary Immigrant Support Society, among others. They plan to start their own non-profit organization in the near future.
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BINA KAMATH WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION
Bina Kamath is the Calgary Executive Director for Women in Leadership Foundation since 2017. She has held various positions of responsibility in the HR department and currently with CNRL as a HR Leader. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting and HR and diplomas in Computer Science and Communications. She is a member of WEKH (Women Entrepreneur Knowledge Hub) community of practice which is a Government of Canada funded initiative. Bina also loves to travel, paint, and solve logic puzzles in her spare time. She also volunteers as a mentor and communications coach for profit and non-profit foundations. Bina is passionate about empowering women to achieve personal and professional growth and is currently working on developing a mentorship program in an effort to reach remote rural communities. WIL organization, its people, purpose and vision provides her that opportunity to be able to make a difference.
bina@womeninleadership.ca 403.710.8058 womeninleadership.ca/calgary-chapter PHOTO CREDIT: MIKO PHOTOGRAPHY
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ALLISON BIRKMEYER THE QUIET CLOT®
Allison Birkmeyer is the Founder and CEO of The Quiet Clot®, a 501 c (3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide blood clot awareness, prevention, recovery and support to all people. In May 2018, Allison was told “she should not be alive” after being admitted to the ER for difficulty breathing. She was diagnosed with bilateral Pulmonary Embolisms and a 3” Deep Vein Thrombosis in her right calf. Doctors said the cardiovascular strength gained from indoor cycling four days a week after running the Chicago marathon in Oct 2017 SAVED HER LIFE. These life changing events coupled with sharing her story, discovering blood clots do not discriminate and are rarely talked about led Allison to a newfound passion and the start of The Quiet Clot®. It is Allison’s hope that she can use her experience and this platform to positively impact one person’s life.
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Anna London is a fearless leader, thought disruptor, community advocate, and c-suite executive, currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer for Charlotte Works. Anna London is also a survivor. Through her innate ability to see good even in the darkest of situations, Anna has taken what should have been a story of destruction and turned it into a story of purpose. Anna’s goal is to empower and enable women and men in all walks of life to believe in the power of more. More days ahead, more joy, more authenticity. She does this through her work at Charlotte Works, Mecklenburg County’s workforce development board that ensures the growing region has a skilled workforce. Anna also does this through her day-to-day life where she serves on the Executive Board of Beauty After the Bars, loves on her best friend’s children, participates in a variety of workouts, and simply shines on all she encounters. PHOTO CREDIT: DANI NICOLE PHOTOGRAPHY
ANNA LONDON Charlotte Works 704.274.8016
annaelondon@gmail.com
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CEL SMART
Cel Smart is a mom, wife, career woman, fitness professional, and community leader with a passion for helping others. Cel believes her family, strong work ethic, community involvement and philanthropic efforts are what help her push daily to “Be Amazing”, which is her personal mantra for being the best version of herself. This “Be Amazing” mantra birthed several entrepreneurial ventures in 2018 including a fitness showcase, bootcamps, and an apparel line. Cel’s hope is to help women across the world to identify and celebrate what makes them uniquely amazing. Cel has become a community leader through her involvement with the GCAA (Greater Charlotte Apartment Association) and Carolina Breast Friends. She currently holds an Executive Board of Directors position with the GCAA. Cel most recently participated in the 2019 Dancing With The Stars Charlotte benefiting Carolina Breast Friends’ Pink House. She raised over $32,000 and took home the judge’s choice award for her routine.
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CHRYSTAL ROSE MENTAL MESSAGE
As a child, Chrystal Rose was a victim of her mother’s mental illness. Between being shuffled to her abusive father’s home and a “therapeutic” boarding school (which has since shut down), Chrystal was constantly made to feel unloved and unwanted. Today, she is a fierce advocate for self-love and mental + physical health. She is dedicated to lifting up others through her variety of business and nonprofit endeavors. Chrystal is the founder of Mental Message, a nonprofit in the mental health space, the owner of Rebellia, a national online boutique for athletic women, the author of the upcoming personal development book, I Won’t Tell You to Take a Bubble Bath and the host of the Rebel Babe Cave podcast. Chrystal is a multifaceted unicorn on a mission to empower women to be the best possible version of themselves through self-love and self-empowerment. She is also a dynamic speaker, nutrition coach and listed as one of Charlotte’s Women to watch in 2019.
