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Women OF THE MONTH Karen E. Duarte is a manager and insurance agent with Freedom Insurance Services LLC. Karen is responsible for selling property, casualty, and all types of insurance. She also oversees the operations of Kiubole, a Salvadoran food truck, along with her family. It is the first pupusa truck in the state of Oklahoma. Karen hopes to expand and have a chain of food trucks to introduce pupusas throughout Oklahoma and beyond. She earned a B.S. in Pharmacy from El Salvador and is an insurance producer and trucking specialist. Karen belongs to the Leukemia Foundation a trucking company. I was working from home back then and got involved in management and operation roles, especially the administrative area. I was able to survive the struggles of the industry’s entrepreneurs. I learned the hard way, but that helped me understand the business very well, especially insurance for trucking companies. I got into the insurance business to help educate others and do my best to help my community to succeed. What are some of the biggest challenges/obstacles you faced in your career? Manager, Insurance Agent | Freedom Insurance Services LLC • CEO | Kiubole Karen E. Duarte and Smile Train Foundation. She enjoys spending When you are a single mom raising two kids, working time with her family, helping people, and aerobics. becomes a hassle, especially when you are out visiting clients How did you get started in your field/industry? and vendors. I was lucky enough have a lot of family support.
It was really a matter of time and destiny. All of my Being a woman in this mostly male industry is a challenge. I background studies were in chemistry and pharmacy. I knew have shown the male truckers out there that I am a woman and nothing about trucking or insurance. When we first moved to Oklahoma 14 years ago, my family and I started running a trucking business specialist. freedominsuranceokc.com
Ana Paula Fernandes Owner, Executive Director and Founder | AbriSuite Inc.
Ana Paula Fernandes executive and Certified Agile different roles with the public healthcare is the executive Practitioner. She is working sector in Brazil. Ana speaks English, Spandirector, founder, and on her executive M.B.A. ish, and Portuguese. She enjoys spending owner of AbriSuite Inc., at the Quantic School of time with her three children, fitness, cookwhich is a technology ser- Business & Technology. Ana ing, and travel. vices business, specializing has been in the industry How did you get started in your field/ in digital transformation, for almost 30 years. She is industry? cybersecurity services, and responsible for internal op- I was very interested in the capabilities fully managed information erations, finance, marketing, of computers. I wanted to learn how to technology services. Ana earned her B.S and sales. build animations and animated broadin Computer Science from the Pontificia Previously, Ana worked as a senior casting with computers. I ended up Catholic University of Paraná, Brazil in manager in IT with Teranet Inc., as a senior working with software development in1991 and a B.B.A. in Management and project manager with PointClickCare, and stead. I was always interested in business Operations from Universidade Federal as a technical consultant at the University administration and took a specialization do Paraná. She is a software business of Alabama in Birmingham. She also held course after graduation. Paulette Childress Owner | Image-Results What do you feel are some of the biggest challenges that women face today? Women still suffer ostracism from Paulette Childress is the owner of Image-Results, a full-service marketing and advertising company which specializes in business growth, creative design, web development, printing, and promotional items. With 30 years of industry experience, Paulette specializes in marketing, advertising, and guiding companies to their top growth and profitability. She is experienced in financial analysis, their male colleagues in technology and other careers which are traditionally male dominated. Too many girls still don’t get the education they deserve in developing countries. strategic planning, market planning, and project management. She uses her What does the word empowerment asset management experience and ability to streamline the company’s operations. Paulette is able to shape branding from conceptual development to execution. She earned an A.S. in Business from Clayton University, and is Adobe Certified, Business Coach Certified, DISC certified, and Life Coach Certified. Paulette is on the board of directors with Advo-Kids CASA, Inc., Fayette, Coweta Chapter. In her spare time, she enjoys painting and sewing. www.image-results.com mean to you? It means you are responsible for your success or failure because you’re empowered to make your own decisions. It means you can accomplish anything, because your ideas are important, and you can make a difference.
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Danelle L. Heathman Senior Vice President & Unit Manager | Lockton Companies
Danelle L. Heathman is the senior manuscripts. Danelle A.W.O., serves as a judge with vice president and unit manager has written and pub- InvestWrite, and is a sponsor of Lockton Companies. She has lished white papers. She with PLAN and Safe Harbor. almost 30 years’ experience, and is a took paralegal courses at Danelle was awarded the 2000 marine broker dedicated to tailoring Southern Career College Employee of the Year Award, coverage to her client’s needs. She works and is a Commercial and the 2014 Marine with both the marine and legal com- Lines Coverage Specialist Power Broker, by Risk & Inmunity to monitor contractual liability through the Hartford surance Magazine. A mother issues and assist in the development of School of Insurance. She of seven, in her spare time she policy language and forms to move the is a member of the Mariners of New Or- enjoys playing the piano and cooking. maritime industry forward. She also leans and Houston, Greater New Orleans www.lockton.com oversees technical work on policies and Barge Fleeting Association, W.I.S.T.A.,
Jennifer Lynn Myers Bookkeeper and Accountant | Baseball USA Events, LLC
Jennifer Lynn Myers is a starting Travel Sports DBA: Travel Sports Baseball bookkeeper and accountant Baseball. No one was work and home. At home, we are supwith Baseball USA Events, hiring someone who was posed to be the perfect mom and wife LLC DBA: Travel Sports Base- just a coder, so I went and keep a perfect house. At work, we ball. She has eight years’ experi- back to school to get my must be the perfect professional and nevence and oversees the company’s accounting degree. er show any sign that there is anything finances. She is responsible What are some of the stressful or emotional bothering us. If for accounts payable, accounts biggest challenges/ob- we do, it seems to be a sign of weakness. receivable, tax accounting, and stacles you faced in your What does the word empowerment bookkeeping. Jennifer earned career? mean to you?an A.A.S. in Accounting from Everest My biggest challenges were my age To me empowerment is God. When College in 2012. In her spare time, she and trying to raise a family while starting you place your faith in the almighty, all enjoys travel and being with her family. a new career. I was in my mid 30’s when things are possible. My husband, DonHow did you get started in your field/ I made the career change. I hadn’t been ald Myers (NCS and TSB partner) also industry? in school for nearly 20 years when I empowers me. He has always shown
I had three small children, and decided to change careers. faith in all I do. the economy had crashed. I had just What do you feel are some of the biggest www.travelsportsbaseball.comgraduated with a diploma in insurance challenges that women face today? billing and coding, and my husband was We are expected to be all things at
Beatrice K. Harvey Wellness Coach | Total Life Changes LLC
