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Latest CWW Member Profiles

OCTOBER 2015

Featured Members: Denise Roberson Kathleen Kenney Lucente Dr. Salah Rubayi Dr. Janet Smith Warfield Dr. Michelle B. Tarbox

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OCTOBER 2015

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Denise Roberson President, CEO & Co-Founder Jadi Communications

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Kathleen Kenney Lucente President & Founder Red Fan Communications

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Dr. Salah Rubayi, MD, FACS Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center

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Dr. Janet Smith Warfield Author of Shift: Change Your Words, Change Your World Conscious Shifts

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Dr. Michelle B. Tarbox Dermatologist & Assistant Professor Texas Tech University

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Law | Legal Services

Member Profiles by Industry 6 7 7 9 11 12 20 21 23 25 28 30 33

Advertising & Marketing Architecture Art & Design | Fine Arts Automotive Aviation & Aeronautics Business | Finance | Accounting Cleaning Services Communications Construction & Contacting

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Consulting Cosmetics & Beauty Education Business Review: Back to School Tips for Retailers

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Engineering Entertainment Event Planning Exterminating Food | Agriculture Furniture & Textiles Health & Wellness Business Review: Building Trust in the Workplace

Insurance Business Review: Mobile Technology & Healthcare

Manufacturing Media: Online Military | Government Non-Profit Pharmaceuticals Real Estate | Mortgage Retail Science & Technology Staffing Transportation Writing | Publishing CWW Nomination Ballot

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Shaheena Nanji Vice President/ Director of Operations FANS International Hospitality Group/Holiday Inn Express and Suites Downtown London

Joe King Managing Partner Ripple CG

Terri L. Meinking President Global Health Association of Miami, Inc.

Paula Birmingham Broker Allen Tate Realtors

Chrys A. Williams Customer Care Manager/ Officer in Charge Level 3 Communications/ US Navy Vicki Starfire Internet Marketing Specialist and Psychic Reader Starshine Products/The Spirit Seekers Carlos Konrad Carvajal Artistic Director San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival Tania Phillips Owner Aquazombiez, LLC Jeanette M. Hodgkinson Project Manager SGS North America Brenda D. Ford Reverend and Campus Chaplain Protestant Campus Ministry Christine Rita Sheridan Executive Producer Pluto Elaine Steneck Director of the Intensive English Program University of Northern Colorado Jacinta Coleman, M.S.W., LICSW Owner Frank Liesner Finance Director GBS (Germany) Terex Germany

Sandy Long Writer and Truck Driver SK Long Enterprises

Zidi Berger Founder and Medical Director Women’s Wellness Institute Anna Deeter Founder, Director and Speech Educator Speech Academie Etalon International By R.A. Snwzhko, INC. Dawn M. Riske Manager Cosmetic Surgery of New York Asher Halle Managing Director Green Pepper Junction International, Ltd. Tiffany A. Donaldson Founder and Licensed Massage Therapist Harmonic Transitions Teresa A. Rastede Attorney and Shareholder Klatt Law Firm Heather Aaron Chief Executive Officer Leeway, Inc. Dava Guthmiller Founder, CEO and Creative Director, Noise13 Cindy Mitchell Operations Manager The Steely Group Kimberly M. Clark Co-Owner/ Chief Operating Officer Game Changer Taxidermy, LLC

Patricia L. Highcove Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Highcove Consulting

Maureen Caroline Pithie Vice President Scottish Development International

Amani Meligy, P.E., PMP, LEED Green Associate ASC Engineers and Associates, Inc.

Valerie E. Carpenter Accounting/HR/Office Manager SRC, Inc.

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Angelica Isaza, DMD PA President

Geoff Owen President Universe International Trade

William Roschke Owner Turbines4u

Virginia A. Studer Manager Employees, Inc. dba Jackson Hewitt Tax Service

Dale R. Anderson Founder and President Channel Media Solutions Karen Simpson Owner and Teacher Music Clinic

Paula A. Matthews-Hoffman Office Manager/ Beauty Consultant Cy-Fair Oral Surgery/Mary Kay Cosmetics

Lance Burdett Consultant and Coach WARN International Ltd.

Susan J. Littman Medical Doctor and Oncologist GI Oncology Clinic

Patricia A. West Executive Administrative Assistant and ASL Interpreter Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc.

Anita Iskenderian Administrative Assistant Magellan Health, Inc. Nina Moadel Psychiatrist Nina Moadel, M.D.

Elly Gordon Owner and Crafter Gordon Leatherworks

Dr. Homa Adler Founder Chemo Dialysis Couture by Homa

Dr. Jacob A. Avner Dentist Great Smiles of NY

Colleen Renner Professional Travel Consultant Accessible World Travel, LLC

Suzi Provenche, RN and Skin Care Specialist Joelle Martine Skin Care Wendy K. Creed Senior Mortgage Consultant Waterstone Mortgage

Herman S. Sihota Director of Corporate Sales Kam-Way Transportation, Inc.

Terry J. Garcia Consultant Topcon Medical

Lilian C. Soleimani Realtor Synoptic Real Estate Group

Laura E. Scala President LGS Marketing Services Alexandra A. Meiners Operator Alaska Rendezvous Guides Inc. and Alaska Rendezvous Lodge Inc. Vicki L. Sherrard Chief Operations Officer Vanguard Healthcare Services Carol Porter Manager Wounded Warrior Project (Colorado Springs)

Jennifer Modro General Manager AmercInn Lodge and Suites

Fredrika Ann Ballard Practice Administrator Facial Cosmetics and Maxillofacial Surgery, P.C. Rachel Widder Realtor, Evers & Company Real Estate, Inc Wendy Makkena Founder, CEO and COO Ruby’s Naturals LLC Yaron M.Tilles Senior Counsel Ecoff Law, LLP

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Sylvaine N.

Hughson Executive Health & Lifestyle Coach ® Founder and Director of SNH — The Art & Science of Optimized Living ®

Sylvaine is a dedicated professional known for her outstanding work in the field of Health & Wellness.

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ometimes it takes a traumatic event in order for someone to find their true calling in life. This was certainly the case with Sylvaine N. Hughson, who was working long hours as a producer and field producer for NBC News.

In 2007, after watching a longtime friend and mentor battle and eventually succumb to colon cancer, despite having followed a “healthy lifestyle,” Sylvaine recognized that conventional health and wellness guidelines were not a one-size-fits-all solution. Upon coming to this realization, Sylvaine would eventually take her career in an unexpected and entirely new direction.

Determined to help transform the lives of others for the better in as powerful a way as possible, Sylvaine studied under some of the best in Peak Performance and Optimized Living®. Within just a few years after losing her mentor, Sylvaine experienced another catastrophic loss as her mother passed away from stage IV lung cancer. This part of Sylvaine’s journey only intensified her commitment and pursuit of the knowledge necessary to help assist others in living as healthfully and deliberately as possible.

Sylvaine eventually left her career with NBC News to focus exclusively on deepening her expertise around enhancing health, vitality and success. Her driving desire was to help others experience the most vibrant, extraordinary and fulfilling life possible. As a result of her personal life experience and extensive accumulation of knowledge, Sylvaine is thoroughly convinced that not only is prevention key and being intensely healthy critical, but mindset also plays a pivotal role in achieving everything that one desires in life.

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Sylvaine views the mind as a positively powerful tool with capabilities well beyond the conventional understanding of the way things work. She genuinely believes that it can have an astounding effect on our bodies and general outcomes in life when it is optimally utilized. Additionally, Sylvaine is a strong proponent of combining the wisdom of the great minds of the past with the advances of modern science and today’s innovations and discoveries. As a result, she believes a truly powerful synergy occurs when integrating the best of what the past and the present have to offer.

Always seeking to increase her awareness and expertise, Sylvaine has an endless thirst for knowledge, which has led her to further her education every step of the way. In addition to her Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts from St. John’s College in Annapolis, MD, she is certified as a Corporate Wellness Consultant, Corporate Wellness Provider, Holistic Health Coach, Master Transformational Coach, Raw Living Foods Health Educator, FirstLine Therapy Lifestyle Educator, Professional Life Coach, Yoga Instructor and Traditional Reiki Master.

Her own life experiences combined with her comprehensive studies have led Sylvaine to become an Executive Health & Lifestyle Coach® as well as the Founder and Director of SNH – The Art & Science of Optimized Living®. SNH is dedicated to providing its

exclusive clientele with the latest in Transformational Coaching and Holistic Wellness promoting Peak Performance, Personal Excellence, and Optimized Living®. The organization’s long list of services includes: Private One-on-One Transformational Coaching Programs, Two- Day VIP Intensives, Small Group Coaching, Corporate Wellness Programs and Luxury Wellness Retreats.

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At SNH we are dedicated to improving every aspect of our clients’ lives. It is our utmost aim to assist each and every client with reaching their maximum potential by making their seemingly impossible goals possible. By helping clients break free from each of the stuck areas in their lives, they are able to experience adventure and enjoyment on a daily basis and take their personal and professional lives to the next level. I work to constantly challenge and encourage clients to see the world from a fresh perspective. I hold a greater vision for their lives than they are currently ready to envision for themselves. ~ Sylvaine

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For more information or to contact Sylvaine, please visit www.sylvainehughson.com

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In her role as the Principal Coach and Consultant for SNH, Sylvaine works closely with prominent executives, helping them to understand the importance of health, wellness and lifestyle in accomplishing both their personal and professional goals. Drawing upon her various coaching certifications, she develops personalized diet, lifestyle, and detoxification protocols for executive clients. Sylvaine also designs and facilitates corporate wellness programs as well as leads luxury wellness retreats in the United States and abroad.

Before starting SNH International, LLC in 2014, Sylvaine was the Founder and Director of Hughson Health Coaching LLC, which provided executive health & lifestyle coaching and consulting services to high-level clients and corporations in New York, Paris, London, and Sydney. The company offered a wide array of services with a strong focus on providing successful executives and employees with increased energy, enhanced mental clarity, lowered stress levels and improved productivity.

Prior to entering the executive health & lifestyle coaching and consulting arena, Sylvaine spent close to a decade working for NBC News in Manhattan. Over the course of her career in the broadcasting field, she established herself as an integral part of the organization, serving in the roles of producer and field producer.

Sylvaine contributed to well over 100 long-form and short-form news stories for Dateline NBC, The Today Show, Nightly News and MSNBC Specials. She also regularly contributed to comprehensive breaking news coverage for the organization.

During her time with NBC, Sylvaine had the opportunity to work with a number of highly esteemed personalities, including Stone Phillips, Katie Couric, Tom Brokaw, Ann Curry, Hoda Kotb and Matt Lauer. She compiled quite an impressive resume with a long list of career highlights which include stories such as: September 11th, 2004 Thailand Tsunami, Commander-in-Chief: Inside the White House at War, Hurricane Katrina, Massacre at Virginia Tech, The Capture of Saddam Hussein and Inside the Obama White House.

Professional Woman of the Year by the National Association of Professional Women and as a Distinguished Professional in the field of health and wellness through the National Association of Distinguished Professionals.

Sylvaine was the recipient of multiple NBC News Awards for “Above & Beyond Effort” as well as the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism and several other journalistic awards for her work while at NBC. Additionally, she was recently featured on the cover of various magazines, and is a regular contributor to a variety of print and online publications.

It is of the utmost importance to Sylvaine to leave a lasting, positive and powerful legacy behind. She aspires to communicate to each person she encounters along the way that they are far more powerful than they realize when it comes to implementing change and creating the future they desire. Sylvaine also wants people to understand that their bodies are naturally designed to be vibrant and healthy and that there are wonderful ways in which they can further support themselves in order to maintain an ideal level of balance and vitality.

Although she has already established herself as a highly accomplished individual in her current field as well as in her past professional endeavors, Sylvaine has a long road of success and prosperity still ahead of her. She has consistently demonstrated her heartfelt desire for her clients to transform and achieve greater results than they ever thought possible. The passion, vision, dedication and diligence she has exhibited throughout her life and career, clearly indicate that she is destined to sustain her rise to the pinnacle of success. ■

Contact Sylvaine SNH International, LLC contactus@sylvainehughson.com 303.628.5587 Or go to: www.sylvainehughson.com

Demonstrating her continued success and her remarkable reputation in the professional world, Sylvaine is a member of numerous prestigious organizations, including the National Association of Professional Women, the International Association of Health Coaches, Yoga Alliance and the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. She has also been recognized as a 2014

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Jana Salocks Head of Marketing and Strategy Business Development 360 Photo Tour DAVIS, CA

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ana Salocks is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Marketing and Advertising as a result of her role as Head of Marketing and Strategy Business Development with 360 Photo Tour.

Women as a VIP Woman of The Year, Jana’s areas of concentration include: advertising, social media marketing, marketing strategy, public relations, sales, operations and more. Garnering over a decade of experience, Jana acts as a liaison between Google trusted photographers and prospective, as well as current, clients.

Powered by Google street view technology, 360 Photo Tour is a Google certified photography service that creates indoor virtual street tours of businesses of all shapes and sizes across the globe. Catered to attracting additional clientele and giving businesses an appealing online storefront, 360 Virtual Tour is your best choice for a perfect shot to show off your business.

Heavily trained in the industry, she holds a certificate in Marketing with a concentration in Social Media and Web Analytics from UCLA Extension in addition to an MPP, Public Policy from Georgetown University. Jana previously graduated from the University of California at Davis with a BS in Managerial Economics.

Recognized by the National Association of Professional

For more information, please visit www.360phototour.com

Advertising & Marketing

Laura Glotzbach President LGS Marketing Services PRINCETON, NJ

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aura Glotzbach Scala is recognized by Continental Who’s’ Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Marketing as a result of her role as President of LGS Marketing Services.

At LGS Marketing Services, their goal is to provide straight-forward, insightful marketing analysis to their clients. The team at LGS strive to include data as part of the conversation before a marketing decision is made.

Whether its scenario planning, website optimization or post campaign wrap-up analysis, we believe that analytics can be used to enhance the type of business decisions marketing teams have to make each day.

With nearly twenty years of industry experience, Laura has worked closely in many aspects of marketing: brand awareness, client management, lead generation, digital, direct response, marketing analytics and more. Her

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experience spans across several different industries and marketing tactics.

The recipient of the Rising Star Award from Media Post magazine in 2004, Laura is a member of the National Association of Professional Women where she was recognized as a VIP Woman of The Year. Leveraging her experience of managing many teams in advertising agencies as well as the LGS team, Laura has done career coaching and has also facilitated several meetings. She is strong believer in helping people succeed in all aspects of their career especially when transitioning into a new role.

Aside from the demands of work, she enjoys reading, live music and going to the beach.

A graduate of Rider University, Laura holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration as well as a Training certificate from New York University.

To learn more, please visit www.lgsmarketingservices.com.

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Advertising & Marketing

CWW Member Profiles Architecture

Valerie Schweitzer, AIA Principal and Architect Valerie Schweitzer Architects NEW YORK, NY

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alerie Schweitzer, AIA, is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Architecture. Valerie is the Principal and Architect with her business, Valerie Schweitzer Architects.

A seasoned architect with thirteen years of hands on experience, Valerie worked for multiple architectural companies where attained tons of experience and knowledge before eventually open her own practice.

In this capacity, she works closely in the areas of bookkeeping, design, space drawing, management and communication between builders and engineers who assist her in her projects. Specializing in residential work, Valerie is able to channel her talents into any project setting. Whether it is a small office, apartment, or even large skyscraper facades, Valerie is ready to tackle any project that comes her way.

A testament to her successes, Valerie is the youngest female solo architect to be published in Architect Digest, and her work was previously featured in RUMBLE, a national architecture exhibit in Los Angeles.

Moreover, she maintains affiliation with JDC-Ambassador Circle and the National Association of Professional Women where she was recognized as a VIP Woman of The Year.

Outside of work, Valerie enjoys spending time with her family, swimming, and outdoor activities such as hiking.

Valerie obtained her Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) degree in Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology from University of California at Los Angeles in addition to her undergraduate degree in Philosophy from Princeton University.

To learn more, please visit www.schweitzerarchitecture.com

Art & Design

Betty Atwell Owner Betty Atwell Designs SAN ANTONIO, TX

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etty Atwell is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Design as a result of her role as Owner of Betty Atwell Designs.

Betty is truly passionate about her work. One of her favorite parts of her job is seeing the reactions on peoples’ faces when they put on her jewelry.

Seeking a new hobby after her children left home for college, Betty decided to hone in on her entrepreneurial skills and began her conquest to help women feel more beautiful with her custom jewelry accessories. That was six years ago, and she has been nothing but successful ever since.

Furthermore, Betty was recognized by the National Association of Professional Women as a VIP Woman of The Year for her successes and business acumen, and enjoys music and spending time outdoors in her spare time. She is charitable towards local organizations such as Embassy of Hope and No Ordinary Love Ministries.

In her current capacity, Betty specializes in the design and creation of her jewelry line. She sells unique necklaces, rings, bracelets, and earrings. With the combination of her eye to detail and growing up surrounded by art and creativity,

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For more information and to view Betty’s product line, please visit www.bettyatwelldesign.com

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Martina Nardo Owner Sugar Sketch Cake Design NEW YORK, NY

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artina Nardo is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Design. Martina is the Owner of Sugar Sketch Cake Design.

in baking, cake decorating, catering, event planning and management, recipes and more. In her current capacity, she creates various styles of cakes, cupcakes and cookies for all events of all age groups. Martina recently partnered with Pip’s Place to assist her in the creation of gluten-free cakes.

Born and raised in Rome, Italy, Martina grew up around delicious food and desserts through her grandmother’s cooking. Her passion for cake decorating and design started when she embarked on an internship at a cake shop where Martina was amazed to see a simple sketch come to life for the first time. Since then, she hasn’t stopped baking and creating.

Aside from the demands of work, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, relaxing and reading.

Recognized by the National Association of Professional Women as a VIP Woman of The Year, Martina specializes

For more information, please visit www.sugarsketch.com

A graduate of the New School in New York City, Martina received additional training and experience at the Institute of Culinary Education as well as the French Culinary Institute, now known as the International Culinary Institute.

Art & Design

Colleen E. McHugh Owner Artistic Art Form INVERNESS, FL

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olleen E. McHugh is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Art. Colleen is the Owner of Artistic Art Form.

Garnering over twenty years of experience, Colleen owns and operates her business where she utilizes her abilities to recreate period themes in various forms of restoration and design. In this capacity, her areas of concentration include art and design as well as visual and abstract art.

Throughout the course of her career, Colleen has had the opportunity to study in the esteemed art destinations including France, Spain, Italy, South America and South Africa. A member of the National Association of

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Professional Women, she was recognized as a VIP Woman of The Year for her successes and business acumen.

Furthermore, Colleen maintains affiliation with organizations such as the American Heart Society, King Bay Save Our Water, Habitat for Humanity, Key Center VA, and her local Chamber of Commerce. Outside of work, she enjoys art, reading, visiting museums and history.

A heavily educated and trained individual, Colleen received her Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of Phoenix in addition to a Bachelor’s degree from St. Leo University and an Associate’s degree from the University of Tampa.

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Art & Design

CWW Member Profiles Art & Design

Roseramey Spruill Littlejohn Owner RRL Fine Art NEW YORK, NY

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oseramey Spruill Littlejohn is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Fine Art as a result of her role as Owner of RRL Fine Art. With over forty years of experience restoring museum quality fine art from London, Prague, Paris and Germany, Roseramey has vast knowledge in fine arts dealing, and the conservation and restoration of art. Upon traveling throughout Europe to find treasures to add to her personal collection, she arrived back to the states with many pieces of art; the larger portion of that art being early 19th and 20th century fine art, impressionist and post- impressionist art and German expressionist sculptures, which Roseramey takes great pride in.

Throughout her career, Roseramey has spent time with countless artists. She has had the pleasure to have met and worked with Picasso, Salvador Dali, Marc Chagall, the Prince of China, Leonor Fini, David Hockney, Jean DuBuffet, Roy Lichtenstein, Karol Apple, Malfalda Davis and the Shah of Iran.

In addition to her art career, she is charitable and supportive towards organizations such as St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, ASPCA, Wildlife Conservation Society, Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 20/20/20 Foundation for Children, the Ronald McDonald House New York, American Humane Society, North Shore Center, and the Disabled Veterans Association.

Roseramey is a member of the Women's Christian Fellowship and a past member of the Art Dealer's Association. To keep up with the latest in Fine Art, Roseramey maintains affiliation with the Neue Galerie of New York, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where she has been an active supporter for over thirty years.

Outside of work, Roseramey enjoys ballet, attending Broadway shows, the opera and museum exhibitions.

Roseramey earned her Master’ Degree in Conservation and Restoration from the Tisch School of Arts at New York University, and she has studied at the esteemed Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris, France as well as the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy.

Automotive

Patricia West Executive Administrative Assistant and ASL Interpreter Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc. TORRANCE, CA

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atricia West is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the Automotive industry as a result of her role as Executive Administrative Assistant and ASL Interpreter with Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc.

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. is the North American Toyota sales, marketing, and distribution division catering to the US Market. Founded in 1957 in California, the company has grown from selling under 300 cars in its first year, to producing over a million and a quarter vehicles per year in ten plants across the nation.

In her current capacity, Patricia is an ASL Interpreter for

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auto and trade show press conferences. She has been an interpreter for over fifteen years, and has been working with Toyota for the past three years. Recognized by the National Association of Professional Women as a VIP Woman of The Year, Patricia is a Board Member with the O.C. Deaf in Cypress, CA and holds a certificate in Deaf Studies from El Camino College.

Maintaining licensure as a Notary Public, she enjoys cycling, pilates and motorcycle fundraisers for the American Leukemia Society in her spare time. She also dedicates her free time to working with deaf and blind consumers and with fallen heroes with her local Sheriff’s department.

For more information, please visit www.toyota.com

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Deborah E. Waldron Owner Gifts on You

Wanda Jean McDowell Founder and Executive Director Community Corner

Mary L. Finelli Vice President JDM Andrews Construction

Vanessa Alfaro Founder and CEO Sonne Global, Inc.

Wendy M. Washburn Co-Owner Basket Kase, LLC

Kaaren G.,Vargas Dentist Corridor Kids Pediatric Dentistry

Ian M. George Owner Ian George Consulting

Raul Papaleo President Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce

Geeta Singh Technical Specialist Genentech Inc. A Member of the Roche Group

Lisa Harvey Owner New Media Communications

Ronald A. Cohen Dentist, R.A. Cohen DDS, PA & Associates

Angela Britton Owner LN’s First Aid Services (2008) Inc.

Wendy L. Schoen CEO & Managing Partner Schoen Legal Search

Roberto M. Gagliardi, DMD The Tooth Doctors, PC

Worldster Lee Cataract Surgeon and Ophthalmologist Cataract and Vision Center Teresa C. DePadre Buri Assistant Principal Val Vista Academy Denise A. Rowe, CEO BJ & D, LLC Linda S. Larabee Vice President of Asset Management Principle Equity Properties, LLC Barbara Layne Owner Academy of Makeup & Fashion - On Set Anna Marie Moya Speech-Language Pathologist and Feeding Specialist All About Kids Home Health Shana Blakeley Manager-Mine Technical Services Rio Tinto Services Leonard Barry Smith Pediatric Dentist Dental Care for Children

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Katherine I. Dougherty Unix Leval 2 Night Shift Lead IBM Kristina E. Schultz IT Audit Manager MetLife Elisabeth K. Bulalwe Kadesi Founder and Director We Are The Voice Marilyn R. Margiotti Clinical Psychologist and Executive Coach Marilyn Margiotti, Ph.D. Amy Green Psychiatrist Amy Green M.D. Michelle Babb Tarbox Dermatologist and Assistant Professor Texas Tech University Jane Kendrick-Lites Psychotherapist Dr. Jane Kendrick-Lites Bruno Cargnelli Journalist, Writer and Consultant Bruno Cargnelli Arpita Mazumdar Vice President Goldman Sachs & Co.

Renee D. Mosley Human Capital Management Analyst Department of The Navy

Sandy Demopoulos, LCSW-R, CASAC Social Worker

Robin J.,Gray Superintendent Yakutat School District

Mary Kendall Dawson Owner, Founder and CEO Doing Business Like No One Else

Harvey Brooks Dentist Harvey Brooks, DDS

Karen T. Rezanka President Integrated Benefit Solutions, Inc.

Michelle C. Mick Owner Micks Trucking

Tass Sweeney Owner, President and Chief Executive Officer Sweeney Enterprises/Tags4Kidz

Tauri Schow Senior Litigation Support Analyst Shook, Hardy and Bacon LLP

Linda Oliver Founder and CEO Life Care Connections

Debby Farr President and Owner Mercedes Boot Co, Inc.

Eric St-Amand Director and Owner Enviro-Scan

Uwe Stiefel Corporate Executive Chef P & O Cruise Lines/Carnival Australia

Robin L. Sherman Vice President of Correctional Operations Canteen Services

Katherine A. Johnson Owner Ravenstone Casting, LLC

Marsha D. Bornt Doctor Apple Hill Gynecology

Maria C. Asin Administrative Coordinator and Bookkeeper Ephrata Cloister Associates

Kathleen Lucente President and Founder Red Fan Communications

Charlene E. Warren Owner and President ARA Exterminating Co, LLC

Jeanette M. Hatcher Senior Account Executive US Department of Housing and Urban Development

Susan B. Wel Senior Engineer Geosyntec Consultants

Linda S. Grubb Consultant Mary Kay

Kristin Heisig Pennypacker Vice President Proposal and Capture Management Planned Systems International

Diana L. Bisson Purchasing Agent III and Supplier Diversity Coordinator Foxwoods Resort Casino/ Mashantucket Pequot Tribe

Linda Broznowski Broker Associate, @ Properties

Irma Arellano Owner Dvanni Creations

Brigitt Plouche-Beck Business System Analyst TransFirst, LLC Karen L. Wilcox Senior Human Resources Generalist Boeing

Gail N. Nishijima Senior Production Specialist AIG Insurance Company Jade Pinto Owner Ink Sanctuary

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CWW Member Profiles Aviation & Aeronautics

Kurt M. Weigel Director of Environmental, Health and Safety Leading Edge Aviation Services, Inc. and Associated Painters, Inc. SPOKANE, WA

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urt M. Weigel is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Aviation. Kurt is the Director of Environmental, Health and Safety for Leading Edge Aviation Services, Inc. and Associated Painters, Inc.

Furthermore, Kurt is a Registered Environmental Manager and is a member of the National Registry of Environmental Professionals and the American Society of Safety Engineers.

In his spare time, he enjoys biking and kayaking. In addition, Kurt donates his charity to organizations such as the American Red Cross and Spokane Rotary Club 21.

Leading Edge Aviation Services, Inc. and Associated Painters, Inc., services and paints aircraft for airlines and various industry related organizations.

Heavily trained and educated in his industry, Kurt received his Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences from the University of Texas at Dallas. He also holds an MBA from Central Michigan University in addition to his undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Miami.

A US Navy veteran of over 30 years before retirement in 2004, Kurt has 40 years of experience in aviation. In his dual role, Kurt is responsible for the following: auditing, consulting, customer service, cost control, implementation of safety and environmental management systems, EHS, process improvement, program management, training employees and more.

To learn more, please visit www.leadingedgecorp.com.

Aviation & Aeronautics

William Roschke Owner Turbines4u BODENKIRCHEN, GERMANY

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illiam Roschke is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Aeronautics. William is the Owner of Turbines4u.

Established in 2007, Turbines4u is a manufacturing and trading company servicing the aeronautical industry with PT6A, JT15D, PW118 - 127, RR 250, and APU GTCP85-98 engines as well as paired parts for the engines.

A seasoned professional with fifty years of professional experience under his belt, William’s areas of expertise

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include consulting, reciprocating engine overhauling, and the sales of new engines and parts. Contracted to work with the Danish Air Force, William enjoys motorbiking in his spare time.

Heavily educated in his field, he earned a diploma in Technical Engineering throughout the course of his studies and training.

For more information, please visit www.turbines4u.com

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Alessandro Defonte Chartered Accountant Uniderm USA, Inc. ROME, ITALY

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lessandro Defonte is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Accounting. Alessandro is a Chartered Accountant with Uniderm USA, Inc.

in accounting consultancy, Alessandro works with global corporations for business purposes and is an integral part of his company. Heavily educated and trained in the industry, Alessandro received his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of La Sapienza in Rome.

Uniderm is a skin care company offering a product line for all individuals seeking healthy, rejuvenated and clear skin.

With an array of products such as creams, lotions, cleansers and more, Uniderm is your best choice for all skin care necessities.

For more information, please contact Defonte at +39 06 5747425, or feel free to send an email to a.defonte@domusdati.it as well as certified email at a.defonte@odcec.legalmail.it.

A Certified Chartered Accountant, Alessandro has nearly two decades of professional experience and he has held his current position for the past seventeen years. Specializing

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Alicia L. Koross Principal Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLC FT. LAUDERDALE, FL

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licia L. Koross is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Accounting as a result of her role as Principal with Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLC.

Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLC is the thirty-sixth largest certified public accounting firm in the nation as ranked by Accounting Today. For seventeen years, MBAF has also been named by INSIDE Public Accounting on the Best of the Best list as one of the Top 50 performing firms in the country, chosen for demonstrating long-term consistency and exceptional performance, regardless of outside factors.

With more than 400 highly-qualified principals and employees, the firm serves domestic and international clients across a broad range of industries and practices in more than 44 countries and all 50 states from offices in Miami, New York, Baltimore, Boca Raton, Boulder, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Valhalla (Westchester, NY) and India.

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In her current position, Alicia specializes in the supervision of staff in tax preparation, accounting, tax planning, tax research and business consulting to a wide range of companies in various industries. These industries include banking, healthcare, high net worth individuals, real estate, construction and small businesses. Her skill set ranges from accounting to tax preparation and tax planning. In addition, she also has experience in medical practice consulting and physician compensation consulting. Alicia is associated with University of Florida Alumni, Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, and is a Board Member with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

She earned both her Bachelor of Science and Master’s degrees from the University of Florida.

For more information, please visit www.mbafcpa.com.

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Denise A. Rowe CEO BJ & D, LLC BRISTOL, TN

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enise A. Rowe is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Mortgage Banking as a result of her role as CEO of BJ & D, LLC. With over a decade of experience working in a multitude of industries, BJ & D, LLC offers inventive and creative real estate strategies to investor entity loan applicants.

Dedicated to helping clients configure solutions to their mortgage banking needs, the team at BJ & D provides quick and efficient loan services across the nation.

A Certified Mortgage Broker, she is on the board of the Mountain Empire chapter of the American Red Cross and is a member of the National Association of Professional Women.

Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, gardening and travel.

Denise also enjoys donating her charity to organizations such as United Way. Throughout the course of her studies, Denise graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management.

For more information, please visit www.bjdfunding.com

As CEO, Denise’s expertise lies in assisting residential, land and commercial real estate investors attain business loans.

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Gina Southgate Vice President and Senior Trust Officer Merrill Lynch Trust Company LOS ANGELES, CA

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ina Southgate is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Finance as a result of her role as Vice President and Senior Trust Officer with Merrill Lynch Trust Company.

Merrill Lynch is one of the world's leading financial management and advisory companies, providing financial advice and investment banking services. As Vice President and Senior Trust Officer with the company, Gina focuses her expertise in the areas of wealth management, investment management, trust services, working with high net worth individuals, as well as asset allocation and more.

Gina dedicates her free time to serve as a volunteer for the National and State Parks Mounted Assistance Unit. This unit is a volunteer organization dedicated to patrolling the National Parks, California State Parks, County Parks and Conservancy Lands, by horseback, to ensure the safety of park visitors and natural inhabitants.

Gina earned her Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA) certificate through the ABA Graduate Trust School, which she attended at Northwestern University and also holds a BA in Education from Bemidji State University.

For more information, please visit www.ml.com.

In addition to her position with Merrill Lynch Trust Company,

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Geoff Owen President Universe International Trade TORONTO, ON, CANADA

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eoff Owen is recognized by Continental Who’s Who for showing dedication and excellence in the in the field of Trade and Development as a result of his role as President of Universe International Trade.

Geoff Owen, President of Universe International Trade, focuses on Business Development and Trade Facilitation.

Mr. Owen has made a name for himself in the areas of international trade, business development, strategic leadership, market growth and the building of enterprise value. His industry acumen has blossomed over the course of an illustrious career, and he continues to learn and grow.

He works with clients from commencement to conclusion, finding distribution channels for overseas companies, handling forecasting, and conducting research on the market for overseas sales. He works directly for a clients company and also contracts out his services.

Mr. Owen’s company specifically focuses on the different aspects of business development and trade facilitation. It offers a variety of services, including complementing clients’ special requirements with unique and proven programs that are relative to their objectives. In addition, they identify international project opportunities and provide an increased depth of information that helps determine the likelihood of success.

Among the highlights of Mr. Owen’s career are having successfully worked with two American states to create economic development programs for location expansion purposes. This work would eventually lead to the acquisition of a $10 million contract. He also worked with a UK Hi-tech manufacturing company to negotiate a finalized agreement that would establish profitable North American manufacturing and distribution on a licensee basis. In his work with a major financial institution, he identified, qualified and finalized new account business, increasing revenue by $25 million in three years.

Mr. Owen attributes his success to his diligent work ethic, strong negotiation skills, his hands on approach and his ongoing knowledge of all aspects of his company’s activates.