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Claire Talley and Shana Fox are Founding Members of a multi-million dollar fundraiser, Dancing with the Stars of Charlotte to benefit the Pink House. Claire, Shana, and their partner Felipe Gonzalez Edmiston together own one of the fastest growing fundraisers in Charlotte, DWTS of Charlotte, Inc. Claire, recognizing the value of Carolina Breast Friends programs and survivor mentoring, co-created the DWTS fundraiser. Year round recruiting for the show is her top priority and the backbone of the fundraiser. For Shana, a proud wife of a Radiologist and CMO/Co-Owner of Invision Diagnostics, taking the fundraiser to the next level by media, marketing, and engaging public interest became her passion. The significant amount of donations in which CBF has received has contributed to increasing their programs and outreach significantly. Both women share a passion for giving back to the community and ballroom dancing through the creative design and direction of Felipe.
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SHANA FOX & CLAIRE TALLEY Dancing with the Stars of Charlotte to benefit the Pink House 704.608.9945
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Kim Lanphear is the CEO of Apparo, a nonprofit connecting local nonprofits to technology expertise & resources that amplify their impact. Recognized for her skills in change management and cultural leadership, Kim has led Apparo to focus on achieving solution sustainability. Kim has had a diverse career with 20+ years in strategy development, marketing, fundraising, P&L management and Board governance/leadership. Previously, she led domestic and international Citibank business lines, and was the MD of a major Chicago theater company. She is recognized for her ability to build consensus and collaborative partnerships. Kim won the Charlotte Business Journal’s Most Admired CEO award (2018) and the Mecklenburg Times Most Influential Women Award (2016). She holds a BA from Duke University and MBA/Masters of Arts Administration from Southern Methodist University. Kim enjoys musical theater, ballet, jazz and singing. She is married to a technology/ banking expert and is the mother of two wonderful young women.
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KIM LANPHEAR Apparo info@apparo.org
@apparoclt
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STACY MISKOLCZI
Helping others is a driving factor in Stacy’s life. Combined with her love of a good challenge, she’s made a career out of it. She began in Veterinary Medicine before joining the Edmonton Police. Her competitive personality allows her to overcome obstacles and inspire others to do the same. She’s honored to have received several awards, including The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal and is the only Female Police Officer in Canada to win an international life saving award. Entwined with her role on the Edmonton Police force, Stacy is an elite stair runner travelling internationally to race in support of causes. She’s an ambassasor for the Prostate Cancer Canada Foundation and after losing her dog to cancer, she puts forward time to work with the Animal Cancer Therapy Subsidization Society. Stacy aspires to lead by example – work hard, play harder. Her philosophy in life is that she didn’t come this far to only have come this far.
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Marnie is a Registered Nurse who completed her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing in the Honours Program. Marnie works at External Affairs Medical Spa as an Aesthetic and Regenerative Medicine Nurse helping people feel good inside and out. Marnie also co-founded Youthnited Nations with Saige Godberson RN, an international non-profit, as an extension of her position as a United Nations Youth Representative. She has received awards for her leadership including the Peter-Lougheed Leadership Award, the College of Registered Nurses in Alberta Rising Star Award and most recently the U of A Alumni Horizon Award. Youthnited Nations is fundraising to build a clinic in Uganda that is run by individuals who have received their nursing certificate through microfinancing by the Uganda Partnership - a partnership of Marnie’s starting back in grade 8. One of Marnie’s goals is to not only help build the clinic, but to also work as a Registered Nurse there.