Beatrice K. Harvey is a wellness How did you get started in It’s difficult for women coach with Total Life Changes LLC. your field/industry? who are trying to achieve their With three years’ experience, she I was introduced to this goals, while being working is responsible for wellness coaching, and industry by Chris Brown, or single mothers. Often, providing individual programming group who used to be the mayor women don’t have the support classes for her clients. Total Life Chang- of Hawthorne. This indus- they need to succeed. Women es LLC is a direct selling company that try has opened up my eyes are nurturers by nature. A lot offers health and wellness supplements to a whole different world. of times, they’re so busy taking worldwide. Beatrice is responsible for What are some of the care of others that they forget selling products and educating her clients biggest challenges/obstacles to take care of themselves. regarding instant coffees, detox teas, you faced in your career? What does the word empowerment mean to you? essential oils, their weight loss, and weight Don’t let your emotions interfere with Empowerment means that you are a gain. She enjoys empowering and helping business decisions. My mentor said that trustworthy and loyal person that will push others take control of their health for all there’s no money in emotions. When you the next person to be a better version of of their future endeavors, as well as saving are passionate about what you do, emotion- themselves. Honesty is the best policy no lifestyles and relationships one family at al attachments are bound to come through. matter how much it hurts. A person will a time. In her spare time, Beatrice enjoys What do you feel are some of the biggest always respect you for being yourself. dancing, singing, and playing softball. challenges that women face today? Getyourpaydaily.weebly.com
Ju Juan Holman
Ju Juan Holman is a senior operations manager for document retention with the Bank of America. She has been in the industry for over 20 years and currently serves as an operations consultant. She is a subject matter expert in various banking systems and is responsible for managing the imaging of commercial loans for the bank, ensuring all documents are imaged and stored properly, and manages more than 15 associates. Ju earned a B.S. in Business with a concentration in Management from the University of Phoenix in 2008, and a M.M. from the University of Phoenix in 2018. She belongs to the Delta Mu Delta Honor Society. In her spare time,
Gloria Andela
Gloria Andela is a businesswoman born in Virginia, USA. She is the founder and owner of Andela Tea LLC, which sells organic plant-based products and beauty products, including face masks and an organic skincare line, derived and made with matcha green tea. Gloria studied Communications with a minor in Marketing from the University of Maryland and holds a WOSB Certification. She is responsible for the overall operations and management of the company, selling beauty products and matcha tea products, public speaking, educating clients regarding the health benefits of using products
Julia A. Lucero
Julia A. Lucero is a banker, an entrepreneur, and a writer. She has been with the National Bank of Arizona for four years and is responsible for new accounts, loans, refinancing, and notarizing documents. Julie earned her A.A. in General Studies from Northland Pioneer College in 2017. She recently got her business license for her company, Effortless Connections LLC, and intends to market and distribute cups and travel mugs with educational materials on the benefits of cannabis to all corners of the world. Julie is the author of two different blog sites and is working on her first short story for publication. In her spare time, she enjoys writing, running (she finished her first marathon in 2020), 16 | P.O.W.E.R. Magazine
Ju enjoys singing, dancing, reading, and event planning.
How did you get started in your field/industry?
I got started in my field by destiny. I did not have a plan after high school. I was a teenage mother, and my main concern was maintaining a job to take care of my son. After applying with a temp agency, I was sent to CitiMortgage as a processor. I enjoyed learning about refinancing and wanted to learn more. My manager felt I was containing matcha tea, consulting, and digital marketing. She belongs to Shepherd’s Table, Eliances (Where Entrepreneurs Align), M3Linked, and UNICEF UNITE. Gloria donates a portion of her profits to charity annually. She enjoys swimming, cryotherapy, museums, reading, meditation, hiking, travel, philanthropy, and volunteering.
How did you get started in your field/ industry?
After encountering physical/health issues, my mental health was affected. My mom (who was a Buddhist) introduced me to matcha and I saw a significant improvement with my health/wellness. My grandmother, Francoise Foning, was a businesswoman and my mentor.
What are some of the biggest challenges/obstacles you faced in your career?
Using QuickBooks, keeping track of travel, and spending time with her family.
How did you get started in your field/ industry?
I have wanted to be in banking since I was about 16. There was an opening at the bank next door to my office and I had asked the ladies there to let me know if they were hiring, even for part-time. I went in to deposit my paycheck and was told that they were indeed hiring, so I went for it. That was four years ago. ready to do more and I applied for a job at Bank of America. I got the job and never left. I enjoy the world of financial services.
What does the word empowerment mean to you?
Empowerment means to push forward and let no one tell you that you cannot do something. It means to do things on your own and never wait on someone to make it happen for you. We are all powerful and we have the energy to make whatever we want to happen. I have the drive, determination, and the strong will to never give up. I am empowered to be all I can be by any means necessary.
Owner and CEO | Andela Tea LLC
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my cashflow, and monitoring my ROI was quite challenging.
What do you feel are some of the biggest challenges that women face today?
I believe economic inequality and the lack of women in positions of power are some of the biggest challenges that women face today. It begins with education. It is important to create equal opportunities for children, especially for young girls.
What does the word empowerment mean to you?
It means supporting one another towards individual prosperity. Throughout my journey, I have been empowered by friends and family, and tried my best to empower others as well through volunteering, including helping those in need with the Shepherds Table organization.
Banker, Writer, Entrepreneur | National Bank of Arizona
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What are some of the biggest challenges/obstacles you faced in your career?
One of the biggest challenges has been working in a male dominated field and feeling like I have had to prove myself twice over for the same amount of respect that is afforded to our male counterparts.
What does the word empowerment mean to you?
For me, empowerment is a feeling more than a word. It feels a lot like confidence and luck all rolled into one. To be empowered is to know your worth and go after what you really want, even if you’re scared of the outcome.
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Jacqueline L. Stirkens WOMEN OF THE CEO | DonNeshia Tax Service
Jacqueline L. Stirkens is the CEO of planning, financial planning, estate planning, DonNeshia Tax Service. With over 15 and trust taxes. Jacqueline has some college years of experience, Jacqueline is respon- and certifications and is a Registered Tax sible for overseeing the daily operations of the Return Preparer (RTRP). She was honored in business and providing financial services for the Hall of Fame with Intuit Taxes in 2019. individuals and small businesses. She spe- In her spare time, she enjoys travel and family cializes in bookkeeping, tax preparation, tax activities.