He became involved in his profession because of his early interest in globalization. Mr. Owen earned a degree in English after completing his studies in the United Kingdom. He maintains affiliation with the Toronto Chamber of Commerce & Industry, and the BCCTC. He is also a former member of the Hong Kong Business Association. He enjoys all forms of exercising and engaging in sporting activities in his spare time.

He also takes pleasure in going to concerts. In the future Mr. Owen intends to create a partnership with a larger company.

For more information about Universe International Trade, visit www.univtrade.com

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Jeanice L. Neel, CPA CPA and Partner Woods & Woods Public Accountants, Ltd. NASHVILLE, TN

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eanice L. Neel, C.P.A., is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Accounting as a result of her role as CPA and Partner with Woods & Woods Public Accountants, Ltd. A seasoned accounting professional, Jeanice currently has thirty five years of experience in the industry. In this capacity, she specializes in accounting, corporate tax, income tax, financial reporting, QuickBooks and tax

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preparation services.

Moreover, Jeanice is a member of the National Association of Professional Women as well as her local Rotary Club.

Outside of work, she enjoys quilting and spending time with family.

Throughout the course of her education and training, Jeanice earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Henderson State University.

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Kristin Heisig Pennypacker Vice President Planned Systems International OAKTON, VA

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ristin Heisig Pennypacker is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Business Development as a result of her role as Vice President, Proposal and Capture Management of Planned Systems International.

Since its inception in 1988, Planned Systems International has broadened their horizons to offer information technology services and solutions across a complete spectrum of health IT needs. PSI provides assistance in the areas of: cyber solutions, information technology services, management improvement, and health solutions.

In her current capacity, Kristin specializes in business and career development, competitive intelligence and assessment, proposal management, process improvement and more. Her responsibilities include strategic leadership

and coaching for capture and proposal efforts, consulting, and working with senior managers and staff on all aspects of a procurement.

A member of AFECA, HIMSS, APMP and the National Association of Professional Women, Kristin was recognized as an NAPW VIP Woman of The Year. Outside of work, she enjoys travel and organic gardening. In her spare time, she can be found donating her charity to organizations such as St. Jude Children’s Hospital and the Wounded Warrior Project.

Kristin graduated from the Johns Hopkins University with a Master of Science in Information and Telecommunication Systems in addition to her undergraduate degree in History from Northwestern University.

For more information, please visit www.plan-sys.com.

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Kristie Ball Owner and President Accounting EA, Inc. NAPERVILLE, IL

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ristie Ball is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Accounting as a result of her role as Owner and President of Accounting EA, Inc.

taxes, payroll, and write up. She is a member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents, National Association of Tax Preparers and the National Association of Professional Women, where she was recognized as a VIP Woman of The Year for her successes.

A full service accounting firm, the team at Accounting EA is dedicated to providing clients with professional and personalized services in an array of financial and business needs.

Outside of work, Kristie enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and traveling. She donates her charity to community organizations and conducts free tax preparation services for retired veterans.

A seasoned professional with over thirty years of experience in accounting, Kristie specializes in the following: auditing,

For more information, please visit www.accountingea.com.

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Laura J. Hudson, CPA Managing Partner CE Accounting Services, PLLC SCOTTSDALE, AZ

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aura J. Hudson, C.P.A., is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Accounting as a result of her role as Managing Partner with CE Accounting Services, PLLC.

A full service accounting firm, the team at CE Accounting Services is dedicated to providing clients with professional and personalized services in an array of financial and business needs.

An accomplished finance professional garnering over twenty five years of experience, Laura works closely in the areas of accounts payable and receivable, auditing, financial

reporting, forecasting, general ledger, internal controls, payroll, management, tax preparation and more.

Recognized by the National Association of Professional Women as a VIP Woman of the Year, Laura maintains affiliation with the AICPA, LeTip of Paradise Valley and AZPRMA. Aside from the demands of work, she enjoys biking, camping and kickboxing. She is involved in her community and local activities and organizations as well.

A graduate of Georgia State University, Laura holds a BBA in Accounting.

For more information, please visit www.ce-as.net.

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Nicole Larson Regional Business Manager Improving-Twin Cities BLOOMINGTON, MN

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icole Larson is recognized by Continental Who’s Who in the field of Finance as a result of her role as Regional Business Manager with Improving-Twin Cities.

Formally known as The Willow Group, Improving-Twin Cities provides corporate strategy services including consulting, recruiting, training, and project services. The ultimate goal of this merger is to bring more attention and expansion to vertical industry specializations.

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As Regional Sales Manager, Nicole works closely in the areas of accounting, benefits administration, budgets, business analysis, human resources and payroll, as well as financial modeling and analysis. Recognized by the National Association of Professional Women as a VIP Woman of The Year for her successes and business acumen, Nicole has been working for the company for the past six years.

Throughout the course of her education and training, Nicole graduated from the Haworth College of Business at Western Michigan University with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance.

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Pamela K. Redinger Accountant Onstott and Associates OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

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amela K. Redinger is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Accounting as a result of her role as Accountant with Onstott and Associates.

Onstott and Associates is a professional association compiled of high ethics and integrity, where they provide innovative knowledge, sound advice and quality service to individuals who need, respect and value their role in the responsible management of their own financial resources.

In her current capacity, Pamela is an accountant specializing in accounting and tax services. Her responsibilities include financial planning, payroll, bookkeeping and more. Pamela maintains affiliation with the American Institute of Professional

Bookkeepers, National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers, NAEA, Goldwing Road Riders Association, and the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW).

Due to her professionalism and successes, Pamela was honored with NAPW’s Woman of The Year distinction, and she is active within her local church. Outside of work, she enjoys embroidery, motorcycling, and spending time with family. Pamela is happily married and has two children, two stepsons and ten grandchildren.

She received her Master of Science degree in Business Education from Oklahoma State University.

For more information, please visit www.plangroup.com.

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Susanna C. Jessup, CPA, CGMA President and CEO Jessup and Associates, P.A., CPA WILMINGTON, DE

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usanna C. Jessup, C.P.A., CGMA, is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Accounting. Susanna is the President and CEO of Jessup and Associates, P.A., CPA.

Coupled with personalized attention to detail and a singleminded philosophy of quality client satisfaction, Jessup & Associates, P.A., CPA, employs professionals with more than thirty two years of combined experience. The firm offers year-round accounting and tax services for individuals and businesses, tax planning and projections, assistance with taxing authorities, and preparation of financial reports.

As President and CEO, Susanna is a seasoned accountant with thirty one years of experience. In her current capacity, she services the needs of small to medium-sized businesses in tax return preparation and more. Susanna specializes

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in small business consulting, and the implementation of accounting systems and new business software such as QuickBooks. She helps both individuals and businesses with their financial planning needs.

Furthermore, Susanna is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the National Association of Professional Women, and is a board member of the Delaware Society of Certified Public Accountants. In addition, she is on the board of Open Door, Inc., and Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems.

Susanna earned an Associate’s of Applied Science degree in Accounting Technology from Delaware Technical and Community College.

For more information, please visit www.jessup-assoc.com.

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Virginia A. Studer Manager Jackson Hewitt Office Jackson Hewitt Office ZUNI, VA

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irginia A. Studer is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Accounting.

Virginia is the Manager of a Jackson Hewitt Office located in the City of Franklin, VA

As the second-largest tax-preparation service in the United States, Jackson Hewitt prepares millions of computerized federal, state, and local individual income-tax returns each year.

In this capacity, Virginia’s areas of concentration include auditing, customer service, financial analysis, management and tax preparation. She has recently been recognized by

the National Association of Professional Women as a VIP Woman of The Year, and she sits on the Board of Directors with the Virginia chapter of NATP. Throughout the course of her college career, Virginia attained both her graduate and undergraduate degrees from National University. She holds a Master’s degree in Forensic Science in addition to a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration and Criminal Justice.

Prior to her second career, Virginia served with distinction in the United States Navy for 23 years.

For more information, please visit www.jacksonhewitt.com

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Thomas C. Hemingway President and CEO Redwood Investment Group NEWPORT BEACH, CA

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homas C. Hemingway is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Investment Banking. Thomas is the President and CEO of Redwood Investment Group.

Founded in 1996, Redwood Investment Group specializes in merchant and investment banking services. Focusing on advocacy, integrity and understanding, the group works with clients offering top tier market solutions and support for all of your business needs.

Amassing over thirty years of industry experience, Thomas is an esteemed investment professional with concentrations in the areas of: business development, corporate finance,

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executive management, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, market research, strategic planning and more. In addition to Redwood Investment Group, Thomas is the President of Pillar Marketing Group, Inc. A 3rd Degree Black Belt of martial arts, Thomas enjoys boating and spending time with his family in his time outside of the office.

Throughout the course of his studies, Thomas received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from SUNY Albany, the State University of New York.

For more information, please visit www.redwoodfin.com.

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Dorothy S. Weaver Owner Weaver Unlimited TUCSON, AZ

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orothy S. Weaver is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Cleaning Services as a result of her role as Owner of Weaver Unlimited.

In her spare time, Dorothy enjoys cooking, gardening, reading, and community outreach. She volunteers her time to local organizations such as Literacy Inc., the Tucson Botanical Gardens, Miniature Time Museum and the Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum.

Weaver Unlimited is a full service cleaning company for both homes and businesses. As Owner, Dorothy holds several positions. Her responsibilities include: the oversight of daily operations, accounting and finance needs, as well as customer service, and marketing.

Throughout the course of her educational career, Dorothy earned her Bachelor's degree in Engineering from the University of Delaware, and she hopes to expand the business further and to acquire additional clientele in the near future.

Moreover, Dorothy is a member of the National Association of Professional Women, where she was recognized as an NAPW VIP Professional Woman of The Year for 2014.

Who’s New at CWW (cont’d) Sandford R. Topkin Managing Partner Topkin & Partlow

Vicki L. Shemin Attorney Boston Law Collaborative, LLC

Patricia A. Byrne Credit and Collections Manager Stradley Ronon

Tamra J. Gauthier Management Analyst Department of Veteran Affairs

Norma I. Tena Vice President Big Boy Concessions

Melissa A. Clark Manager of Sales and Events City of Pasadena Convention Center

Joanna R. Scott CEO and Founder JRS Psychology, PLLC

Susan L. McNeish Facilitator Sight Center of Northwest Pennsylvania

Sharon L. DeVault Partner Williams & Baerson LLC Eve M. Marshall Owner Marshall Artist and Design Sania Farooq Clinical Lab Scientist Everest Medical Laboratory Deb Lonzer Department Chair of Community Pediatrics Cleveland Clinic Children’s

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Sara L. Mosher Owner Patient and Family Care, LLC Julie L. Kryder Owner Kryder Medical-Legal Consulting Jody M. Kannally Controller Shields & Company Sheryl A. Gramm Laboratory Director The Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital

Kathy R. Warmath Executive Director Gentiva Healthcare Amanda

Mastura Zalwango President Zalwango Health and Wellness Concierge PC/Z&L Logistics, Inc. Ruth M. Summers Director NACT Logistics Baker Hughes Marci A. Laber,Controller Living Innovations Support Services, Inc.

Jane Nissen Director Skill Ease Training for Indigenous Support Services

Debra H. Teal Senior Quality Manager AT&T

Marilee Nickelson Broker Real Estate Consultant Cherry Creek Properties, LLC

Ruth Ellen Ayers Director Clinical Information Clinical Coding Carilion Clinic

Anna C. Coatsworth Licensed Real Estate Agent The Corcoran Group

Sue A. Dow Director of Business Affairs Trinity Group Construction, Inc. Belinda B. Clarke Owner Little People Big Learning

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CWW Member Double Feature Communications

Denise Roberson President, CEO and Co-Founder Jadi Communications LAGUNA BEACH, CA

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enise Roberson is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Communications as a result of her role as President, CEO and Co-Founder of Jadi Communications.

Jadi Communications (Jadi), a global leader in advertising, marketing and strategic services. Jadi represents a broad range of clients, including Fortune 500 and world-class brands such as National Geographic, Mazda, Costco, Sony Pictures, NASA / Skull Base Institute, Procter & Gamble, Epson and MemorialCare Health System. Setting a leadership tone that is strong and clear, Denise ensures her team is focused on quality, integrity, and the highest level of professionalism. She has an extremely visible management style and creates an innovative work environment that supports a commitment to excellence in everything Jadi does.

MBA. Denise has served in a board or advisory role for a number of organizations, including acting president for the Skull Base Foundation, a non-profit group devoted to innovative research, education, and reducing economic burden for people afflicted with skull base and brain tumors.

She also serves on the board of directors for Marvel Innovations a next-generation medical device company in conjunction with NASA, and the Mural, Music and Arts Project, a thriving community development organization that collaborates with Stanford University to connect the arts to positive youth outcomes.

Founded in 1997, Jadi Communications (Jadi) is a global leader in advertising, marketing and strategic services for an array of Fortune 500 companies and world-class brands such as National Geographic, Mazda, NASA/Skull Base Institute, Epson, Sony Pictures and Costco. Servicing clients in such a broad spectrum of industries under Denise’s leadership, the team at Jadi combines their creativity and strategic savvy to give clients breakthrough branding, paired with the highest quality, advanced technology and efficiency around.

As a Certified WBE and SBE Organization, Denise also donates her time to organizations including the Mural, Music and Arts Project, Skull Base Foundation, Pink Ribbon Club Foundation and the Pacific Marine Mammal Center. Aside from her busy schedule, Denise enjoys scuba diving, helping California sea lions, live music, trying new restaurants and a profound passion for travel and culture.

Denise has over twenty years of professional experience, and has maintained her position as the President, CEO and Co-Founder of Jadi Communications for the past 17 years.

Dedicated to serving her clients with the best possible solutions, Denise’s areas of expertise include: brand development, strategy, client relations and representation, corporate leadership, lifecycle performance, public speaking, program management, profit and loss management, team building and more.

In addition to her work with Jadi Communications, she is also a Content Expert Advisor in the Marketing program at Pepperdine University for the Presidents & Key Executives

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Denise was educated at the University of Southern California and Chapman University, where she studied both business administration and communications, with an emphasis on public relations and advertising. She continued to fulfill her lifelong passion for learning by attending the Harold and Pauline Price Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management, MDE program. At Pepperdine University, Denise also completed the prestigious Presidents and Key Executives MBA program.

Looking into the future, Denise would like to continue growing Jadi Communications, donate more to the various charities and foundations she currently supports, and ultimately teach at the graduate level, someday.

For more information, please visit www.jadicom.com.

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Kathleen Kenney Lucente President and Founder Red Fan Communications AUSTIN, TX

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athleen Kenney Lucente has been recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of communications as a result of her success as President and Founder of Red Fan Communications, an Austin-based full-service public relations firm.

Dedicated to working with clients who are passionate about their businesses and their future, Red Fan Communications offers clients customized internal and external communication platforms crafted to create strategic business partnerships and increase brand awareness. Lucente works with businesses ranging from startups to Fortune 1000 companies in multiple industries including tech, homebuilding, architecture, commercial development, brokerage, nonprofit, and lifestyle products and services.

With more than 25 years of industry experience, Lucente has held public relations positions at Ketchum Public Relations, PepperCom and Cunningham Communications Inc. Her corporate tenure includes positions as JPMorganChase’s vice president and director of corporate marketing and communications for Asia Pacific and manager of public relations for IBM Research Worldwide. She has worked closely in the areas of corporate communications, consulting, media relations, public relations, reputation management, crisis communications, marketing and brand management.

At Red Fan Communications, Lucente and her team have helped bring Q2, a leading provider of virtual banking software, go public on the New York Stock Exchange; positioned the Austin Trail of Lights as a national attraction while maintaining its Austin roots; repositioned client brands including Wayward Chocolat, Skoop and ATLAS Wearables; and helped nonprofits like Komen Austin and Austin Gives increase their presence in the Austin community.

In the past, Lucente has been recognized in the Austin community in many ways, including as the Austin Chamber

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of Commerce’s Volunteer of the Year and the The Mortar Board Society of Honor Students’ Preferred Professor Award at The University of Texas at Austin. Lucente is an active member of the Austin Chamber of Commerce, an executive council member of Austin Gives and a board member and affiliate with Susan G. Komen in Austin.

Lucente has also served as a lecturer at The University of Texas at Austin, where she taught courses on corporate and crisis communications. Lucente earned her master's degree in English from Boston College in addition to her bachelor’s degree in English from St. Michaels College. Outside of work, Lucente enjoys culinary events, fine wine and music.

To learn more, please visit www.RedFanCommunications.com.

About Red Fan Communications Red Fan Communications is a full-service public relations and marketing firm helping early stage and established businesses build and sustain their brand reputation. Red Fan delivers communication platforms that map to clients’ business goals, resonate with key audiences, strengthen brand identity and, ultimately, deliver measurable results.

To learn more about Red Fan Communications, visit www.RedFanCommunications.com.

Media Contact Chloe Scheller, Account Executive Red Fan Communications (o): 512.551.9253 chloe@redfancommunications.com

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Linda D. Davis President and CEO Majestic Seals and Stripes CLEARWATER, FL

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inda D. Davis is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Construction Services. Linda is the President and CEO of Majestic Seals and Stripes.

Recognized by the National Association of Professional Women as a VIP Woman of The Year, Linda’s areas of expertise include billing, customer service, scheduling, purchasing and pricing as well as management and the oversight of daily operations.

Founded in 2008 by Linda, Majestic Seals and Stripes is a full service commercial paving company specializing in parking lot striping, hot applied thermoplastic striping, signage and ADA compliance. Additionally, the company performs seal coats and concrete repairs such as curb installation, asphalt repairs, hot/cold pour crack fills and more.

Aside from the demands of work, she enjoys hockey, Nascar racing and spending time with her family. Linda can be found donating her charity to organizations such as Muscular Dystrophy awareness, the Susan G Komen Foundation, American Heart Association and the Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation.

To learn more, please visit www.majesticsealsandstripes.com.

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Mary L. Finelli Vice President JDM Andrews Construction MANAHAWKIN, NJ

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ary L. Finelli is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Construction Services as a result of her role as Vice President with JDM Andrews Construction.

A family owned business for over 25 years, JDM Andrews Construction is committed to quality construction and superior customer service through their familial values of honesty and integrity. Awarded as one of the area’s Best Builders by the Times-Beacon Newspaper’s Readers Choice Award and Best General Contractor by the Manahawkin Award Program, JDM Andrews Construction is your best choice for all of your general contracting and construction needs.

With three years in her current position, Mary works closely in the areas of cost analysis and financial modeling, business

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development, oversight of operations, customer services, and strategic planning.

A member of the Builder’s Trade Association, Shore Builders Association of Central NJ, and the National Association of Professional Women, Mary was recently recognized as one of NAPW’s VIP Women of the Year.

Throughout the course of her education and training, Mary received her Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Rutgers University where she graduated magna cum laude and began her Master’s degree in Business at Hult International Business School in San Francisco before being called to her current position at JDM Andrews Construction immediately following SuperStorm Sandy in 2012.

For more information, please visit www.jdmandrews.com

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Mashell D. Carissimi CEO and Owner JMC Electrical Contractor, LLC SAINT CLAIR SHORES, MI

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ashell D. Carissimi is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Contracting. Mashell is the CEO and Owner and JMC Electrical Contractor, LLC.

Founded in 2010 by Mashell, JMC Electrical Contractor is an electrical contracting firm based in Southeast Michigan.

Now, the business has grown to extend their services to the entire state of Michigan.

In her current position, Mashell is responsible for the following: accounts payable, business relations, budgets, customer service, human resource management, forecasting, leadership and mentoring. A member of the National

Association of Professional Women, Mashell was recognized as an NAPW VIP Woman of The Year for her successes.

Additionally, she maintains affiliation with NFIB, ASHE, NECA, NAWIC and NAWBO. Outside of work, Mashell enjoys reading and traveling and can be found donating her charity to organizations towards educational and female empowerment.

Furthermore, Mashell attained her degrees from Baker College. She holds two Master of Business Administration degrees in Human Resource Management and Industrial Management and a Bachelor of Business Administration.

To learn more, please visit www.jmcelectricalllc.com.

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Tracy K. Becker President Tracy Becker Construction, Inc. ALLENTOWN, PA

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racy K. Becker is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Construction as a result of her role as President of Tracy Becker Construction, Inc.

and remodeling, construction management as well as the oversight of operations and customer service. TBC is also an authorized Service Provider for The Home Depot specializing in doors, kitchens and baths.

Working side by side with her husband, Donn, Tracy and Donn have built Tracy Becker Construction, Inc. from the ground up. With his expertise in construction and contracting and her expertise in business administration and construction management, the couple officially went into business together in 1997 where they have been successful ever since.

Additionally, TBC was recognized by the Top 500 of 2014 Nation’s Largest Remodelers, and Tracy is a member of the Lehigh Valley Builders Association and NAHB. She holds a Women's Business Enterprise certification, and enjoys spending time with family and motorcycling in her spare time. Outside of work, Tracy donates her charity to community outreach programs as well as her local PBA.

In this capacity, Tracy’s areas of concentration include business development and management, home improvement

For more information, please visit www.tbcinstalls.com

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Carrie Kolar Chief Executive Officer Proof Point Consulting BETHESDA, MD

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arrie Kolar is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Consulting as a result of her role as Chief Executive Officer with Proof Point Consulting.

Proof Point Consulting was created as a go-to editing, proofreading, and content polishing service to assist businesses, organizations, and individuals to ensure their proposals, presentations, reports, and all written materials that are given to clients appear grammatically correct and professionally legible.

As Chief Executive Officer, Carrie is responsible for the oversight of daily operations as well as client relations and satisfaction, editing, formatting, proofreading, researching and more. She has gained an array of knowledge and

experience by editing and proofreading for businesses throughout her time spent working in the legal, academic, and nonprofit arenas.

Through her membership with the National Association of Professional Women, Carrie was recognized as an NAPW VIP Woman of The Year. In addition, she volunteers as an Associate Editor with The Global Good Fund and she also sponsors a child through Children International. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, reading, drawing comics and Japanese Ju Jitzu.

Reflecting on her collegiate career, Carrie graduated from Haverford College with a Bachelor’s degree in History.

To learn more, please visit www.proofpointconsulting.com.

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Joanna Y. Moore Owner J. Moore Consulting Services TUSTIN, CA

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oanna Y. Moore is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Consulting. Joanna is the Owner of J. Moore Consulting Services.

Advisory Board Member of the Women's Leadership Institute at Auburn University. Additionally, she maintains affiliation with the Pacific Claims Executive Association and the National Association of Professional Women, where she was recognized as NAPW VIP Woman of The Year.

A seasoned insurance professional amassing thirty three years of industry experience, Joanna’s consulting business offers property and casualty expert witness and litigation preparation services. Her areas of expertise include business strategy, business relationship partnering, consulting, property/casualty insurance, expert witness testimony and liability, as well as customer service and support, training, leadership, and team building.

Moreover, Joanna received an award for Outstanding Contribution from California State University, Fullerton and she has also completed Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening and riding her two horses.

Recognized by Women in Business for her successes, Joanna is an Advisory Board Member of the California State University, Fullerton- Center for Insurance Studies, and an

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Reflecting on her collegiate career, Joanna graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education.

To learn more, please visit www.jmooreconsultingservices.com.

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Delores Gordon-Conway Principal Consultant CIG WINDSOR LOCKS, CT

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elores Gordon-Conway is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Consulting. Delores is the Principal Consultant with CIG. Recognized across the globe as a leader in behavior-based strategy execution and performance consulting, CIG has expanded to become one of the largest behavior-based management consulting firms in the world since its inception in 1993.

An accomplished professional utilizing over 25 years of experience in an array of industries, Delores works closely in the areas of leadership consulting, performance improvement, performance management, change management, process improvement, strategy, team facilitation and more.

Recognized by the National Association of Professional Women as a VIP Woman of The Year, Delores maintains affiliation with the Center for Creative Leadership,

Elliott Maise’s Learning Consortium and the Amyliodosis Foundation. She is also an esteemed member of the eWomen Network and was recognized by the Premier Women’s Business Network in North America.

Moreover, Delores holds certifications in the following: Change Leadership Principles, Leadership Coaching, Six Sigma Executive Level Principles, Benchmarks 360 Degree Assessment and as a Master Coach. In addition to her consulting work, Delores also finds time to write. She is a contributing author of “The Behavior Breakthrough: Leading Your Organization to a New Competitive Advantage.”

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with friends and family and reading. Delores can be found donating her charity to organizations including breast cancer awareness.

Throughout the course of her educational career, Delores attended Florida A&M University.

For more information, please visit www.clg.com.

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Denise Cooley Jones Co-Owner and Partner Jones and Massey Consulting Services FREDERICKSBURG, VA

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enise Cooley Jones is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Management Consulting. Denise is a Co-Owner and Partner with Jones and Massey Consulting Services.

An esteemed professional, Denise has over thirty years of hands on experience. In this capacity, she specializes in the following: acquisition management, contracting, consulting, client relations and procurement.

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To keep up with the latest advancements in the industry, Denise maintains affiliation with the National Contract Management Association, Professional Business Women’s Association and the National Association of Professional Women, where she was recognized as a 2015 VIP Woman of The Year.

Throughout the course of her education, Denise attended Strayer University where she attained both her BA and MBA in Acquisition Management. She is currently working towards her PMP certification.

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CWW Member Profiles Consulting

Lance Burdett Consultant and Coach WARN International AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND

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ance Burdett is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Management Consulting as a result of his role as Consultant and Coach with WARN International.

WARN is an acronym standing for wellness, awareness, resilience, and negotiation. With that being said, WARN offers consultancy and coaching services in all aspects to help manage challenging situations to support personal resilience. Their coaching courses and presentations are tailored to the needs of any organization seeking executive assistance.

consulting and coaching, crisis communications, crisis management, negotiations, security management and training, executive protection, conflict resolution and more.

Lance is the New Zealand Director of the International Association of Hostage Negotiators and is a member of the New Zealand Institute of Directors, Contact Centre Institute of New Zealand, and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. Additionally, he has authored several e-books and is currently in the process of writing a book.

Throughout the course of his illustrious thirty year career, Lance has held positions as a police crisis negotiator and worked in the police emergency call center where he gained a wealth of knowledge and experience.

Heavily educated in his area of work, Lance holds a Master of Arts in Terrorism, Safety and Security from Charles Sturt University. He earned a Graduate Diploma in Business Studies from Massey University in addition to a diploma in Policing from Royal New Zealand Police College. Lance is also the recipient of a Graduate Certificate in Applied Management from the Australian Institute of Police Management.

In his current capacity, Lance works closely in the areas of

To learn more, please visit www.warninternational.com.

Consulting

Patricia L. Highcove, CRC, CCM, CVE Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Highcove Consulting BALTIMORE, MD

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atricia L. Highcove, CRC, CCM, CVE, is recognized

by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Consulting. Patricia is a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with Highcove Consulting.

Thirteen years ago, Patricia started her own consulting business. Highcove Consulting offers services such as vocational counseling, expert witness in workers compensation cases, general liability, LTD, divorce, social security cases and more.

A seasoned professional with decades of industry experience, Patricia’s areas of concentration include business development, career counseling and assessment, case management,

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staff and team development, internal budgeting, program management and coordination, disability management, resume writing, temporary placement services and more.

Recognized by the National Association of Professional Women as a VIP Woman of the Year, she holds certifications as a Rehabilitation Counselor, Case Manager and a Vocational Evaluator.

Furthermore, Patricia is a Board Member of the International Association of Rehabilitation Counselors as well as Kid's Chance of Maryland, and enjoys spending time with family in her time outside of work.

Heavily trained in her field, Patricia earned both her Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Science from Syracuse University.

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Denise McCormick Director and Brand Partner Nerium International MOUNT PLEASANT, IA

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enise McCormick is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Cosmetics. Denise is a Director and Brand Partner with Nerium International.

Nerium International offers products for age-defying skincare developed from the patented extract of the Nerium oleander plant. As Director and Brand Partner, Denise’s specialties include all aspects of skincare and health and beauty.

Nerium’s newest product, the dietary supplement EHT, is the result of 20 years of research out of Dr. Jeffry Stock’s Princeton University labs. Nerium has been awarded the global, exclusive rights to EHT. EHT helps protect the brain against mental decline, promotes better cognitive function and overall brain health, improves memory and recall, increases focus and mental alertness, protects and supports neuronal networking, enhances the body’s natural energy stores and boosts the body’s immune system. Denise works closely with brand awareness, educating, marketing, skincare consulting, and team building.

Furthermore, Denise is currently the President of Delta Kappa Gamma, and maintains affiliation with the P.E.O. Sisterhood, Questers, and the National Association of Professional Women. She is also a member of the Chamber of Commerce in Iowa City, Iowa. Outside of work, she enjoys singing, playing the piano and organ, as well as reading, swimming, gardening, antiquing, and traveling with her husband John to visit their five grandchildren. They will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary next year.

In addition, Denise received her Master of Education degree from Viterbo University, and is also a licensed K-12 Reading

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Specialist. Denise taught elementary education for 23 years. She was also the Education Lecturer and Reading Specialist for Iowa Wesleyan College for 10 years and facilitated graduate classes for Drake University. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Iowa Writing Project and has conducted graduate level writing courses for the University of Northern Iowa. In 2000, Denise was honored by the Iowa Council of Teachers of English Language Arts for her contributions to language development and learning of literacy. From 2001-2006, she served as a STAR Delegation Leader for the People to People Student Ambassador programs traveling with 40 middle school students each summer to 10 different countries around the world. Her love of all things Australian began when accompanying students to the land down under and has continued as her daughter and son-in-law, both physicians, have made Australia their home. Traveling fourteen times to Australia, she is an experienced diver who has snorkeled the Great Barrier Reef three times.

In August of 2014, Denise participated in Jack Canfield’s Breakthrough to Success training in Scottsdale, AZ. August and October, 2015, she will receive Jack Canfield’s Train the Trainer certification training in AZ and CA. Denise’s passion for education, family, and farming has inspired children and adults alike to love their Midwest heritage. Their century family farm served as inspiration for author Jenny Panther Braulick’s book “Kristy and the Secret of Yesterday Farm.” Her personal life is captured in the book, “Ordinary Miracles: True Stories About Overcoming Obstacles and Surviving Catastrophes.”

To learn more, please visit www.denisemccormick.com.

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Cosmetics & Beauty

CWW Member Profiles Cosmetics & Beauty

Irma Arellano Owner Dvanni Creations GRAND PRAIRIE, TX

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rma Arellano is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the Beauty Industry.

Irma is the Owner of Dvanni Creations.

As Owner, Irma’s areas of expertise include makeup, nutrition and weight loss. She teaches her clients how to bring their inner beauty to match their physical, outer beauty.

Dvanni creations offers clients top tier beauty advising, image consulting and educational classes to their clients in a variety of areas.

A member of the National Association of Professional Women, Irma enjoys cooking, writing and spending time with her friends and family in her time outside of work.

For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/DvanniCreations

Cosmetics & Beauty

Paula A. Matthews-Hoffman Office Manager, Cy-Fair Oral Surgery Beauty Consultant, Mary Kay Cosmetics CYPRESS, TX

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aula A. Matthews-Hoffman is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a result of her dual role as Office Manager with Cy-Fair Oral Surgery and Beauty Consultant with Mary Kay Cosmetics.

A seasoned professional with over a decade of professional experience, Paula’s areas of expertise include administration, client relations, communications and office management.

Before reaching her current position, Paula served as a police officer in New York City for nine years in the 28th Precinct. She has been the office manager at the oral surgery office for the past three years in addition to being a Mary Kay consultant for nine years.

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Furthermore, Paula served as the 2013-2014 President of the Cy-Fair Chapter with Kiwanis International, and has volunteered her time and charity to organizations including the Eliminate Project with United Way, St. Jude Children’s Hospital and Zeta Phi Beta. Outside of work, she enjoys travel and spending time with her family. Paula is married with three children.

Reflecting on her collegiate career, she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from SUNY Old Westbury, the State University of New York.

To learn more, please visit www.cy-fairoralsurgery.com, and for further information on Paula’s beauty consulting, please visit www.marykay.com/pmhoffman28.

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Anna Buryk, MPA Assistant Director of Admissions Meredith College CARY, NC

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nna Buryk, MPA, is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Higher Education. Anna is the Assistant Director of Admissions at Meredith College.

Founded in 1891, Meredith College is a liberal arts women’s college located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Meredith College has about 2,000 students and 300 co-ed graduate students enrolled in evening programs.

As Assistant Director of Admissions, Anna is responsible for all aspects regarding the admissions process as well as recruiting, career counseling, student affairs and development, as well as event planning, public speaking, leadership and management.

Anna is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling, Southern Association for College Admission Counseling, and the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW). One of her most recent accomplishments was being awarded with NAPW’s Women of Distinction award, where she will be featured in their upcoming Fall 2015 magazine.

Outside of work, Anna enjoys reading, soccer, travel and volunteering. Looking into the future, Anna is hoping to expand her involvement in professional organizations and to further build her professional development.

She received her Master’s in Public Administration from Norwich University.

For more information, please visit www.meredith.edu.

Anna Deeter, MA CEO Speech Academy Etalon International by R.A. Snezhko, Inc. WEST PALM BEACH, FL

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nna Deeter, M.A., is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Speech Education as a result of her role as CEO of the Speech Academy Etalon International by R.A. Snezhko, Inc.