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MARNIE COLBORNE Youthnited Nations Youthnitednations@gmail.com
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LAYNA HALEY EXPERIENCE KALEO
Layna Haley is a wife and a mother and a woman on a mission! President and Founder of Experience Kaleo, an Edmonton based charity that serves and equips single mothers, Layna draws on her own experiences from the years when she was a teen single mom. Kaleo brings hope, love and connection to vulnerable families by supporting and strengthening women through collaborative programming. Layna created the Single Mom Resource Course as a way to equip women with practical life skills as well as draw strength from one another through their individual journeys. Layna also loves sharing tales of her 22 year and counting motherhood journey through her personal blog www.lovelayna.com as well as all the funny in between moments on her Instagram channel. She is passionate about every woman living a life they love, and never doing life alone.
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MESHA DAVIS ARIZONA FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN
Mesha Davis is the CEO of Arizona Foundation for Women (AFW) and is a champion for women. She began in 2016 and successfully executed the organization’s signature event honoring actress Ashley Judd with the Sandra Day O’Connor Lifetime Achievement Award.
Mesha was instrumental in hosting a release event for the latest Status of Women Report, a vital research piece that provides a clearer picture of the state of Arizona women. The report serves as a roadmap for AFW to prioritize the challenges women face, and develop strategies to solve these challenges through research, advocacy and philanthropy.
Prior, Mesha was Chief Development Officer at Southwest Center for HIV/ AIDS. She completed a $10.1 milliondollar capital/capacity campaign. She held its largest 25th anniversary annual fundraising gala, raising more than $750,000, ranking as one of Phoenix Business Journal’s Top Charity events.
Mesha received the 2018 In Business Women of Achievement and 2017 Achieving My Purpose Women of Achievement awards.
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Originally from St. Joseph, Mo, Elizabeth Muncal moved to Arizona in 2007 and began her nonprofit fundraising career at Arizona State University. After earning her Master of Nonprofit Management degree she has held various fundraising roles in healthcare and higher education organizations in the Valley before returning to ASU in 2018. As Director of Development for Arizona State University Foundation, Elizabeth has the privilege of connecting donors with projects that match their passions and further the mission of Arizona State University as The New American University…measured not by whom it excludes, but who it includes. As a “lifelong learner,” Elizabeth finds great fulfillment in her work as well as her volunteer roles in the community with Phoenix Suns Charities 88, The American Cancer Society and her (other) alma mater, Park University. Elizabeth’s greatest joy in life is her two-year-old daughter, Victoria, who keeps her on her toes and constantly laughing.
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ELIZABETH MUNCAL ASU Foundation
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LORRAINE TALLMAN // AMANDA HOPE RAINBOW ANGELS Lorraine is the driving force behind Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels. Her experience in the pediatric cancer world sparked her lifelong devotion to advocacy and support for children and their families. She is committed to fulfilling her daughter, Amanda’s, wish to provide dignity and comfort to all children battling life-threatening diseases. Comfycozy’s for Chemo, an adaptive apparel line, was created in 2012 and a 501c3 established in 2013. Over 8,000 children have received a Comfycozy. She serves on the Family Advisory Council and Memorial Service Grievance Committee at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Lorraine teaches ‘Family Centered Care’ classes to new healthcare professionals. She is a speaker for Mother’s Grace, MASK magazine, the Child Life Specialist Association, and many other organizations. Lorraine was awarded the Phoenix Business Journal’s Healthcare Heroes Innovator Award in 2018. She also shared Amanda’s experience with Bard to inspire the medical device AllPoints Port Access System Port Stabilizer, known as the “Amanda Needle”.
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BECKY JACKSON // HOMEWARD BOUND A passionate, persistent, dynamic, and heartfelt leader. Becky Jackson believes “no” is never the answer and true solutions can only occur through collaboration. Following a major career change 16 years ago, she entered the Arizona non-profit landscape hoping to give back to the community in a big way. Becky attributes success in her career to the amazing female role
models who built her up to where she is today; President and CEO of Homeward Bound. Now driven by the opportunity to empower homeless women as they seek to change the trajectory for their own children, she knows that Homeward Bound’s work creates future KNOW Tribe members in our community. Becky believes the best things in life are simple- time with her granddaughter, her family, a slice of cornbread and a light pink Cosmo!