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Brenda M. Boswell Owner | National Food Equipment, LLC
Brenda M. Boswell is the Services, and many of What are some of the biggest challengowner of National Food the women and men es/obstacles you faced in your career? Equipment, LLC which pro- who have worked One of the hardest challenges is comvides repair services for restaurant with her throughout ing into an already established business equipment. The company is a the years, providing with fresh ideas and being met with professional commercial kitchen professional services for resistance. development design, installation, restaurants, bakeries, What do you feel are some of the biggest and service company. Brenda has and markets. She be- challenges that women face today? been in the industry for over ten longs to the El Dorado It’s very challenging trying to gain the years. She oversees the opera- County Chamber of trust and respect of owners that have a tions and management of the company. Commerce. In her spare time, Brenda business to recognize, as well as trying to She understands that in order to run enjoys tending her mint garden and implement women’s ideas. a successful business, it is beneficial to being with her family. What does the word empowerment accept guidance and listen to others who How did you get started in your field/ mean to you? have similar experiences within the same industry? I feel empowered when I am sought industry. Brenda wishes to thank Chuck I saw a small business with great po- out by established business owners and Dante at Cullincini Restaurant Sup- tential, and I knew I had the qualities to for my guidance and my professional ply in Sacramento for their professional make it more successful. opinion. assistance, Kaleb at Commercial Kitchen April Fitzgerald Realtor® | Weichert Realtors
April Fitzgerald is a real estate I always What do you feel are some of the biggest agent licensed in Virginia. She aspired to be a challenges that women face today? was born in Washington, DC and realtor. Since I feel the biggest challenge for women currently resides in Virginia where she my daughters is maintaining equality in the workplace has lived her entire life. April primar- were flour- alongside our male counterparts, specifiily serves the Northern Virginia and ishing and cally in the realm of leadership positions surrounding area, providing buyers and developing and promotions. sellers with professional, responsive, and into their own What does the word empowerment attentive real estate services with regard young women, mean to you? to marketing and purchasing residential I knew that it Empowerment means uplifting others properties for the right price under the was the perfect time for me to secure my and helping that person see their full best terms. April takes pride in servic- real estate license. potential. We can empower each other ing her clients by delivering exceptional What are some of the biggest challeng- by mentoring, coaching, and providing service and establishing lifelong rela- es/obstacles you faced in your career? support systems that allow someone tionships. In her spare time, she enjoys One of the biggest challenges and to feel powerful and confident in their cooking, traveling, shopping, and spend- obstacles I have faced in my career is career or personal life. ing time with her family. She is married time management. I found that staying www.brightmlshomes.com/ and has four children. consistent to a routine and schedule april-fitzgerald How did you get started in your field/ along with dedication is the key to my industry? success. P.O.W.E.R. Magazine | 17
Women OF THE MONTH Kristina Luzzi is the owner of Small Town Girl Boutique, a website that sells women’s apparel and accessories. Kristina has owned the site for over four years and is responsible for the oversight, general content, product choices, administration, and distribution of the products. She earned a B.A. in Public Relations and Marketing from the University of Pittsburgh in 1992. In her spare time, she enjoys yoga, meditation, travel, and family activities. www.smalltowngirl.boutique Owner | Small Town Girl BoutiqueKristina Luzzi Owner | Strollin PawzCheryl A. Hayes
Cheryl A. Hayes is the owner of What are some of the biggest challengStrollin Pawz, a home-based pet es/obstacles you faced in your career? grooming service. Her long-term Confidence, patience, and passion goal is to expand to mobile grooming. are required to succeed in this industry, Cheryl attended the New York School because many animals don’t like getting of Dog Grooming, becoming a Certified Master Groomer. She has been in the industry for ten years. She specializes in styling cats and dogs, clipping nails, poodle clips, Schnauzer cuts, and monitoring animals for health issues. Prior to transforming her living room into a time, Cheryl enjoys ice skating, jigsaw puzzles, and being with her family. How did you get started in your field/ groomed. However, they always look great when they leave my establishment. It’s a hard job, since they move, bite, and challenge you, but I love doing it. What do you feel are some of the biggest challenges that women face today? For many of us, it is raising families while trying to have a career. However, grooming salon, Cheryl freelanced at industry? today’s women are breaking through the 145th Street Animal Hospital. She I began raising, breeding, and training barriers every day. And we do make belongs to the Minority and Women American Staffordshire Terriers in 2000. I the world go round. Women are finally Business Enterprise, Small Business Ad- found my niche working with animals. In getting recognition for doing so much. ministration, and National Dog Groom- 2010, I decided to go to school for groom- What does the word empowerment ers Association of America. She received ing after seeing many unkept pets in my mean to you? assistance with her start up through The neighborhood. I wanted to enlighten people Perseverance, resilience, determinaHarlem Business Alliance. In her spare about the importance of good pet hygiene. tion, and achievement. Nancy Grabusnik Owner and Manager | True Value G&S Hardware & Supply
Nancy Grabusnik is the owner How did you get started in What do you feel are some and manager of G&S Hardware your field/industry? of the biggest challenges that & Supply, True Value/Benjamin I got started in the women face today? Moore Paint store. She has 25 years of hardware business when my For the field that I’m in, experience in the retail industry. She husband, myself, my sister- the biggest challenge I face is is responsible for the sales of hardware, in-law, and my brother-in- with the older generation that plumbing, electrical, cleaning, automo- law purchased the business. feel a woman doesn’t know tive, and other supplies. Nancy oversees the daily management and operations of the store, hiring and training the staff, ensuring staff safety, and ordering specialty items as necessary. As a locally owned hardware store, she enjoys liaising with customers and ensuring they have the supplies they need for their community. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, crafting, travel, and spending time with family and friends. I have always worked in the customer service field and excel at helping and assisting people with issues. What are some of the biggest challenges/obstacles you faced in your career? The biggest challenge I was faced with was when my husband passed away. I had to step into his role and run the business with very little knowledge of how to be an owner/boss. Also, it is challenging understanding the customer’s needs. anything about hardware, electrical, plumbing supplies, etc. They think I’m the phone/counter girl. What does the word empowerment mean to you? Empowerment means having the authority to make decisions, give approval to improve things, and make changes. stores.truevalue.com/nj/hackensack/18955 18 | P.O.W.E.R. Magazine
Idara F. Abasi
Idara F. Abasi is the owner of Joy- (Vol. 1-3). In her ful Dream Events, a social event spare time, she and party planning service based enjoys singing and in Katy, Texas. Idara oversees all reading. aspects of the business and is respon- How did you get sible for event planning, consulta- started in your tion, and management. She provides field/industry? event planning services for individ- I knew I aluals, corporations, and nonprofits. ways loved to plan Idara received an A.A. in Telecom- things, so I started there. When munications and Computer Systems someone saw my wedding binder, from Houston Community College they urged me to start the business in 2011. She is a member of the and I just went with it. Founders Club. She has published What are some of the biggest chalthe “Wedding Planning Guidebook” lenges/obstacles you faced in your
career?