A seasoned conventional speech therapist with over three decades of experience, Anna has helped countless students in both Russia and the US through the course of her illustrious career. However, while working in this capacity, she has recognized the lack of effectiveness of the conventional approach towards assisting people with fluency disorders, stuttering, stammering, and cluttering. She has discovered an alternative and 100% effective natural solution for the elimination of these speech imperfections in any human through speech education.

Her areas of expertise include unique knowledge of natural speech behavior required for every speaker to produce normal speech, educating any stuttering individual on how

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to effectively and permanently self-eliminate his own speech mistakes (stuttering) in as little as 3 days, enlightening public education through social media, public speaking and more. She is a Founder, Director and Speech Educator of the English-language division of the International Speech Education Program for the 100% effective Elimination of Stuttering “Etalon”.

The author of “Stuttering Solved! Definitive Scientific Solution for Speech Perfection Based on Natural Laws Discovered and Explained” by Roman Snezhko, Anna maintains affiliation with the National Association of Professional Women, and Women Prosperity Network. She also enjoys swimming and jogging in her spare time.

Anna earned her Master’s degree in Speech/Language Pathology and Special Education from the State University of Education in Russia. Additionally, she studied various Speech/Language subjects, including Fluency Disorders, at California State Universities at Northridge and Los Angeles.

For more information, please visit www.livestutterfree.com.

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CWW Member Profiles Education

Connie A. Newman, MEd, BA Superintendent Pribilof School District ST. PAUL, AK

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onnie A. Newman, M.Ed., BA, is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Education as a result of her role as Superintendent of the Pribilof School District.

Devoted to providing the highest quality education for each student, the Pribilof School District coordinates and helps develop curriculum and procedures to ensure academic and personal achievement. By encouraging each individual early to be curious, enthusiastic and self-motivated learners build a foundation for both future academic success in their villages and in the larger state, nation and global communities.

Proven excellence in academic administration and improving student achievement as a district administrator for often remote districts, Ms. Newman is a collaborative leader with exceptional skills in strategic planning and implementation, communication and consensus-building by listening to board members, staff, and community partners while delivering honest, straightforward communication.

Throughout the course of her illustrious career, Connie has received multiple commendations and awards. She was

given an Appreciation Award from FFA, an Outstanding Administrator Award through MAAE and a special Thank You from Boys and Girls Club. This in addition to numerous certificates from student and parent groups as well as recognition from the Puget Sound Educational Service District, Pelican City School District and the National Academy for School Executives.

Moreover, Connie earned her Master of Education in Educational Leadership in Technology from the University of Alaska Southeast at Juneau as well as an M. Ed., in Educational Leadership from the University of Montana along with her undergraduate degree from Eastern Washington University.

Outside of school, Connie enjoys reading, gardening and spending time with her pets. She is active within her church and is a supporter of Catholic Services to help those in need. In addition, Connie is a contributor to St. Labre Catholic School, located on an Indian Reservation in Montana, and donates charity to organizations such as HSUS and the World Wildlife Fund among others.

For more information, please visit www.psd-k12.org.

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Deborah J. Smyth Consultant Open Academy FALLS CHURCH, VA

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eborah J. Smyth is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Education as a result of her role as Consultant with Open Academy.

With many years of experience and knowledge in the field of Education, Deborah currently works as a consultant for Open Academy, which specializes in tutoring and educational consulting services. She worked for over thirty years in the Fairfax County school system, where she taught journalism, science, and technology. Deborah is a member of the

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National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) and the National Association of English Teachers.

Throughout the course of her illustrious career, she has been the three time recipient of Who’s Who Among High School Teachers, as well as NAPW Woman of The Year. In her spare time, Deborah enjoys reading, writing, camping, and other outdoor activities.

She earned a Master's degree in English from George Mason University, and a BA in English Language and Literature from James Madison University.

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Ramon Namnun, M.D. Principal High School of World Cultures BRONX, NY

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amon Namnun, M.D., is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Education as a result of his role as Principal of the High School of World Cultures.

welfare. Two of the most successful to date are Dr. Namnun’s increase in student stability from 77% in 2002 to 97% to present, as well as the graduation rate increasing from 28% in 2002 to 71% in 2007.

Dedicating to providing a rich, integrated education for local bilingual and bicultural youth, the High School of World Cultures strives to prepare students for academic and future excellence through a variety of educational programs, activities and clubs.

Furthermore, he is an Executive Board Member on the Council of Supervisor Administrators; and maintains affiliation with the High School Principals Association, Chancellors Advisory Committee, Sacred Heart Church and Monastery and the Mentor Principal Program. In his spare time, Dr. Namnun enjoys cooking and photography.

Dr. Namnun has over twenty years of experience in education. He was a classroom teacher for nine years before attaining his position as principal in 2003. In this capacity, his areas of expertise include K-12 education, educational administration and leadership, classroom, staff development, security and more. As Principal, he is responsible for budgeting and finances, curriculum design and lesson planning.

Throughout the course of his education and training, Dr. Namnun earned his M.D. from Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo, and completed his medical internship at St, Claire’s Hospital. In addition, he attained his Master of Education from CUNY City College, the City University of New York as well as his Fellowship in Educational Leadership from Columbia University. Dr. Namnun was also trained in Global Education (ENVISION) at Harvard University.

Since he became Principal in 2003, he has successfully developed and implemented several strategies for student

For more information, please visit www.highschoolofworldcultures.org.

Meghann M. Davies Owner The Morgan School DARDENNE PRAIRIE, MO

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hands on experience in the field. Not only does she own and operate the facility, Meghann is constantly on premises and is heavily involved in the daily operations.

Established in 2008, The Morgan School offers educational services to children ranging in age from infancy to school years. The school’s programs are based on learning strategies catered to each child and their uniqueness through various play and learning methodologies.

In this capacity, her areas of expertise include: accounting, education management, staff management, curriculum development, public relations and more. Recognized by the National Association of Professional Women as a VIP Woman of The Year, Meghann enjoys reading and travel in her spare time. Heavily involved with youth empowerment and education, she can be found donating her time and charity to Big Brothers, Big Sisters.

eghann M. Davies is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Education as a result of her role as Owner of The Morgan School.

Realizing the first years of education are critical to a child’s future endeavors, Meghann’s child-centered approach to education is essential to learning and development. Before opening the Morgan School, Meghann taught elementary education where she attained an array of knowledge and

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Throughout the course of her education and training, Meghann graduated from Miami University with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education.

To learn more, please visit www.themorganschool.com.

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BACK TO TO BACK

Tips For Retailers

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he back-to-school season can be both a blessing and a curse to retail establishments. On the bright side, the National Retail Foundation claims that it is the second largest shopping season of the year, with only the winter holiday season topping it in consumer spending. The NRF estimates that consumers will spend approximately $68 billion between back-to-school and college shopping in 2015. There is plenty of money to go around, but ensuring that your business receives this money from customers is not as easy as it sounds.

The drawback of this shopping season is that the retail industry is the most competitive it has ever been when it comes to this time of year. According to Experian Marketing Services, roughly twenty-seven percent of businesses begin their back-to-school marketing activities in May. Additionally, according to the NRF, thirty-seven percent of back-to-school shoppers conduct research and shop online. Customers have significantly increased their utilization of mobile and tablet devices to do extensive research of products as well as performing price comparisons, investigating information on retailers, taking advantage of coupons and making purchases.

These staggering statistics clearly show that the modern consumer is abundantly educated in shopping for bargains, adding to the competition amongst retailers. They also dictate that retailers need to do their homework when it comes to marketing for this busy time of year. According to PM Digital's annual "Back To School Study," close to fifty percent of consumers begin online shopping in preparation for school three to four weeks prior to the first day of school, while around 31 percent get started two months prior. cont’d on the next page

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Another important factor to keep in mind is that the majority of parents shopping for school supplies base their decision of where they shop, what they purchase and when they make their purchases on discounts and deals. A large part of the reason that many parents start looking for back-to-school items early is that they are searching for the best deals they can find.

It is also essential that retailers think outside the box when approaching the whole process.

Remember that a number of school districts ask parents to purchase school supplies throughout the year. It is also important to realize that not all supplies needed are of the obvious variety, so setting up displays with an assortment of other products is always a good idea. In addition to the usual items, there is an ever-growing need for products such as hand sanitizers.

Customers have significantly increased their utilization of mobile and tablet devices to do extensive research of products as well as performing price comparisons, investigating information on retailers, taking advantage of coupons and making purchases.

There are several suggestions that can lead to increased profits for businesses during this significant shopping season. Always remember that although parents are spending the money for the majority of items, children are your main target in marketing these products. In today’s marketplace, children are increasingly going online and utilizing social media to find out what the hottest trends are in back-to-school clothes, accessories and supplies.

Social media is an extremely important aspect of all businesses in the modern world and it is vital that you take advantage of these tools. One way to benefit from this platform is to produce attractive back-to-school images and launch them on social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram. Creating contests that invite your fans to share user-generated content, such as selfies with your merchandise, is another way to entice customers to buy more of your products, as it provides them with an extra incentive to do so.

Further emphasizing the importance of establishing a strong online presence, the Rubicon Project Consumer Pulse, which is a nationwide survey of 1,000 parents, indicated that close to half of all parents now spend more time online than they do in front of the television. Also according to the survey, parents are best reached through the internet during the mid-morning and evening browsing times. More than half of all parents surveyed watch multiple online videos weekly and about a quarter watch multiple videos daily. Additionally, the study demonstrated that digital ads can have a substantial impact on their purchasing decisions, evidenced by the fact that 2 out of 10 parents have made purchases in the past week based on one of these ads.

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Although the numbers dictate that it is imperative to get your marketing campaign started early, there is also a growing trend of procrastinators according to the NRF. Their back-to-school survey data indicates that thirty percent of shoppers will wait until a week or two before school starts to begin shopping, which has risen from twenty-five percent in last year’s survey. A lot of people are waiting for those last minute deals, allowing for retailers to sell off their excess inventory.

This is certainly one of the largest growing segments of the retail year, but it is crucial to stay ahead of the curve if you want to be one of the true beneficiaries of this trend.

Businesses must do everything within their power to keep up with the competition as well as the evolution of the digital age in order to fully experience the prosperity this time of year offers. ■

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Back-to-school season represents opportunities for major earning across multiple industries within the retail landscape, including school supplies, electronics, apparel, accessories and even home furnishings for those involved in dorm living. It is anticipated by the NRF that the average family with children in grades K-12 will spend about $630 on back-to-school shopping and college shoppers will spend approximately $899 on average. It has also been indicated that the older the student, the more that will be spent on them.

CWW Member Profiles Energy

Meredith A. Gordon Officer of North County Welding Supply, Inc. dba Fallbrook Propane Gas FALLBROOK, CA

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eredith A. Gordon is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Utilities as a result of her role as Officer of North County Welding Supply, Inc. dba Fallbrook Propane Gas.

Founded in 1987 to provide reliable, quality propane delivery service for farmers, residential homeowners and commercial businesses across North County San Diego County, Fallbrook Propane Gas is your top choice for all of your propane and welding supply needs.

areas of accounting, business development, human resources, office management as well as the oversight of daily operations.

Additionally, Meredith is a member of NPGA and WPGA, and maintains affiliation with her local Chamber of Commerce.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family.

Meredith attained a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology throughout the course of her studies at Sonoma State University.

To learn more, please visit www.fallbrookpropanegas.com.

Recognized by National Association of Professional Women as a VIP Woman of the Year, Meredith works closely in the

Engineering

Denise Orr, MBA, BSEE, BSMCS Engineering Quality Consultant The Productivity Team NAPERVILLE, IL

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enise Orr, M.B.A., B.S.E.E., B.S.M.C.S., is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Engineering as a result of her role as Engineering Quality Consultant with The Productivity Team.

The Productivity Team is a conventional engineering service and training firm delivering cutting-edge lean implementation strategies for companies of all sizes at any stage. With a focus on rapid execution and strategy, the staff at the Productivity Team will not disappoint.

When it comes to her career, Denise’s biggest inspiration is her mother-in-law. Her mother-in-law worked for Boeing as an

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engineering aide in the time the field was mainly dominated by males, and her actions have greatly inspired both Denise and her daughter. Denise is a member of the Empowering Women’s Network and the National Association of Professional Women where she was recognized as a VIP Woman of The Year. In her previous position with Navistar, she was the head of the women’s leadership team.

Throughout the course of her educational career, Denise received her MBA in International Marketing from Wayne State University, and she graduated from Lawrence Technological University with a BS Electrical Engineering.

To learn more, please visit www.productivityteam.com.

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Amani Meligy PE, PMP, and LEED Green Associate ASC Engineers and Associates, Inc. CLOVIS, CA

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mani Meligy is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Engineering. Amani is a P.E., PMP, and LEED Green Associate with ASC Engineers and Associates, Inc. and previously, with Dar SSH International ConsultantsKuwait Branch.

Amani is a seasoned engineering professional with more than twenty years of engineering experience under her belt.

In her current capacity, she specializes in technical, civil and structural engineering, design, construction, project management and production, quality assurance and control, risk management, client satisfaction, communications and more. Amani’s expertise also expands to include commercial, residential, industrial, educational low rise and high rise building structures, new development and infrastructure.

With her vast knowledge of the Middle East and Gulf Region regulations, Amani has utilized her skill set to aid in the structural design of an array of prestigious civil/structural engineering projects across the globe in locations including Algeria, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Abu Dhabi and Egypt.

Additionally, Amani has spent time working as a joint venture with international consultancy firms in the UK and Canada,

and she attended several value engineering workshops in the UK, Kuwait, Oman and Dubai.

Heavily trained in her profession, Amani holds several industry related certifications. She is a Registered Civil Professional Engineer in California from the Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists, a Certified Civil Engineer from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying- NCEES and holds a LEED Green Associate credential from the US Green Building Institute. Furthermore, Amani is also a globally Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute, and a Certified Consultant Engineer in Design and Supervision in the field of Civil Engineering from the Engineers Chartering Council- Kuwait Society of Engineers.

Recognized by the National Association of Professional Women as NAPW 2014 VIP Woman of the Year, Amani enjoys cooking, Reiki meditation, reading and swimming in her spare time.

An alumni of Cairo University, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree (B.Sc.) in Civil Engineering and is currently pursuing an Executive MBA Program.

Engineering

Lauren A. Plump Partner Morgan Engineering LLC and Arya Properties TOMS RIVER, NJ

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auren A. Plump is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Engineering as a result of her role as Partner with Morgan Engineering LLC and Arya Properties.

Garnering fifteen years of experience in the industry, Lauren specializes in the following: business development, residential homes, investment properties, real estate transactions, marketing and sales.

Specializing in general civil engineering and surveying services, Morgan Engineering prides itself on their high customer service and satisfaction rates. Dedicated to providing clients with top notch land surveying and engineering services, Morgan Engineering is your best choice to meet all of your needs.

To learn more, please visit www.morganengineeringllc.com.

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Aside from the demands of work, she enjoys sports and skiing. Additionally, Lauren donates her charity to organizations such as St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

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Rory A. Gilbert Executive Vice President Kroeschell, Inc. ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL

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ory A. Gilbert is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Engineering. Rory is the Executive Vice President of Kroeschell, Inc. Since its inception in 1879, Kroeschell has been servicing the nation with an array of MRO services to companies large and small as well as government facilities, schools, and institutions across the country. From immense to small projects, the engineers on staff are ready to take on all design and installation systems catered to you and your needs.

Amassing over three decades of hands on experience,

Rory works closely in the areas of building systems, green building, energy, engineering, project management, product development, process improvement, manufacturing, strategic planning and more. A member of the Lake County Contractors Association, Rory was the recipient of the Excellence in Engineering Award through the Illinois Chapter of ASHRAE in 1998.

Heavily trained and educated in the industry, Rory graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology with a BS in Mechanical Engineering in addition to his AS in Mechanical Engineering from Alfred State College - SUNY College of Technology.

For more information, please visit www.kroeschell.com.

Engineering

Susan B. Welt Senior Engineer Geosyntec Consultants LATHAM, NY

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usan B. Welt is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Consulting as a result of her role as Senior Engineer with Geosyntec Consultants.

Established in 1983, Geosyntec is a consulting and engineering firm working with clients with business ventures and problems within our environment, civil infrastructure and natural resources. With over eighty offices in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and Malaysia, Geosyntec serves their clients’ consulting needs across the globe.

As Senior Engineer with over fifteen years of experience, Susan works closely in the areas of community relations, manufactured gas plants, vapor intrusion, stakeholder negotiations and more. She maintains affiliation with NSPE,

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AEHS, AWMA and the National Association of Professional Women, where she was recognized as an NAPW VIP Woman of The Year.

Outside of work, Susan enjoys painting, sculpting, tennis, and spending time with her son. She can be found donating her charity to organizations including local Goodwill, women’s shelters, and food banks.

During her collegiate career, Susan received her Master’s degree in Public Health from the University Of Rochester School Of Medicine. Additionally, she earned both her Master of Science degree in Agricultural and Biological Engineering with a minor in Public Policy and a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural and Biological Engineering and Geological Engineering from Cornell University.

For more information, please visit www.geosyntec.com.

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Joanne Bourne Owner Four Seasons MJT LAKEWOOD, NJ

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oanne Bourne is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Entertainment. Joanne is the Owner of Four Seasons MJT. Four Seasons Mah Jongg Tournaments is dedicated to providing their gamers with an organized, memorable and fun tournament experience. In her current capacity, Joanne specializes in tournament entertainment and has over forty years of experience in the gaming industry.

Joanne attended a Mah Jongg tournament in 1975 and became hooked ever since. Throughout her adulthood, she has held positions working for both the state of New Jersey and Ocean County, but her true passion is in gaming. With her positive and easygoing attitude, Joanne strives to keep her players happy and to treat everybody fairly.

A member of the National Association of Professional Women, she was recognized as an NAPW VIP Woman of The Year. Outside of work, she enjoys needlework and traveling. She maintains affiliation with her community and runs tournaments for the Ocean County Library and the TBS Sisterhood for fundraising purposes, and volunteers her time as Head of the Social Activities Committee in her senior complex.

Reflecting on her collegiate career, Joanne obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Monmouth College. Looking into the future, she would like to expand the tournament to include Maryland and Florida.

To learn more, please visit www.fourseasonsmjt.com.

Event Planning

Melissa A. Clark Manager of Sales and Events City of Pasadena Convention Center PASADENA, TX elissa A. Clark is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Event Planning. Melissa is the Manager of Sales and Events at the City of Pasadena Convention Center.

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management, leadership, sales and more. Recognized by the National Association of Professional Women as a VIP Woman of The Year, Melissa maintains affiliation with the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce in addition to the Gateway Community Church and local homeless shelters.

With over 40,000 square feet of air conditioned space and 63,000 square feet of outdoor covered space in addition to 100 acres of fairgrounds space, the Pasadena Convention Center is your best choice for all your event needs.

She is currently in the process of attaining her Bachelor’s degree in Management at the University of Houston-Clear Lake.

In her current capacity, Melissa works closely in the areas of budgeting, customer service, event planning and

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CWW Member Profiles Exterminating

Charlene E. Warren Owner and President ARA Exterminating Co., LLC LUFKIN, TX

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harlene E. Warren is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Exterminating as a result of her role as Owner and President of ARA Exterminating Co., LLC.

business development, management, sales and the oversight of daily operations. She is on the Board of the Pinewoods Apartment Association, and maintains affiliation with the National Pest Control Association and the National Association of Professional Women.

ARA Exterminating offers the following extermination services: competitive bids, pest control, termite treatments and bed bugs as well as carpenter ants and other types of wood destroying insects.

Outside of work, Charlene enjoys spending time with family, being outdoors, baking and biking. She donates her charity to organizations including the Joe Elliot House, Women’s shelters and local Hospice.

Garnering over a decade of experience, Charlene works closely in the areas of extermination and pest control,

To learn more, please visit www.ara-exterminating.com.

Food & Agriculture

Robin L. Sherman Vice President of Correctional Operations Canteen Services SAGINAW, MI

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ince its inception in 1990, Canteen’s Correctional Food services has been the undisputed leader in correctional food and commissary services across Michigan and Northern Indiana. Providing proper nutrition, the food and commissary programs can be tailored specifically to meet the unique needs of each facility and their inmate population.

Prior to her work with Canteen Services, Robin worked in the fast food industry from 1985 to 2002 for Burger King Restaurants in all lateral positions including Restaurant Manager. She also managed the cafeteria for Malleable Iron, General Motors for a brief time.

In her current capacity, Robin is responsible for the management and oversight of 38 correctional food service kitchens and 29 jail commissary accounts between Michigan and Indiana. In addition to her work with Canteen Services, Robin serves as the International Immediate Past President for ACFSA, the Association of Correctional Food Service Affiliates and is a member of the National Association of Professional Women, where she was recognized as an NAPW VIP Woman of The Year.

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Outside of work, she enjoys catering events for family, friends and churches. Robin also enjoys spending time with her husband, grandchildren and going to the movies.

She is the recipient of an Honorary Food Service Doctorate degree from the National Association of Food and Equipment Manufacturing, which she attained in February 2015. In addition to her degree, Robin holds certifications as a Certified Correctional Food service Professional, (CCFP) Certified Corrections Food Systems manager, (CFSM) as well as a Certified Food Safety Trainer for the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals.

Moreover, advice to those starting out in the industry is “Stay true to the company promise. Your integrity is seriously important. Don’t be afraid of constructive criticism; you can grow the most and you should constantly educate and re-invent yourself.”

Looking into the future, Robin would like to continue to reinvent herself and to continue education in all aspects of food service and leadership.

To learn more, please visit www.canteenservices.com

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Ginger Shimp Marketing Director SAP America Inc.

Meghan Rosselli Owner and Graphic Designer Silver Lace Graphics, LLC

Deborah A. Willford Administrative Assistant Jackson County Sheriff’s Office

Janice Elliott Owner St. James Island Spa

Rienk Van Wieren Director Blinck & Co.

Vernetta L. Rascoe EHS Manager Weyerhaeuser NR Company

Esther J. Thompson Owner/Founder Rays of Joy Homemade Crafts

Samira N. Haddard Owner Samira’s Permanent Makeup

Irene Mantione Sales Director Mary Kay Cosmetics

Harty Elouise Ashby Dermatologist Pikeville Medical Center

Linda Hager Office Manager Allegheny Wood Products

Melanie R. Treadway Treasurer and Secretary MTA Mike Treadway Architects, Inc.

Belle Kohen President & CEO Co-Host and Author Creative Coaching, LLC

Divya Parekh Confidence Catalyst Coach CEO and Founder The DP Group

Wanda Matos Owner RSW Fine Jewelry, LLC

Blanca P. Gomez Owner Bay Area Cleaning Systems

Rebecca Jimenez Dental Hygienist Smile Care

Donna Hovis Realtor Fathom Realty

Michelle Haan Program Manager Health Links Colorado

Heather L. Hervey-Jumper Anesthesiologist VA Hospital/University of Michigan Health System

Christopher Mihalios Owner/Dentist Boulevard Dental Center

Robert J. Valenzuela Urologist Washington Heights Urology Cindy Coats Project Director Parallon Business Solutions Barry A. Mac Ban Managing Partner MacBan Law Ester B. Pollard Oncologist Coastal Bend Oncology/ Hematology Maria A. Canoro Vice President and CFO E.S.K. Trucking, Inc. Kurt M. Weigel Director of Environmental Health and Safety Leading Edge Aviation Services, Inc./Associated Painters, Inc. Cindy M. Rowell Manager PR/Benefits/Wellness Arctic Catering, Inc. Marian K. Witherow US-Based Strategic Planning Expert Witherow & Company, LLC

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Deven Patel CEO, President and Co-Founder Global Institute of Stem Cell Therapy and Research (GIOSTAR)

David M. Dressler Psycho-Spiritual Psychiatrist and Jungian Analyst Dr. David M. Dressler, M.D. Salah Rubayi Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center Denise Cooley Jones Co-Owner and Partner Jones and Massey Consulting Services Rory A. Gilbert Executive Vice President Kroeschell, Inc. Julie Ann Solwold Vice President of Global Sports Events and PR John Paul Mitchell Systems

Irina Vialykh Owner and CEO A&M Gourmet Foods Inc. & Authentic Menu Inc.

Erin L. Babik Towed Systems Engineer Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Cindy A. Fields President Loyalty Alliance, Inc.

Cindy Kazala Independent Consultant The Pampered Chef

Jeanice L. Neel CPA and Partner Woods & Woods Public Accountants, Ltd.

Kristie Ball Owner and President Accounting EA, Inc.

Lisa Chalker Owner Family Affair Distributing, Inc.

Sherri L. Fagan, CPA Sherri L. Fagan, C.P.A.

Tricia Killingsworth Past VP of Pharmacy Clinical Services Catholic Health Initiatives

Karrye S. Ormaner Marketing Analyst Blue Canopy Group

Natalie S. Cohen Owner Ambassador Healthcare Partnership

Rodrigo E. Munguía Vice President of Land and Investments MHW Real Estate, Inc.

Sharron D. Greene Auditor USPS-OIG

Martina Nardo Owner Sugar Sketch Cake Design

Seth D. Schraier Attorney Law Office of Seth D. Schraier

Beth Wolfe Chief Financial Officer United Tool and Mold, Inc.

Alison M. Baker OB/GYN Physician Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital

Pamela P. Siller Psychiatrist/Associate Professor Dr. Pamela P. Siller, M.D.

Mashell D. Carissimi CEO/Owner JMC Electrical Contractor, LLC Gloria F. Jones Product Research Analyst Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.

Tina Givons Hollis Photographer Givons Photography, LLC Janet Hoegen Dijkhof-Synnott Executive Assistant Interactive Life Forms, LLC Winsome A. Bowen Owner and President Authentic Execution Corp.

Mary Jane Fisher Owner and Designer Kensington Classics Michele A. Luna Director of Quality Management Kindred Hospital San Gabriel Valley

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CWW Member Profiles Food & Agriculture

Irina Vialykh Owner and Chief Executive Officer A&M Gourmet Foods Inc. TORONTO, ON, CANADA

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rina Vialykh is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Food and Beverage Services. Irina is the Owner and Chief Executive Officer of A&M Gourmet Foods Inc.

Manufacturing branded, private label and food service products, A&M Gourmet Foods offers a large product line complete with the best, most delicious foods coming from the freshest, highest-quality ingredients. A female owned company, A&M Gourmet Foods is also growing in the import/export of sunflower oil from Europe to USA and Canada.

Irina supplies major retailers, industrial and food service accounts with high quality expeller pressed, non-GMO, Kosher sunflower oil in bulk and bottles. In 2014, her facility in Toronto achieved Kosher certification for the oil line of business.

Providing two separate menus, the “Authentic menu” is the new brand for retail businesses, and the “Creative menu” is the brand for food service products.

Additionally, A&M Gourmet Foods also provides custom manufacturing and co-packing services for both Canadian and US business partners.

Food safety and quality is the highest priority for A&M Gourmet Foods, and Irina personally underwent HACCP training to become a Certified SQF Practitioner. Since 2011, A&M Gourmet Foods has been recognized as a SQF Certified facility with highest rating audited yearly by SAIGLOBAL.

In this capacity, Irina garners fifteen years of experience in the food industry with four years in her current position.

As Owner and CEO, she works closely in the areas of new business development, product development and launch, leadership, sales, marketing strategy, accounting and finances. Innovation is the cornerstone for growth and Irina places strong focus on the product development with new formulations, formats and flavors to meet customer’s demand and latest trends.

Heavily trained and educated in her industry, Irina holds two Bachelor’s degrees. She received her BS in Accounting and Finance from Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology and a BS in Electromechanical Engineering from university in Russia, which was later approved by the University of Toronto.

She holds an additional Programmer Analyst diploma in Computer Programming from CDI College Toronto.

Success does not happen immediately. As A&M Gourmet Foods gets bigger, so do the challenges. Each day, Irina’s company has to work toward new goals, and without teamwork and ambition, nothing can be achieved.

A lot of things are changing for A&M Gourmet Foods, but one thing remains the same: commitment to deliver safe, quality and delicious products to growing customer lists across the USA and Canada.

To learn more, please visit www.amgourmetfoods.com.

Food & Agriculture

Abby T. Hinton Director of Operations Management Scottseed VALE, OR

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bby T. Hinton is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Agriculture. Abby is the Director of Operations Management with Scottseed.

Scottseed is an agricultural and food production company.

In her current capacity, Abby’s areas of expertise include oversight of operations, purchasing, inventory control, freight management, and more. Additionally, she handles customer service inquiries and has vast knowledge of grass, grain, and a variety of vegetable seeds offered from multiple suppliers under Scottseed’s dealership program.

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To keep up with the latest technologies in the industry, Abby maintains affiliation with the Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association, National Onion Association, and the National Association of Professional Women. Outside of work, she enjoys fishing, hiking, camping and photography.

Throughout the course of her studies, Abby graduated from Treasure Valley Community College with an Associate’s degree in Pre-Engineering.

For more information, please visit www.scottseed.com.

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Patty Dyer Area Grasslands Conservationist USDA Natural Resources Conservation ZANESVILLE, OH

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atty Dyer is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a 2015 Prominent Professional of The Year in the field of Agriculture as a result of her role as an Area Grasslands Conservationist with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation.

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation offers assistance with agriculture, pasture and hay land management, water systems for livestock, fencing for livestock, water quality, natural resources, rural development and other issues related to efficient management of their resources, with the highest standards of sciences and technologies available.

With over thirty four years of experience working with USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services, Patty has served as a Direct Conservationist in several counties and currently serves as an area Grassland Specialist with the USDA and specializes in agricultural education relating to grazing management issues. She is responsible for training services in nine counties and provides reinforcement to individual farmers in the areas of pasture and hay production, water development and protection, and other livestock needs.

Furthermore, Patty has acquired multiple industry related certifications and licensures. She is a certified Crop Adviser, certified Conservation Planner, and a certified Forage and Grassland Professional.

Additionally, Patty holds a Private and Commercial Pesticide Applicator license, and is also an instructor for Basic Grazing Schools, Advanced Grazing Schools, and Livestock Environmental Assurance Programs and has adapted each of these programs to special classes for the owners of horses. She was a featured speaker at this year’s Equine Affaire at the Ohio State Fairgrounds speaking on hay quality, fence and water systems for horses.

She received cash awards for individual or group performance for eight consecutive years in the middle of her career plus numerous other recognitions throughout her career from other groups that she has worked with.

Patty has also received several performance and achievement awards throughout the course of her professional career. A member of the National Association of Professional Women, Patty was recognized as an NAPW Woman of the Year for 2011-2012. Outside of work, she has close ties with her community and has assisted a local volunteer fire department for over forty years in their fund raising events by making cotton candy and various other activities. Patty also has published numerous articles in the “Farm and Dairy” newspaper, the Gallipolis Tribune, the Ohio Granger Magazine and various

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Soil and Water Conservation District Newsletters. She worked with local agricultural leaders to start a weekly farm page and mystery farm picture contest in the Gallipolis Daily Tribune and the Pomeroy Daily Sentinel that covered a 3 county and 2 state area for numerous years.

Moreover, she maintains affiliation with the Ohio Forage and Grassland Council, Soil and Water Conservation Society, and the American Society of Agronomy. In addition, Patty is the President of the non-profit organization, the Ohio Grange Charitable Foundation, Inc., after serving as Chairperson of the Board of Trustees for the past eight years. The Ohio Grange Charitable Foundation is a 501c3 organization that serves children, senior citizens, physically challenged individuals and many others to develop many leadership and conservation skills along with numerous other programs and opportunities they offer. Patty also manages the Friendly Hills Camp Ground and Conference Center for the Foundation in her spare time as well as co-directing a camp with her sister for children ages 5 – 14 every summer for the past 20 years.

She also has a lifetime membership with the Gallia Academy FFA Alumni Association, which she was instrumental in getting reinstated into the school system after the school administration discontinued the program. Looking into the future, Patty’s goals are to “pay it forward” and allow others to have the opportunities and support that she had to work for. Patty received her Master’s degree from The Ohio State University in Agricultural Education and her Bachelor of Science degree with a dual major in Agricultural Education and Agronomy and graduated with distinction through the combined Bachelors/ Masters Program in a total of 13 quarters.

Patty also was named the Outstanding Granger of the Year by the Ohio State Grange. She serves her local Grange as President and leads in many community service projects. A few years ago she led her Grange through the difficult decision of maintaining a 123 year old structure that really did not meet the current needs or tearing down the historic structure and building a new hall. After much discussion it was decided to build for the future and through the hard work and dedication the Grange members led by Patty (Who designed the new building including developing the cut list for boards to build the building) the members built the new Grange Hall from the ground up including the site prep work, sawing down the trees, and building, wiring, installing the plumbing and finishing the entire building with the volunteer labor of the members and the assistance of one of the members concrete crews who finished the concrete floor. During the project the Grange gained several new members.

For more information, please visit www.nrcs.usda.gov.

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CWW Member Profiles Food & Agriculture

Pennie Scott, M App Sci, ND Owner Bush Goddess Foods BIG SPRINGS, NSW, AUSTRALIA

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ennie Scott, M App Sci, ND, is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Consulting. Pennie is the Owner of Bush Goddess Foods.

A seasoned professional with over three decades of experience in the industry, Pennie utilizes Bush Goddess Foods to help farmers become more successful through changing their mindsets and the use of retail markets.