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TERRY BENELLI LISC PHOENIX
As executive director of LISC Phoenix, Terry Benelli is all about asset management, capital investment and balanced ledgers. But when this nonprofit leader takes care of business, it’s in the interest of building inclusive communities that nurture the wisdom and creativity of local leaders.
For Terry, comprehensive community development is not possible without targeted investment in people and small businesses. She is dedicated to ensuring residents of marginalized neighborhoods acquire assets they desire for upward mobility — jobs, safe and stable housing and communities designed to promote health.
The Phoenix office of Local Initiatives Support Corporation makes capital investments with an equitable lens. In 2017, LISC Phoenix invested $24 million that leveraged an additional $112 million.
Terry oversees a community development operation that takes into account education opportunity, community safety, social and cultural cohesion and access to health care. LISC-infused projects and programs thwart the devastating forces of gentrification and displacement.
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ELIZABETH AYERS-CLUFF IMPACT ONE Elizabeth Ayers-Cluff received her BSW in Social Work from Arizona State University. In 2009, at 37 she began her battle with breast cancer. After years of treatments and surgery came to an end, she realized that while there were all kinds of information about breast cancer awareness, prevention and research, there was very little support to help women in the trenches to help women in the “now”. She took her years of experience in the non-profit sector and formed Impact One Breast Cancer Foundation. She has assisted over 600 women diagnosed with breast cancer. The Hope Box program has helped women in underserved communities— women who have been forgotten or women who simply just need Hope! Most of her energy has focused on supporting women who need additional services to help aid in their recovery. Each hope box is shipped with vital essentials needed to help her breast cancer sisters feel whole again. PHOTO CREDIT: IT'S ELIZABETH MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY
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KIM HO PHOENIX CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION Kim Ho is a native of Arizona and graduated from the University of Arizona. She has over 14 years of business to business consultative experience and over 10 years in medical sales. Previous positions include Enterprise Development Manager for WebPT and West Coast Regional Manager and Global Trainer at TP Orthodontics, Inc. Kim is currently a Corporate Development Officer with Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation and builds partnerships with organizations and companies all over Arizona. She has been honored with Phoenix Business Journal’s 40 under 40 Business and Community Leaders, Asian Corporate & Entrepreneur Leaders Member of the Year and is a Class 37 Alumni of Valley Leadership Institute. She also serves the community as a Board Member for Adelante Healthcare, ACEL and is a proud mentor for New Pathways for Youth. She is passionate about supporting local and is excited to be a part of this amazing group of women.
IG: kimhostyle www.linkedin.com/in/kimho1/ PHOTO CREDIT: IT'S ELIZABETH MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY
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SARAH AMARAL JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF ARIZONA A California transplant and ASU grad, Sarah Amaral is passionate about healthy fitness habits, corgis, and helping others in her community to change lives. As the Development & Special Events Senior Manager for Junior Achievement, she manages all facets of events ranging from conceptualization, fundraising, logistics, volunteer recruitment and management. Junior Achievement prepares students to succeed in work and life by teaching them how to manage their money, be ready to enter the workplace and to think innovatively. Sarah drives that mission by raising awareness and funds throughout the community for Junior Achievement. In her four years at JA, her events have raised nearly $5million. She carries this passion for others into her personal life through involvement with charities, including being a current member of Suns 88. She also dedicates her holiday time and money hosting a Friendsgiving for locals without families in town and delivering homemade treats to hospitals and first responders on Christmas Day.
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SARA MAYER THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY Sara is a champion for philanthropy and committed to building the capacity of the community as evident in her volunteer service on multiple non-profit boards in Arizona. Sara has received a number of awards, including the prestigious Junior League of Phoenix Sandra Day O’Connor Community Service Award. Most notably, Sara recently founded and serves as President for Joyride Society. The Joyride Society – a nonprofit giving circle in Arizona, Mississippi, and Illinois - is trendy, fun, and exciting. Sara serves on the Association of Junior Leagues International Governance Committee
sara.mayer@saramayer.com
as 1 of 9 members representing 291 Leagues in Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom and the United States. Professionally, Sara is the Director of Operations for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for five chapters in the Southwest region. Through her consulting business, she has facilitated workshops and presented motivational programs nationwide. She inspires audiences to dream big, achieve big, and get everything done! Personally, Sara has been a licensed foster parent for several years to a teen daughter and a strong advocate for foster youth.