Pamela Y. Lindsay
Owner | Blessings Packaging Courier Service
Pamela Y. Lindsay is the owner of Blessings Packaging Courier Service based in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has had the business for three years and oversees the operations and management. Pamela is responsible for picking up and delivering important documents, packages, and letters, and ensuring that they are delivered accurately and in a timely fashion. She attended college. In her spare time, Pamela enjoys being with her family, and reading.
Seeing as I started my business during the pandemic, getting clients has been a challenge even with all the additional products I have purchased.
What do you feel are some of the biggest challenges that women face today?
Woman face many challenges actually. The first one is the fact that some workplaces still don’t pay them the same as their male counterparts. Second, they still having to prove themselves despite working in one place for more than a year. Last, but not least, many single mothers face the challenge of balancing taking care of their children, going to school, and working at the same time.
What does the word empowerment mean to you?
Empowerment means using others or your own success to move forward toward your goals.
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Jeanette I. Taveras Recording Secretary | Teamsters Local 237, City Employees Union
Jeanette I. Taveras is the record- steward and became a grievance ing secretary for Teamsters Local representative. I was very involved 237, City Employees Union. She with the union. In 2013 I received a has been a union member for 34 call from President Floyd who asked years, serves on the executive board, me to become a business agent in the and is a business agent with the law law enforcement unit. A year later enforcement unit division. Previ- I became a trustee on the executive ously, Jeanette was a sergeant for board. Four years later I was voted the school safety division for NYPD till 2001. She then worked for the NYC Department of Educations as a sergeant with the gang intelligence unit, facilitating gang and prevention workshops for students, teachers, nonprofit organizations, and religious institutions. Jeanette also ensured that there was executive protection for the chancellor and executive staff of the NYC DOE. Presently, she is a delegate for the Teamsters Hispanic Caucus NYC Chapter. She founded a nonprofit called Women on the Move. Women from all walks of life educate each other using their career knowledge and skills and apply them to help other women. Jeanette attended the Cornell University ILR Program in Ithaca, New York. In her spare time, she enjoys travel, playing volleyball, and softball. How did you get started in your field/industry? I was a member of Teamsters Local 237 for 26 years. I was a shop in as the recording secretary. What do you feel are some of the biggest challenges that women face today? I believe women are paid less than their male counterparts, even when they are equally or better qualified. What does the word empowerment mean to you? It means that women can forge forward and be able to accomplish all they feel that they can accomplish. www.local237.org P.O.W.E.R. Magazine | 19
Eunice Delfa Delfin Archery Coach | University of California at Berkeley Founder | Kamay Foundation International Eunice Delfa Delfin is the founder of Kamay Foundation InternaOwner | Euniquely Fresh Unit Service Coordinator | UCSF Medical Center tional, an archery coach the years, she has won the In- ily, archery, sewing, and gardening. with the University of ternational Athlete Award, the How did you get started in your field/ California at Berkeley since Lady in Red Diamond Rose industry? 2015, and is the owner of Euniquely Fresh, which is a business selling room/ mask sprays with different aromas. For the past 22 years, she has served as a unit service coordinator with the Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant DepartAward from the Beverly Hilton Hotel, the Champion California Cup, the Champion Duel in the Desert, the Philippine Archery National Champion, and she was Ms. Elite San Francisco 2019, and Ms. Elite California 2019. In her spare time, Eunice enjoys travel, cooking, famWhen I was a teenager, I participated in an archery competition between boys and girls. After winning, I realized girls can do anything that boys can. This led me to become a member of the Philippine National Archery team, which took me to competitions around the world. ment at the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center. Eunice is a competitive archer and has her own Tina M.B. Waggoner archery club. She gives private lessons Production Engineering Manager | Timberline Manufacturingto adolescents and adults and has been
competing and winning awards since T ina M.B. Waggoner is a production engineer manager with 1996. Eunice received a B.A. in Sociology Timberline Manufacturing, an employee-owned company which and Anthropology from Silliman Univer- provides electrical contract manufacturing with a specialization in sity of the Philippines in 1990, an A.S. in Medical Assisting from Bryan College in San Francisco in 1997, and attended the Excelsior College School of Nursing. wire harness assembly, control panels, and circuit board assembly. They also provide engineering quality assurance, prototyping, and RF testing services. Tina has been with the company for 16 years and is responsible
As the CEO and founder of the KA- for testing harnesses, internal documentation, processing for manufacMAY Foundation International, which turing, plant maintenance, and assuring equipment is operating correctis 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, Eunice provides ly. She earned a M.B.A. from Mount Mercy University in 2015. She services for the less fortunate and elderly belongs to A.S.M.E., and Big Brothers/Big Sisters. In her spare time, she targeting medical assistance and good nutrition. She is a member of the Kaenjoys gardening and wake boarding. www.timberlinemfg.com maaina Foundation of California. Over Tiffany L. Marler Owner | Nomoretears21:4
Tiffany L. Marler is the owner of ploitation and human traf- received the Hugh O’Brien Nomortears21:4, which is a grass ficking, and is responsible Writing Achievement Award roots 529(c) nonprofit that works for nonprofit management, in 1993. In her spare time, with victim advocacy and policy and emergency management, she enjoys gardening, reading, legislative advocacy in the field of child and coalition partnerships. writing, animals, movies, and sexual exploitation, and human and Tiffany is a volunteer with family activities. labor trafficking worldwide. Tiffany FEMA, a community How did you get started in holds a Diploma in Medical Assisting partner with MO-CATE, your field/industry? from Sanford Brown College, a Diploma a volunteer with Team I am a survivor of sexual from the Hospital Corpsman School of Rubicon-MWTR, a volunteer with The molestation and familial and domestic the U.S. Navy, a CNA from the State of Missouri, Certification in FEMA/TEEX, ICS-100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800, attended Cloud County Community College, and Three Rivers Community College. As the owner of Nomoretears21:4, she is responsible for their leadership, provides victim advocacy, oversees policy and legislative advocacy, provides advocacy in regard to sexual exMission Continues-STL, a coalition partner with NCOSE, and a lifetime member of NCJW-STL. She belongs to SAAN Network, SchoolHouseConnection, ICOSE, IJM, DAV, World Without Exploitation, MPACT, NC STOP Human Trafficking, Heroes and Miracles, Kids Win MO. She is a co-organizer of Human Trafficking Awareness Legislative Day 2021 Missouri. Tiffany trafficking. I have seen a great need for individuals like myself to stand up against these global issues in recent years. What are some of the biggest challenges/obstacles you faced in your career? The biggest challenges I’ve faced are my own demons with my healing. Finding individuals to donate to this cause is very hard as well due to the incorrect narratives out there due to corruption (obstacles). www.nomoretears214.org