Pennie is a sixth generation farmer who currently maintains 170 acres of land with paddock pigs and native grains.

Growing up in this environment has given her the opportunity to gain a multitude of both the necessary passion and

knowledge to help her expand her business and gain clientele. Known for her expertise in consulting and facilitation of elegance, she maintains affiliation with the Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance and sits on the Riveriana Regional Tourism Board, which is an organization to help attract and encourage farm tourism in the region.

Pennie greatly enjoys facilitating solutions for both people and landscapes.

Throughout the course of her education and training, Pennie attained a degree in Naturopathic Medicine, an MBA with a concentration on Tourism as well as a Master of Applied Science degree from the University of Western Sydney.

For more information, please visit www.bushgoddess.com.

Food & Agriculture

Norma I. Tena Vice President Big Boy Concessions EL PASO, TX orma I. Tena is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Food and Beverage as a result of her role as Vice President of Big Boy Concessions.

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product development, sales management and more. She is responsible for the oversight of daily business operations and was recognized by the National Association of Professional Women as a VIP Woman of The Year in 2012 for her successes.

Founded in 1955 by Norma’s grandfather Christino Morales, Big Boy Concessions is a family run wholesale ice cream company that began with the independent selling of ice cream, candies and manufactured concession goods with Cushman three wheeled scooters, three wheel bicycles, and ice cream trucks. Now, Big Boy Ice Cream has expanded to produce items including cotton candy, candy apples, popcorn, chicharrines, chicharrine wheels, chilendrinas, snow cone syrup and much more.

Furthermore, Norma maintains affiliation with the International Association of Ice Cream Distributors and Vendors, Empowerment Zone and Clelo Vista Church. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and outdoor activities.

As Vice President, Norma specializes in account management, customer service, event management, marketing strategy,

To learn more, please visit www.bigboyicecream.com.

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A graduate of the University of Phoenix, Norma graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management with a minor in Marketing.

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Carol Head, RN, MSN Owner and Chief Executive Officer Rattan City ALBUQUERQUE, NM

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arol Head, RN, MSN, is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional as a result of her role as Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Rattan City.

Rattan City provides a wide variety of all weather “viro” synthetic rattan, and UV protected fabrics in a wide variety of weaves, patterns, and colors to suit individual tastes. Each of their furniture sets are custom built to ensure the highest levels of practicality, durability, and comfort; and every Rattan City product is made of earth friendly materials.

Currently, Carol specializes in the sales of custom outdoor furniture, project development, leadership and all management

needs regarding the business. She is also a registered nurse and in addition to her position as Owner and CEO of Rattan City, Carol continues working in healthcare as a consultant in women’s health services.

Furthermore, she is a member of the National Association of Professional Women, AWHONN, and Sigma Theta Tau. Carol is passionate about women’s health and breast cancer awareness charities and organizations as well. In her spare time, she enjoys golfing and going to the beach.

Carol received her Master’s degree in Nursing from the University of Phoenix.

For more information, please visit www.rattancity.com.

Furniture & Textiles

Gloria F. Jones Product Research Analyst Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. ASHLAND, AL

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loria F. Jones is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Furniture. Gloria is a Product Research Analyst with Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. Established in 1961, Wellborn Cabinet has been providing homeowners with an array of kitchen and bath cabinets for over fifty years. Each product is handcrafted with the utmost quality and care and since its inception, their product line has grown to include cabinetry and additional storage solutions for essential living quarters.

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Recognized by the National Association of Professional Women as a VIP Woman of the Year, Gloria’s areas of expertise include: business planning, forecasting, product development, research, manufacturing, marketing, organizational management, and sales operations. She has been working for Wellborn Cabinet for the past ten years.

A graduate of Jacksonville State University, Gloria obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.

For more information, please visit www.wellborn.com

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CWW Member Profiles Health & Wellness: Medicine

Dr. Deb Lonzer, MD Department Chair Community Pediatrics CLEVELAND, OH

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r. Deb Lonzer, M.D., is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Healthcare. Dr. Lonzer is the Department Chair of Community Pediatrics at Cleveland Clinic Children’s.

Children’s is part of Cleveland Clinic, a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center combining clinical care with research and education and is responsible for care of hundreds of thousands of kids.

Dr. Lonzer is part of a team of over 300 pediatricians who deliver care and education around everything from preventive care to the cutting edge lifesaving techniques for the sickest infants.

Board Certified in Pediatrics and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Academic Pediatric Association, Dr. Lonzer has been working at the

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hospital for over two decades. In her current role she is responsible for the management and oversight of almost 100 pediatric providers in 19 sites.

She is also an elected member of the Cleveland Clinic Board of Governors and has received awards for teaching and research. She is a member of multiple councils and sections of the AAP, around the topics of general pediatrics, community practice administration and telehealth and also holds membership in the American Association for Physician Leadership and the AMGA. The recipient of the Castle Connolly Best Doctors in America and Consumer Research Council of America Top Pediatrician awards, Dr. Lonzer is the author of “The Flushville Four,” a children’s potty training book.

Dr. Lonzer earned her Medical degree from the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center of the Pennsylvania State University as well as a BS in Biology from Bucknell University.

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Dr. Harty E. Ashby, DO Dermatologist Pikeville Medical Center PIKEVILLE, KY

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r. Harty E. Ashby, D.O., is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Medicine as a result of her role as a Dermatologist at Pikeville Medical Center.

Pikeville Medical Center has been serving patients with the highest standard of care for the past 89 years. Now a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, the 261 bed facility is home to over 400 services, including every major specialty and most subspecialties.

Board Certified in Anatomic Pathology and Dermatopathology, Dr. Ashby’s areas of concentration include dermatology, dermapathology, anatomic and clinical pathology, surgical pathology, medical education, laboratory medicine, research and more. She possesses a decade of

hands on medical experience.

In addition to working at the hospital, Dr. Ashby is the Assistant Director of the Quality Assurance Program at Miraca Life Sciences, and is part of the volunteer faculty with the Pikeville Medical Center Residency Program.

Recognized by Doctors of Excellence, she enjoys photography, tennis and yoga in her spare time.

Dr. Ashby attained her Medical degree from the University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine.

She completed her Internship at Pikeville Medical Center, her Residency at Tufts Medical Center and holds an undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Kentucky, where she graduated cum laude.

For more information, please visit www.pikevillehospital.org.

Health & Wellness: Medicine

Deborah Ann Turner, MD, JD Physician Mercy Medical Center DES MOINES, IA

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eborah Ann Turner, M.D., J.D., is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Healthcare as a result of her role as a Physician at Mercy Medical Center.

Since its inception in 1983, Mercy Medical Center has maintained its position as Central Iowa’s largest multi-specialty clinic system. Providing an array of medical programs and services, the medical center utilizes their state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment plans to serve the community with top tier healthcare services.

A seasoned obstetrician and gynecologist with over forty years of experience, Dr. Turner is an integral part of the staff at Mercy. Specializing in gynecologic oncology, she is highly regarded for her patient centered, compassionate care. In this capacity, Dr. Turner performs cancer screenings and assists patients with pre-invasive disorders of the cervix and vulva and various cancer such as ovarian,

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vaginal, endometrial, cervical and more.

Honored as a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Dr. Turner is an esteemed member of the American Medical Association, Society of Gynecologic Oncology and the Iowa Medical Society. Additionally, she is the Vice President of the League of Woman Voters.

The recipient of the 2015 Gertrude Rush award, Dr. Turner was recognized as a VIP Woman of The Year by the National Association of Professional Women for her successes; and enjoys reading, dance, walking and movies in her spare time.

Dr. Turner received her Medical degree from the University of Iowa and completed her undergraduate degree in Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies from Iowa State University.

She then went on to obtain her Juris Doctor from Drake University.

To learn more, please visit www.mercydesmoines.org.

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Heather L. Hervey-Jumper, MD Anesthesiologist VA Hospital/University of Michigan Health System ANN ARBOR, MI

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eather L. Hervey-Jumper, M.D., is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Healthcare. Dr. Hervey-Jumper is an Anesthesiologist at the VA Hospital/University of Michigan Health System.

As one of the largest health care complexes in the world, the University of Michigan Health System is home to groundbreaking advancements in both medicine and technology. With the opening of the medical school in 1850, the University of Michigan has grown to become one of the biggest names in the medical education and technology arena.

Board Certified in Anesthesiology, Dr. Hervey-Jumper is a general Anesthesiologist that has special interest in the surgical outcomes for poorly controlled Psychiatric ailments as well as PTSD and its relationship to medical outcomes.

She is dedicated to medical mentorship and resident education. Heavily educated in her line of work, her advice to those starting out in the medical field is “Find a network or healthy avenue to vent your stress. Find a support team to help you deal with the intense strain of a high pressure environment. So many bend to the stress by escaping with substance abuse and losing their mission and zeal in the misery of addiction.”

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family, travel and singing. She is married to neurosurgeon, Dr. Shawn Hervey-Jumper and they have two children.

Dr. Hervey-Jumper obtained her Medical degree from the Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed her Residency in Anesthesiology at the University of Michigan Health System.

For more information, please visit www.umich.edu.

Health & Wellness: Medicine

Dr. Ibrahim W. Sidhom, MD, FACP Medical Doctor Ibrahim W. Sidhom MD CARTERET, NJ

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r. Ibrahim W. Sidhom, M.D., F.A.C.P., is recognized

by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Healthcare as a result of his role as a Medical Doctor operating his practice, Ibrahim W. Sidhom M.D. An honored Fellow of the American College of Physicians, Dr. Sidhom has been practicing medicine for the past twenty two years. Specializing in hematology, oncology, patient care and practice management, he is a seasoned medical professional dedicated to providing patients with

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top tier healthcare services. Recognized by Doctors of Excellence, Dr. Sidhom maintains affiliation with the American Society of Clinical Oncology and speaks both English and Arabic fluently.

Throughout the course of his education and training, Dr. Sidhom attained his Medical degree from the University of Alexandria in Egypt. He went on to complete both his Internship and Residency at St. Michael Medical Center as well as a Fellowship at St. Michael Medical Center and Brown University in Hematology and Oncology.

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Kathryn A. Ross, MD, FACG Medical Doctor Kathryn A. Ross, M.D., FACG and Gentle Touch Aesthetics NEWPORT BEACH, FL

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athryn A. Ross, M.D., F.A.C.G., is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Health and Wellness. Dr. Ross is a Medical Doctor operating her practices, Kathryn A. Ross, M.D., FACG and Gentle Touch Aesthetics.

A seasoned medical doctor with over thirty five years of experience under her belt, Dr. Ross’ areas of concentration include cosmetic and aesthetic medicine, internal medicine, gastroenterology, nutrition, skin care, practice management, healthcare consulting and more.

Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Dr. Ross is a knowledgeable, full service health and beauty professional serving her patients with the latest advancements and techniques in the industry for optimal health, safe treatment and exemplary results.

Recognized by the National Association of Professional Women as a VIP Woman of The Year, Dr. Ross is a Fellow of both the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. She is a member of the International Association of Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine as well. Outside of the office, Dr. Ross enjoys cooking, reading, hiking and horseback riding.

Dr. Ross obtained her Medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine in addition to her undergraduate degree from Barry University, where she graduated summa cum laude.

For more information, please visit www.krossmd.com.

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Kenneth M. Gelman MD, FACE Medical Doctor IVFMD Group HOLLYWOOD, FL

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enneth M. Gelman M.D., F.A.C.E. is recognized

by Continental Who’s Who as a 2015 Prominent Physician of the Year in the field of Healthcare as a result of his role as a Medical Doctor with the IVFMD Group.

Dr. Gelman understands that the desire to have a baby is one of life’s most important and exciting decisions. Through his work at the IVFMD Group, he helps make that dream a reality for many couples every year. Dr. Gelman’s areas of expertise include: reproductive endocrinology, treatment of all reproductive disorders in women and men, in vitro fertilization, preimplantation, as well as genetic diagnosis.

years in a row as one of the “Best Doctors” in Miami and is a frequently sought after Medical News expert by Fox News. He is also presently a member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Polycystic Ovarian Society of America, American Society of Reproductive Immunology and the National PCOS Society.

Throughout his educational career, Dr. Gelman earned his MD from New York Medical College. He then went on to complete his Endocrinology Fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.

For more information, please visit www.ivfmd.com.

As a result of his vast knowledge and dedication to educating patients, Dr. Gelman has been voted for three

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Dr. Mark Rasak, MD CEO Cardiovascular Clinical Associates FARMINGTON, MI

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r. Mark Rasak, MD is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Medicine as a result of his role as CEO of Cardiovascular Clinical Associates.

Dr. Rasak has twenty years of experience and specializes in managing all major aspects of the business, overseeing the daily operations as well as guiding his group’s future business model in achieving its long term goals. He also performs interventional cardiology and complex coronary PCI procedures as well as general cardiology.

In addition, he is an honored Fellow of the American Board of Cardiology. Due to his many successes and

professionalism, Dr. Rasak was awarded with the prestigious honors of Top Doctor of The Year 2013, Top Cardiologist in Michigan 2013 and 2014, and Patient’s Choice Award 2013 and 2014 by Health Tap as well as recognition by Hour Magazine as Top Doctor for five of the last six years.

Throughout his educational career, Dr. Rasak earned his D.O. from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and is a Board Certified Cardiologist. He completed his internship, residency and cardiology fellowship at Botsford General Hospital. He completed his interventional fellowship at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor, MI.

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Dr. Marvin H. Rorick, III, MD Neurologist Riverhills Neuroscience CINCINNATI, OH

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r Marvin H. Rorick, III, M.D., is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Medicine. Dr. Rorick is a Neurologist with Riverhills Neuroscience.

With their multidisciplinary approach to healthcare, the team at Riverhills Neuroscience offers the latest, most advanced state of the art technology and integrated services for top notch patient care. Riverhills Neuroscience provides the full diagnosis, education, treatment, and rehabilitation strategies to patients with problems regarding their nervous system.

Board Certified through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Dr. Rorick possesses nearly three decades of experience in medicine. His areas of expertise include behavioral medicine, pain management and rehabilitation.

Dr. Rorick works with patients suffering with multiple sclerosis, peripheral neuropathy, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, seizures, headaches, strokes and more.

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In addition to working at the practice, Dr. Rorick is a Diplomate with the National Board of Medical Examiners, and is the Past President and Chairman of Legislative Affairs with the Academy of Medicine of Cincinnati. To keep up with the latest advancements in the industry, Dr. Rorick maintains affiliation with the American Medical Association, American Academy of Neurology, Ohio State Medical Association Political Action Committee and the Ohio State Medical Association.

Dr. Rorick obtained his Medical Degree from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He underwent his residency in Neurology at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, and an Internship in Internal Medicine at Good Samaritan Hospital. Furthermore, he earned a Master of Science in Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as well as a Bachelor’s degree from Tufts University.

For more information, please visit www.riverhillsneuro.com.

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Dr. Natasha R. Chinn Medical Doctor Brescia and Migliaccio, PC HOBOKEN, NJ

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r. Natasha R. Chinn is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Healthcare. Dr. Chinn is a Medical Doctor at Brescia and Migliaccio, PC. Established in 1992, Brescia and Migliaccio was founded

by Dr. Mark Brescia and his wife, Dr. Patricia D’Alberti with the mission to aid women living in communities where women’s healthcare needs were underserved. Since its inception, the practice has grown to not just include obstetrics and gynecology, but to women’s primary healthcare services as well.

including patient care, high-risk obstetrics, abnormal bleeding, candidiasis of vulva and vagina, pregnancy, delivery and more.

The recipient of the Humanism award, Dr. Chinn is an esteemed Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and enjoys dancing in her spare time.

Throughout the course of her studies and training, she attained her Medical degree from UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School as well as her undergraduate degree from Yale University.

To learn more, please visit www.bresciamedical.com.

Amassing over a decade of hands on experience, Dr. Chinn specializes in all facets of obstetrics and gynecology

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Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD Urologist Washington Heights Urology NEW YORK, NY r. Robert J. Valenzuela, M.D., is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Healthcare as a result of his role as Urologist with Washington Heights Urology.

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To keep up with the latest advancements in the industry, Dr. Valenzuela maintains affiliation with the American Urological Association, Hispanic Medical Association, Dominican Medical Association, Sexual Medicine Society, and the International Society for Sexual Medicine.

A seasoned medical doctor garnering nearly twenty years of hands on experience, Dr. Valenzuela specializes in the following areas: urology, urologic prosthetics, sexual dysfunction, urinary incontinence, benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), treatment of Peyronie’s disease, medical education, public speaking and more.

Aside from the demands of work, he enjoys boating, skiing, and spending time with his children. Dr. Valenzuela also embarks on medical missions and performs free cancer screenings annually.

In addition to private practice, he is a Clinical Professor at the Squire Urological Clinic at NY-Presbyterian Hospital of Columbia University where he trains urology residents.

Board Certified in Urology, Dr. Valenzuela is an esteemed Diplomate of the American Board of Urology.

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Throughout the course of his education and training, Dr. Valenzuela earned his Medical degree from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and completed both his internship and residency at Beth Israel Medical Center.

To learn more, please visit www.valenzuelaurology.com.

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Dr. Zidi Berger, MD Founder and Medical Director Women’s Wellness Institute BETHESDA, MD

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r. Zidi Berger, M.D., is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional for her contribution in the field of Health and Wellness as Founder and Medical Director of the Women’s Wellness Institute.

Over the years, her practice has evolved into a leading center for female and male endocrinology, bioidentical hormone replacement, esthetics and cosmetic dermatology.

In addition, Dr. Berger regularly attends medical conferences nationwide to ensure that her clinic offers the most advanced and effective treatments for her patients.

The Women’s Wellness Institute provides individualized, integrated health care through a wide variety of diagnostic and treatment options for women and men, challenging the status quo by offering both the most up-to-date mainstream medical solutions as well as tried and true natural remedies.

Dr. Berger earned her Medical Degree from the National University of Cuyo in Argentina where she stayed on as a teacher and research assistant in histology and neuroendocrinology. She completed her internship at the Catholic University in Santiago Chile and came to the United States for a post-doctoral fellowship in Amenorrhea and Galactorrhea Syndrome at Stanford University. She then completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Washington Hospital Center with affiliations at Johns Hopkins and Walter Reed Hospital. Over the years, she has been quoted as an expert in her field and received countless positive patient testimonies within the US and abroad.

Dr. Berger began her medical practice as a Board Certified specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Now, she is a pioneer in integrative and anti-aging medicine, gynecology, dermatology and clinical nutrition with an emphasis in naturopathic medicine. She has earned a Naturopathic Physician Certificate from the American Naturopathic Certification and Accreditation Board and maintains an affiliation with the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and the International Association of Dermatologists.

To learn more, please visit www.womenswellnessinst.com.

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Dr. Stephanie E. Ladson-Wofford, MD Nephrologist, Kidney Specialist, Inc. NEWARK, OH

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r. Stephanie E. Ladson-Wofford, M.D., is recognized

by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Medicine. Dr. Ladson-Wofford is a Nephrologist with Kidney Specialist, Inc.

An esteemed medical doctor with nearly thirty years of experience under her belt, Dr. Ladson-Wofford’s expertise lies in internal medicine and nephrology. She currently specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of kidney diseases and functions including kidney stones, kidney disease, as well as renal failure, chronic urinary tract infections and other disorders associated with the kidneys.

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Dr. Ladson-Wofford is Board Certified in Nephrology through the American Board of Internal Medicine, and maintains affiliation with the American Society of Nephrology, American College of Physicians, American Society of Hypertension, National Kidney Foundation and Stamford Who’s Who. In addition to her position at Kidney Specialist, Inc., Dr. Ladson-Wofford is also the Medical Director at Premiere Kidney Center. Furthermore, she was the recipient of the 2013 Core Value Award from DaVita, and enjoys working out and running half marathons in her free time.

Dr. Ladson-Wofford received her medical degree from The Ohio State College of Medicine.

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Dr. Salah Rubayi, MD, FACS Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center LONG BEACH, CA

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r. Salah Rubayi, M.D., F.A.C.S is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Healthcare as a result of his role as a Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center.

Founded in 1888 with the aim to serve farming families who could not afford medical care, Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center has grown to become an international leader in both clinical research and rehabilitative medicine.

A seasoned medical doctor with nearly fifty years of experience, Dr. Rubayi has been working at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center for over thirty years. In this capacity, he specializes in reconstructive plastic surgery.

Throughout his illustrious career at the rehabilitation center, he established the Pressure Ulcer Management Program; a center for the county of Los Angeles and California which highlights residency training for plastic surgery students at USC and UCLA. Dr. Rubayi is on the Chair of Rancho’s Department of Surgery and Chief of the Pressure Ulcer Management and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Programs. In addition to private practice he is also a Professor of Clinical Surgery in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery at the University of Southern California. Dr. Rubayi has been involved in an array of medical research at the esteemed university in subjects including: various forms of surgeries, wound care and management, spinal cord injuries, pressure ulcer development, burns and more.

Moreover, Dr. Rubayi has received several honors and distinctions throughout the course of his illustrious career.

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The most notable honors to date was his election as a Fellow of the International Medical Society of Paraplegia by the Executive Committee of IMSOP in 2000, as well as Physician Recognition awards by the American and California Medical Associations in the late 80s. At UCLA’s commencement in 2011, he was presented with the Plastic Surgery Clinical Faculty award for Excellence in Residency Education.

To keep up with the latest advancements in medicine, Dr. Rubayi is an active member of ACP, ISA, ICS and the American Spinal Association. In addition to his countless public speaking and conference engagements, he is also in the process of publishing his first book, titled “Reconstructive Plastic Surgery of Pressure Ulcers.” Currently, there are about twenty seven publications regarding pressure ulcers and reconstructive surgery.

The recipient of the Lifetime Achievement award from the Rancho Los Amigos Foundation, Dr. Rubayi is an esteemed Fellow of the International College of Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery and the International Medical Society of Paraplegia.

Dr. Rubayi earned his Medical degree from the University of Baghdad Medical College and upon graduation, he was ranked in the top ten percentage of the 230 graduates.

He went on to be trained in England in both general and plastic surgery.

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Dr. Thomas J. Reid, III, MD, PhD, FACP Medical Director Regional Cancer Center at Memorial South Bench MISHAWAKA, IN

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r. Thomas J. Reid, III, M.D., Ph.D., FACP, is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Medicine as a result of his role as Medical Director of the Regional Cancer Center at Memorial South Bench.

Memorial Hospital of South Bend is a community-owned, not-for-profit corporation that is governed by volunteer representatives of the community guided by a mission to improve the quality of life for the people of their community.

A leader in providing high quality care, the 526 bed facility strives for top notch customer service and satisfaction.

Dr. Reid worked in the Army Medical Corps for twenty seven years before retiring in 2008 as a full Colonel and operated a private practice in the years after. In his current capacity, Dr. Reid works closely with medical aspects including oncology, hematology, cancer, clinical research and trials, public health, and more.

Furthermore, he is Board Certified in Medical Oncology, Internal Medicine and Hematology by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and acts as the principal investigator for cancer clinical trials through the Mayo Clinic with Alliance.

To keep up with the latest innovations in medicine, Dr. Reid maintains affiliation with the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Medical Association, American Society of Hematology, American College of Physicians, and the American Cancer Association. Additionally, he is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP), and is the Chairperson of the Memorial Cancer Care Committee. In his spare time, Dr. Reid enjoys hiking, biking, and sailing.

He received his MD from the F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, and holds a Ph.D in Biochemistry from Purdue University, as well as a BS in Microbiology from Pennsylvania State University.

For more information, please visit www.qualityoflife.org.

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Dr. Veryl D. Hodges, DO, FACOI Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Clopton Clinic JONESBORO, AR

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r. Veryl D. Hodges, D.O., F.A.C.O.I., is recognized

by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Healthcare as a result of his role as Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Clopton Clinic.

St. Bernards Clopton Clinic started as an unincorporated private medical practice in 1965 by O.H. Clopton, M.D. Since its inception, the clinic has grown to expand in many additional areas of medicine to increase patient care and patient education services.

Recognized by Doctors of Excellence, Dr. Hodges specializes in the following: internal medicine, gastroenterology, hematology, nephrology, oncology, pulmonology and more. With

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over twenty years of experience, Dr. Hodges is a heavily regarded medical professional who has received many accolades throughout the course of his illustrious career.

Dr. Hodges received the distinction of Physician of the Year by the state of Arkansas as well as Outstanding Professional of the Year and Humanitarian of the Year. Board Certified in Internal Medicine, he is a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Internists and enjoys reading, travel and spending time with his grandson in his time outside of the clinic.

Furthermore, he received his Medical degree from the Kirksdale Osteopathic School of Medicine and went on to complete both his internship and residency at Tulsa Regional Medical Center.

To learn more, please visit www.stbcloptonclinic.com.

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Julee D. White Owner and Operator Ollie’s Dog Walkers Pennie Scott Owner Bush Goddess Foods Julia Matto Owner Jewel Silk Scarves Betty Atwell Owner Betty Atwell Design Colleen E. McHugh Owner Artistic Art Form Alessandro Defonte Chartered Accountant Uniderm USA, Inc. Nicole Larson Regional Business Manager Improving-Twin Cities Jerri R. Reese Owner Party Central Enterprises, LLC Juanita V. Harris Owner Harris Cleaning Services Judith A. Okun Orthodontist Okun Orthodontics Annie Hortzog Clayton Author/Publisher Trafford Publishing Ileana M. Fraga Director of Hotel Programs Prestige Cruise Holdings, Inc. Karen Hoshaw Corporate Mechanical Integrity Engineer TPC Group Larissa Timmerberg Director of Quality Work Environment SourceAmerica Dana C. Strazzeri Corporate Senior Paralegal Covance, Inc. Carmen M. Parada Sales Director IMRI

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Kristin Sulpizio Director Volunteer Services Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Clara, San Mateo County Phyllis Thistlewood Director of Housing Light The Way, Inc. Renae Dietrich Real Estate Broker Jim Maloof Realtor Dietra Windom Administrative Support for the Dean of Academic Affairs Albany Technical College Debbie M. Lang Owner and Travel Consultant Lang’s Travels Linda D. Davis President and CEO Majestic Seals and Stripes Connie A. Newman Superintendent Pribilof School District Smyra L. Bailey Asset Management Officer California Housing Finance Agency Karen Marie Crabtree Realtor and Sales Associate Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Properties Kathie Allen Dentist Kathie Allen, DDS, PA Cindy Barton Guardian ad Litem The Eighth District Juvenile Center Lisa J. Prescott Lead Technologist/ Grant Proposal Specialist Cary Medical Center Patricia Barbic Owner and Director Unique Urbans Leah J. Duckworth Owner and Founder Paws 'n Hand Antonieta Clay Independent Sales Director Mary Kay Cosmetics

Merrie “Gigi” Ranger-Ellis Owner Aging With Compassion James Lea Attorney The Lea Schultz Law Firm, P.C.

Andrea Stuart Editorial Director/Yoga Instructor and Founder of Vitality Yoga 57º & 65º Magazines and Annapolis Underground Magazines

Jola McCarthy Contracts Manager/HR Belmont Instrument Corporation

Lauren A. Plump Partner Morgan Engineering LLC and Arya Properties

Johannes Gleis Junior Sales Director ZTE Germany GmbH

Delores Gordon-Conway Principal Consultant CLG

Heather L. Hervey-Jumper Anesthesiologist VA Hospital/University of Michigan Health System

Sebastien Brassard Prosthesis Specialist Zimmer

Laura J. Hudson Managing Partner CE Accounting Services, PLLC Valerie Schweitzer Architect/Principal Valerie Schweitzer Architects Arthur Lawrence Ossias Medical Doctor A. Lawrence Ossias, M.D. Shirley R. Collins IDIQ Director BD Executive The BITS Group Pamela A. Circo Webb Management and Program Analyst Defense Logistics Agency Ole Jakobson Chief Executive Officer Axlab A/S and Axlab Innovation Jin Li Frick Certified Professional Coach and Business Consultant Thrive Energy Coaching and Consulting Karen O. Gados Business Development and Communications Director Sunshare Arlene Vasquez Founder and CEO AVConnexions, LLC Nikole Belanger Founder of WIN & CIO Nikobel Environmental Consulting Services

Charla Parker Independent Practice Management Coach CP & Associates Kathryn A. Ross Medical Doctor Kathryn A. Ross, M.D., FACG/ Gentle Touch Aesthetics Montoya Love Regulatory Systems Operations Manager Becton Dickinson Bonnie C. Frost Managing Partner Einhorn, Harris, Ascher, Barbarito & Frost, P.C. Ibrahim W. Sidhom Medical Doctor Ibrahim W. Sidhom M.D. Sherwin N. Jarol Chief Executive Officer SMB Equities (Formerly Bradley Associates, LP) Veda C. Wellington Secretary/Registrar’s Office Three Rivers Community College Darren T. Sroufe Director of the Planned Giving and Foundation Relations Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology Lawanda Beasley Jones Senior Pastor and International Christian Author; Keynote and Corporate Speaker Victory of Praise Church

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CWW Member Feature Article

Consciousnes

sHIFTS

Allowing What’s NOT WORKING to be Fixed with EASE and GRACE

By Dr. Janet Smith Warfield

What is a consciousness shift?

Scientists might notice it as a sudden change in results when they focus their intention and attention on a newly designed experiment. Mystics might describe it as a sudden integration and infusion of deep meaning into words that previously made no sense. Others might simply call it an “aha” moment.

Here’s an exercise that allows anyone to experience a consciousness shift. Look at the optical illusion on the right.

What do you see? Curved shapes? Wavy lines?

The color black? The color white?

A chin, nose, eye, ear, or face? If you see a face, is it ugly or beautiful?

Just notice the words that flow into your mind as you look at the image in front of you.

You may want to write them down as they float into your awareness.

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timeless and spaceless. They happen in an instant. Both we and our world are suddenly transformed.

If the word “beautiful” comes to mind, what do you feel? Most people feel charmed, attracted, and curious.

Look for opportunities to shift your usual way of perceiving things. Look for new words to apply to what you see. Stay open to new actions you can take. Then notice what happens. You can hold on to things you were taught as a child or look for new ways of seeing, feeling, and acting that just might improve your health, your wealth, your relationships, and your happiness.

Look at the image again. If what you see suddenly changes from an ugly old hag to a beautiful young woman, or vice versa, that’s a consciousness shift.

Notice that nothing “out there” changes. The only thing that changes is what you mind does with what is “out there.”

When you are able to see both the old hag and the young woman, you have a choice. Which do you want to see? Which makes you feel better?

Optical illusions are simple examples of consciousness shifts. The consciousness shifts mystics speak about are much more dramatic, profound, and meaningful.

Suddenly, everything becomes clear. The mystic’s mind suddenly puts together what was previously experienced as fragmented puzzle pieces. It integrates what was previously separated.

These life-transforming consciousness shifts have the power to fix, with ease and grace, things that aren’t working in our lives. A person who experiences an awakening or dramatic consciousness shift becomes aware in every moment. She is free to choose what she focuses on, the words she uses to describe what she sees, and the actions she will or won’t take. Suddenly, she is empowered.

Religious teachings, spiritual practices, the study of philosophy or psychology, and relationships with other people can sometimes point us toward these experiences.

Ultimately, the deeper shifts happen only when we allow ourselves to surrender our learned beliefs and open up to receiving unexpected insights that protect and direct us into wise, win/win conduct.

Our literature is full of words trying to communicate these experiences. In religious literature, they are referred to as salvation, enlightenment, Samadhi, awakening, awareness, grace. In psychology, they are referred to as insights. In philosophy, they lead to discussions about metaphysics.

When we try to talk or write about these experiences and share the distinctions between “before” and “after,” our vocabulary fails us. The vocabulary we’ve been taught for communicating about the physical “objective” world “out there” just doesn’t work when nothing in the physical world has changed. This is why these experiences are called “ineffable” and why they are considered

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Here is another simple optical illusion for enhancing your awareness of how you perceive “what is” and what you can do with it.

Do you see the glass below as half full or half empty? Just notice the thoughts that come into your mind.

Are you focusing on the top half of the glass and the water that’s not there? If so, you may be feeling you don’t have enough.

Are you focusing on the bottom half of the glass — the water that is there? If so, you are probably feeling that you do have enough. You may even feel grateful.

Now, take the next step and envision what might be possible — a glass of water that is full to overflowing.

Now, you’re shifting into abundance thinking.

How can you bring more abundance into your life?

Can you bring abundance, not only into your own life, but into the lives of family and friends? Can you allow your vision to expand even further until you can envision a full and overflowing glass of water that quenches the thirst of every person on the planet? When you let your vision fully expand, you step into your full creative power to manifest what you envision. You step through your fear, into your courage, and do it. If you don’t, who will?

You can read more about some of my own early consciousness-shifting experiences in my book Shift: Change Your Words, Change Your World, bit.ly/1KTyEFV, or on my website, bit.ly/1FOkRhT. For media interviews, please contact: janet@wordsculptures.com. ■

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If the word “ugly” comes to mind, what do you feel?

Most people feel repulsed, nauseated, or disgusted.

CWW Member Profiles Health & Wellness: Medicine

Dr. Worldster Lee, MD Cataract Surgeon and Ophthalmologist Cataract and Vision Center HONOLULU, HI

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r. Worldster Lee, M.D., is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Healthcare. Dr. Lee is a Cataract Surgeon and Ophthalmologist at his private practice, the Cataract and Vision Center.