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Liz Kaplan, a Director of Development at the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), is passionate about philanthropy, the non-profit sector and corporate social responsibility. “I want to make a true difference in our community,” said Liz, who has more than 20 years of experience. In 2019, she will take the helm as President of the Greater Arizona Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. The Association’s goals are to foster the development and growth of fundraising professionals. She works closely with TGen’s Center for Rare Childhood Disorders (C4RCD), which helps diagnose and treat children with rare neurological disorders. Often, these children arrive at TGen with just a collection of symptoms after sometimes spending years going from one doctor to the next. At TGen, specialists have a diagnosis rate of nearly 40 percent, putting many of these children on a road to better health. She also supports TGen’s neurogenomic research, including TGen’s unique MindCrowd.org Alzheimer’s project. PHOTO CREDIT: IT'S ELIZABETH MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY
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After graduating from Georgia State University with a B.S. in Criminal Justice, Officer Lindsay McCall Long started her law enforcement career with Georgia’s Gwinnett County Police Department. She initially moved to Arizona to police at Paradise Valley and is currently a Tempe officer. As a member of Tempe’s Critical Incident Stress Management team, Officer Long provides peer support to co-workers. As secretary of the Doeg Nelson Chapter of Arizona NOBLE, Officer Long has the opportunity to collaborate with officers valley-wide. During her 15 year law enforcement career she has worked patrol, undercover, a robbery task force and in investigations. But, personally helping people on the ground ultimately fuels Officer Long’s love of patrol. Being a wife and mother of two was integral in Officer Long’s journey to become a postpartum doula and breastfeeding advocate for working mothers. One of her proudest achievements is the implementation of a department-wide breastfeeding policy. PHOTO CREDIT: IT’S ELIZABETH MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY
LINDSAY MCCALL LONG Tempe Police Department 120 E. 5th Street, Tempe, AZ 85281
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KRISTY BLASEY 100 WOMEN WHO GIVE A HOOT | BIRTHDAYPAK Kristy Blasey is the co-founder of Women Who Give a Hoot. Launched in 2016, “Hoot” as it’s lovingly called by its members, was born out of the desire to increase the impact of local charity donations through collective giving. For one hour each quarter, members meet and hear from three local non-profits. At the end of the meeting, members vote on which non-profit should receive the collective donation. The non-profit with the most votes receives $100 from each member...talk about IMPACT! Hoot has raised more than $250,000 for the local non-profit community and is more than 200 members strong – perfect for women with a big heart, but little time. When not planning and handling logistics for Hoot meetings, Kristy is dishing up birthday surprises for the women of the Triangle with her business BirthdayPak. BirthdayPak celebrates women’s birthdays with gift cards to local restaurants, spas, boutiques, and more. Look for BirthdayPak in the mail on your next birthday! PHOTO CREDIT: ROSE TRAIL IMAGES
919.601.4397
kblasey@birthdaypak.com
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ERICA PORTER / VAE RALEIGH
Weird in a good way Erica brings her fun personality, attention to detail, and desire to create equity for all to VAE Raleigh as the Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors. She has been involved with VAE, making her mark on the creative world, since 2010. With her extensive background in creative marketing, event planning, and social justice work, Erica builds communities of people who want to push the edges of creativity to influence authentic change. When she’s not hanging around the arts scene, you can find Erica working as a Community Liaison & Event Planner at Burkett Farm, where 100% of produce grown is donated to nonprofits in the Raleigh area. There she uses her creativity to bring together people from all walks of life around the importance of agriculture, farming, and fresh food. Erica also serves as the Secretary of the Wake County Board of Elections. PHOTO CREDIT: ROSE TRAIL IMAGES
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For as long as she can remember, Amanda Griffin has dreamed about making her community a happier and healthier place to live, work and play. She’s had the fortune to live out that dream and she is excited to continue her work as the new Executive Director for the AdventHealth North Pinellas Foundation, located in beautiful Tarpon Springs. Amanda is passionate about AdventHealth’s promise of delivering whole-person care that not only heals bodies, but eases minds and lifts spirits. Amanda previously served as the Director of Development for the Children’s Dream Fund and helped create joy for children battling serious illnesses. Born and raised in St. Petersburg, Amanda loves the sunshine, exercising, and spending time with her close-knit family. Amanda is an active member of the Junior League of St. Petersburg, proud alumni of Leadership Tampa Bay class of 2019, and a graduate of Florida State University and The University of Tampa.