WOMEN OF THE Latashua J. Joseph is a dentist with Missouri Highlands, where she is responsible for providing general dentistry services. She received her D.D.S. from McHarry Medical College in 2018. In her spare time, Dr. Joseph enjoys swimming, the beach, trying new foods, hiking, and being with her family. www.mohigh.org Dentist | Missouri HighlandsLatashua J. Joseph Month
Sherry Bell Owner | Just Five Drops CBD
Sherry Bell is the owner of Just Five B.A. in Communications How did you get started in Drops CBD. She is responsible for from the University of your field/industry? overseeing the operations and mar- Denver in 2001. She I researched the product keting of the e-commerce and multi-level and her staff consistently and was intrigued. Surprisingmarketing company. She attends vendor/ train on new products. In ly, my neighbor approached craft shows and educates people regard- addition to educating their me to sell it to me. She told ing the use of CBD products. She sells customers, they provide me that the product does not CBD oil and related products including third party lab testing get you high. Initially I was gummy products, creams, and coffee. Just Five Drops CBD offers CBD oils in that provides a certificate showing exactly where the hemp plants looking to simply improve my health. 500mg, 750mg, and 1500mg, with or were grown, the actual plot of land, and What are some of the biggest challengwithout THC, in six flavors. They have a 450mg Broad Spectrum CBD gummy, and they sell icy relief cream, moisturizers that are infused with CBD, coffee with CBD, and chaga mushrooms. They carry hair and skincare products and offer MANTRA Essential Oils, Aroma therapy sprays and diffusers. Sherry received a exactly what is in the tincture a customer has in their hands. Sherry is a member of Success Team for Affiliates, Women in Business, Women Rocking Business, Team Synergy, and Hope in Drops. She has won many customer service awards. In her spare time, Sherry enjoys cruising with her husband. es/obstacles you faced in your career? Challenges were balancing the new business with the needs of our trucking business, fighting the stigma associated with a cannabis product, customer objections about drug testing, and dealing with law enforcement’s prejudices. justfivedrops.com
Kerri Payne James Owner, Broker | The Victoria Printz Team Realtors
With over 15 years’ customers. In her spare trained with some of the most talented experience, Kerri time, she enjoys being with agents in real estate and I was deterPayne James is the her family, and attending mined to make a name for myself. I broker and owner of The Stonegate Fellowship. landed at Victoria Printz’s office in 2012 Victoria Printz Team Realtors How did you get started in and purchased the business in 2020. of Midland, Texas. Kerri your field/industry? What do you feel are some of the bigspecializes in buyer and seller Before I entered real gest challenges that women face today? representation and corporate estate, I worked as a clinical I feel that women are now faced relocation. She received an laboratory scientist at West with the challenge of balancing success A.S. in Behavioral Sciences Texas Pathology and taught and maintaining a personal/home life from Midland College, a B.S. in Clinical Microbiology at Midland College and balance. Laboratory Sciences from Texas Tech Our Lady of Lourdes in Louisiana. I What does the word empowerment University, and worked on her M.S. in launched my real estate career in 2008 mean to you? Rehabilitation Psychology from The Uni- and never looked back. Determination. I believe everyone versity of Louisiana. She is a member What are some of the biggest challeng- is capable of achieving any goal or chalof The Permian Basin Board of Realtors, es/obstacles you faced in your career? lenge with determination. When we feel The Texas Association of Realtors, and Entering a very competitive and empowered, we believe in ourselves and The National Association of Realtors. intimidating industry in 2008 without a that all begins with determination. Kerri has received numerous recom- background in real estate was a challenge www.victoriaprintz.com mendations and referrals from repeat that I was willing to face. I worked and P.O.W.E.R. Magazine | 21
Women OF THE MONTH Vanessa M. Hart is the owner of Healing SB, which is a woman owned and operated E-commerce shop selling THC free (non-psychoactive) CBD oil products including body butters, skin creams, anti-aging eye cream, massage oils, healing balms, lip balms, hair growth oil, edibles, and other products, all of which are naturally made. She is responsible for the overall operations, making the health and beauty products, website design, creating and developing new products, research, label design, sales, and marketing. Vanessa received an A.A. in Business Administration from Southwest Tennessee Community College. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, fitness, family activities, and skate boarding. healingsb.com Vanessa M. Hart Owner | Healing SB
Victoria A. Solis Owner and Interior Designer | ADDI GREY INTERIORS Victoria A. Solis is an interior designer and the owner of ADDI GREY INTERIORS, an interior design firm based in San Antonio, Texas. The company provides interior design services targeting luxury residential, commercial properties, and multi-family homes, specializing in new build and renovations. Victoria liaises with clients and ensures she makes their dreams a reality. She is recognized for her timeless style and creations. She particularly enjoys the collaborative process of working with architects, craftspeople, and contractors to fully express her client’s vision for their spaces. Victoria is a driven business owner. In her spare DIY projects, fashion, food, coffee, and music. How did you get started in your field/ industry? I realized I enjoyed being a commercial and residential/multifamily project manager. I dealt with every aspect of a project being built from beginning to end. Although I loved what I did, I knew there was more out there for me. What are some of the biggest challenges/ still struggles in almost any industry. I not only face the fact that I am a woman, but that I am also a young woman. To be competing against other incredible designers who have been in the industry and have many years of experience is a challenge. This not only pushes me to want more but to be more. I started this company at a young age, to give me time for growth, knowledge, and to become one of the most successfull designers. What does the word empowerment mean to you? Empowerment is the breakthrough of great belief in one’s words. It is strength between an individual or group. It means finding allies and being able to time, she enjoys her family, attending her obstacles you faced in your career? listen, not just speaking. It is equality. son’s baseball games, weekend getaways, There’s no doubt that every woman addigreyinteriors.com Scarlett C. Calderwood Regional Director of Healthcare Center Operations