The Cataract and Vision Center of Hawaii is dedicated to serving patients with the highest quality of eye care through various advanced ophthalmic diagnostic techniques and treatments. Comprised with a full service designer optical boutique and an on-site cataract surgery center, the Cataract and Vision Center is your best choice for all your ophthalmology needs.

A seasoned ophthalmologist with nearly four decades of experience, Dr. Lee specializes in a variety of services including eye examinations, diabetic eye exams, diagnostic testing and management, cataract surgery, dry eye management, retinal conditions and more. Board Certified in Ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Dr. Lee maintains affiliation with the Hawaii Medical

Association and the Honolulu County Medical Society.

Dr. Lee is in the forefront of state-of-the-art innovations in the cataract surgery and ophthalmology fields, including several endoscopy techniques. In addition to his work in private practice, he also serves on staff at the Queens Medical Center and Konkani Medical Center. Dr. Lee greatly enjoys giving back to his community, and he and his surgical staff participate annually in Mission Cataract USA, which is a nationwide program that provides free cataract surgery to visually impaired, indigent and uninsured patients.

Heavily trained and educated in his industry, Dr. Lee earned his Medical degree from the Northwestern University School of Medicine. He underwent his internship at Evanston Hospital in Evanston, Illinois and his completed his residency at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Additionally, Dr. Lee received his fellowship training in Vitreoretinal Surgery at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary at Harvard Medical School.

To learn more, please visit www.cataractandvisioncenter.com.

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Professor William B. Coman, MD Professor of Otolaryngology Princess Alexandra Hospital Queensland Medical School

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rofessor William B. Coman, M.D. is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a 2015 Professor of The Year in the field of Healthcare Education as a result of his roles as Chairman and Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Department with Princess Alexandra Hospital, University of Queensland Medical School.

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In his current capacity, Dr. Coman specializes in head and neck surgery, surgical trials, molecular biology of head and neck cancer, as well as training surgeons. As a reflection of his dedication to the field, Dr. Coman maintains professional affiliation with The International Federation of Otorhinolaryngological Societies.

For more information, please visit www.uq.edu.au.

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Dr. Victoria J. Mondloch, MD Physician and Board Certified OB/GYN Victoria J. Mondloch, M.D. WAUKESHA, WI

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r. Victoria J. Mondloch, M.D., is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a 2015 Pinnacle Professional of The Year in the field of Healthcare as a result of her role as a Physician and Board Certified OB/ GYN with her private practice, Victoria J. Mondloch, M.D. Amassing over twenty six years of experience in healthcare, Dr. Mondloch’s areas of concentration include family medicine, women’s health, preventive health and wellness, and obstetrics and gynecology.

In this capacity, Dr. Mondloch offers an array of medical services to her patients. Her main goal is to educate and empower them on what is truly going on inside of their bodies as well as keeping them healthy. Despite her extensive knowledge and experience in obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Mondloch also performs immunizations,

ultrasounds, physicals and dermatologic services, as well as bio-identical hormone counseling, and infertility support.

Dr. Mondloch maintains affiliation with the American Medical Association, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Heart Association, and the National Association of Professional Women, where she was recognized as an NAPW VIP Woman of The Year.

Dr. Mondloch supports and is charitable towards local charities and breast cancer awareness foundations.

Outside of work, she enjoys travel and scuba diving.

Throughout the course of her education and training, Dr. Mondloch received her Medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin.

To learn more, please visit www.victoriajmondlochmdsc.com.

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Dr. Susan J. Littman, MD Medical Doctor and Oncologist GI Oncology Clinic AMBLER, PA

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r. Susan J. Littman, M.D., is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Medicine. Dr. Littman is a Medical Doctor and Oncologist at the GI Oncology Clinic.

gynecologic oncology, hematology, immunology, public health and medical education. A member of the National Association of Professional Women, Dr. Littman was recognized as a NAPW VIP Woman of The Year. Outside of work, she enjoys the arts, gardening and jewelry.

Located at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University, the GI Oncology Clinic provides patients in the greater Philadelphia area access to the latest developments in cancer research, technologies and treatment options.

Throughout the course of her educational career, Dr. Littman earned her Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from Albany Medical College. She also holds a Master's degree in Molecular Biology from the State University of New York at Albany in addition to a Bachelor’s degree from Cornell University.

In this capacity, Dr. Littman utilizes her fifteen years of experience in the areas of diagnosis and treatment,

To learn more, please visit www.susanlittman.md.com.

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Dr. Michelle B. Tarbox Dermatologist and Assistant Professor Texas Tech University LUBBOCK, TX

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r. Michelle B. Tarbox is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Medicine. Dr. Tarbox is a Dermatologist and Assistant Professor at Texas Tech University.

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a four year public research university located in Lubbock, Texas.

Offering a variety of graduate and undergraduate coursework throughout several colleges, the university is on its way to becoming one of the leading premier research institutions in the nation.

Licensed to practice medicine in both Texas and Missouri, Dr. Tarbox’s areas of specialty include dermatology, dermatopathology, and medical instruction. She is affiliated with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society of Dermatopathologists, Women’s Dermatologic Society, Texas Medical Association, American Medical Association, Sigma Xi, Alpha Omega Alpha, and Phi Beta Kappa. She has been recognized nationally as a Doctor of Excellence and a Leader in Healthcare and was included in the 2014 Edition of Physicians Review for her exemplary patient care and leadership in her field.

Throughout the course of her productive career, Dr. Tarbox has spoken as a guest lecturer for the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, the Brazilian Society of Dermatology, and the American Academy of Dermatology.

She is also an active clinical researcher and currently has grants in place to study acne scarring treatments and cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Tarbox has contributed significantly to the scientific literature through original research, case reports, review articles, book chapters, and an honors thesis.

In addition to her clinical work and teaching, she works with the Women’s Dermatological Society where she offers free cancer screenings. She has also done numerous interviews for print journalism on a variety of topics from skin care to skin cancer prevention and does television interviews with local news media to provide public education about dermatologic concerns.

She serves on her university’s Educational Policy Committee and the Faculty Research Committee. In her personal life, she is active with local musical theater and is the lead singer in a local rock band that performs regularly at local entertainment venues.

Recognized by Doctors of Excellence, she obtained her Medical degree from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, graduating at the top of her class. She then completed her internship in internal medicine, her dermatology residency, and her dermatopathology fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland Ohio where she was recognized for her extraordinary teaching abilities and her dedication to medical education. Following the completion of her training, she served as an assistant professor of Dermatology and Dermatopathology at St. Louis University where she was recognized as Teacher of the Year in 2012. Dr. Tarbox joined the faculty of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in August 2013 and has been nominated for the Dean’s Clinical Teaching Award in 2015. ■ For more information, please visit: www.ttuhsc.edu/som/dermatology/faculty/

Dr. Tarbox also volunteers regularly at the Impact Health Free Clinic to care for those without medical insurance.

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Beth L. Fletcher President Beth Ritter PA DANIA, FL

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eth L. Fletcher is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a 2015 Pinnacle Professional of the Year in the field of Nursing and Healing Arts as a result of her role as President of Beth Ritter PA. Presently, Beth has 37 years of experience in nursing and healing arts. She specializes in Reiki, massage, guided imaging, reflexology, aromatherapy, stress management, teaching certified infant massage classes, basic life support, CPR, NRP and pediatrics as well as basic infant massage therapy.

As a result of her continuing professionalism and dedication, Beth is a member of the Golden Key Society, the National Association of Nurse Massage Therapy and the Holistic Nurses Association.

Beth earned her Master’s degree in Organizational Management and Health Administration from Ashford University.

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Charlene A. Vass, RN Registered Nurse Naples Community Hospital NAPLES, FL

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harlene A. Vass, RN is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Legacy Member in the field of Healthcare as a result of her role as a Registered Nurse with Naples Community Hospital.

When Charlene was very young, before five years of age, she knew that she wanted to be a nurse when she grew up.

Her whole life was dedicated professionally to the purpose of excelling in the field of Nursing. Throughout her illustrious career, Charlene has worked in hospitals in several Ontario cities, and worked for a year in educating ESL clients »training for employment in healthcare.

With over 50 years of experience in Nursing, Charlene enjoys mentoring first year nurses to create successful outcomes for their patients and themselves. In addition, much of Charlene’s expertise lies in Nursing within the Medical and Surgical Rehabilitation Units. In addition, Charlene is well-versed in person/patient care and can teach healthcare with accuracy and facility. She has the ability of seeing and doing things outside of the box, attributing her success to her belief that life is a learning journey and she learns things unrelated to nursing every day.

After Charlene’s children were grown and away, she spent several years in parental care and coordinating the

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rehabilitation programs for those who had been injured in car accidents. After her father passed away, she decided to make a big change and moved to Naples, Florida, USA. While living in Florida, she nursed at the county jail for several months prior being hired at Naples Community Hospital. In this capacity, Charlene nursed in the step down rehabilitation unit, then to regular rehabilitation, then on to medical/surgical, finally becoming a mentor in that area.

As a mentor, Charlene imparts her knowledge to nurses in training, advocating that they keep up with all things new in the profession. She urges new nurses to learn to "see" what is not obvious, remember what is obvious and develop a sense of management of those two things. Charlene encourages future nurses to look beyond the present into what changes can be made for the future and to work diligently toward that goal while keeping the “Golden Rule” in mind.

Recently retired from her career in nursing, Charlene is able to take pride in all of the rewarding moments she has experienced as a nurse. Seeing patients go home well after a serious illness was extremely satisfying for Charlene, as well as staying near a patient during the final transition of life and supporting their loved ones. Charlene knows that she has done the best she could throughout her nursing span and her career has been a testament to the fact that her early plan for herself was the correct one.

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Dawn L. Hahn, RN-BC, CMCN, CARN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care HUMBOLDT, SD

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awn L. Hahn, RN-BC, CMCN, CARN is recognized

by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Healthcare as a result of her role as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse at the South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care.

Founded in 1973 with the goal of improving healthcare and quality of life, the South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care pairs top tier medical aid with cost-effective services to provide proper healthcare to its residents.

Garnering thirty four years of hands on experience, Dawn is a registered nurse practicing in the areas of psychiatric nursing, evaluation, treatment, case management, nursing education, patient care and more. She holds certifications in Nursing Case Management, Psychiatric and Mental

Health Nursing, Addictions Nursing and Managed Care Nursing. A Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, Dawn was recognized by Top Nurses as well as distinction by Worldwide Leaders in Healthcare.

To keep up with the latest advancements in the industry, Dawn maintains close ties with the American Association of Managed Care Nursing, American Psychiatric Nurses Association, American Nurses Association and the International Nurses Society on Addictions.

Dawn received her Nursing diploma from Sioux Valley Hospital School of Nursing in addition to her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Excelsior College.

For more information, please visit www.sdfmc.org.

Health & Wellness: Nursing

Judith L. Coletti, MS, RN Registered Nurse and International Nurse Educator (Retired) SALT LAKE CITY, UT

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udith L. Coletti, MS, RN, is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Nursing. Judith is a (Retired) Registered Nurse and International Nurse Educator.

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society. Heavily involved in the industry, she was recognized as one of the first two RN’s to receive national certification in critical care nursing, and was voted to represent Holy Cross Hospital School of Nursing at a National Student Nursing Conference.

Amassing nearly five decades in the healthcare industry, Judith’s areas of expertise includes: nursing, healthcare education with an emphasis on pathophysiology, emergency room services, intensive care, patient safety, clinical development and more. From 2005 to 2009, Judith taught Nursing in Tel Aviv and Haifa for UNE. She taught Arab, orthodox, secular and Ethiopian Jews.

In her free time, Judith enjoys collecting nurse dolls, hearing about Bipolar disorder, DNA analysis, and playing mahjong and solitaire on her computer. She has volunteered for the American Heart Association as well.

Furthermore, Judith maintains affiliation with the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, American Nurses Association, International Nurses Association, and the

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A graduate of the University of Utah, Judith received both her Master of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees from the university. Her entry into practice was a diploma in Nursing from Holy Cross Hospital School of Nursing in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Julie N. Bakko, RN, BN Registered Nurse Taber Clinic COALDALE, AB

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ulie N. Bakko, RN, BN, is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Healthcare as a result of her role as a Registered Nurse at the Taber Clinic.

nursing, and the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of medical issues. Recognized by Worldwide Leaders in Healthcare, Julie states her advice to someone starting out in nursing is to “be lighthearted, and be passionate about the area of nursing you choose.”

The Taber Clinic, part of Chinook Primary Care Network is an esteemed healthcare facility providing individuals with integrated team-based healthcare services, and their renowned models have been chosen for recognition across the country.

Julie is currently pursuing her Master’s degree, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in addition to her RN licensure through Lethbridge Community College.

A seasoned nurse with over a decade of experience, Julie’s areas of expertise include: patient care, primary care

For more information, please visit: www.chinookprimarycarenetwork.ab.ca

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Lorena E. Beeman, RN, MS, CCVT Registered Nurse/Director of Cardiopulmonary Critical Care and Stimulation The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center ALBUQUERQUE, NM

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orena E. Beeman, RN, MS, CCVT, is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Healthcare as a result of her role as Registered Nurse/Director of Cardiopulmonary Critical Care and Stimulation with The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center.

The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center is dedicated to ensure all populations in New Mexico have access to the highest quality health care, striving to provide all New Mexicans with a quality education and addressing the priority health needs of their local communities.

A seasoned nurse with over thirty years of experience, Lorena’s is responsible for the oversight of development and provision of educational opportunities from novice to expert levels as well as the development of educational simulations.

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Throughout the course of her illustrious career, Lorena was awarded as Professional of the Year in Cardiopulmonary and Critical Care Education in 2008 in addition to a Community Leadership Award from the American Red Cross in 1982.

Lorena was also the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the local Association of Critical Care Nurses.

To keep abreast with the latest advancements in healthcare, she maintains affiliation with the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Society of Critical Care Medicine, International Simulation Group, and is the President Elect of her local chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International.

Lorena graduated from The University of New Mexico with a Master’s degree in Science and Health Education.

For more information, please visit www.hsc.unm.edu.

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Building

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he establishment of a solid level of trust is a key element to running a business. It is also something that is far too often taken for granted. Many would argue that profit is the most important aspect of a business, which is difficult to dispute, but you cannot achieve sustained financial success without first building, cultivating and maintaining trust within your organization.

The businesses that adhere to a fundamental foundation of trust are the ones that experience tremendous teamwork and therefore the greatest amount of continuous prosperity.

Trust is not something that is established by simply saying all of the right things, but rather a commodity that needs to be earned through positive action and reinforcement. It is important to remember that you hired the people that work for you due in large part to their intelligence, so it is essential that you treat them like the intellectual beings that they are. You must do everything ethically within your power to ensure that operations run as evenly and efficiently as they were promised upon hiring. If you treat them as if they are anything other than critical cogs in the machine, an atmosphere of doubt and dissatisfaction will develop and intensify, ultimately leading to failure.

Authentic

collaboration

cannot exist without a strong sense of trust between the members of your team.

After an air of trust has been established within your workplace, it is absolutely necessary that you appreciate and bolster this coveted asset. Trust can be a delicate emotion, so it is imperative that you utilize things such as trust building activities and exercises, stressing the importance of interpersonal and interdepartmental trust.

Without cohesiveness between the different levels of your workforce, the organization will not be whole.

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An incredibly useful management tool, known as the Jacobs Model, was developed

by Susanne Jacobs, an employee motivation specialist. The model links eight intrinsic drivers of trust, each impacted by an individual's psychological wellbeing and work environment, to two paths of performance, leading to either positive or negative outcomes. These intrinsic drivers are: Belong and connect, voice and recognition, significance and position, fairness, learn and challenge, choice and autonomy, security and certainty, and purpose.

When all of these drivers are satisfied it leads to positive outcomes, such as engagement, energy release, boosted wellbeing and improved performance.

When the drivers are not met, it leads to withdrawal, distress, absenteeism and reduced performance.

Another indispensable facet of a prosperous organization is clear and honest communication.

A business absent of efficient communication will lead to an environment filled with negativity and void of productivity. It is crucial that coherent communication starts at the top, as that is the only way that it will trickle down to all of your associates. A workplace functions much more smoothly when all members of the team are comfortable with reaching out to each other, especially when things do not go as planned. Team building activities can be quite effective in achieving this connection.

The Eight Intrinsic Drivers

In order for an organization to truly achieve a high level of success, collaboration is another major element to the process. Authentic collaboration cannot exist without a strong sense of trust between the members of your team. With the presence of that trust, your associates will far more likely to bring up matters that are pertinent to the goals of the team and/or its members. It also allows for the steady flow of creative ideas amongst your employees. cont'd on p. 87

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Lynn Lester, RN, BSN, MHA Chief Executive Officer Recovery Treatment Center DANDRIDGE, TN

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ynn Lester, R.N., B.S.N., MHA, is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Healthcare as a result of her role as Chief Executive Officer of Recovery Treatment Center.

operations and management, leadership as well as the oversight of the facility’s daily operations.

The team at Recovery Treatment Center is dedicated to offering affordable, competent and effective treatment to narcotic dependent individuals. Passionate about helping individuals through addiction, RTC strives to help each client evolve into productive, functional and responsible members of society.

Recognized by the National Association of Professional Women as a VIP Woman of The Year, Lynn earned her Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration from University of St. Francis. She is also a graduate of East Tennessee State University where she attained her BSN degree and RN certification. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time on the lake in her houseboat.

An esteemed member of the American Medical Association and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Lynn works closely in the areas of business

Additionally, she has over thirty years of experience in healthcare and nursing.

To learn more, please visit www.recoverytreatmentcenter.net.

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Michele A. Luna, RN, PhD Director of Quality Management Kindred Hospital San Gabriel Valley MISSION VIEJO, CA

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ichele A. Luna, R.N., Ph.D., is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Healthcare. Dr. Luna is the Director of Quality Management at Kindred Hospital San Gabriel Valley.

Kindred Hospital is a 76 bed long term care hospital offering a full array of healthcare services such as dialysis, respiratory and occupational therapy, social services, speech pathology, pharmaceutical services and dietician services as well as a nationally certified wound care nurse on staff who specializes in all forms of wound diagnosis and treatment.

An esteemed medical professional with over fifty years of experience, Dr. Luna is a registered nurse with specializations

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in healthcare consulting and management, EMR, patient safety, program management, process improvement, quality assurance, and more.

In addition to her professional ties with the International Society for Nurses, she was recognized as a VIP Woman of The Year by the National Association of Professional Women for her outstanding work in the healthcare industry.

Outside of the hospital, Dr. Luna enjoys reading and spending time with her friends and family.

Throughout the course of her education and training, Dr. Luna earned her Ph.D. from Columbia Pacific University, an MBA from Golden Gate University and her undergraduate degree from the University of Redlands.

To learn more, please visit www.kindredsangabriel.com.

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Sara L. Mosher, RN, BSN, MHA Owner Patient and Family Care, LLC BEND, OR

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ara L. Mosher, R.N., B.S.N., MHA, is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Healthcare. Sara is the Owner of Patient and Family Care, LLC.

Patient and Family Care works with organizations, units and caregivers to create the best possible outcome for every family with a child and family member in the NICU. As Owner, Sara is dedicated to making her clients feel like they are truly cared about and gives them the one-on-one attention they need, especially new and first time mothers.

A registered nurse, Sara works closely in the areas of neonatal nursing, pediatrics, nursing education, healthcare management, patient care, care coordination, consulting, program development, leadership, EMR, public speaking and more.

The 2015 Recipient of the Lloydena Grimes Nursing Excellence Award, Sara maintains affiliation with the National Association of Neonatal Nurses and the National Association

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of Professional Women where she was recognized as an NAPW VIP Woman of The Year in 2014. Additionally, Sara has been honored with the Leading Practice Award from the March of Dimes in 2012, was recognized as the Oregon Pediatric Nurse of The Year in 2011, the Oregon Community Health Nurse of the Year in 2014 and St. Charles Caregiver of The Month in 2009.

Outside of work, she enjoys sewing, photography and spending time with her children. She also has served on the March of Dimes NICU Family Support National Training Faculty, the March of Dimes Community Board and now donates time to the Ronald McDonald House as a member of the Board of Directors.

Throughout the course of her education and training, Sara graduated from Linfield College with her RN certification and BSN degree. She then went on to attain her Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration and Management from the University of Phoenix.

To learn more, please visit www.patientfamilycare.com

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Steven Eric Southerland, RN, BSN, AAS-EMTP, NREMTP Registered Nurse Holston Valley Medical Center KINGSPORT, TN

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teven Eric Southerland, RN, BSN, AAS-EMTP, NREMTP is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Healthcare as a result of his role as a Registered Nurse with the Holston Valley Medical Center.

Home to one of Tennessee’s only six Level I trauma centers, the Holston Valley Medical Center is a part of the Wellmont Health System, a fully integrated health system providing compassionate care and top tier health services. The medical center was ranked in the top ten percent of hospitals nationwide in the areas of overall hospital care, medical care and surgical care.

Eric began his career in healthcare in 2000 after graduating from Tennessee Technology University with his Paramedic certification.

After moving to East Tennessee, he then continued his education toward his associate degree while advancing his Paramedic skills and obtaining his Virginia License, and National Registry Certification. He graduated from Northeast State Community College with his associate degree in Allied Health with a concentration in Paramedic. While working as a paramedic, Eric wanted to advance his career in healthcare and to also better understand his patients so he returned to college to complete his degree in Nursing.

Eric completed the necessary courses to become a Registered Nurse in 2010 and obtained a position as a staff nurse in the level one Trauma Center of Holston Valley Medical Center, where he became an integral part of the team and

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quickly advanced being regarded as a well-respected staff member and resource for both EMS agencies and the staff.

He earned the respect of his peers and colleagues in the emergency department as well as throughout other departments and advanced to Relief Charge Nurse and then to the position he currently holds, Clinical Resource Staff Nurse.

He currently holds instructor status in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Hospital Emergency Response Team, EPIC Credentialed Trainer, and Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum. He also is an instrumental force integrating new and advanced electronic systems throughout the department in conjunction with the informatics system at Holston Valley Medical center. He continues to advance the profession of nursing with development, implementation, and review of policies in the department.

He assists and coordinates with disaster management services to maintain an active state of preparedness for the department and system.

When not teaching or helping to maintain day to day operations in the department, Eric compiles, analyzes, builds reports, and generates the data for daily operations and meaningful criteria that is used by members of upper administration throughout the system to help make decisions about the current and future operations of the department.

Outside of work, Eric volunteers as a coordinator for an emergency response team with his church and enjoys woodworking, playing drums, and competitive shooting.

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Health & Wellness: Nursing

Virginia“Ginny”L.Clear, RN-BC, DON Director of Nursing Sunrise Family Healthcare COLUMBUS, OH

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irginia “Ginny” L. Clear, RN-BC, DON is recognized

by Continental Who’s Who as a 2015 Pinnacle Professional of The Year in the field of Healthcare.

Ginny is the Director of Nursing at Sunrise Family Healthcare.

Sunrise Family Healthcare is a home health care agency in Columbus, Ohio, accredited by the Joint Commission (TJC) and Ohio Department of Health that provides patients with home health aides, respite services, physical therapy, skilled nursing services and more.

With five decades of experience in Nursing, Ginny attributes her success to her desire to provide the proper care to »patients, while making a difference in their lives as well.

She chose her career path to follow in the footsteps of her parents; her father was a physician and her mother was a nurse. Before working for Sunrise Family Healthcare, Ginny

worked at the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services for thirty five years.

In her current capacity, Ginny is responsible for the oversight of over 300 employees, and she works closely with aspects regarding healthcare management and administration. She is a board certified Registered Nurse (RN-BC), and is also board certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (PMHCNS). Aside from the demands of work, Ginny is active within her local church (Livingston United Methodist Church) and her local food pantry. She enjoys traveling to visit family and spending time with her pets as well.

Throughout the course of her education, Ginny received her Nursing degree from the Good Samaritan School of Nursing in Ohio.

For more information, please visit www.ohiosunrise.com.

Health & Wellness: Dentistry

Dr. Andrea M. Garmon, DMD, FAGD Dentist Andrea M. Garmon, D.M.D., P.C. SUWANEE, GA r. Andrea M. Garmon, D.M.D., FAGD, is recognized

by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Healthcare as a result of her role as Dentist with her private practice, Andrea M. Garmon, D.M.D., P.C.

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Board Certified in Dentistry, Dr. Garmon is a member of the American Dental Association and the Georgia Dental Association. She has attained consistent recognition by Doctors of Excellence and Top Dentists, and earned her Doctor of Medical Dentistry degree from the Medical College of Georgia.

An esteemed dentist with over twenty five years of hands on experience, Dr. Garmon specializes in the following: endodontics, cosmetic dentistry, general and family dentistry, oral surgery, treatment, teeth whitening and more.

Outside of work, Dr. Garmon enjoys crafts, cross stitch and spending time with her grandchildren.

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Dr. Joseph Moussa, DDS President and General Dentist Bloomfield Dental Arts, PC BLOOMFIELD, NJ

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r. Joseph Moussa, DDS, is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a 2015 Dentist of The Year as a result of his role as President and General Dentist of Bloomfield Dental Arts, PC.

Inspired by his father’s artistry, Dr. Moussa has devoted his career to the artistic aspect of dentistry. A fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, he has been in practice for over twenty years serving patients across various counties throughout New Jersey.

With a focus on compassion and patient care, Dr. Moussa’s areas of concentration include cosmetic, aesthetic, and laser dentistry. In addition to minor cleanings, checkups and surgeries, he provides patients with implants, x-rays, veneers, bleaching, whitening, crowns, fillings, oral cancer screenings and more.

Throughout the course of his education and training, Dr. Moussa earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from NYU Dental School.

To learn more, please visit www.bloomfielddentalarts.com.

Health & Wellness: Dentistry

Dr. Christopher Mihalios, DDS Owner and Dentist Boulevard Dental Care BAYSIDE, NY

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r. Christopher Mihalios, D.D.S., is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Healthcare as a result of his role as Owner and Dentist of Boulevard Dental Care.

Dr. Mihalios says he has been interested in building and creating things from an early age. He went on to attain his medical degree in 2005 and has been successfully in general practice since 2007. A seasoned dental professional, Dr. Mihalios specializes in the following: patient care and education, restorative and cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery, orthodontics, prosthodontics, dentures, veneers and more.

A member of the American Dental Association, New York State Dental Society and the Queens County Dental Society,

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his advice to those starting out in dentistry is to “make sure you really want to do it and to be extremely detail oriented.”

Dr. Mihalios’ biggest accomplishment to date is saving a severely injured soccer player. His teeth were poorly damaged, and when other dentists tried to fix them, only he was successful in doing so. With that being said, it is safe to say that Dr. Mihalios is confident in each patient that comes his way.

Reflecting on his collegiate career, he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the NYU College of Dentistry, and completed his General Practice Residency at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center.

To learn more, please visit www.blvddentalcenter.com.

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Kaaren G. Vargas, DDS, PhD Dentist Corridor Kids Pediatric Dentistry NORTH LIBERTY, IA

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aaren G. Vargas, DDS, Ph.D., is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Healthcare. Dr. Vargas is a Dentist at Corridor Kids Pediatric Dentistry.

A seasoned dentist with over two decades of experience, Dr. Vargas’ areas of expertise include pediatric dentistry, healthcare management, restorative and sedation dentistry, orthodontics, public health and more. In this capacity, Dr. Vargas performs an array of dental procedures on children ranging from infants to age eighteen.

Board Certified Pediatric Dentistry through the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Vargas maintains affiliation with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, Iowa Dental Association, and the Iowa Society of Pediatric Dentistry. She is currently on the

Editorial Board for the Journal of Pediatric Dentistry, a Board member of the Iowa State Dental Board and is the Past President of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

In addition to her thriving practice, Dr. Vargas was an Associate Professor of Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Iowa from 1998 to 2007. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and volunteer work. Dr. Vargas volunteers at the Iowa City Free Medical Clinic as well as St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church.

Throughout the course of her collegiate career, Dr. Vargas attained her Ph.D. from the University of Iowa as well as her DDS in Dentistry from Cayetano Heredia University in Lima, Peru.

To learn more, please visit www.corridorkidsdentistry.com.

Health & Wellness: Dentistry

Dr. Judith A. Okun, DMD Orthodontist Private Practice RYE BROOK, NY

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r. Judith A. Okun, DMD, is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Healthcare. Dr. Okun is an Orthodontist at her practice, Okun Orthodontics.

A third generation dentist, Dr. Okun owns and operates her private dental practice in her hometown of Rye Brook, New York. She has over two decades of hands on experience, and specializes in the following: family dentistry, orthodontics, oral surgery, patient care and more.

Dr. Okun is truly passionate about orthodontics and loves creating beautiful smiles for her clients. The recipient of the Joseph E. Johnson Table Clinic award alongside her father Stanley Okun, Dr. Okun is a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.

To keep up with the latest advancements in the industry, she maintains affiliation with the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, New York

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State Society of Orthodontists, Westchester Shore Dental Forum, Northeastern Society of Orthodontists, Ninth District Dental Association and the Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity.

Outside of the office, Dr. Okun enjoys spending time with family, continuing education and religious observance. She is heavily involved with her local synagogue and various programs through Young Israel of White Plains, Amit, and the Jewish Renaissance Experience. Dr. Okun serves on the Young Israel Security Committee as well.

Throughout the course of her educational career, Dr. Okun earned her Doctorate of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Pennsylvania along with her undergraduate degree from Brandeis University. In addition to her degrees and training, Dr. Okun holds an Advanced Certificate in Orthodontics from Columbia University, and is a member of the Orthodontic Alumni Society of Columbia University.

For more information, please visit www.okunortho.com.

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Dr. Leonard Barry Smith, DDS Pediatric Dentist Dental Care for Children CALGARY, AB, CANADA

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r. Leonard Barry Smith, DDS, is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Healthcare as a result of his role as a Pediatric Dentist with Dental Care for Children.

As the first formally trained pediatric dentist in Calgary, Dr. Smith went on to set up the first pediatric dental practice in the region in 1972, where he has been nothing but successful ever since. In this capacity, his areas of concentration include pediatric dentistry, cosmetic and restorative dentistry, preventative care and medical education. Dr. Smith performs fluoride treatments, cleanings and checkups as well as braces and various orthodontic treatments.

In addition to private practice, Dr. Smith is also on staff as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University Of Calgary Department Of Pediatrics. He is the recipient of the Integrity Award by Rotary Club International- Downtown Calgary

Chapter, and he is the proud Founder and President of the not-for- profit society, The Foundation for a Healthy Mouth, Healthy Child.

A member of the Canadian Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Smith is the President of the Society for Dentistry for the Handicapped, and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada. He maintains affiliation as a Lifetime Fellow with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and is a Lifetime Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry as well.

Throughout the course of his education and training, Dr. Smith earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from the University Of Alberta School Of Dentistry. He also holds a Master of Science degree in Science and a certification in Pediatric Dentistry from The Ohio State University.

To learn more, please visit www.dentalcareforchildren.ca.

Health & Wellness: Dental Hygienist

Rebecca Jimenez Dental Hygienist Smile Care RIVERSIDE, CA

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ebecca Jimenez is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Healthcare. Rebecca is a Dental Hygienist at Smile Care.

With over fifty SmileCare dental offices, SmileCare offers an array of integrated dental services and procedures including cosmetic, restorative, prosthetic and preventive dentistry.

A Registered Dental Hygienist, Rebecca works closely in the areas of customer service, client relations, dental hygiene

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and patient care. Heavily passionate about dentistry, Rebecca earned several distinctions while attending dental school.

While studying at Concorde Career College, she was elected as the Dental Hygiene Class President and was recognized with the following honors: Excellent Achievements in Dental Research, ROP Outstanding DA Student and ROP Honor DA Student. In her current position, Rebecca continues to create and maintain long lasting relationships with each patient that comes through the doors.

For more information, please visit www.smilecare.com.

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Roberto Gagliardi, DMD Dentist The Tooth Doctors, PC FAIR LAWN, NJ

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oberto Gagliardi, DMD, is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Healthcare. Dr. Gagliardi is a Dentist at The Tooth Doctors, PC.

Specializing in general and cosmetic dentistry and full mouth reconstruction, Dr. Gagliardi maintains affiliation with the International Cultural Center and he is a part of the Doctors of Excellence-Consumer Research Council.

Outside of the office, he enjoys travel and soccer.

The Tooth Doctors is the private dental practice of Dr. Gagliardi and his partner, Dr. Mari Noruzi. With a background in dentistry spanning over twenty years, it is safe to say Dr. Gagliardi and Dr. Noruzi are experts in all aspects of dental care.

Throughout the course of Dr. Gagliardi’s collegiate career, he attained his DMD degree from Farleigh Dickinson University, as well as a Bachelor’s degree from Saint Peter’s University.

To learn more, please visit www.fairlawndentistsnj.com.

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Dr. Rina Walter, DDS Dentist Clearly Dental BEL AIR, MD

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r. Rina Walter, DDS, is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Healthcare as a result of her role as a Dentist at Clearly Dental.

Amassing over twenty years of experience in dental care, Dr. Walter specializes in general, cosmetic and restorative dentistry as well as comprehensive and advanced dental care. In addition to minor cleanings, checkups and surgeries, she provides patients with implants, x-rays, veneers, bleaching, whitening, and more.

