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Moreen, Director Community Relations, WEWS NewsChannel 5
Service/Professional
Past Member
U.S.A.
Moreen is well known throughout Northeast Ohio. She produces WEWS weekly public affairs program Kaleidoscope as well as Spotlight 5, a commercial segment. She sees her primary role at the station to give voice to everyone in as many categories as possible, especially for non-profit organizations that do not have budgets to buy advertising. |
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Sangita, Physician Liaison – University Hospital
Health Care/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Sangita’s expertise is in sales, marketing and public relations. |
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Ana, Marketing and Business Development
Service/Professional/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Ana brings over 30 years experience in sales, marketing, advertising, broadcasting, print and video production. Ana also provides strong expertise in new business development and management. She was co-founder/owner of Betro Communications, Inc. a design and advertising firm for over 10 years. |
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Diana, Ph.D, Professor, Case Western Reserve University
Education/Social Services/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Diana, Ph.D. is KeyBank Professor and Chair and Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University. She is a co-author of several books and has been published extensively in leading journals. |
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Kim, Co-owner of Bixenstine Resolutions
Government/Advocacy/Civic/EWAW Lifetime Member.
U.S.A.
Kim, Esq. has been and continues to provide EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE to our community over the past 30+ years. She currently serves as Leader-In Residence for Health Law & Policy for Cleveland State University College of Law, where she mentors students, chairs the Health Law Advisory Council, and assists the Dean and faculty with various conferences, programs and other events related to health law and policy. |
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Julia, Controller – Cleveland Tool and Machine LLC
Manufacturing
U.S.A.
Julia is a CPA with a background in corporate federal and international taxation, tax planning, and provisions. Financial Controller in the manufacturing sector.
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Robin, President – Essential Accounting
Financial Services
Past Member
U.S.A.
Robin is the Virtual Accountant and President of Essential Accounting Services. Dedicated to providing personalized accounting services virtually. They strive to help their clients reach financial goals and run their businesses while they take care of the numbers. |
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Rebecca, Founder/Research Director – Research Advantage
Service/Professional
Past Member
U.S.A.
Strategist.. Innovator.. Researcher.. Orchestrator of complex international research projects who consistently delivered multi-million dollar savings throughout a 16 year career as a strategic market research consultant for Fortune 500 and boutique firms. Excels at analysis, online research, market research, project design and providing direction for high-level strategic decisions. Effectively determines successful strategy components for rapidly changing industries. |
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Mary Jane, President – Soul Care Experience
Service/Professional/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Mary Jane provides holistic spiritual services that Heals Hearts and Awakens Souls. Mary Jane is a speaker, author, retreat facilitator and Reiki Master/Teacher who guides souls in life transition and crisis. |
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Rebecca, President – HirePro, LLC
Service/Professional/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Rebecca is not only passionate about helping people, she has the ability to relate to the employers’ expectations, as well as securing the right fit for the candidate. It is important to her that they match the culture of the client and the personality of the candidate. |
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Andrea, CEO – Andrea Campbell, LLC
Service/Professional
U.S.A.
Andrea is a Speaker, Author & Coach. After spending many years in corporate America as a successful salesperson, trainer and engineer, she decided to follow her heart’s desire to help other live their best lives…on purpose. She is passionate about inspiring and motivating others to be bold and make the intentional change in their lives to achieve a life they desire, deserve and love. |
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Aileen, Manager & Co-Owner – Hunan by the Falls
Service/Professional/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Aileen is a longtime resident of the Cleveland community, she has been Co-owner of Hunan by the Falls in Chagrin Falls, Ohio which specializes in Asian cuisine for the past 30 years. She recently started another business venture in Woodmere, Ohio Fabuleux Nail Spa which offers a signature blend of natural and organic ingredients |
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Elaine, RN CBCP, President – Wealth & Wellness Journey, Inc.
Health Care/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Elaine provides integrative health consultation and energy healing services for adults, children, and pets, both locally and long distance.