Scarlett C. Calderwood lett has had several adminis- AIDS Healthcare Foundation has almost 30 years of experience in the healthcare and retail industries. Scarlett is the regional director of healthcare center operations with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation. Previously, she was the practice manager. In her current role, she collaborates with the company’s regional directors to support the center’s operations for six states. She ensures that their sites deliver the best patient care possible. Scarlett received an A.S. in Medical Secretarial Technology from Pensacola Junior College/Pensacola State College and is Certified Professional Practice Management from the AAPC. She is experienced in HIV/infectious disease, surgical oncology, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, nephrology, primary care, and hospital support. Scartrative and operations management opportunities from independent medical practices and multi-provider practices, where she learned to evaluate and streamline processes and procedures. Scarlett successfully managed the administration and operations of several medical practices and a retail electronics organization, growing her position from one super district of 30 retail locations up to multi-super districts of 200 retail stores. She was responsible for front and back office operations and management, effective leadership, monetary and inventory control, financial reporting, billing and insurance processing, training, hiring, medical assistant duties, some marketing, form and document design, and developing policies and procedures to improve efficiency. Scarlett was also responsible for overseeing administrative support, quality control, recruitment, onboarding, control of constant adaptation, and expanding operations and administration while providing regional and store level support. Throughout her career, Scarlett received several awards including AHF Employee of the Year 2018, Multiple AHF Above & Beyond Awards, and Consider It Done Award 2018. She rose through many promotions, and provided training, guidance, improved operations’ efficiencies and compliances through creating and improving policies and procedures, provided support, increased collections, reduced billing errors, increased client growth, and improved client and employee satisfaction. www.aidshealth.org 22 | P.O.W.E.R. Magazine
Rumpa Amornmarn, M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Vice President | Osceola Cancer Center • President | Artesan, LLC
Rumpa Amornmarn, M.D., is Radiology, the How did you get started in your a radiation oncologist (using Florida Radio- field/industry? ionized radiation to treat can- logical Society, After completing medical school in cer). She is the vice president of the the Ameri- Thailand to fulfill my dad’s wishes, I Osceola Cancer Center and presi- can Society moved to the U.S. to avoid entangledent of Artesan, LLC. Dr. Amorn- of Clinical ment with the Vietnam War. After marn is also an associate professor of Oncology, The my internship, the internal medicine radiation oncology at the University Johns Hop- program was suspended a month beof Central Florida. Her medical kins Medical and Surgical Society, fore it started. Fortunately, I learned journey began with a scholarship for The Johns Hopkins Medical Alumni about an opening for a resident in the top 10% in premedical at the Association, and the Radio-surgery radiation oncology at Johns Hopkins Faculty of Science of Chulalongkorn Society. She is on the medical staff Hospital. I interviewed, got the posiUniversity in Bangkok. She graduat- at Osceola Medical Center in Kis- tion, and began my career there. ed in the top three in her class from simmee, Florida. What are some of the biggest chalSiriraj Medical School, Mahidol Uni- Among many awards, Dr. Amorn- lenges/obstacles you faced in your versity in 1971, and received awards marn was listed in The Best Doctors career? in pediatrics and pathology. in America (first edition), Who’s Who It’s a misconception that women
Dr. Amornmarn is board certified in America, and The Dictionary of In- aren’t serious about their careers and by the American Board of Radiology ternational Biography XVII. She was can’t perform as well as men, espeand is a member of the American So- recently named the Patient Preferred cially if they are good looking. ciety of Therapeutic Radiology and Physician representing Radiation On- www.osceolacancercenter.com Oncology, the American College of cology in Florida for 2020.
Dr. Gracelyn R. Whyte-Farquharson
Transformational Leader, Educator, Motivational Speaker, Educational Consultant, Rising Author • Gateway Christian Academy | Consult101
Dr. Gracelyn R. sponsible for overseeing the through Consult101, with colleagues Whyte-Farqu- faculty, staff, student body, and other school principals. She is a harson has over curriculum, and hiring staff. philanthropist, sponsor, and mentor 30 years’ experience in She specializes in educational in an international program, Affiliate education. She served literacy. Dr. Whyte-Farqu- Educator Ambassador Internationas a student re-accredi- harson liaises with parents al, working with school principals tation team member at and principals and ensures in high-needs areas in Jamaica. She Keiser University where the best possible education is a motivational speaker, currently she pursued her Ph.D. in Educa- for students. writing her own books, short stories, tional Leadership. She is a former Under her leadership, GCA won and memoirs including “Curriculum adjunct professor of English, online the 2016 Scholastic National Kids Conversations,” “The Single-Parent tutor for 24 colleges, and admissions Are Authors competition for “Let- Wife,” “Incognito,” and tributes to administrative assistant and assistant ters to Minty” and has won myriad her late maternal great-grandmother, director of a Pre-engineering pro- accolades (medals and trophies) in Mary Jane, and younger brother, Earl, gram at the University of Bridgeport, the International League of Chris- who was tragically struck by lightning. Connecticut. Dr. Whyte-Farqu- tian Schools (ILCS)/FLOCS annual Dr. Whyte-Farquharson is pursuing harson was nominated and cele- competitions hosted at Southeastern certification in ministry and counselbrated as Teacher of the Year 2009 University, Lakeland. Dr. Whyte-Far- ing to widen her impact in education, in DeKalb county public schools, quharson has conducted professional self-discovery, healing and recovery, Georgia. Currently, she is an educa- development workshops with ILCS/ rebirth, redemption through literational consultant and the principal of FLOCS, worked with their accred- ture, speaking engagements, consultGateway Christian Academy (GCA) itation team, and has developed ing, and online platforms. She enjoys in South Florida, where she is re- educational consulting affiliations reading, writing, travel, and nature. P.O.W.E.R. Magazine | 23
Heidi L. Shierry
Heidi L. Shierry is the owner of C3 Concepts Ltd., an administrative management business located in Illinois. With over five years of experience, she is an administrative specialist responsible for providing organizational and office administrative services for individual clients and businesses. She helps organize systems for her clientele, including filing, office space and storage, in addition to creating and updating their filing systems. Additionally, Heidi works as a church office administrator with the First United Methodist Church of Glen Ellyn. In this capacity, she provides overall administrative support to the senior pastor and assists other regular staff and volunteer staff members as needed. Heidi maintains the church office including overseeing the daily volunteers, ordering supplies, monitoring all incoming invoices, maintaining the church’s administrative digital and paper files, and serving as the point of contact for scheduling use of the church property for events by members and the general public. Heidi also owns Dragon Fire Studios. She received her B.A. from Roosevelt University. She has a background in human resources. In her spare time, Heidi enjoys reading, and designing jewelry and greeting cards.