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With a focus on compassion and patient care, Dr. Walter maintains affiliation with AGD, Maryland Dental Forum, and the Seattle Study Club. In addition, she is charitable towards the American Cancer Association and Diabetes Association.

Aside from the demands of work, she enjoys reading, going to the beach and spending time with her family.

Dr. Walter earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Maryland in addition to her undergraduate degree in Biology from LaSalle University.

For more information, please visit www.clearlydental.com.

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CWW Member Profiles Health & Wellness: Speech Pathology

Anna Marie Moya Speech-Language Pathologist and Feeding Specialist All About Kids Home Health ALAMO, TX

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nna Marie Moya is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Health and Wellness as a result of her role as Speech-Language Pathologist and Feeding Specialist at All About Kids Home Health.

All About Kids Home Health provides children with developmental disabilities and communication disorders with spiritual, mental, and speech and language therapy.

After taking a course on communication disorders, Anna became intrigued by the topic and chose to embark down a career path in speech and language pathology. In her current

capacity, Anna helps children that have developmental disabilities and communication disorders. She finds her job to be extremely rewarding and has wanted to have a career in medicine since she was young.

A member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Texas Speech-Language- Hearing Association, Anna holds a certification of Clinical Competency in SpeechLanguage Pathology. During the course of her education and training, Anna obtained her Master of Science in Communication Disorders from the University of Texas at Dallas in addition to a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders with a minor in Rehabilitation at the University of Texas-Pan American.

Health & Wellness: Occupational Therapy

Wendy L. Keller Owner and Founder LKPress- OTR PASADENA, CA endy L. Keller is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Occupational Therapy. Wendy is the Owner and Founder of LKPress- OTR.

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affiliation with the American Occupational Therapy, California Occupational Therapy Association, Founders Card and the Daughters of the American Revolution. She is also active in AOTA's political action committee called AOTPAC. Outside of work, she enjoys writing, reading and watching movies.

Previously employed at Warner Brothers as a Financial Analyst where she spent majority of her day in front of a computer, the daily wear and tear of the position caused Wendy to develop severe tendonitis in her hands, wrists and elbows.

She was told she was unable to return to any work involving significant amounts of fine motor type positions and inspired by her own disability issues, Wendy embarked on a career in occupational therapy. She now owns and operates LKPress-OTR.

Wendy holds two Master’s degrees from the University of Southern California. She earned her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy as well as her second Master’s degree in Communications with a focus in Online Communities.

Throughout the course of her undergraduate career, she attained her Bachelor’s degree in Music from the University of San Diego as well as a Bachelor’s Certificate in Music Management.

LKPress-OTR is driven to working with individuals seeking ways to help them overcome the barriers preventing them from properly engaging in everyday activities. As Owner and Founder, Wendy specializes in occupational therapy, rehabilitation, sensory integration, healthcare, home care, leadership and more. In this capacity, she has worked with all kinds of people including students, adults and seniors in a variety of settings.

Looking into the future, Wendy has many new ideas to bring to the occupational therapy industry. She is currently in the process of branching out into telemedicine in order to reach more people who need OT services but are unable to get services either because they are too far away from services or there is an obstacle that is preventing them from obtaining services. She strives to help everybody she can, and to bring aid to those who so desperately need it.

Recognized by the National Association of Professional Women as an NAPW VIP Woman of the Year, Wendy maintains

For more information, please visit www.lkpressotr.com.

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Connie M. Brennan, RN, CPSN,

CANS, CPC

President/Founder Aesthetic Enhancement Solutions, LLC PLYMOUTH, MN

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onnie M. Brennan, R.N., C.P.S.N., C.A.N.S., C.P.C. is recognized by Continental Who’s Who with the Diamond Lifetime Achievement award in the field of Healthcare. Connie is the President/Founder of Aesthetic Enhancement Solutions, LLC, a company dedicated to providing medical providers with consulting and training in the field of facial aesthetic injectables.

Connie is also Director of Medical Aesthetic Education at the Center for Advanced Aesthetics at Life Time Fitness.

Despite being considered by others to be a non-surgical aesthetics expert, Connie says she feels she still has so much to learn as the field of medicine is constantly changing.

She admits she is in love with the pursuit of knowledge. A proud and loving mother of three children, the secret to Connie’s success is her drive to learn more, a hard work ethic, and a passion for helping others.

In her current role, Connie is responsible for educating professionals and clients about facial aesthetic injectable products such as Botox® Cosmetic, Dysport®, Juvederm®, Voluma®, Perlane®, Radiesse®, Restylane®, Sculptra®, and Xeomin®. Connie’s vast knowledge in this field began when she became one of the first nurses in Minnesota to be trained in the utilization of dermal fillers. Additionally, she is certified in advanced skin care, advanced laser techniques, Advanced Injector Competence through the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and she is credentialed as a Certified Plastic Surgery Nurse (CPSN), Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) and Certified Professional Coach (CPC).

Connie is a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in 10 states.

She contributes to her profession as a published author and as co-editor of the Aesthetics Department in the journal Plastic Surgical Nursing. Connie is a faculty speaker for

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Allergan, Inc., Medicis, P.A.L.E.T.T.E. (Progressive Aesthetic Learning Essential to Technical Expertise), and the ASPSN at several conferences and conventions on the topics of facial aesthetics and skincare. She became a Delegate in the representation of the Aesthetic Nursing Profession Award from the IWLA (International Woman’s Leadership Association) in February 2013.

Due to her many successes and professionalism, Connie was awarded with the Executive Woman of the Year in 2011 by the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW), Woman on the Way Award- NAWBO Minnesota in 2010, and Top Nurse from the International Association of Nurses in 2010. According to Connie, her greatest professional accomplishment is melding the art in her soul with the science in her head, and finding the perfect outlet for these vastly different yet complementary disciplines in her profession as an Aesthetic Nurse Specialist. Connie delights in seeing her clients happy with the aesthetic results and education they desire. She lives by four mottos: treat others like you would like to be treated, do your best at everything you do, be present in the moment, and enjoy each day you are blessed with.

Connie maintains memberships in organizations such as the American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses (ASPSN), Continental Who’s Who Registry of the National Business Leaders, National Association of Professional Women (NAPW), International Association of Nursing (IAN), and the International Women’s Leadership Association (IWLA).

Connie studied nursing at Normandale College of Nursing, and obtained her other certifications (e.g., C.P.S.N., C.A.N.S., and C.P.C.) during her past 25 years in aesthetic medicine.

To learn more, please visit www.conniebrennanRN.com.

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CWW Member Profiles Health & Wellness: Services

Anita Iskenderian Administrative Assistant Magellan Health, Inc. NEW YORK, NY

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nita Iskenderian is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Healthcare as a result of her role as an Administrative Assistant with Magellan Health, Inc.

With their prime focus on behavioral health care, diagnostic imaging, specialty pharmaceutical services and pharmacy benefits administration, Magellan Health provides innovative solutions to improve and enhance both the quality and cost of healthcare services across the nation.

Amassing over a decade of professional experience, Anita works closely in the areas of administration, data entry and

process scheduling. Recognized by the National Association of Professional Women as a VIP Woman of the Year, she maintains affiliation with the International Association of Administrative Professionals and holds multiple certifications.

Anita holds a paralegal certificate from Adelphi University as well as a certificate in medical billing. She is also a licensed Notary Public in both New York and Connecticut.

Throughout the course of her studies, Anita earned her Bachelor’s degree from SUNY Brockport.

To learn more, please visit www.magellanhealth.com.

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Angela E. Nardella Senior Director Regulatory with Boston Heart Diagnostics SUTTON, MA

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ngela E. Nardella is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Biotechnology as a result of her role as Senior Director - Business Process Effectiveness, Quality and Regulatory with Boston Heart Diagnostics.

Utilizing their integrated diagnostics, personalized reporting and lifestyle management solutions, Boston Heart Diagnostics enables both patients and healthcare providers to prevent disease, risk, and overall heart health.

With over three decades of professional experience, Angela’s areas of expertise include integrated diagnostic and patient

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management, patient safety, managed care, regulatory compliance and quality systems management. A member of the National Association of Professional Women, Angela was recognized as an NAPW VIP Woman of The Year. In addition, Angela maintains affiliation with ASQ, ASCP, and CLMA. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, gardening, and travel.

Throughout the course of her education and training, Angela earned a Master of Science degree in Quality Systems Management from NGS University, and she is also a certified Six Sigma Black Belt.

To learn more, please visit www.bostonheartdiagnostics.com.

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Brittany L. Bidwell Information Management Officer Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Association DECATUR, TN

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rittany L. Bidwell is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Healthcare. Brittany is the Information Management Officer with Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Association.

Harnessing nearly a decade of professional experience, Brittany is a seasoned healthcare professional specializing in a variety of medical settings. In her current position, her areas of expertise include: EMR Implementation, information system maintenance, information technology support, server management and staff oversight, as well as the

development of policy and procedure, employee training, compliance and more.

Recognized as a VIP Woman of The Year by the National Association of Professional Women, Brittany maintains affiliation with the American Health Information Management Association, Association of Otolaryngology Administrators and the Healthcare and Information Management Systems Society. Brittany has received her MBA, Bachelor of Science and Associate’s degree in Healthcare Administration/ Health Information Systems from the University of Phoenix.

For more information, please visit www.farragutent.com.

Health & Wellness: Services

Angela Britton Owner LN’s First Aid Services (2008) Inc. FORT ST. JOHN, BC, CANADA

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employee recruitment, first aid management, team building and more.

Previously working for the company as a manager before purchasing it, Angela has nearly twenty years of experience in the industry. In her current position, Angela’s areas of concentration include: accounting, customer care,

To learn more, please visit www.lnsfirstaidservices.com.

ngela Britton is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Healthcare. Angela is the Owner of LN’s First Aid Services (2008) Inc.

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In addition, Angela provides first aid equipment to on-site jobs and addresses all medical inquiries. A member of Worldwide Who’s Who, she enjoys reading and travel in her spare time.

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Marci A. Laber Controller Living Innovation Support Services, Inc. DOVER, NH

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arci A. Laber is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Healthcare as a result of her role as Controller with Living Innovation Support Services, Inc.

Living Innovations Support Services specializes in providing services for the developmentally disabled and the aging population. With their main goal to assist and support people of all ages and abilities integrate into the community and at home, Living Innovations works with individuals to ensure they are properly taken care of and led in the right direction.

With nearly a decade of professional experience, Marci’s

areas of concentration include accounting, accounts payable, bookkeeping, budgeting, financial statements, general ledger, planning, sales tax and more.

A member of IMA and the National Association of Professional Women, Marci was recognized as an NAPW VIP Woman of The Year. She is active within the First Parish Federated Church and enjoys travel in her spare time.

Throughout the course of her education and training, Marci received her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Southern New Hampshire University. She is currently working towards her Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification.

To learn more, please visit www.livinginnovations.com.

Health & Wellness: Services

Cindy Coats Project Director Parallon Business Solutions ST. AUGUSTINE, FL

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indy Coats is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field Healthcare. Cindy is the Project Director with Parallon Business Solutions.

Parallon Business Solutions is committed to supporting healthcare providers improve the health and well-being of their communities. These solutions are tailored to meet the actual and precise needs of hospitals across various healthcare systems through the application of essential practices and innovations proven within the largest provider of healthcare services in the nation.

An accomplished professional with nearly three decades of experience, Cindy works closely in the areas of project

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management, project planning and reporting, ethics and compliance, client engagement, revenue cycle management, time management, managed care and more.

Moreover, Cindy is an esteemed member of the National Association of Professional Women and enjoys watching her grandson play soccer, spending time with friends and family, water skiing, snow skiing and traveling in her spare time. She donates her charity to organizations such as the Children’s Miracle Network and St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Throughout the course of her collegiate career, Cindy studied Nursing at Florida State College of Jacksonville.

For more information, please visit www.parallon.com

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Sandra Leddon Owner Leddon Tax and Accounting Services

Elizabeth Echols Everetts Office Administrator through Experience Works American Red Cross

Lisa Byron Owner Palm Beach Wealth Management

Vickie Vernon Hawkins Owner Whistle Stop at The American Cafe, LLC

Eva Hatzaki Marketing Director Skyline Restoration, Inc.

Rivers J. Morrell Attorney Rivers J. Morrell, III

Gwendolyn F. Stephens Licensed Clinical Social Worker Health Center of Southeast Texas

Elizabeth Baleck Managing Director of International Sales Thermatool Corp.

Jordan Mussary, M.D. Medical Doctor Sawgrass Pediatrics

Janine Sinck Process Technology Sales Specialist WR Grace & Conn, Co.

Sally Scott Attilli Location Manager Service Corporation International Laura Lehnen Chief Financial Officer Shared Services CenterFort Smith Viven P. Woofter Historic Conservation Advisor US Department of State Teresa Dawn Baker President and Chief Executive Officer New Hope Advocacy Patricia Graham Jones Founder and Owner Ardas Healing Connection, LLC Meredith A. Gordon Officer North County Welding Supply, Inc. dba Fallbrook Propane Denise Roberson President CEO and Co-Founder Jadi Communications Tracy K. Becker President Tracy Becker Construction, Inc. Veryl D. Hodges Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Clopton Clinic

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Dawn L. Hahn Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care Judy Braswell Minister for Children’s Education and Missions First Baptist Church Vicki S. Vasser Partner Matthews, Campbell, Rhoads, McCluse & Thompson, PA Gizelle Monarres CEO Tax Preparer and Notary Public Cigme Company John T. Faillace DMD/Pinnacle Dentist of the Year General Dentist John T. Faillace, DMD, PA Julie A. Sokolowski Administrative Services Clerk-Dept. of State International Boundry and Water Commission Julie N. Bakko Primary Care Nurse Taber Clinic Natasha R. Chinn Medical Doctor Brescia and Migliaccio, PC

Steven Eric Southerland Registered Nurse Holston Valley Medical Center

Pol Theis Luxembourger Attorney and Interior Designer P&T Interiors

Christi G. Jones Senior Associate Attorney Forman, Watkins, Krutz & Tardy, LLP

Marcy Herrmann Therapist, Life Coach and Advanced Handwriting Analyst Marcy Herrmann Hypnotherapies

Brandy A. Emmons-Powell Director Quality Development Didlake, Inc.

Ana Ixa Torres Realtor Weichert RealtorsNu Star Associates

Patsy M. Green Director of Nurses Latimer County General Hospital

Anita L. Colombini Owner Annie’s Janitorial

Kim Zimmerman Florance Hospitality Consultant and Speaker Kim Zim Hospitality

Laura J. Pearl Office Administrator J.B Pearl Sales & Service, Inc.

Alana Maria A. Nicolazzo Mental Health Therapist Brookfield Clinics

Andrea M. Garmon Dentist Andrea M. Garmon, D.M.D., P.C.

Susan M. Wolfe General Manager Days Inn Brenda L. Dixon Secretary and Treasurer Dixon Tool and Die Co., Inc. Alia P. Martin Owner and Virtual Administrative Professional Virtual Ally Dr. Donna E. Hunte-Cox Consul General Consulate General of Barbados Jana Salocks Head of Marketing and Strategy Business Development 360 Photo Tour Sherri Grindeland Vice President of HME Services Specialized Medical Services, Inc. Marie-Claire Brown Senior Assistant General Counsel DC Department of Health, HEPRA Jami Scoggins Payroll Administrator MetaBank-Meta Payment Systems Mari Noruzi Dentist The Tooth Doctors, PC

Jamie K. Durrett Associate Attorney Batson Nolan PLC

Jennifer L. Fanning Executive Director Grand County Rural Health Network Judy A. Tucker Administrator Crestridge Care Center Angela M. Cobey Senior Project Manager Identropy Inc. Elizabeth Williams-Riley President and CEO American Conference on Diversity Nathalie Desgroseillers Senior Buyer UTC Aerospace Linda K. Ambard Community Support Coordinator US Air Force Federal Service Margarita Vasallo Sales Manager Fourth Wall Restaurants Quality Meats South Beach Maria A. Horstmann Heath/ Wellness coach and personal trainer Owner and Founder BeFab - Be You LLC

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Jennifer L. Fanning Executive Director Grand County Rural Health Network HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS, CO

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ennifer L. Fanning is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Healthcare as a result of her role as Executive Director with the Grand County Rural Health Network.

Striving to educate the community on various health issues, accessibility improvement and efficiency, the Grand County Rural Health Network’s mission is to promote healthcare services in Grand County through collaborative efforts with providers and communities alike.

Recognized by the National Association of Professional Women as a VIP Woman of The Year for her efforts and success, Jennifer’s areas of concentration include consulting,

leadership, oversight of operations, planning and more.

In this capacity, Jennifer garners over fifteen years of experience and maintains affiliation with the following organizations: AHA, CHA, COPA and NAPW. Aside from the demands of work, she enjoys outdoor activities such as skiing and hiking, exercise, reading and travel.

Jennifer is currently studying towards CE certifications and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and English from Hamilton College.

For more information, please visit www.gcruralhealth.com

Health & Wellness: Services

Jessica M. Ruperto Regulatory Affairs Specialist Christie Medical Holdings, Inc. MEMPHIS, TN

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essica M. Ruperto is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Healthcare as a result of her role as Regulatory Affairs Specialist with Christie Medical Holdings, Inc. Christie Medical Holdings is a global healthcare company that identifies, develops and commercializes advanced medical technologies. Committed to assuring an enhanced patient experience while minimizing the cost of care and patient risk, Christie Medical Holdings creates never before seen technologies to transform patient care and healthcare economics worldwide.

In her current position, Jessica works closely with aspects

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of healthcare regarding domestic and global submissions and regulatory affairs. She is a member of the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society, American Bar Association Young Professionals Group, and the National Association of Professional Women. Due to her successes and professionalism, Jessica received the honor of NAPW VIP Woman of The Year. Aside from the demands of work, she enjoys playing cello, singing, dancing and travel.

Throughout the course of her collegiate career, Jessica earned both her J.D. and M.S. in Biology from the University of Puerto Rico.

For more information, please visit www.christiemed.com.

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Rebecca E. Dresch Government Contracts and Bid Manager SYSCO Food San Antonio

Risa L. Gold Psychiatrist Risa L. Gold, M.D.

Pallavi Saha Manager Project Engineering Nelson Packaging Company, Inc. Joseph Moussa President and General Dentist Bloomfield Dental Arts, PC Leslie Carol Bender General Counsel/VIP Risk Management ARS National Services

Victoria L. Banks Division Head Texas Military Institute Episcopal School of Texas Cheri Rennells Customer Service Manager and East Restaurant Order Proposal Manager Golden State Foods Barbara Wilson Realtor Virginia Cook Realtors

Sheryl A. Alleger Managing Director Security EMSolutions

Alain Carrazana President Custom Cable Corporation

Lynn Lester Chief Executive Officer Recovery Treatment Center Sherri L. Luchs Black Belt Center for Enterprise Innovation Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Gayle Caughey Branch Manager Westlake Village Troop Real Estate, Inc.

Natalia I. Holliday Chief Financial Officer SynQuest Laboratories, Inc. Melissa L. Richardson Professional Mortgage Recruiter Professional Business Resources, Inc. Bozena Kaminski President and CEO The Polish and Slavic Center (PSC) Shelly M. Bloom Seniors Real Estate Consultan Virtual Properties Realty

Pinky Ghosh Pagoria Director of International Operations RiceCo, LLC

Catherine Chadwick Entrepreneur and Owner MERCURY 16 LLC

Heddy Hubbard Associate Executive Director, Science and Quality American Urological Association

Ramon Namnun Principal High School of World Cultures

Wanda P. Thompson Proprietor, Author and Editor WPT Communications

Rina Walter Dentist Clearly Dental

Audrey A. Walker Women’s Care Group Leaders Love Out Loud Global Outreach

Deborah Ann Turner Physician Mercy Medical Center

Kaushik Gupta Engineering Services Manager Bombardier, Inc.

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Julie Treger President and CEO Northern Rose Caregivers LIBERTYVILLE, IL

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ulie Treger is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Healthcare as a result of her role as President and CEO of Northern Rose Caregivers.

As President and CEO, Julie works in the areas of Administration and Accounting, Budgeting; Customer Service, Team Building, and Management.

In addition to her position with Northern Rose Caregivers, Julie is also a member of the North Shore Chamber Orchestra, The Cancer Federation, and The Chamber of Commerce for Libertyville.

To learn more, please visit www.northernrosecaregivers.com.

Health & Wellness: Services

Kathy R. Warmath, LPN Executive Director Gentiva Healthcare LEBANON, TN

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athy R. Warmath, LPN, is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Healthcare as a result of her role as Executive Director with Gentiva Healthcare.

For nearly forty years, Gentiva Healthcare has been providing home health and hospice services to patients across the nation. Each year, Gentiva works with over 350,000 patients from more than 420 locations across the United States.

A seasoned healthcare professional with over thirty years of experience, Kathy’s areas of expertise include nursing, healthcare management, physician relations, patient care and advocacy, disease management, acute care, social services and more.

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In addition to her position with Gentiva, Kathy maintains affiliation with the National Association of Home Care, Tennessee Association of Home Care, National Association of Professional Women and Wilson County First. She has been involved with her local City Council for the past twenty years as well.

Throughout the course of her studies, Kathy attained her Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix.

For more information, please visit www.gentiva.com.

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Laura B. Brinkley, APN Office Manager Gibson Area Orthopedics CHAMPAIGN, IL

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aura B. Brinkley, APN, is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a 2015 Pinnacle Professional of The Year in the field of Healthcare as a result of her role as Office Manager with Gibson Area Orthopedics.

Gibson Area Hospital and Health Services employs more than five hundred individuals, residing in over forty area communities. The hospital strives to be a model of excellence in community based healthcare, and they offer personalized and professional healthcare services to the residents of the neighboring communities.

Inspired by Florence Nightingale, Laura began her career in healthcare in 1969 as a registered nurse holding positions as a staff RN in several hospitals, a manager, nurse practitioner and more. In her current position as Office Manager, Laura’s duties include: the oversight of daily operations, program management, inpatient management, and patient safety. She also helps mentoring nursing students and advanced practice nurses.

In addition to office management, she is the director of orthopaedics, sports medicine, pain treatment and cardiology where she supports the providers who provide those

service lines and is responsible for office flow as well as the flow of surgeries throughout the facility.

In order to keep up with the latest advancements in the industry, Laura maintains affiliation with the National Association of Clinical Providers, National Association of Professional Women, National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses and the Illinois Society for advanced Practice Nurses.

Outside of work, she enjoys reading, knitting, gardening, traveling and horseback riding. Laura owns two horses, and is charitable towards organizations including St. Jude’s Children's Research Hospital, National Army Rangers Association and The Hope House.

Throughout the course of her education and training, Laura received her Master of Science degree in Healthcare Administration from the University of St. Francis, and graduated from the University of Kansas Medical Center with her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. Driven by the joy of helping patients, Laura’s goals for the future are to continue working until she is seventy so she can retire and travel.

For more information, please visit www.gibsonhospital.org.

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Laura Lehnen Chief Financial Officer Shared Services Center-Fort Smith FORT SMITH, AR

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aura Lehnen is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Healthcare as a result of her role as Chief Financial Officer with Shared Services Center-Fort Smith.

A seasoned financial professional with over two decades of experience, Laura’s areas of concentration include accounting, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliation, budgeting, cost accounting, financial statements, general ledger and payroll.

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Recognized by the National Association of Professional Women as a VIP Woman of The Year, Laura maintains affiliation with the Association of Accountants and Financial Professionals in Business, HFMA, AAHAM and the Alzheimer's Association. Outside of work, she enjoys attending concerts and being in the outdoors.

Reflecting on her education and training, Laura graduated cum laude from Arkansas State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

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Lucy Nichols Program Director Medtronic MAPLE GROVE, MN

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ucy Nichols is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Healthcare. Lucy is a Program Director with Medtronic.

exchange of ideas. Her advice to those starting out in the Healthcare industry is to “Deliver results, love what you do and never stop learning”.

Medtronic is the world’s largest medical technology company where their mission is to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Medtronic has global presence that extends to over 140 countries, and with that said, they have a thorough knowledge and understanding of challenges in global healthcare. As Program Director, Lucy is responsible for engineering research systems for first in man clinical use, fostering innovation, program supervision, and project management.

In addition to her position with Medtronic, Lucy is the President and Co-Founder of Zetwal Mission Outreach, which is a non-profit organization that provides healthcare and educational services in Haiti, Africa and the US. Upon her initial trip to Haiti, she saw the opportunity to create educational programs and support healthcare initiatives to make a lasting impact on local communities. Lucy has been successful ever since.

Presently, Lucy’s duties include the engineering of the research systems for first in man use in Medtronic’s Cardiac Rhythm Management division. With her background in project management, she leads project managers and works with research and technology directors to transfer design concepts into fruition. She also leads a program that fosters innovation by granting funds to prototype new concepts.

Lucy is a member of the National Association of Professional Women, I.E.E.E., Trust Women in Healthcare, and Life Science Alley. To keep up with the latest advancements in Healthcare, Lucy attends seminars at Life Science Alley and Trust (Women in Healthcare). She also attends industryrelated conferences as well as internal Medtronic Science and Technology conferences to foster innovation and promote

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Looking into the future of Zetwal Mission Outreach, Lucy hopes to expand the board, raise funds and awareness to further develop relevant and meaningful programs for their constituents to support their vision of a better world where they can shine their best light.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, walking, and gardening. Lucy is a black belt in Tae Kwon Do as well. A mother of three, she also sponsors three children through World Vision. Lucy sponsors Shaka who lives in Zambia, and Saveline and Bendy in Haiti.

Throughout the course of her educational career, she earned a Master's degree in Computer Science and Technology from the University of Minnesota.

For more information, please visit www.medtronic.com, and for further insight on Zetwal Mission Outreach, feel free to visit www.zetwal.org.

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Mastura Zalwango President Zalwango Health and Wellness Concierge PC and Z&L Logistics, Inc. MORTON GROVE, IL

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astura Zalwango is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Healthcare. Mastura is the President of Zalwango Health and Wellness Concierge PC and Z&L Logistics, Inc.

Zalwango Health and Wellness Concierge PC provides healthcare evaluations and management services to individuals in non-inpatient settings with the assistance of nurse practitioners.

In her current capacity, Mastura is a heavily educated healthcare professional specializing in community care, chronic illness management, pain management, primary

care, and more. In addition to her nursing career, Mastura is the President of Z&L Logistics, Inc., a national ground transportation start-up business.

A member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the National Association of Professional Women, Mastura was recognized by NAPW as a VIP Woman of The Year. She is an Associate of the Institute of Medicine Chicago as well.

Throughout the course of her education and training, Mastura earned her MSN from North Park University. She holds a BSN from Loyola University Chicago and is currently working towards her DNP degree at Yale University.

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Ole Jakobsen Chief Executive Officer Axlab A/S and Axlab Innovation VEDBAEK, DENMARK

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le Jakobsen is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Healthcare as a result of his role as Chief Executive Officer of Axlab A/S and Axlab Innovation.

closely in the areas of healthcare, product development, process improvement, project management, hardware diagnostics and more. Heavily knowledgeable in the industry, Ole developed a tissue transport device without exposure to formaldehyde for physician use across the globe.

Established in 1993, Axlab creates and distributes medical equipment for the healthcare and hospital industries.

Partnering with his wife and Co-Founder, Bodil Jakobsen, Ole and Bodil have built the company from the ground up and have been successful ever since.

A member of Directors Club International, Ole enjoys wine collecting in his spare time. He can also be found donating his charity to various charities such as pediatric cancer organizations.

Specializing in the distribution of medical equipment for pathology, labs, hospitals and universities, Ole works

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For more information, please visit www.axlab.dk.

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CWW Member Profiles Building Trust in the Workplace: cont’d from p. 64

Although trust and communication is ultimately the responsibility of every member of an organization, it all stems back to the leadership of the group. In order for trust to legitimately blossom in an organization, the head of the company needs to be authentic. Just because someone is in a position of authority, it does not mean that they should forget that they are a human being and that those who work for them are as well. They need to understand that when you peel away the red tape, everyone has the same common goals of success and happiness.

In addition to gaining the trust of their workforce, leaders need to trust those around them and effectively listen to their needs. Successful leaders are skilled at what they do, passionate about their work and have a great sense of self-awareness. They lead with compassion, seeing their employees as individuals as opposed to numbers, and genuinely want what is best for those who work for them as well as the wellbeing of the company. It is also important to really listen to employees in order to learn from them, because everyone has some sort of valuable information.

Additionally, highly effective leaders do not overreact to

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every setback in daily operations. They carefully step around obstacles and realize that things do not always go as planned, regardless of how hard everyone tries.

It is one thing to establish and maintain trust, but one must also understand the things to avoid, so you do not lose that trust. If you are not willing to acknowledge the ideas and perspectives of others, and you lead with an iron fist, you will surely squander the trust of your workforce. Another surefire way to lose the room is to be self-centered and only work for your own personal growth, ignoring the needs of others. You also need to ensure that you are consistent with your words and actions. Otherwise confusion, distrust and resentment will prevail.

Trust is much easier to build than it is to maintain. Once it is established, you must work vigorously to preserve that trust.

Consistency, honesty, integrity and clear communication must become fundamental elements of your daily routine.

If you are successful in instituting and retaining an authentic level of trust within your organization, your results will inevitably be rewarding. â–

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Sherri L. Luchs Black Belt Center for Enterprise Innovation Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center HARRISBURG, PA

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herri L. Luchs is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Healthcare as a result of her role as Black Belt, Center for Enterprise Innovation at the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

The recipient of the Steven and Sharon Barron Leadership award, Sherri maintains affiliation with the American College of Healthcare Executives, American Organization of Nurse Executives, American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing and the Medical Group Management Association. She holds a Lean Six Sigma and DFSS certification as well.

Committed to enhancing the quality of life through improved health, medical education and top tier patient care, the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center at Penn State University strives for excellence in healthcare throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and nationwide.

Furthermore, Sherri is a member of the National Association of Professional Women where she was recognized as a VIP Woman of The Year for her successes. Outside of work, she can be found donating her charity to organizations including Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, United Way and the Four Diamonds Fund.

An esteemed medical professional amassing over three decades of experience, Sherri’s areas of expertise include healthcare management, administration and information technology, policy and regulatory analysis, oversight of operations, physician patients, patient care and safety, HIPAA, strategic planning and more.

Sherri earned her MHA in Health/Healthcare Administration/ Management from Capital College at Pennsylvania State University in addition to her BSN degree and RN certification from Immaculata University.

To learn more, please visit www.pennstatehershey.org.

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Dr. Terri L. Meinking, PhD President Global Health Association of Miami, Inc. CORAL GABLES, FL

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r. Terri L. Meinking, Ph.D., is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Research. Dr. Meinking is the President of the Global Health Association of Miami, Inc. An esteemed group comprised of administrative personnel and logistic coordinators with countless years of combined clinical trial experience, the Global Health Association of Miami is an international research and consulting company that performs clinical research and trials in the United States.

Dr. Meinking currently has over three decades of experience in research and medicine. She is heavily knowledgeable in the areas of pre- clinical trials, clinical research, consulting, dermatology, parasitology, infectious diseases, marine

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biology, forensic entomology, tropical medicine, medical education and more.

Furthermore, Dr. Meinking has authored over twenty professional publications and book chapters. In addition, her work has been recognized in an array of outlets including radio broadcasts, press stories, monographs, publications, abstracts, and more.

Throughout the course of her education and training, Dr. Meinking earned her Medical Degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Zoology, Parasitology, and Microbiology from Miami University.

For more information, please visit www.ghamiami.com.

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Gwendolyn F. Stephens, LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker Health Center of Southeast Texas CLEVELAND, TX

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wendolyn F. Stephens, LCSW, is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Healthcare as a result of her role as Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the Health Center of Southeast Texas.

HCSET was founded in 2006 with a focus on providing affordable healthcare to those in need. Fast forward to present day, their main goal is to address both the financial and cultural barrier to the residents of the surrounding communities in the Southeast Texas area while providing compassionate, accessible and quality healthcare for each person who walks through the doors.

A member of the National Association of Social Workers and the National Association of Professional Women, Gwendolyn specializes in all facets of social work. She conducts couples therapy sessions and works with adults and children, as well as the elderly.

Outside of work, she enjoys reading and doing yard work.

In addition, Gwendolyn donates her charity to organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Houston Food Bank, Veterans of Foreign Wars USA, and Paralyzed Veterans of America.

Throughout the course of her education and training, Gwendolyn graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with her Master’s degree in Social Work.

For more information, please visit www.hcset.com.

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Amy Green, MD Psychiatrist Private Practice MONTCLAIR, NJ

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my Green, M.D., is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Mental Health as a result of her role as a Psychiatrist with her private practice, Amy Green, M.D.

A seasoned professional garnering nearly fifty years of experience, Dr. Green specializes in psychology and psychiatry services. Board Certified in Psychiatry, she maintains affiliation with APA, AAP and AAPDP and is the Past President of the Society of Medical Psychoanalysis.

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Recognized by Doctors of Excellence, Dr. Green has been honored by Mountainside Hospital for her volunteer work.

Aside from the demands of work, she enjoys gardening, snorkeling and travel. Throughout the course of her education and training, Dr. Green earned her Medical degree from McGill University in addition to a Bachelor’s degree from Bard College.