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AdventHealthFoundationWestFL.com
1395 S Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs
Madison proudly serves as Executive Director of The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation, raising funds, awareness and acceptance for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in Tampa Bay. Madison has held key roles within the organization since 2012, never missing an opportunity to share the Foundation’s mission with the community and acting as a fierce advocate for her friends served by The Arc Tampa Bay. She is a native Floridian, who fell in love with The Arc Tampa Bay when she was just a child as her family has a long history of supporting The Arc Tampa Bay. She passionately works to improve the lives of all people with I/DD, celebrating their abilities, rather than their disabilities. She is a graduate of Stetson University with a BA in Business and Marketing and embraced the non-profit culture with her passion for helping others. Madison is a proud mom to one fun-loving boy and she, along with her husband, intentionally set an example of positivity and acceptance.
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MADISON ORR HAUENSTEIN The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation 727.797.8712
madison@thearctbfoundation.org
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ASHLEY KARPUCH / CLEARWATER MARINE AQUARIUM With a passion to celebrate people since she was a child, it was only fitting that Ashley studied Event and Convention Management from Tisoh School of Hospitality and directed events for MGM International in Las Vegas. With nine years in the business and multiple recognitions that include the Las Vegas Convention and Visitor’s Guest Service Excellence Award, this Tampa-native returned home to become the Special Events Manager at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) in 2016. CMA is a nonprofit working marine rescue center dedicated
to education, research, rescue, rehabilitation and release. Winter the dolphin’s story of survival, after an injury that caused her to lose her tail, was featured in a major motion picture Dolphin Tale (2011) and its sequel Dolphin Tale 2 (2014). The mission and potential to change people’s lives differentiates Clearwater Marine Aquarium from any other in the world. Just like Winter has inspired people all over the world with her story, Ashley delivers an unforgettable experience for everyone that attends an event at CMA.
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seewinter.com
MELISSA MIHOK
Heels to Heal is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence receive resources necessary for healing. Heels to Heal Crisis Counseling program helps hundreds of survivors each year to receive free counseling by Licensed Mental Health Counselors. Melissa Mihok, Founder/CEO of Heels to Heal, is a survivor of sexual assault. Through her personal healing experience, she discovered a need for quality crisis counseling services in our community. The program is supported by fundraisers, private donors, and grants. Each year, Heels to Heal Fashion Show, awarded “Best of the Bay�, hosts over 300 guests to raise funds for the program and build awareness. in 2018, Melissa was the recipient of the Tampa Bay Lightning Hero award presented by the Lightning Foundation. Melissa turned her tragedy into a purpose-driven mission to help other survivors receive healing through Heels to Heal.
heelstoheal.org 727.895.5885 info@heelstoheal.org PHOTO CREDIT: GRACE STUDIO
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No stranger to Church of the Ascension, Belleair resident Molly joined the staff nearly 10 years ago as the social media minister. While her primary responsibilities include delivering key church information via social media, another ministry on campus was calling her name. Many of the area’s homeless and food-insecure individuals tend to congregate by the church. Molly began to notice those who gathered on the benches near the back parking lot and got to know the regulars. Somewhere along the way, Molly came across the concept of The Little Free Pantry (littlefreepantry.org) and thought it was just what the community needed. With the support of 31 volunteers, the pantry is filled daily. Ready-toeat food and drinks are the most popular. Volunteers are invited to think creatively, and the pantry is often decorated for a holiday or a particular theme just to bring cheer to those who are hungry. “Don’t just count your blessings. Be the blessing other people count on.” Anonymous
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Molly duPont Schaffer Little Free Pantry mollys@churchofascension.org
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701 Orange Avenue, Clearwater
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ERNESTINE MORGAN, CFRE MORTON PLANT MEASE HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION
A dynamic leader and philanthropist, Ernestine Morgan is the President and CEO of Morton Plant Mease Health Care Foundation whose mission is to support the not-for-profit hospitals of Morton Plant Mease.