How did you get started in your field/ industry?
Lily T. Pohl Miriam T. Gilharry Owner | Agape 24/7 Senior Care Health Service, LLC
Miriam T. Gilharry is the owner of Agape 24/7 Senior Care Health Service, LLC, a home healthcare agency providing non-medical services to clients who enjoy living at home but require assistance with certain daily activities. Miriam works closely with clients and their families, ensuring that they maintain a healthier environment along with their independence, dignity, and respect. In addition to overseeing the operations and staff, she is responsible for providing home care, liaising with hospice, collaborating with family members, and working with geriatric clients who suffer from Alzheimer’s and dementia. She is bilingual and speaks Spanish and English. Miriam attended El Camino College. She is a Certified Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide, and Pharmacy Technician. She belongs to the Belize Cancer Society. In her spare time, Miriam enjoys dancing, travel, nature, and cooking.
I started as a HR administrator and worked my way up to a HR manager. After over 20 years in the industry, I left due to illness and started my own business that capitalized on my skills and abilities.
What are some of the biggest challenges/obstacles you faced in your career?
Women in business are simply not treated the same as men. We still have to prove our value before we are trusted with important responsibilities. I have negotiated labor contracts with large labor organizations and still have to prove my worth.
What does the word empowerment mean to you?
It means the freedom to be who I am
Lily T. Pohl has been a cosmetologist for almost 20 years. She is the owner of two full-service hair salons: The Beauty Mark, LLC, in Vernon and South Windsor Connecticut. Lily is committed to being present at her salon six days a week and ensures that it runs smoothly. She not only works as a fulltime stylist but takes the time to train every member of her staff and prepare them to become a motivated successful stylist. Lily greets every single client that walks into her salon and makes sure they feel welcome and comfortable. She received her license in Cosmetology from the Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology & Nail Design in 2003. Lily ensures that
and do what I want and can do.
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every client leaves the salon looking and feeling their best. She enjoys being with her family, dining out, and retail therapy.
How did you get started in your field/ industry?
I started back in 2002. I was fresh out of high school and was asked by my parents to go into nails or hairdressing. I immediately said “No” to both thinking I would be terrible at it. Now almost 20 years later I own two salons and am supporting my family doing what I love most.
What are some of the biggest challenges/obstacles you faced in your career?
My biggest challenge was working with family. Unfortunately, I’ve learned the hard way to never work with friends or family. Keep them separate.
What does the word empowerment mean to you?
Empowerment means being strong, confident, and having success. When I say success, it does not mean financially. Success means that someone can take care of themself, do anything they’ve wanted to do in life, and be ready for the next challenge ahead of them. Nothing will stand in my way as long as I have the support system I have to make me the person I am today.
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Jomia K. Christian WOMEN OF THE Cosmetologist and Owner | Jomia Styles
Jomia K. Christian is a licensed I got started by watching others and cosmetologist and makeup artist being inspired by them. with her own business, Jomia Styles. What are some of the biggest challengShe is responsible for designing and es/obstacles you faced in your career? selling wigs, selling false eyelashes, and It is difficult getting my work out to educating her clients regarding product the public and having consistency. knowledge and usage. Jomia is responsi- What do you feel are some of the bigble for the overall daily operations of her gest challenges that women face today? online shop and assisting her clients with It is challenging just being a woman; makeup applications. In her spare time we are still fighting for equality. she enjoys outdoor activities and being What does the word empowerment mean to you? with her family. Empowerment means to help others feel confident and spread How did you get started in your field/ positivity to others.
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Deanna F. Sery
Deanna F. Sery is a senior marketing director with World Financial Group. She is responsible for financial literacy and teaches people that since we work hard for our money, our money in turn needs to work even harder for us. Deanna specializes in the rule of 72, fixed indexed annuities, life insurance, long term care, college plans, indexed universal life, 401(K)/ IRA rollovers, and executive bonus plans. Deanna educates families and companies regarding financial investments. She joined the U.S. Navy in 1980, and travelled the world for six years, visiting Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Sydney and Melbourne, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji Islands, Guam, and Mauritius. Upon leaving the Navy, she worked for the U.S. Post OfAngela L. Day
Angela L. Day holds a number of positions. She is an author, forgiveness coach, transformational speaker, and mentor. She also sells custom T-shirts, Christian bookstore products, and provides debt relief services. Angela earned a B.A. in Business Administration and a M.A. in Human Resources Development Management in 2001, both from National Louis University. She is a retired U.S. Army staff sergeant. She has written a book entitled “Love the Hell Out of Folks: How to Heal Broken Relationships, If I Can You Can Too.” In this novel, Angela shares the struggles of growing up with a mother who didn’t want her and experiencing strained relationships with her family. Instead of succumbing to the pain, she Senior Marketing Director | World Financial Group Author, Entrepreneur
fice for six years, and attended college, studying nursing, business, and communications. She then worked in the corporate sector for a many years before joining the World Financial Group. In her spare time, Deanna enjoys reading, singing, walking, and writing.
How did you get started in your field/industry?
It had to be fate and destiny because I really didn’t plan for this. However, I am very passionate about financial literacy.
What are some of the biggest challenges/obstacles you faced in your career?
The biggest challenge I faced was myself. Most times we talk our own selves out of success. It is fear of the unknown.
What do you feel are some of the biggest challenges that women face today?
Some challenges are the fear that they may not succeed and reach the pinnacle they have in their minds. It is the fear of failing. Once you fail, you understand what needs to be done to ensure it doesn’t happen again.
What does the word empowerment mean to you?
It means courage, freedom, wisdom, and determination. It is taking real world-class steps towards your goals until they are accomplished.