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Kim Zimmerman Florence Hospitality Consultant and Speaker KimZim Hospitality, LLC DUNWOODY, GA

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im Zimmerman Florence is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Hospitality as a result of her role as Hospitality Consultant and Speaker with Hospitality Consultant and Speaker.

A seasoned hospitality professional with nearly three decades of experience in restaurant and hotel management, Kim has worked in several facets of hospitality where she has gained an array of knowledge in a variety of areas. Before jumpstarting her business, she worked for InterContinental Hotel Groups where she designed, implemented and managed leadership and training programs. In this capacity, Kim oversaw nearly fifty new store openings.

Heavily regarded in the industry, she specializes in the following: branding, consulting, leadership, team building,

training, public speaking, sales, and more. Kim is the author of “Maximizing Throughput: 6 Steps to Increase Sales," and has had articles published in publications including Restaurant News Resource and Profitable Hospitality. Additionally, she is one of just forty three individuals to hold certifications as a Continuous Improvement Leader.

Moreover, Kim maintains affiliation with the Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers, Hospitality Syndicate, Women’s Food Service Forum, American Society for Training and Development and the National Restaurant Association.

Throughout the course of her educational career, Kim studied at the University of Kentucky.

To learn more, please visit www.kimzimhospitality.com.

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Shaheena Nanji Director of Operations Holiday Inn Express London Downtown CALGARY, AB, CANADA

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haheena Nanji is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Hospitality. Shaheena is the Director of Operations at Holiday Inn Express London Downtown, and Vice President of FANS International Hospitality Group.

Holiday Inn Express and Suites London Downtown is one of the most popular destination properties London has to offer, and FANS International Hospitality Group is a rapidly growing, family-owned global hospitality consultancy group.

A seasoned hospitality professional with nearly a decade of experience, Shaheena works closely in the areas of accounting, hotel management, concept development, event planning, project management, revenue management, oversight of operations, team building and more. Her family

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has been in the industry for over thirty years and Shaheena is a new generation following in their footsteps.

The class valedictorian at the Les Roches International School of Hotel Management, Shaheena earned her MBA in Hospitality Finance and Marketing as well as a Postgraduate Diploma in Hotel Management from the Les Roches International School of Hotel Management. She holds an additional Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a minor in Sociology from the University of Alberta.

Looking into the future, Shaheena hopes to expand the hospitality consultancy firm on a global level, gain more clientele and to continue her personal growth in the industry.

For more information, please visit www.shaheenananji.com.

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CWW Member Profiles Hospitality

Margarita Vasallo Sales Manager Fourth Wall Restaurants, Quality Meats South Beach MIAMI, FL

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argarita Vasallo is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Hospitality. Margarita is the Sales Manager with Fourth Wall Restaurants, Quality Meats South Beach.

Launched in February of 2015, Quality Meats South Beach is the second location of acclaimed Manhattan restaurant Quality Meats opened in a historic Art Deco hotel in the heart of South Beach. It is the first venture outside of New York City for Fourth Wall Restaurants, the group founded seven years ago by father-son team Alan and Michael Stillman.

Guests can experience the restaurant in a variety of settings: in the main dining room, a handsome space that seats 120, a lush outdoor patio that accommodates 70, private dining rooms that can accommodate events from 15-50 guests and a hidden wine nook for an intimate party of 8.

With Quality Meats Miami, Fourth Wall Restaurants introduces

a dining destination to South Beach that channels an old-world perspective with a distinctly modern approach.

With over a decade of experience in hospitality, Margarita’s areas of specialization include the following: restaurant management, public relations, marketing, operations management,banquets, catering, event management, fine dining, and more.

Recognized by the National Association of Professional Women for her successes, Margarita enjoys going to the beach, sports, travel and yoga in her spare time and enjoying her time off with her two lovely children.

A graduate of Florida International University, Margarita obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Management.

To learn more, please visit www.qualitymeatsmiami.com or contact her at: mvasallo@fwrests.com

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Uwe Stiefel Corporate Executive Chef P & O Cruise Lines/Carnival Australia MOSMAN, NSW, AUSTRALIA

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we Stiefel is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Hospitality as a result of his role as Corporate Executive Chef with P & O Cruise Lines/Carnival Australia.

A seasoned chef with over thirty years of experience, Uwe is responsible for the oversight of the entire fleet, food purchasing, menu planning, cooking and execution, cost and labor control, recipes, management, client satisfaction and more.

As one of the world’s most popular cruise lines, Carnival Australia has led record breaking industry expansion making cruising the fastest growing sector of Australian and New Zealand tourism. In business for over eighty years, Carnival’s ships have brought thousands of visitors to destinations across the world.

Throughout the course of his illustrious hospitality career, Uwe earned a Master Chef degree and apprenticed under German Master Chefs for three years before going off on his own. He maintains affiliation with La Confrérie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs as well as the Society of Belgian Master Chefs.

To learn more, please visit www.carnivalaustralia.com.

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Alexandra A. Meiners Operator of Alaska Rendezvous Guides Inc. Alaska Rendezvous Lodge Inc. WILSON, WY

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lexandra A. Meiners is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Hospitality. Alexandra is the Operator of Alaska Rendezvous Guides Inc. and Alaska Rendezvous Lodge Inc.

Founded by Theo Meiners, the Alaska Rendezvous Lodge is the premier provider of the Alaskan big mountain heli-skiing experience. Always fascinated by climate and snow science, Theo went on to start his own company by purchasing 27 acres of land where he built a travel lodge with heli-ski tours. After Theo’s passing, the business has continued to be been family run through Theo’s son, Aidan and Aidan’s daughter, Alexandra.

Growing up and spending countless hours involved in her family’s business, Alexandra started working in the back office where she learned the “tools of the trade” and how to maintain a successful business. Since then, she has

acquired a vast knowledge regarding the lodge and now works side by side with her father year round in the areas of budgeting, customer service, operations and maintenance, marketing communications, as well as staff and time management.

A member of the National Association of Professional Women, Alexandra was recognized as an NAPW VIP Woman of The Year. Outside of work, she enjoys mountain biking, spending time with friends and family, and skiing. She remains active with the International Snow and Science Workshop as well as the Theo Meiners Snow Safety Foundation, in loving memory of her grandfather.

Throughout the course of her education, Alexandra obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Communication with a focus on Print Journalism and a minor in International Studies from Idaho State University.

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Jennifer S. Dotts Senior Manager Ernst and Young International CHICAGO, IL

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ennifer S. Dotts is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Insurance as a result of her role as Senior Manager with Ernst and Young International.

As grassroots networks of Ernst and Young, people who share a common demographic or characteristic, professional networks provide opportunities for people to connect with their clients, communities and culture. Members expand personal networks, exchange information and develop professional skills, all while working with leadership on their respective network’s goals and marketplace opportunities.

Jennifer travels the world to help insurers improve their claims operations. She has over two decades of experience in management consulting, insurance, strategy, insurance,

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risk management, operational risk, as well as customer service and facilitating workshops.

Additionally, Jennifer is a member of the Casualty Claims Law Association and the Auto Claims Law Association. She is charitable towards and maintains affiliation with USO, Inc., Wounded Warrior Project, Inc., Police Benevolent Association, ASPCA, Special Olympics, and the Old Dominion Alumni Association. In her spare time, she enjoys bike riding, swimming, and exercising.

Throughout the course of her educational career, Jennifer earned a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Political Science from Old Dominion University, and she also holds an Associate’s degree in Claims.

For more information, please visit www.ey.com.

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onsidering that it seems as if everyone, regardless of age, is obsessed with their smartphones and tablets nowadays, it makes perfect sense that the healthcare industry would take part in that trend.

The widespread production and utilization of health related apps has been responsible for opening new and innovative ways to improve health as well as the delivery of healthcare, although the accuracy of these apps, along with their usefulness, is a highly debated topic in the industry.

...health and fitness apps were the fastest growing app category in 2014, and that craze has continued to pick up steam in 2015

It is estimated that almost 500 million smartphone owners across the globe are currently using mobile healthcare applications and those numbers are expected to grow astronomically over the next few years. These apps are used for various purposes, including diagnostics, image viewing and remote monitors. In addition, a series of surveys performed by Kantar Media reveals that about 84% of physicians now use smartphones for work, which is up from approximately 39% in 2007.

Research performed by Google via their popular Play Store, indicates that health and fitness apps were the fastest growing app category in 2014, and that craze has continued to pick up steam in 2015. It has also been estimated in a paper published in the mHealth app development industry that there are over 100,000 mobile health apps that can be accessed

by Android and iOS devices. Additionally, the report states that the global health and fitness mobile app market is currently valued at around $4 billion with indications that it could increase to approximately $26 billion by 2017.

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Several of these healthcare apps are created for use bey doctors. These apps vary from simple databases about drugs and diseases to elaborate monitors that can scan things such as blood pressure, asthma symptoms and glucose levels. There are also numerous apps available for patients that allow them to gather diagnostic data for their doctor. Additionally, some apps are made specifically for patients just to help simplify the record keeping process of their conditions and treatments.

According to a report released by American EHR Partners, which is affiliated with the American College of Physicians, the top rated medical app amongst physicians is Epocrates. This app enables physicians to review drug prescribing and safety information, select health insurance formularies for drug coverage information, perform calculations like BMI and GFR and access medical news and research. Another highly regarded app in the field is Medscape, which is a unit of WebMD that offers prescribing and safety information for drugs, procedure videos, a medical calculator and access to continuing medical education materials.

Although the use of health related apps has done a lot in helping patients to become more proactive in their own healthcare as well as assisting their doctors in caring for them, there is still a long way to go in making them as efficient and advantageous as they can eventually become. A report authored by the IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics suggests that there is much room for improvement in the development and distribution of apps that truly enable healthcare providers to assist patients with managing their medical conditions.

One of the drawbacks in the increasing creation and customization of apps for specific needs is that many of them do not conform to systems used at hospitals and clinics. Considering that healthcare facilities use various systems in the recording of electronic health records, a particular app that doctors utilize to share records within one system may not translate to another.

The success of a clinical app hinges on how adequately it can be linked to a larger system, and at this point in time there are not many of them that have that ability.

With the increasing development of health related apps, there is also a lot more scrutiny involved in the industry.

One obstacle that numerous app developers now face is the Food and Drug Administration. While the FDA supports the creation of mobile medical apps that enhance healthcare and supply consumers and healthcare professionals with valuable health information, it is also responsible for supervising the safety and effectiveness of medical devices, which includes mobile medical apps.

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The success of a clinical app hinges on how adequately it can be linked to a larger system, and at this point in time there are not many of them that have that ability.

In September of 2013, the FDA issued the Mobile Medical Applications Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff (updated on Feb. 9, 2015), which is a document that describes the agency’s supervision of mobile medical apps as devices. The document explains that they are focused on the apps that present a greater risk to patients if they do not work as expected as well as on apps that cause smartphones or other mobile platforms to impact the functionality or performance of traditional medical devices.

Sagentia, a global technology advisory and product development company headquartered in Cambridge, UK, believes that companies developing these mobile medical apps need to take the process seriously.

According to David Pettigrew, Sagentia’s Vice President of Connected Health, “MMA’s should be treated like any other medical device. Risk analysis is key, and careful system design will ensure that safety critical functions are implemented appropriately.”

Despite the fact that the creation of mobile medical apps is a booming industry that can lead to major profit for its developers, the architects of such applications have a great responsibility to ensure the safety and accuracy of their product as well as its users. This is not an endeavor to be taken up halfheartedly, strictly for the sake of entertainment or financial gain, as it involves the health of the consumers. On the other hand, if done properly, these advances in technology could turn out to be extremely beneficial to physicians and patients as well as the future of healthcare in general. ■

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CWW Member Profiles Law | Legal Services

Barry A. Mac Ban Managing Partner Mac Ban Law TUCSON, AZ

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arry A. Mac Ban is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Legal Services as a result of his role as Managing Partner with Mac Ban Law. A seasoned attorney with over forty years of experience, Barry specializes in the following areas: personal injury, wrongful death, commercial litigation, products liability, medical malpractice, environmental law and more.

Board Certified in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death, Barry has a significant presence in the legal industry. He is a member of the section on Litigation of the American Bar

Association and is an Officer of the Trial Practice section with the State Bar of Arizona.

A Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, Barry maintains affiliation with the Maricopa County Bar Association, Pima County Bar Association, American Board of Trial Advocates and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers.

Throughout the course of his education and training, Barry earned both his Juris Doctorate and Bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University.

For more information, please visit www.macbanlaw.com

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Bonnie C. Frost, Esq. Managing Partner Einhorn, Harris, Ascher, Barbarito & Frost, P.C. DENVILLE, NJ

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onnie C. Frost, Esq., is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Legal Services as a result of her role as Managing Partner with Einhorn, Harris, Ascher, Barbarito & Frost, P.C. Founded in 1961, Einhorn Harris Ascher Barbarito & Frost, P.C. has spent the past five decades providing top tier legal aid to individuals, families, and businesses throughout the state of New Jersey.

A Managing Partner at the firm for the past thirty years, Bonnie is a seasoned attorney specializing in appellate practice, matrimonial mediation and arbitration, litigation and family law including divorce, custody, domestic violence, paternity issues and more.

In 2012, Bonnie was the recipient of the prestigious Saul Tischler Award for Lifetime Achievement in Family Law through the Family Law Section of the New Jersey State

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Bar Association. She is a Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.

To keep up with the latest advancements in the industry, she maintains affiliation with the New Jersey State Bar Association where she is a member of Family Law Executive Committee. Bonnie is also a member of the Morris County Bar Association, Vice Chair of Appellate Practice Committee of the New Jersey State Bar Association and Chair of the Disciplinary Review Board.

A testament to her successes, Bonnie has gained consecutive annual recognition by SuperLawyers, Top 50 Women New Jersey Super Lawyers and Top 100 New Jersey Super Lawyers. Additionally, she has authored numerous works in the legal sector including the Women’s Legal Rights Booklet, and co- authored the State Bar, Family Law Section’s Position Paper on Matrimonial Law in 1997.

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Charles E. Rowe, Esq. Attorney at Law Rowe | Mullen, LLP LA JOLLA, CA

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harles E. Rowe, Esq. is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a 2015 Leading Attorney as a result of his role as Attorney at Law with the firm of Rowe | Mullen, LLP. Throughout his 41 year career in the legal profession as a business attorney, Charles has acted as general legal counsel for more than 100 businesses.

He has extensive experience in the purchase and sale of business transactions, as well as mergers and acquisitions, family business succession, contract negotiation, corporate and LLC formation, and more.

A true testament to his dedication and professionalism, Charles maintains affiliation with the State Bar of California, Business and Tax Sections; American Bar Association, »Business Law Section; and the San Diego County Bar Association. Charles served as a Chairperson with the

Business Law Section from 1986-88 and 1997-95, and was the Chairperson of the Attorney-Accountant Relations Committee from 1989-1994. Charles is also the past Chairperson of the Board of Directors with Volunteers in Probation as well as a past Member of the Board of Directors for Big Brothers of America.

In addition to his law career, Charles has been a law professor at USD School of Law, and also holds an AV Rating by Martindale-Hubbell. A few years back, he was the Class Counsel in a national lawsuit regarding the 7-Eleven franchise owners, which produced in a $38 million settlement for his clients. Charles earned his Juris Doctorate with Honors from the University of San Diego School of Law and also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from San Diego State College.

For more information, please visit www.rowemullen.com.

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Cindy Barton Guardian ad Litem Eighth District Juvenile Center VERNAL, UT

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indy Barton is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Legal Services as a result of her role as Guardian ad Litem with the Eighth District Juvenile Center.

The state of Utah court system is home to two appellate courts: the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals.

Within each court, there are trial courts including the district, juvenile and district courts. Cindy has been working in the juvenile court system for over twenty five years.

In this capacity, her areas of expertise include advocacy, court proceedings, public speaking, trial preparation and more. She is responsible for representing the best interests of children and teens in cases involving alleged abuse, neglect, and dependency throughout the court system.

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Cindy states the most satisfying part of her career is helping people and helping them change their lives, and her keys to success are “humility, prayer and love”. Looking into the future, she would like to write and publish several books and to dedicate her spare time to engage in missionary work for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Throughout the course of her educational career, Cindy earned her JD from J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University.

For more information, please visit www.utcourts.gov

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Elaine K. Nichols Attorney at Law Nichols and Associates, P.C. STOWE, VT

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laine K. Nichols is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Leading Lawyer as a result of her role as an Attorney at Law with her own firm, Nichols and Associates, P.C. With over 30 years of experience, Elaine currently specializes in Real Estate Law as well as Planning and Business Law. She is a member of the Vermont Bar Association and Former Board Member of Stowe Performing Arts. She

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presently serves on the Board of Trustees of Copley Hospital and Stowe Land Trust, and is the Founder of the Stowe Education Fund.

Elaine earned her J.D. Cum Laude from Boston College and holds a B.A. Magna Cum Laude from the University of Vermont.

In her spare time, Elaine enjoys downhill and cross country skiing, as well as biking and sailing.

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James Lea Attorney The Lea Schultz Law Firm, P.C. WILMINGTON, NC

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ames Lea is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Legal Services. James is an Attorney at his practice, The Lea Schultz Law Firm, P.C. A seasoned attorney with over thirty years of experience in legal matters, it is safe to say James is an expert in various sections of the law. His areas of expertise include, but are not limited to: class actions/complex civil litigation, domestic and family law, child support, custody and visitation and divorce law.

Partnering with fellow attorney Ryan Schultz, James brings his decades of incomparable knowledge and experience to assist clients in all of their family law issues. Maintaining an AV-Preeminent rating with Martindale-Hubbell, James is the Past President and current Secretary and Treasurer of the New Hanover County Bar Association.

Additionally, he maintains affiliation with the National Academy of Trial Lawyers and the Family Law Council section of the North Carolina Bar Association.

Presently, James is admitted to practice in North Carolina, the U.S. District Court Eastern District of North Carolina and the U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit. A testament to his successes, The Lea Schultz Law Firm, P.C. was named one of the U.S. News & World Report's Best Law Firms in 2010.

Throughout the course of his educational career, James earned his JD from the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University in addition to his undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

For more information, please visit www.thelealawfirm.com.

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Judith M. O’Donohoe Partner Elwood Law Firm CHARLES CITY, IA

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udith M. O’Donohoe is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a 2014-2015 Leading Lawyer as a result of her role as a Partner with the Elwood Law Firm.

The Elwood Law Firm, started in 1907, presently has six partners and two associate attorneys. In addition, the firm has a legal support staff of thirteen legal secretaries, assistants and support personnel. Their areas of practice consist of litigation, tax, real estate, municipal law, family law, and probate. The firm has a Martindale-Hubbell rating of AV and is listed in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, a distinction limited to only the most distinguished law practices.

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As a leading attorney within the firm, Judith has over thirty years of experience in law. She specializes in personal injury, complex bankruptcy, school law, employment law, criminal defense, and more. In addition, Judith is affiliated with the American Bar Association, Iowa State Bar Association, American Trial Lawyers Association, and the Iowa Trial Lawyers Association.

Judith has earned her Bachelor’s degree from Carleton College, and then went on to receive her Juris Doctor, Cum Laude from New York University.

For more information, please visit www.elwoodlawfirm.com.

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CWW Member Profiles Law | Legal Services

Leslie Carol Bender General Counsel and VP, Risk Management ARS National Services ESCONDIDO, CA

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eslie Carol Bender is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Law as a result of her role as General Counsel and VP, Risk Management with ARS National Services.

private clients including hospitals, financial institutions and community service on non- profit boards for over thirty years.

For the past two decades, ARS has been a proven leader in the industry of receivable management. Since its inception, the staff at ARS has been working with individuals to help them find workable repayment solutions.

The Past President and a Board Member of ACA International, Leslie maintains affiliation with the International Association of Privacy Professionals, Association of Corporate Counsels and the International American Health Lawyers Association as well as the American, Maryland and District of Columbia Bar Associations. Aside from the demands of work, she enjoys dog training, hiking and running.

A seasoned legal professional, Leslie’s areas of concentration include compliance, commercial litigation, dispute resolution, risk management, government and regulatory relations, mediation and more.

Reflecting on her collegiate years, Leslie graduated from the University of Notre Dame School of Law with her Juris Doctor degree in addition to her undergraduate degree in Philosophy from Northwestern University.

Leslie has been with ARS for the past year and a half, however she has dedicated her service to both public and

For more information, please visit www.arsnational.com

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Loretta S. Story Attorney Story Law BELLEVUE, WA

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oretta S. Story is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Legal Services as a result of her role as an Attorney with Story Law. A seasoned attorney with over thirty years of experience, Loretta has been in practice for the past twenty one years.

Her areas of practice include family law, collaborative law, dispute resolution, domestic violence, mediation, and more.

An AV rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, Loretta maintains affiliation with the Washington State Bar Association, King County Bar Association, East King County Bar Association, King County Collaborative Law, National Association of Professional Women, Eastside Legal Assistance Program, and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals.

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Furthermore, Loretta is a Founding member and Co-Chair of Eastside Collaborative Family Law, and has received countless awards and recognitions throughout the course of her career. She was recognized with the Washington State Bar Association’s Local Hero Award in 2011, and was selected consecutively as one of the Top Lawyers in Seattle Met Magazine from 2010-2014. In addition, Loretta was chosen as Volunteer of the Year from the Eastside Legal Assistance Program. Outside of work, she enjoys golfing, reading and spending time with her grandchildren.

Loretta obtained her J.D. from Washington State Bar Association and holds a B.S. from Portland State University.

For more information, please visit www.storylaw.com.

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Patricia A. Byrne Credit and Collections Manager Stradley Ronon PHILADELPHIA, PA

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atricia A. Byrne is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Legal Services as a result of her role as Credit and Collections Manager with Stradley Ronon.

With over 200 attorneys on staff practicing an array of areas, Stradley Ronon is here to assist clients in virtually all legal matters. Committed to legal success and giving back to their local community, Stradley Ronon has achieved continuous recognition as the top mid-sized corporate charitable giver in the Greater Philadelphia region.

As Credit and Collections Manager, Patricia works closely in accounting, accounts receivable, auditing, collections, financial analysis and quality control as well as documentation and recordkeeping. She is a member of the National Association of Professional Women, where she was recognized as an NAPW VIP Woman of The Year.

Outside of work, Patricia enjoys spending time with family and friends, walking her dog and gardening. She can be found donating her charity to causes such as the Ronald McDonald House, Give Kids the World and Michael’s Way. For more information, please visit www.stradley.com

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Renee H. Martin Partner Rhoads & Sinon, LLP EXTON, PA

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enee H. Martin is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Legal Services. Renee is a Partner with Rhoads & Sinon, LLP.

risk management and more. In addition to her casework, Renee also attends and speaks at various conferences and seminars across the nation.

Established in 1935, Rhoads & Sinon is one of Pennsylvania’s premiere law firms offering first class counsel to individual, corporate, municipal and governmental clients across the state. Specializing in an array of practice areas, the attorneys at Rhoads & Sinon are equipped with the tools to provide clients with the highest caliber of legal services.

To keep abreast of the latest advancements in the industry, she maintains affiliation with American Health Lawyers, the American Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, National Association of Business Women and the National Association of Professional Women, where she was recognized as an NAPW VIP Woman of The Year.

With her unique background in both nursing and law, Renee utilizes her extensive wealth of knowledge in healthcare to assist her in legal matters. She has been practicing law for the past twenty two years and is also a registered nurse, where she garners fourteen years of hands on experience.

Throughout the course of her education and training, Renee obtained her Juris Doctor degree from Villanova University School of Law. Furthermore, she holds a Master’s degree in Nursing from Villanova University College of Nursing where she graduated magna cum laude as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Neumann College, graduating magna cum laude as well.

In this capacity, her areas of concentration include healthcare law, behavioral health, informational privacy, fraud and abuse, compliance, reimbursement, HIPAA, patient safety,

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For more information, please visit www.rhoads-sinon.com.

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CWW Member Profiles Law | Legal Services

Wendy L. Schoen, Esq, MBA, JD CEO and Managing Partner Schoen Legal Search NEW YORK, NY

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endy L. Schoen, Esq., M.B.A., J.D., is recognized

by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Legal Services as a result of her role as CEO and Managing Partner of Schoen Legal Search.

A seasoned legal professional with over two decades of experience, Wendy works closely in the areas of business planning, corporate governance, recruiting, permanent placement, executive search, talent acquisition, legal writing and more.

Furthermore, Wendy is a member of the National Association of Professional Women where she was recognized as a VIP Woman of The Year. Outside of the office, Wendy enjoys travel, reading and playing golf.

During the course of her education and training, she received her J.D. from the Boston University School of Law as well as an MBA in Finance/Hospital Administration from the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago.

Wendy also graduated cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology/Sociology from Washington University.

For more information, please visit www.schoenlegal.com.

Manufacturing

Donald J. Jones Chief Financial Officer Sp3™ Inc. TIPP CITY, OH

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onald J. Jones is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Manufacturing as a result of his role as Chief Financial Officer with Sp3™ Inc. Sp3™ Inc. is focused on exploiting the many unique properties of diamonds. Sp3 Diamond Technologies, Inc. subsidiary is a full service provider of diamond deposition equipment, products and services relating to thin-film diamond deposition on cutting tools, wafers and other substrates, while its Sp3 Ltd. subsidiary manufactures and processes freestanding diamond.

With nearly forty years of experience in the industry, Donald has been the Chief Financial Officer at Sp3 for the past

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eleven years, and he is responsible for all aspects of finance and business relations of the company. He works closely with aspects regarding financial forecasting, managerial finance, mergers and acquisitions, auditing, cost accounting, and cash flow forecasting. Donald has additional expertise in capital budgeting, business analysis, as well as financial analysis and modeling. Outside of work, he enjoys hunting, fishing, golf, and boating.

Throughout the course of his educational career, Donald received a Master of Business Administration degree from Xavier University, and he graduated Cum Laude from Franklin University with a BSBA in Accounting and Finance.

For more information, please visit www.sp3inc.com.

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Kaushik Gupta, P.Eng., PMP, MBA Engineering Services Manager Bombardier, Inc. MISSISSAUGA, ON, CANADA

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aushik Gupta, P.Eng., PMP, MBA, is recognized

by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Manufacturing as a result of his role as Engineering Services Manager with Bombardier, Inc.

With over 60 production and engineering sites throughout 26 countries and 18 service centers located across the globe, Bombardier Transportation is the global leader as one of the world’s largest manufacturer of planes and trains.

A Certified Project Management Professional, Kaushik has nearly twenty years of industry experience and has been in his current position with Bombardier for the past year and

a half. In this capacity, his areas of specialization include infrastructure, engineering management, capital project management, project planning and execution, operations management, distribution strategy and more.

Heavily knowledgeable in the industry, Kaushik is a member of the Society of Mechanical Engineers and engages in »pro bono consulting through the Kellogg Business School Alumni Association in his time outside of work.

Reflecting on his studies, Kaushik attained his Executive MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University in addition to a BSME in Mechanical Engineering from Jadavpur University.

To learn more, please visit www.aero.bombardier.com.

Manufacturing

Tammy L. James Owner, Designer and Inventor Lighting Up the Night Sky with Solar Technology BROKEN BOW, OK

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ammy L. James is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Manufacturing and Design.

Tammy is the Owner, Designer and Inventor of Solar based technology and solutions that deliver unique highly efficient devices that have multiple applications in consumer and industrial product market.

Along with interchangeable Birdhouses & Feeders, Pet Houses, Garden Planters, House Signs & Plaques, Mail Box’s and many other consumer driven solutions, TJ Designs also has industrial applications for Street Signs and Furniture, Security Casings, Advertising POS, Automotive, Health & Safety and many more.

These devices help light up the night sky with a multitude of innovative designs.

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In her current capacity, Tammy specializes in the development, design and invention of the solar lighting products and solutions enhanced by her background in design and decor, Tammy hones her skills in concept development, sketching, art and fashion design to help her create the aesthetically pleasing but highly functional product solutions.

A member of the National Association of Professional Women and the Officer’s Spouses Club, Tammy enjoys camping and spending time in nature outside of work.

Throughout the course of her educational career, Tammy studied Management at Kaskaskia College.

To learn more, please visit www.facebook.com/ SolarBirdhouses.

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CWW Member Profiles Media: Online

Belle Kohen President & CEO Creative Coaching, LLC OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL

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elle Kohen is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Online Media. Belle is the President & CEO of Creative Coaching, LLC, Publisher of UNLEASHED Magazine, Radio Show Host, Co-Host of Outrageous Success Women’s TV and # 1 Best Selling Author.

A seasoned professional with several decades of experience working in multiple industries, Belle specializes in an array of areas including: executive coaching, management consulting, midlife makeovers, business breakthroughs, success strategies, leadership, marketing, public speaking, writing, training and more.

In this capacity, Belle works with women who are seeking positive and transformational changes in both their professional and personal lives. She is a contributing author in the anthologies "Bold Is Beautiful" and “Bold Is Beautiful - Breakthrough to Business Strategies” and is the President of Women Offering Help and Hope, a 501(c) 3 non-profit.

In addition to her coaching business, Belle is a Co- Host on

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Outrageous Success Women's TV and has her own radio show, Midlife Makeover Radio with Belle on Bold Radio Station. She also is the publisher of UNLEASHED magazine on www.issuu.com.

Looking into the future, she plans to launch a concierge service and continue to build a sisterhood comprised of other women like herself. Belle states: “I believe connecting with people on an intimate level and being willing to share part of myself has made my relationship with people especially unique.” Outside of work, Belle enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and her puppy, Minnie. She also enjoys traveling and knitting. She is a mother of two and has five grandchildren.

Throughout the course of her education and training, Belle attended Coach University and holds a degree in Dental Hygiene from Kalamazoo Valley Community College.

For more information, please visit www.coachbelle.com.

To learn more about her radio show, please visit www.boldradiostation.com, and feel free to visit www.oswtv.com for additional information regarding Belle on Outrageous Success Women’s TV.

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CWW Member Profiles Military | Government

Linda K. Ambard Community Support Coordinator US Air Force Federal Service BEDFORD, MA

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inda K. Ambard is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Military Services. Linda is a Community Support Coordinator with the US Air Force Federal Service.

The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win in air, space, and cyberspace for the American people. In order to achieve that goal, the US Air Force aims to provide compelling air, space, and cyber capabilities for use by the combatant commanders.

Garnering over fifteen years of professional experience, Linda is a seasoned military professional specializing in the following: counseling, program management, public speaking, leadership, team building, writing and more.

In her current position, Linda teaches individuals resiliency skills and how to utilize the coordination of base resources to impact positive or negative trends.

A member of the American Psychological Association, she is the author of “Courageously Alive: A Walk through Military Loss,” and volunteers for the American Red Cross and the Tragedy Assistance Program in her spare time. Aside from her volunteer work, Linda enjoys marathon running and travel in her time outside of work.

Linda is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Thanatology at Marion University. She holds a Master’s degree in Military Resiliency Counseling from Liberty University as well as a second Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Boise State University. Additionally, Linda holds a Master’s equivalent and English credential from the University of Colorado and an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and Teaching from Idaho State University.

To learn more, please visit www.facebook.com/LindaKAmbard

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Erin L. Babik Towed Systems Engineer United States Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) ALEXANDRIA, VA

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rin L. Babik is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Military Services. Erin is a Towed Systems Engineer with the United States Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).

The United States Navy, a key component of the U.S. Armed Forces, is made up of the best-trained, most dedicated, hardworking and respected naval officers in the world. In this capacity, NAVSEA is responsible for the maintenance, building and delivery of naval ships and systems.

As a Towed Systems Engineer, Erin has an array of knowledge in a variety of areas. Her areas of expertise include active DoD security clearance, engineering, program management, materials science, failure analysis, lubrication,

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specifications and standards, naval filters and filtration systems and metallurgy to name a few. Erin has over a decade of experience providing prominent service in the U.S. Navy.

A member of the American Society for Testing and Materials and the National Association of Professional Women, she was recognized as a NAPW VIP Woman of The Year for her successes. In her spare time, Erin enjoys crafts, spending time with family and friends, watching sports and playing softball.

Reflecting on her education and training, Erin earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh.

For more information, please visit www.navsea.navy.mil.

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Sheryl A. Alleger Managing Director Comprised of EMSolutions ARLINGTON, VA

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heryl A. Alleger is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Government Relations as a result of her role as Managing Director of Comprised of EMSolutions.

Comprised of experienced and committed professionals, EMSolutions has been providing engineering, science and advanced technology solutions for the security, intelligence, defense, and manufacturing industries for the past fifteen years.

A seasoned professional, Sheryl is retired Chief of the US Navy where she served for twenty years. She currently possesses over three decades of experience in security and military knowledge. In her current capacity, she works closely in the areas of classification management, defense,

industrial security programs, personnel and physical security, security clearance, national security and more.

Recognized by the National Association of Professional Women as a VIP Woman of The Year, Sheryl spends her time outside of work heavily involved in her community. She maintains close ties with KlaasKids Foundation, the Robert E. Lee High School Marching Band, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Virginia State Police and the Springfield Volunteer Fire Department. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading and outdoor activities.

Throughout the course of her education and training, Sheryl attended Hawaii Pacific University where she studied Business Administration and Management.

To learn more, please visit www.emsolutionsinc.com.

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Vivien Woofter Historic Conservation Advisor US Department of State ARLINGTON, VA ivien Woofter is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Government Administration as a result of her role as a Historic Conservation Advisor with US Department of State.