Her cutting-edge fundraising strategies and creative ways of inspiring donors at all levels led to the creation of Morton Plant Mease Health Care Foundation’s Women in Philanthropy, the first women’s giving program in the Tampa Bay area. Women in Philanthropy harnesses the power of collective giving to the hospitals of Morton Plant Mease, annually funding new and innovative programs and technology.
Ernestine is proud of her emphasis on developing an empowered, creative and diverse team. She feels honored to be part of such a compassionate and caring community that believes so strongly about giving back and investing in our hospitals to ensure a healthier tomorrow. 1200 Druid Rd S, Clearwater 727.462.7036 mpmfoundation.org PHOTO CREDIT: CHRISTINA JONES PHOTOGRAPHY
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For Lauren Gstalder, envisioning a world without cancer is a true passion which led her to a non-profit fundraising career with the American Cancer Society just over a decade ago. Inspired by volunteers, caregivers and cancer survivors, Lauren raises critical funds to attack cancer from every angle. In Lauren’s role, she leads a team who drive nationwide strategies and innovation for Distinguished Partners and Events. Her work directly supports the American Cancer Society’s mission which is to eliminate cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from the disease, through research, education, advocacy, and service. Born and raised in New York, Lauren is proud to call Tampa home ever since attending the University of Tampa. This mother of two is an active member of the Junior League of Tampa as well as a Girl Scout troop leader at her daughter’s school.
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LAUREN GSTALDER American Cancer Society www.cancer.org
Lauren.Gstalder@cancer.org
@americancancersociety
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Lindsay’s purpose became fervent in 2016, when her son passed away in her arms. Christian Michael Hernandez Foundation was established with one goal in mind: to be a light in this world, through the provision of unconditional kindness. Making a profound impact globally, Lindsay’s “Be the Light Project” meets the needs of her community, impoverished nations, foreign and domestic foster care, schools, missionaries, and the homeless. Advocating for bereaved families, she also implements support programs within medical and healthcare communities. Lindsay strives to make a difference by impacting lives and circumstances of others, one good deed at a time. Recognized by local and national media, Lindsay’s initiatives, especially her annual “Kindness for Christian Day,” are celebrated, as she challenges others to commit deliberate acts of love. Balancing her career as a real estate professional and education specialist, Lindsay is also a public speaker, published author, wife to her beloved, and a mother on a mission to make this world a kinder place by keeping the good going.
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LINDSAY HERNANDEZ Christian Michael Hernandez Foundation christianmichaelhernandez.org
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cmhf@christianmichaelhernandez.org
@christianmichaelhernandezfoundation
KRISTIN BLACK
President of the national non-profit scholarship organization, MAOTeen. Mentor to thousands of teens across the country. Over a decade as a leader of an army of volunteers focused on one goal - providing scholarships for higher education. An influencer for Generation Z. Wife and mother of two… Kristin manages all aspects of the organization’s activities including program development, event production and fundraising and has played an integral role in its growth by combining her efforts within her community. Through the promotion of scholastic achievement, creative accomplishment, healthy living and community involvement, she has created a valuable outlet for America’s teens. To date, $1.3 million has been paid to assist young women in pursuing higher education. “Working with teens teaches one to never underestimate the power of young adults who want to change the world. I am honored to provide opportunities to our future leaders who will impact all our lives.”