She teaches how to integrate traditional western treatment modalities with lifestyle wellness approaches for health recovery and disease prevention. The energy techniques she uses are intended to identify and address imbalances that may contribute to ill health and disease. |
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Victoria, President – Vennae
Service/Professional/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Victoria is a Cleveland based makeup artist with over 20 years of experience in the Beauty Industry. Her passion is helping women feel beautiful. Her specialty is listening to what you want. She finds your beauty from within and just enhances it. |
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Bridget, Insurance Consultant – The Brooks & Stafford Company
Service/Professional
U.S.A.
The Brooks & Stafford Company is a Cleveland Insurance Agency that offers a variety of insurance products since opening in 1849. They provide a diverse range of personal, commercial, life and health information and products, that are offered to individuals, families and businesses. Their knowledgeable agents are dedicated to building a relationship with you, to ensure that you are covered for various conditions, accidents or situations that you may encounter throughout your life. |
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Laura, Resident Services Coordinator – Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority
Service/Professional/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Laura is the I.T. Technical Trainer at CMHA (Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority) Where she coordinates, develops, and implements all training for the Agency under the I.T Director. Assess training needs and make recommendations to decision makers; Conduct training for New Employee Orientation. Prepare and present training materials for both classroom and web-based training; and develop training documents including both instructor and end-user materials. |
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Donna, Director, Cuyahoga Small Business Development Center, Urban League of Greater Cleveland
Service/Professional
Past Member
U.S.A.
Donna is director of the Cuyahoga Small Business Development Center (CSBDC) at the Urban League of Greater Cleveland. As director, she helps entrepreneurs build profitable and sustainable businesses. |
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Vidhi, Founder – Lead with Impact
Service/Professional & EWAW National Strategic Partnership Ambassador
U.S.A.
Vidhi is the founder of Lead with Impact, providing leadership coaching and training. She pledges 10% of profits towards uplifting women and 10% of time to social businesses. She is a former transformation executive and runs her management consulting practice. |
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Antara, Founder & Artistic Director – Anga Kala Kathak Academy
Service/Professional/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Antara belives that learning Indian classical dance is a lifelong experience. Her mission is to nurture an interest in the most beautiful classical dance form Kathak among kids and adults in the Pacific North West (Greater Seattle Area) and North East Ohio (Akron and Greater Cleveland Area) |
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Brenda, Program Manager – NOCHE
Service/Professional
Past Member
U.S.A.
As Program Manager, Brenda is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of NEOintern, NOCHE’s signature regional internship program. NEOintern.net connects students, college and university career counselors, employers and internship opportunities through a free website, which has 12,000 registered students and 1,700 registered employers. |
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Paula, Founder & Principal – Prima PR
Media Social/Print
Past Member
U.S.A.
Paula is the Founder and Principal of Prima Public Relations, Ltd. She helps businesses and people navigate today’s media environment to catapult their businesses and careers to a new level.
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Lori, CEO & President – DeVore Technologies
Information Technology
Past Member
U.S.A.
Lori founded DeVore Technologies in 1991 and oversees all operational functions at DeVore from product development and marketing to global sales and service. An inveterate communicator, Lori has led the corporation to long term growth, stability, and participation in the community. |
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Mary Kaye, Founder & President – The Manufacturing Mart
Service/Professional/Manufacturing
Past Member
U.S.A.
Mary Kaye is the Founder and President of The Manufacturing Mart, a marketing company specializing in manufacturing located in Cleveland, Ohio. She is an expert in identifying new markets and business development opportunities. In the course of her career, Mary Kaye has helped clients significantly grow their business domestically and internationally. The Manufacturing Mart is how buyers connect to new business opportunities – new relationships, new products, new processes and new profits. |
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Toni, Owner – Toni In Style
Service/Professional
Past Member
U.S.A.
Toni is the Owner of Toni in Style, an upscale Chagrin Falls Boutique. She has been instrumental in hosting and supporting many philanthropic events in our community, organizations such as Rainbow Babies and Children Hospital, Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland, American Cancer Society, Birthright of Lake County and Dominic’s Dream events to name a few…Toni has collaborated for 20 years on some of the best and most beautiful fashion shows in town. |
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Deb, Director Global Programs, Global Development Institute
Service/Professional
Past Member
U.S.A.