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Recognized by the National Association of Professional Women as a VIP Woman of The Year, Vivien enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and philanthropic efforts in her spare time. In addition, she sits on the Board of Directors of the WVU Foundation and maintains affiliation with the Alzheimer’s Association.

The goal of the US Department of State is to shape and maintain stability and grow for the benefit of the citizens of America as well as those across the globe. In her current capacity as a Historic Conservation Advisor, Vivien works closely in the areas of historic preservation and restoration, interior design, project management and more.

Throughout the course of her collegiate career, Vivien graduated from West Virginia University at Morgantown with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interior Design.

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For more information, please visit www.state.gov.

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CWW Member Profiles Non-Profit

Bozena Kaminski President and CEO The Polish and Slavic Center (PSC) BROOKLYN, NY

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ozena Kaminski is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Non-Profit Organizations as a result of her role as President and CEO of The Polish and Slavic Center (PSC).

Headquartered in New York City, PSC is a non-profit social and cultural services organization devoted to serving the Polish-American community. Founded in 1972, PSC maintains its position as the largest Polish-American organization on the East Coast.

As President and CEO, Bozena’s areas of expertise include: community outreach, fundraising, event management and organization, management, leadership, strategic planning

and team building. The National Director of the Polish American Congress, Bozena was recognized by the National Association of Professional Women as a VIP Woman of The Year for her successes.

Outside of work, she enjoys interior decorating, architectural design, and traveling. Charitably, Bozena volunteers her time to organizations such as the Madame Curie Professional Women's Association, breast cancer and autism awareness, as well as sending care packages to Polish orphanages.

Bozena studied at CUNY Queens College, the City University of New York.

To learn more, please visit www.polishslaviccenter.org.

Non-Profit

Carol Porter Manager Wounded Warrior Project COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

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arol Porter is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Non-Profit Management as a result of her role as Manager with the Wounded Warrior Project in Colorado Springs.

Founded in 2002, the Wounded Warrior Project is one of the nation’s leading non-profit organizations raising awareness and offering direct services and programs catered to the needs of injured military service personnel. Throughout the years, the Wounded Warrior Project has become one of the best known military organizations to date.

of concentration include: community outreach, organization, volunteer management, program development, leadership development, fundraising and more. Before seeking her position with the Wounded Warrior Project, Carol worked as a nurse for over twenty years, and now she dedicates her time to giving back to those who need it most.

Reflecting on her collegiate career, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from the University of South Carolina.

To learn more, please visit www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

The recipient of the National Association of Professional Women’s VIP Woman of The Year distinction, Carol’s areas

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Paula Castile past President and Vice president Australian Dispute Resolution Association NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA

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aula Castile is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Non-Profit Organizations. Paula is a past President and Vice president of Australian Dispute Resolution Association and has been on the Board for over ten years holding various executive positions.

Established in 1985 at the forefront of dispute resolution in Australia, the ADRA works to bring together dispute resolution practitioners in order to offer essential dispute management, mediation, and resolution services.

With over two decades of professional experience, Paula specializes in dispute resolution, counseling, conflict resolution training, human resources, project management,

change management, team building, leadership and mentoring. In addition to working at the association, Paula has also been an ambassador for Macquarie University and has mentored final year students.

The recipient of NSW Premier’s Department Award for Fairness, Diversity and Social Justice in 2002, Paula enjoys theater, fine art, music, and painting in her spare time.

Throughout the course of her educational career, Paula obtained her Master’s degree in Dispute Resolution from the University of Technology, Sydney as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Macquarie University where she graduated with honors.

For more information, please visit www.adra.net.au.

Non-Profit

John M. Teske, Sr. Council and Regional District Chairman of the District Committee (Alumni), Boy Scouts of America WAUKESHA, WI

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ohn M. Teske, Sr., is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Non-Profit Organizations. He is the Council and Regional District Chairman of the District Committee (Alumni) with Boy Scouts of America.

Amassing over thirty years of experience, Mr. Teske’s areas of concentration include management, fundraising, leadership and team building. A member of the National Eagle Scout Association and the American Legion, Mr. Teske maintains affiliation with his local council of the BSA as well as his local church and Philmont Rangers.

As one of nation's largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations, the Boy Scouts of America has been teaching youths the responsibilities of participating citizenship, building character as well as personal fitness goals for over a century.

Throughout the duration of his collegiate career, Mr. Teske earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Marquette University. He also holds a Commercial Pilot's License.

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For more information, please visit www.scouting.org.

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CWW Member Profiles Pharmaceuticals

Montoya Love Regulatory Systems Operations Manager Becton Dickinson LODI, NJ

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ontoya Love is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Pharmaceuticals. Montoya is the Regulatory Systems Operations Manager with Becton Dickinson.

Manufacturing and selling a broad range of medical devices and supplies, Becton Dickinson provides healthcare institutions, clinical laboratories and life science researchers with the essential medical equipment throughout fifty countries across the globe.

An accomplished professional with nearly twenty years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Montoya specializes in business analysis, program management (change management, incident management, problem management and more).

As Regulatory Operations Senior Manager within Becton Dickinson (BD) Corporate Regulatory Affairs, Montoya is responsible for the maintaining all regulatory global systems and supporting core business processes and solutions within a knowledge domain and ensuring smooth interfacing with other functional areas. She applies her knowledge of systems,

tools, and problem solving skills to support these processes and technology solutions to several levels of depth.

In this senior managerial role, Montoya applies complex procedures and defines standards that meet current business, customer (internal), and technical requirements.

She leads others in resolving these complex problems by using innovation and optimizing processes and methods.

Furthermore, Montoya holds an ITIL v3 Expert certification through the APM Group and maintains affiliation with the National Association of Professional Women, International Institute of Business Analysis, Project Management Institute, Oasis: A Haven for Women and Children and Beta Gamma Sigma. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, reading, tennis and traveling.

Reflecting on her collegiate studies, Montoya obtained her Master of Business Administration degree from the Stevens Institute of Technology in addition to her undergraduate degree in Business Management from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

For more information, please visit www.bd.com.

Patricia A. English Director of Oncology Statistics Pfizer SAN DIEGO, CA

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atricia A. English is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Prominent Professional of The Year in the field of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing as a result of her role as Director of Oncology Statistics with Pfizer.

One of her most fulfilling career accomplishments to date was in 2008 when Patricia spent four months in Rwanda as a Pfizer Global Health Fellow, where she worked with the Access program offering her services as a public health statistician.

In her current position, Patricia specializes in design and data analysis, tutoring, mentoring, oncology, biostatistics, and translational medicine. In addition, Patricia is a member of the American Statistical Association (ASA) and San Diego Chapter of the ASA, as well as Pfizer Global Health Fellows.

Throughout the course of her studies, Patricia earned her DrPH with a Specialization in Biostatistics from the University of California, Los Angeles Fielding School of Public Health. She also holds an MS in Biostatistics from the University of California, Los Angeles Fielding School of Public Health and a BA in Mathematics from the University of California at Irvine.

Furthermore, Patricia is an Enrolled Agent (EA) and has been the recipient of several awards including 2013 Woman of the Year by NAPW, as well as the ASA Connecticut Chapter Service Award in 2001 and the San Diego Chapter Service Award in 2014. She has also joined the board of directors of Shine Charity, Inc., as Treasurer.

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For more information, please visit: www.linkedin.com/pub/patricia-english/3/b00/1a0/.

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Marchelle Cook Realtor and Real Estate Investor Champions Real Estate Group/MDC Realty Investments, Inc. HOUSTON, TX

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archelle Cook is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Real Estate as a result of her role as Realtor and Real Estate Investor with Champions Real Estate Group/ MDC Realty Investments, Inc.

A seasoned realtor with over fifteen years of experience, Marchelle has built and branded her business from the bottom up. Starting her career in residential leasing, her present areas of concentration include buyer representation, buying and selling, first time home buyers, client relations, residential and commercial real estate, property management,

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foreclosures and short sales.

An investor herself, Marchelle utilizes her years of knowledge and experience in investment properties to assist buyers and sellers as well as renters and fellow investors. In an industry where referrals are key, Marchelle prides herself on her first class customer service and providing clients with complete stress free, joyful experience. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and being out on the water.

Throughout the course of her education and training, Marchelle attended the Austin Institute of Real Estate.

To learn more, please visit www.realestatebymarchelle.com

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CWW Member Profiles Real Estate | Mortgage/Title

Anna C. Coatsworth, MA, MBA Licensed Real Estate Agent The Corcoran Group NEW YORK, NY

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nna C. Coatsworth, M.A., M.B.A., is recognized

by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Real Estate. Anna is a Licensed Real Estate Agent with The Corcoran Group.

Recognized by the National Association of Professional Women as a VIP Woman of The Year for her successes, Anna maintains affiliation with the Columbia Princeton Club, Columbia Alumni Association, Columbia Business School and the Hermes Society.

In business for over 35 years, The Corcoran Group started off as a small real estate group and within the past decade, they have expanded into the Hamptons and South Florida.

With nearly 2,000 agents throughout 25 offices nationwide, The Corcoran Group is your best choice for all your luxury real estate needs.

Outside of work, she enjoys ballet, exercising and visiting museums. She is charitable towards organizations including the New York City Ballet, AMNH and Room to Grow.

An accomplished professional with over two decades working in real estate, Anna’s areas of expertise include real estate development, buying and selling, financing, business strategy, program management, organizational design, and more.

Heavily educated in a variety of areas, Anna earned her MBA from Columbia University in addition to a Master’s degree in International Relations from New York University.

She received her undergraduate degree in History from New York University as well.

For more information, please visit www.corcoran.com.

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Donna Hovis Realtor Fathom Realty PEARLAND, TX

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onna Hovis is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Real Estate as a result of her role as Realtor with Fathom Realty.

residential real estate, first time home buyers, buying and selling, buyer representation, investment properties, foreclosures, relocation, new home sales and more. A testament to her successes, Donna was nominated as one of the top three salespeople nationwide with Fathom.

Equipped with the most skilled and knowledgeable agents around, Fathom Realty is a full service real estate brokerage that offers top tier agent support, productive sales and marketing training, company generated leads, superior technology and industry-best agent commission plans.

Recognized by Inc. 500 as the second fastest growing real estate brokerage in the nation, Fathom’s agents provide the utmost service and give the most back to their clients.

To keep up with the latest advancements in the industry, Donna maintains affiliation with the National Association of Realtors, Texas Association of Realtors, Houston Association of Realtors and the National Association of Professional Women. She donates her charity to local organizations such as Hometown Heroes, and enjoys spending time with family and outdoor activities in her spare time.

A seasoned realtor with nearly fifteen years of experience, Donna works closely in the areas of customer service,

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For more information, please visit www.fathomrealty.com.

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Linda S. Larabee, CCIM, RP Vice President of Asset Management TriStone Realty Management, LLC HOUSTON, TX

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inda S. Larabee, CCIM, RP is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Commercial Real Estate as a result of her role as Vice President of Asset Management of TriStone Realty Management, LLC. Specializing in acquisition, structuring, and asset management, TriStone Realty Management is a full-service real estate investment and asset management company with over fifteen years of excellence. They currently manage a portfolio of approximately 4 million square feet across ten (10) states with an asset value of over $500 million.

In her current position, Linda heads the areas of asset management, accounting, leasing and lease negotiations, property management, strategic planning and acquisitions.

Linda is also responsible for the oversight and supervision of more than 45 persons across the nation.

Presently, Linda maintains affiliation with CREW-Houston, CCIM, BOMA and the National Association of Professional Women, where she was recognized as a 2014 Professional Woman of the Year. Outside of work she enjoys outdoor sports, swimming, golf, boating and fishing.

Linda can be found donating her charity to organizations such as ASPCA, Habitat for Humanity, the United States Humane Society, Red Cross and many others, as well as volunteers for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

For more information, please visit www.tristone-realty.com.

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Linda Broznowski, CRS, CNE Broker Associate @ Properties CHICAGO, IL

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inda Broznowski, CRS, CNE, is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professionals n the field of Real Estate. Linda is a Broker Associate with @ Properties.

Since its founding in 2000, @ Properties has grown to become the largest independent real estate brokerage firm in Illinois and is one of the top 25 residential brokers listed in the nation. With award winning sales and customer service, the agents at @ Properties work hard to ensure each client is paired with the perfect home across the finest properties throughout Illinois.

An accomplished realtor with over a decade of experience, Linda’s areas of expertise include: buyer representation, buying and selling, first time home buyers, home staging,

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residential homes, condos, short sales, relocation, rentals and more.

Furthermore, Linda is a Certified Real Estate Specialist and is a member of the National Association of Realtors, Women’s Council of Realtors, and the National Association of Professional Women. Aside from the demands of work, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, boating, travel and theater. In her spare time, Linda can be found donating her charity to associations such as the American Red Cross and the Alzheimer’s Association.

A graduate of Northern Illinois University, Linda earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. She was a physical education teacher for several years before entering the real estate industry.

To learn more, please visit www.chicagohomespecialist.net.

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Paula Birmingham Broker Allen Tate Realtors CORNELIUS, NC

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aula Birmingham is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Real Estate as a result of her role as Broker with Allen Tate Realtors.

An independent real estate company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Allen Tate Realtors is comprised of over 1400 employees in 41 offices in both North and South Carolina and dedicated to helping clients find the perfect home.

Paula worked in business and human resources management for over thirty years before entering the real estate field, where she has been for the past ten years. In her current capacity, her areas of specialization include: buying and selling, buyer representation, marketing homes, first time home buyers, relocation, new home sales and more.

A member of the National Realtors Association and Multiple Listing Service, Paula holds accreditations as a Buyers Representative, Luxury Homes Specialist and Home Stager.

She has been recognized continuously as a Five Star Real Estate Agent as well as being the multi-year recipient of the Top Real Estate Agents in Charlotte. Additionally, Paula was honored with the Barbara Tate Legendary Service Award for her outstanding client relations.

Throughout the course of her educational career, she graduated from Winthrop University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education.

To learn more, please visit www.paulabirmingham.com.

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Mona Pooser VP, Realtor, GRI and CSP Thomas Group Realty, LLC GAINESVILLE, FL

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ona Pooser is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Real Estate as a result of her role as VP, Realtor, GRI and CSP with Thomas Group Realty, LLC.

As a family owned real estate business, Thomas Group Realty is the top choice for all your commercial and residential realty needs. Servicing Gainesville and the surrounding communities, the agents on staff at Thomas Group Realty are heavily educated on the area and will help any buyer with the perfect fit.

buying and selling, buyer representation, investment properties, property management, foreclosures, relocation and more.

Furthermore, Mona maintains affiliation with the National Association of Professional Women, WCR and the National MS Society. Outside of work, she enjoys going to the beach, photography, and spending time with her family.

She is the proud mother of a nuclear physicist.

During the course of her collegiate career, Mona studied Marketing at the University of Florida.

With over a decade of experience in residential real estate, Mona specializes in the areas of real estate development,

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Sherwin N. Jarol Chief Executive Officer SMB Equity, LLC CHICAGO, IL

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herwin N. Jarol is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Real Estate as a result of his role as Chief Executive Officer of SMB Equity, LLC, formerly Bradley Associates, LP.

SMB Equity, LLC is a private real estate investment company spotlighting opportunistic equity investments. Focusing on the residential, hospitality, medical, and industrial real estate markets, SMB Equity has invested over $750 million of private equity since its inception.

A Certified Public Accountant with over fifty years of experience, Sherwin has spearheaded the company for the past three decades. In this capacity, his areas of concentration

include acquisition, commercial real estate, client relations, investment properties, property management, underwriting, and more.

To keep up with the latest advancements in the industry, Sherwin maintains affiliation with the American Institute of CPAs, Illinois CPA Society, and Worldwide Who’s Who. Outside of work, he enjoys golf, travel, and movies.

Throughout the course of his education and training, Sherwin graduated from DePaul University with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

For more information, please visit www.sherwinjarol.com.

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Rachel Widder, CRS, GRI Realtor Evers & Company Real Estate, Inc. CHEVY CHASE, MD

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achel Widder, CRS, GRI, is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Real Estate as a result of her role as a Realtor with Evers & Company Real Estate, Inc. Comprised of over 100 associates in 4 locations across the states of Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC, the agents on staff at Evers & Company work hard to ensure each client is paired with the perfect home across the finest properties around. Conveniently located at 4400 Jenifer Street NW in Washington DC, 20015, Evers & Company is ready to take on all of your real estate needs.

A seasoned realtor with over forty years of experience, Rachel works closely in the areas of buying and selling,

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first time home buyers, single family homes, listings, relocations and client services. She is a Certified Residential Specialist with an active real estate license in Washington DC and Maryland.

Furthermore, Rachel maintains affiliation with the NIH Camera Club and the National Association of Professional Women, where she was recognized as an NAPW VIP Woman of The Year. Aside from the demands of work, she enjoys photography and travel.

For more information, please visit www.rachelwidder.com.

Rachel can be reached at Evers & Co. Real Estate, Inc. by phone at 202-364-1700 or directly at 301-986-1679, as well as via e-mail at rachel@rachelwidder.com.

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Vanessa D. Morgan National Closing Specialist Stewart Title and Closing Services SEATTLE,WA

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anessa D. Morgan is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional among Title Company Specialists. Vanessa is a National Closing Specialist with Stewart Title and Closing Services.

Additionally, Vanessa is a member of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties and the American Escrow Association. She holds a License in Limited Practice from the State of Washington, and is a Certified Escrow Officer.

Vanessa has over 35 Years of Experience as a Closing Specialist and currently focuses on Title Services, Processing Orders, Closing Information, Title Clearing and Processing, Legal Documents, as well as Disbursement of Funds.

For more information please visit www.stewart.com.

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Wendy K. Creed Senior Mortgage Consultant Waterstone Mortgage INDIANAPOLIS, IN

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endy K. Creed is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Finance as a result of her role as Senior Mortgage Consultant with Waterstone Mortgage.

The staff at Waterstone Mortgage understand finance and mortgages are not the easiest things to comprehend and their finance professionals work with clients to alleviate the stress and confusion of the mortgage process with locations spanning across sixteen states.

Amassing over fifteen years of experience, Wendy is a seasoned consultant specializing in the areas of residential

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mortgages, loan origination, refinancing, first time home buyers, FHA, and USDA rural housing.

A member of the National Association of Professional Women, Wendy was recognized as an NAPW VIP Woman of The Year. She maintains affiliation with BAGI, MIBOR and is a member of her local Chamber of Commerce. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, travel and sports.

Throughout the course of her collegiate studies, Wendy graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor’s degree in Retail Management and Fashion Merchandising.

To learn more, please visit www.waterstonemortgage.com.

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Frances L. Kiperman CEO Keep Your Love Strong, Inc. BOCA RATON, FL

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rances L. Kiperman is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Retail as a result of her role as CEO of Keep Your Love Strong, Inc./DBA Transfermations.

Frances Kiperman (CEO) owns and operates two businesses (Keep Your Love Strong, Inc./DBA Transfermations) specializing in the manufacturing of heat transfers and printed apparel/sportswear as well as Healthy Transformations, Inc./DBA Kiperman Studios specializing in graphic design, fine art, and jewelry design. Frances received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Education from Adelphi University, a Masters of Art from NYIT in Communication/ Graphic Design, a Master of Science from Walden University in General Psychology, and is currently a doctoral candidate at Northcentral University in Behavioral Medicine.

Frances excels in the areas of Marketing and Design, Graphic Design/Illustration, Fine Art, Fund Raising, Organizational Skills, and Advocating for People with Disabilities. Frances is currently a member of APA Division 19, Golden Key

International Honour Society, a lifetime member of the International Hypnosis Association, and is recognized for her business accomplishments by the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) and Continental Who’s Who. The goal at Keep Your Love Strong, Inc./DBA Transfermations is to design a strong graphical theme line of heat transfers to meet the needs of the resort industry while also designing custom graphics for the commercial industry. The designs transcend all demographics, and they are proud to be one of the few licensors to design apparel for the U.S. Army.

Due to her charitable efforts, proceeds from sales assist the wounded warriors.

Frances is highly drawn to volunteerism and highly passionate about charitable organizations such as the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Wounded Warriors, Fallen Firefighters/ EMS, and the American Red Cross.

For more information, please visit: www.facebook.com/keepyourlovestrong.

Retail

Debby Farr President and Owner Mercedes Boot Co, Inc. BEN WHEELER, TX ebby Farr is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Retail as a result of her role as President and Owner of Mercedes Boot Co, Inc.

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her current capacity as President and Owner, Debby’s areas of expertise include advertising, business development, customer service, design, entrepreneurship, marketing, operations, sales management, social media marketing and strategy.

Mercedes Boot Company creates custom made boots for all work, dress, everyday, casual and special events. In business for over twenty five years, Mercedes Boot Company takes pride in each pair of boots they create.

A member of the National Association of Professional Women, Debby was recognized as an NAPW VIP Woman of The Year. Outside of work, she enjoys horses, painting and working on the ranch she owns with her husband.

Born and raised in the country, Debby grew up with a love for southern living and a passion for boots. In

To learn more, please visit www.mercedesboots.com.

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Gayle Caughey Branch Manager, Westlake Village Troop Real Estate, Inc. WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA

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ayle Caughey is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Real Estate as a result of her role as Branch Manager, Westlake Village with Troop Real Estate, Inc. An independent real estate company with locations in both Los Angeles and San Diego counties, Troop Real Estate is a leader in residential home and property sales across Southern California.

Gayle is a seasoned realtor with over thirty five years of experience under her belt. In her current capacity, her areas of expertise include: contract management, retention coaching, recruitment and sales.

Recognized by the National Association of Professional Women as a VIP Woman of The Year, Gayle maintains affiliation with the National Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors and the Conejo Professional Association. She is a graduate of the Realtors Institute (GRI) and holds a certification as a Distressed Properties Expert.

Outside of work, Gayle enjoys spending time with family, knitting and going to the movies. She volunteers her charity to organizations including March of Dimes, Thanksgiving for the Homeless and the Wounded Warrior Project.

During her undergraduate career, Gayle attained a Bachelor’s degree from the University of California at Berkeley.

For more information, please visit www.troop.com.

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Katherine A. Johnson Owner Ravenstone Casting, LLC MESA, AZ

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atherine A. Johnson is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Retail. Katherine is the Owner of Ravenstone Casting, LLC.

Ravenstone Casting provides handmade jewelry by Katherine.

Whether it is gold or silver, all shapes and sizes, all the jewelry is hand crafted with love and she donates a portion of each sale to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

A certified Gemologist, Katherine’s areas of expertise include customer service, gemology, jewelry design, fashion jewelry, luxury goods, sales and more. She is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and the National Association of Professional Women, where she was

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recognized as an NAPW VIP Woman of The Year for her successes in the industry.

The recipient of the Gold Key award in 1995, Katherine enjoys reading and making jewelry in her spare time. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Looking into the future, Katherine would like to expand her website into a community of jewelry lovers and also as a source for information for the jewelry community.

To learn more, please visit www.ravenstonejewelry.com.

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Julia Matto Owner Jewel Silk Scarves STRATFORD, CT

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ulia Matto is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Retail as a result of her role as Owner of Jewel Silk Scarves.

Upon retiring from the school system, Julia began her own business two years ago. She decided to hone in on her entrepreneurial skills and embarked on her conquest to help women feel more beautiful with accessories and fashion.

In her current capacity, she specializes in the areas of customer service, sales, social media marketing, website design and more.

recognized as an NAPW VIP Woman of The Year for her successes and business acumen. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, spending time with friends and family and Zumba. Additionally, Julia donates her charity to organizations such as animal welfare and breast cancer awareness foundations.

Reflecting on her collegiate studies, Julia graduated from the University of Phoenix with an Associate’s degree in Psychology.

To learn more, please visit www.jewelsilkscarves.com.

A member of the American Career Association and the National Association of Professional Women, Julia was

Retail

Homa Adler, DMD Founder Chemo Dialysis Couture by Homa LOS ANGELES, CA

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oma Adler, D.M.D. is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of apparel for founding Chemo Dialysis Couture by Homa.

Dr. Adler had a thriving dental practice when, in 2005, she was diagnosed with two unrelated cases of kidney and breast cancer. Chemotherapy was a very uncomfortable experience, made worse by her inability to stay warm. She decided to create a line of jackets for people receiving treatment for chemo and dialysis. The slightly fitted jackets come equipped with zippers or snaps. This allows for easy access without removing clothing or wearing hospital garb.

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A member of the National Association of Professional Women, Dr. Adler was recognized as an NAPW VIP Woman of The Year. In her spare time, she enjoys boating, reading and being with her family. Her plans for the future include expanding the line to include pants as well as styles for men and children.

Dr. Adler earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the Henry Goldman School of Dentistry at Boston University.

For more information, please visit: www.byhoma.com.

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Carol S. Keough Program Manager Teradata Corporation TEMECULA, CA

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arol S. Keough is recognized by Continental Who’s Who with the 2015 Diamond Lifetime Achievement Award in the Data Warehousing Industry as a result of her role as Program Manager with Teradata Corporation.

Carol has over 20 years of experience in the field of Data Warehousing Hardware and Software Services, and is also extremely proficient in the areas of Project Management and Problem Solving Solutions. In her current position, Carol is responsible for several Teradata Platform releases in the areas of product definition, regulatory compliance and product introduction to manufacturing.

Prior to serving as a Program Manager, Carol worked in the areas of design and development of the Teradata file

system and oversaw project management for Teradata Database releases. In addition, she was also responsible for Teradata database product management; marketing of the Teradata Database, the Teradata Platform and Storage, and the Teradata Tools and Utilities as well as program management for Teradata’s 64-Bit strategy and programs.

Her career with Teradata has also included the development of managing customer issues, implementing new functionality, team management, Linux program integration, as well as the coordination of database releases for engineering.

Throughout her educational career, Carol earned her B.S. in Computer Science from Montana State University. She is currently a member of the Women of Teradata, NAPW, and the Association of Computer Machinery.

For more information, please visit www.teradata.com.

Science & Technology

Dale R. Anderson Founder and President Channel Media Solutions NEWTOWN, CT

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ale R. Anderson is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Software Design as a result of his role as Founder and President with Channel Media Solutions.

Channel Media Solutions offers an individualized, partner-led approach tailored to the needs of each specific client’s offering solutions for staffing and project management.

CMS has a staff comprised of experts in an array of areas including strategy and methodology, vendor landscape evaluation, system integration, implementation management, and more.

With over two decades of industry experience, Dale is responsible for the oversight of day to day operations and has expertise in management consulting, software design,

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project management, vendor selection & management, quality assurance, as well as business and technical resources for all phases of the SDLC. Aside from the demands of work, Dale enjoys golfing, fishing, skiing, travel and spending time with friends and family.

He maintains affiliation with Trinity Episcopal Church and volunteers his charity to numerous charities and organizations related Newtown.

Well educated in his industry, Dale graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems Management and an Associate’s degree in Technology from Norwalk State Technical College.

To learn more, please visit www.channelmediasolutions.com.

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Deven Patel CEO, President and Co- Founder Global Institute of Stem Cell Therapy and Research (GIOSTAR) POWAY, CA

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even Patel is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Research and Development. Deven is the CEO, President and Co-Founder of the Global Institute of Stem Cell Therapy and Research (GIOSTAR).

By delivering the most effective and safest stem cell therapies, GIOSTAR offers human stem-cell based therapy to assist individuals around the world suffering from various types of degenerative and genetic diseases such as autism, diabetes, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, cancer, strokes, heart and blood related diseases, spinal cord injuries, paralysis and skin burns.

In his current position, Deven works closely in the following areas: business development, entrepreneurship, healthcare, leadership, research, strategic planning and more. He has amassed nearly fifteen years of industry experience and founded GIOSTAR seven years ago.

Additionally, Deven is the Founder of The Asian Pacific American Coalition and he maintains affiliation with the Adoration of India Associations and Lions Club International.

He graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with both his MBA in Finance and undergraduate degree in Architecture.

For more information, please visit www.giostar.com.

Staffing

Kimberly Pavloff Owner Access Partners LLC MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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imberly Pavloff is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Staffing. Kimberly is the Owner of Access Partners LLC.

with strong project management and communication skills, all of which result in overall client satisfaction from utilization of the Company’s services.

Access Partners specializes in sales and marketing, and the Company works with a wide range of organizational structures, from small businesses to Fortune 100 companies.

Access Partners provides staffing services focused on marketing, inside sales, sales support, lead development, lead generation and administrative functions.

Since purchasing the company in 2009, Kimberly has continued to strategically position the business to provide her clients with high-caliber quality candidates, aligning her services with clients’ overall business objectives, coupled

Kimberly maintains affiliation with the National Association of Professional Women, where she was recognized as an NAPW VIP Woman of The Year in 2014, also with WIN Women In Networking.

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Barbara A. Turner Former Cash Analyst and Treasury Coordinator Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics AS HILLSDALE, NJ

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arbara A. Turner is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Transportation Services. Barbara is the Former Cash Analyst and Treasury Coordinator with Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics AS. As a top leader in logistics, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics provides innovative, sustainable global shipping and logistics solutions for the manufacturing of cars and trucks in addition to heavy equipment and specialty cargo.

In her current position, Barbara specializes in logistics

management, cash analysis, international shipping, freight, operations management, transportation, maritime operations and ports. With her expertise in overseeing cash flow, administrative tasks, and managing the company’s finances, Barbara was recognized as 2014 VIP Woman of The Year by the National Association of Professional Women. Outside of work, Barbara enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, reading and knitting. She gives back to her community through local homeless shelters and food banks.

Reflecting on her collegiate career, Barbara earned her Associate’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Maine.

Transportation

Maria A. Canoro Vice President and CFO E.S.K. Trucking, Inc. MANALAPAN, NJ

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Bi-State Motor and the National Association of Professional Women, Maria was recognized as an NAPW VIP Woman of The Year for her successes.

E.S.K Trucking is your best choice for import/export services in the cargo and freight transportation industry.

Aside from the demands of work, she enjoys crafting, biking, bowling, golf and gardening. Additionally, Maria donates her charity to organizations including St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Paralyzed Veterans, the Humane Society and the ASPCA.

aria A. Canoro is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Transportation. Maria is the Vice President and CFO of E.S.K. Trucking, Inc.

In her current position, Maria is responsible for the oversight of daily business operations as well as finance, management, transportation and more. A member of the Association of

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CWW Member Profiles Writing | Publishing

Regina M. Davis Children's Book Author VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

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egina M. Davis is recognized by Continental Who's Who with the Diamond Lifetime Achievement Award as a result of Excellence as a Children's Book Author specializing in BULLYING. With almost four decades teaching elementary school, first in Bethpage, Long Island and later in Virginia Beach, VA, Regina is co-author of the "Senor Smarty Pantaloons" children’s book series. The first book, entitled “Senor Smarty Pantaloons and the Mystery of the Missing Teachers” which she wrote with co- author/illustrator, Carolyn Royer Spencer, is a colorful, creative children's mystery tale.

Regina and Carolyn spoke from personal experience in their writing. Their two recently published works in this series focus on the topic of bullying, a hot button issue in our schools, worksites, and virtually all locations. “Lord Computesalot, Ruler of Aurora Bullyalis, and His Secret Quest to Stop Bullying”, as well as the corresponding fun activity book, “Lord Computesalot’s Quintessential Quest to Banish Bullies” would be an excellent resource for anyone who deals with children, especially guidance counselors, teachers, parents, and grandparents. An article on how these books can help curb bullying appeared in the

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“Close-Up” newsletter for November 2013, the December 7, 2013 issue of The Virginian Pilot newspaper, and the International Reading Association’s Nov./Dec. issue of “Reading Today” magazine under Member Spotlight.

In addition to writing, Regina and Carolyn speak on radio interviews about their anti-bullying books, and host anti-bullying assemblies and readings at local schools. It is their sincere wish to show how bullying affects all ages and how destructive it can be to an individual's physical and psychological well-being. They hope that they can open up dialogue on the problem of bullying, which has become an epidemic in our society.

Furthermore, in addition to other organizations, Regina is a Board Member of the Cape Charles Historical Society, and is a member of Red Hats, International Reading Association, Virginia Beach Education Association, National Education Association, and Continental Who’s Who. For more information about books in this series, including how to order and additional facts about the books and co-authors, please visit the website at www.senorsmartypantaloons.com.

Regina can be reached for further information about this anti-bullying series at regreginadavis@aol.com.

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Ruth Barrett Published Author WOODBRIDGE, VA

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uth Barrett is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Writing. Ruth is a Published Author.

Ruth began working with the federal government in 1961 in a clerical position, where she grew to attain several positions throughout the course her career. Willing to learn everything she could to increase her credentials and move forward, Ruth moved from clerical work to investigator work and subsequently advancing into writing training manuals and supervisory work.

Upon retirement from a working for the federal government, Ruth embarked on a career in writing. A lifelong fan of reading, she decided she wanted to begin writing her own stories. In this capacity, her areas of concentration include

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writing, editing and publishing. She is the author of “New Beginnings.”

A member of the National Association of Professional Women, Ruth was recognized as an NAPW VIP Woman of The Year. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, writing, gardening and working out. She is also on the Board of Directors of with her local Community Home-Owners Association.

In addition, Ruth studied Sociology at Georgia State University, and briefly attended Young Harris College.

Looking into the future, she would like to continue writing, and is thinking about enrolling in online coursework towards earning a degree.

For more information, please visit www.rabauthor.com.

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