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With a long history in the fitness industry, Sarah Grace has experienced an evolution of sorts to where she is today. Currently, a mom to an almost 3 year old daughter with one on the way, a YouTuber, and the CEO of a 501c3, non-profit, The Grace Foundation; she has her hands full. Sarah Grace has always had a passion for educating and inspiring others. After battling severe adrenal fatigue and working with a holistic practitioner to heal herself, she began to develop a true love and interest for health and wellness. In 2014, Sarah Grace lost her mother to Multiple Myeloma cancer. She began The Grace Foundation in 2018. Since her huge turning point in 2014, after the loss of her mother, Sarah has been dedicated to working to educate others on the importance of cancer prevention through diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices. Her greater mission for her non-profit is to sponsor the treatments of cancer patients who desire to go outside of health insurance and seek holistic and integrative care.
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SARAH GRACE The Grace Foundation thegracecharity.org
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BUNCOMBE COUNTY SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Karla Furnari
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ASHEVILLE
MY SISTAH TAUGHT ME THAT
Leslie Council Lake
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CALGARY
KRISTAL HAWRYLUK
Lucky Fin Mama of 2
11
CALGARY
RAMAN SAWHNEY
Apar Initiative
12
CALGARY
KAREN LOVE
Making Changes Association
13
CALGARY
SARAH CORMIER
SIDS Calgary Society and Quinn’s Legacy
14
CALGARY
LILY AHONEN & MARIGOLD MIOC
Marigold's Heart Garden
15
CALGARY
BINA KAMATH
Women in Leadership Foundation
16
CHARLOTTE
ALLISON BIRKMEYER
The Quiet Clot
18
CHARLOTTE
ANNA LONDON
Charlotte Works
19
CHARLOTTE
CEL THOMPSON
CHARLOTTE
CHRYSTAL ROSE
Mental Message
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CHARLOTTE
CLAIRE TALLEY & SHANA FOX
Dancing with the Stars of Charlotte to Benefit Pink House
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CHARLOTTE
KIM LARPHEAR
Apparo
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EDMONTON
Stacy Miskolczi
Stacy Miskolczi
25
EDMONTON
Layna Haley
Experience Kaleo
26
EDMONTON
Marnie Colborne
Youthnited Nations
27
PHOENIX
Mesha Davis
Arizona Foundation for Women
29
PHOENIX
Elizabeth Muncal
ASU Foundation
30
PHOENIX
Lorraine Tallman
Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels
31
PHOENIX
Becky Jackson
Homeward Bound
32
PHOENIX
Terry Benelli
LISC Phoenix
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PHOENIX
Elizabeth Cluff
Impact One Breast Cancer Foundation
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PHOENIX
Kim Ho
Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation
35
PHOENIX
Sarah Amaral
Junior Achievement of Arizona
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PHOENIX
Sara Mayer
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
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PHOENIX
Liz Kaplan
TGen
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PHOENIX
Lindsay Long
Tempe Police Department
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RALEIGH
KRISTY BLASEY
100 Women who Give a Hoot & Birthday Pak
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RALEIGH
ERICA PORTER
VAE Raleigh
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ST. PETE | CLEARWATER
AMANDA GRIFFIN
AdventHealth North Pinellas Hospital Foundation
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ST. PETE | CLEARWATER
MADISON ORR HAUENSTEIN
The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation
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ST. PETE | CLEARWATER
ASHLEY KARPUCH
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
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ST. PETE | CLEARWATER
MELISSA MIHOK
Heels to Heal
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ST. PETE | CLEARWATER
MOLLY DUPONT SCHAFFER
Little Free Pantry
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ST. PETE | CLEARWATER
ERNESTINE MORGAN
Morton Plant Mease Foundation
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TAMPA
LAUREN GSTALDER
American Cancer Society
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TAMPA
LINDSAY HERNANDEZ
Christian Michael Hernandez Foundation, Inc.
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TAMPA
KRISTIN BLACK
Miss America's Outstanding Teen
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TAMPA
SARAH GRACE KIMBALL
The Grace Foundation
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SPECIAL EDITION: NON-PROFIT 2019 The KNOW Book: Non-Profit Section is an annual compilation publication that recognizes all of the women featured in the KNOW Book’s Non-Profit section for 2019. Every woman featured in the KNOW Book has been vetted through peer-review. Because our mission is to showcase the best and brightest, the only way one can claim their slot is through invitation. Those featured in the KNOW Book are proven leaders, high producers, and rising stars.
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