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looked to God, tirelessly relying on her faith to get her to the life she has now, which is one filled with understanding and love. She also co-authored, “Dare to Be Authentic.” In her spare time, Angela enjoys watching anime and travel.
How did you get started in your field/ industry?
I found that there were a lot of mothers and daughters who wanted to have a real relationship, but no one was willing to forgive and let go of the past or make the first move to healing their relationships.
What are some of the biggest challenges/obstacles you faced in your career?
People will tell you that they will support you and then not show up or even bother to call.
What do you feel are some of the biggest challenges that women face today?
They don’t know who they are, and they have a hard time trusting others due to their past experiences.
What does the word empowerment mean to you?
Push forward no matter what gets in your way. Be confident, strong, motivate and inspire others to go after their dreams and goals. Stop letting others (including themselves) talk them out of it.
Women OF THE MONTH Vhalarrie Y. Sandling is a pastor and the owner of Establishing Order Christian Ministries. She is also a counselor providing cognitive behavior therapy, general counseling, mental health services, substance abuse counseling, and educates her clients. Vhalarrie is a candidate for her both her B.A. in Psychology at Liberty University and a B.A. in Christian Studies from the Evangelical Theological College, both expected in 2021. She is also a Chemical Dependency Professional Trainee. She belongs to the A.A.C.A. As an experienced pastor, Vhallarie has worked with numerous nonprofit organizations, coached, provided pastoral counseling, and is experienced at team building. She is a service oriented professional with strong community ties. In her spare time, Vhallarie enjoys sewing, crocheting, volunteering, gathering food and clothing for the homeless, and spending time with her family. Vhalarrie Y. Sandling Susan Kavaler-Adler, Ph.D., ABPP, D.Litt., NCPsyA Owner and Pastor Establishing Order Christian Ministries
Susan Kavaler-Ad- Clinical Psychologist and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist ler, Ph.D., ABPP, D.Litt., NCPsyA, which also helps people to Creative Mystique: From Red Shoes is a clinical psycholo- mourn losses, an experien- Frenzy to Love and Creativity” (Routgist and psychoanalytic tial supervision group, and a ledge 1996, ORI Academic Press 2014), psychotherapist who has creating and academic writing “Mourning, Spirituality and Psychic been in private practice group. Dr. Kavaler-Adler also Change: A New Object Relations View in New York City since has an honorary doctorate in of Psychoanalysis” (Routledge, 2003; 1975. She founded the Literature. She received her Gradiva® Award from NAAP, 2004), Object Relations Institute Ph.D. in Clinical Psycholo- “The Anatomy of Regret: From Death for Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis gy from Adelphi University’s Gordon Instinct to Reparation and Symbolization in 1991, where she serves as executive di- Derner Institute in 1974. She mainly through Vivid Clinical Cases” (Karnac/ rector, senior supervisor, and as a faculty practices individual psychotherapy Routledge 2013), “The Klein-Winnicott member. Dr. Kavaler-Adler is a Fellow and psychoanalysis (including dream Dialectic: Transformative New Metapsyof the American Board and Academy of interpretation), but also sees couples for chology and Interactive Clinical History” Psychoanalysis and is an internationally psychotherapy and has some of her in- (Karnac/Routledge 2014), and “Saturday known author and theorist. She has dividual patients in her monthly psychic Nights at Lafayette Grill: True Tales and published six books, over 70 articles, visualization psychotherapy group. Gossips of the New York City Argentine and has other books in the process of Dr. Kavaler-Adler’s six books are: “The Tango Scene” (Mindmend Press, 20016). publication. She has special monthly Compulsion to Create: Women Writers She has received 16 awards for her books groups including a meditative psychic and Their Demon Lovers” (Routledge and articles. visualization therapy and support group, 1993, ORI Academic Press 2013), “The www.kavaleradler.com Michele Paciello-Kirkwood Elementary Literacy Coach
Michele Paciello-Kirk- challenges you have faced of education, will be a much-needed poswood is an elemen- in your career? itive boost and restoration of hope that tary literacy coach in The current obstacles our field desperately needs at this time. Wayne County, Michigan. In involved with remote How did you get started in your field? her current role, she coaches teaching and coaching Teaching ended up being a natural K-5 teachers in best literacy during COVID have pro- fit for me, because it represents so many practices. Michele began vided me with a great deal things I have had a lifelong passion her career as an elementary of challenges that I had about, such as literacy, learning, child classroom teacher, but for to overcome, including welfare, and educational equity. most of the latter part of her helping my teachers and What does the word “empowerment” career she has worked with students students to navigate. We mean to you? who need extra support with their have worked together throughout this Empowerment means literacy. Public literacy learning. She has a Master’s new normal. education is the great equalizer in our as a Reading Specialist and is a certi- What do you feel are some of the big- society, and teachers hold a tremendous fied Reading Recovery Teacher. Her gest challenges that women face today? power in positively influencing the lives of hobbies include spending time with her I think that women are underrepre- children academically and socially. I have family and friends, cooking, biking, sented in leadership and administration, witnessed the trajectory of a child’s life posraising labradoodles, horseback riding, especially in elementary education. Hav- itively transform because of the efforts of and reading. ing Kamala Harris and Jill Biden in the talented, dedicated educators. Being a part What are some of the biggest obstacles/ White House, along with a new secretary of that process has been my life’s work. 26 | P.O.W.E.R. Magazine
Leslie Iannetta
Leslie Iannetta has owned and operated Permanent Makeup Center Inc. for over 25 years. She began her practice in Maui, Hawaii, and has since relocated to Long Island, New York. Leslie has been in the beauty business specializing in makeup artistry and permanent makeup. While working with her sister Lisa (owner and operator of Pestana’s Place Salon in Kailua, Hawaii), Leslie was also attaining a B.F.A. at the University of Hawaii. During her tenure at Pestana’s Place Salon, she trained under Dr. Dixon (the President of American Academy of Permanent Cosmetics) in Kailua, Hawaii. The delicate art skills she developed while in school and hands-on experience with Dr. Dixon is what lead Leslie to specialize in the artistry of permanent makeup. Now considered a pioneer in the industry, she has mastered several methods and techniques. She has experience with all skin types (ethnic, fair and sensitive) and has extensive experience repairing unsatisfactory procedures for clients from inexperienced cosmetic technicians. She has earned the respect of several plastic surgeons for her work in correcting scar tissue and areola restoration.
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