Debra Dobbs is an effective information services manager, information systems project leader and application development team lead. Her strengths are found in business architect and process analysis understanding and group facilitation. She commands superior communication skills and problem solving capabilities. Her trademark skill is her ability to build relationships and achieve high performance from herself and team by accurately defining requirements and managing the project to the schedule. |
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Jane, Counseling Psychologist, Owner, Studio-e
Health Care/EWAW Lifetime Member
Past Member
U.S.A.
Studio-e is dedicated to the study and utilization of the human energy systems as it impacts all dimensions of life. Specialties: Counseling Psychology, Life Coaching, Addictions Counseling, EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, Enneagram, EDEN Energy Medicine, Energy Psychology, Emotional Freedom Technique, Reiki Master… |
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Gloria, CEO – Nationally Renowned Activist & Author
Service/Professional
Past Member/Program Speaker
U.S.A.
Gloria is a leading activist, keynote speaker, and author on women’s lives, rights, and leadership from where the personal meets the political. She teaches “Women, Power, and Leadership” at Arizona State University and serves on the board of the Women’s Media Center. |
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Jeannie, Marketing Director – USA Parking Systems, Inc. & The Frangos Group
Real Estate
Past Member
U.S.A.
Jeannie has been with USA Parking Systems, Inc. and The Frangos Group since 2007 and currently is the company’s Marketing Director and Residential Leasing Coordinator. She also serves as the building manager for the Prospect Place Apartments, a 25 unit residential apartment building developed by the Frangos Group and USA Parking Systems Inc. |
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Preeti, MD Anesthesiologist – Metro Health
Health Care/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Dr. Preeti soon realized during her initial months of working at Metro Health Hospital, that the chronic illnesses and pain stems from issues much deeper and more complex than what can be explained by anatomy and physiology alone. It was then that she became interested in holistic treatment modalities and ways to prevent these illnesses by ensuring physical as well as emotional well being. Having seen so many patients suffer, as well as dealing with some of her own health issues; this is a cause very close to her heart. |
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Becky, President – Gaylord LLC
Service/Professional
Past Member/Program Speaker
U.S.A.
Becky is an award-winning journalist turned entrepreneur. Her clients get results. They increase their awareness, influence and support. And their work matters more. |
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Corrine, Partner – Better Business Options
Retail/Distributors
Past Member
U.S.A.
Better Business Options offers options to business owners to save money, and make money everyday on products or services they currently use. We assist you in creating additional revenue streams without loosing focus on your primary business. We help you LEVERAGE your time so that you own your business, and your business doesn’t own you. |
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Mahazarin, MD, Cardiologist – University Hospitals
Health Care/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Dr. Mahazarin is a cardiologist in Cleveland, Ohio, specializing in cardiology, heart failure and transplantation. She is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. She received her medical degree from L. Tilak Municipal Medical College and has been in practice between 11-20 years. |
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Pamela, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer, Author & CEO – Serene Insights, LLC
Service/Professional
Past Member
U.S.A.
Pamela is a Certified Trainer with Miracle Resources “Brand + Team = Revenue” Course as well as a Success Coach, Certified in Life and Human Capital Coaching, a Speaker, and an Author. She is the CEO of Serene Insights, LLC, offering private, group and an online community coaching services to individuals and companies looking to achieve real change, growth and optimal life and career experiences, while having FUN! |
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Lesa, Chief Knowledge Ntrepreneur – NKN-Terprises
Service/Professional
Past Member
U.S.A.
Lesa has recently launched NKN-terprises to assist new entrepreneurs in setting up their business for long-term success. She is a skilled business-woman with the capabilities to help you build a strong foundation of processes and values for your new business. |
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Linda, Attorney – Hickman & Lowder Co., L.P.A.
Service/Professional
Past Member
U.S.A.
Linda is an experienced, practicing attorney . She currently advises and represents parents in the area of special education law. Her passion is empowering people with disabilities, particularly children, by educating the community and encouraging positive, creative thinking. |
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Asha, Audit Manager – Key Bank
Financial Services
Past Member
U.S.A.
Asha is an Internal Audit and Risk Management expert with 20 years of experience who has demonstrated the ability to identify and manage risks within an organization. her skill base includes strong knowledge of various bank and financial products, risk management techniques and an effective leader who works to set effective priorities to achieve long-term goals. |
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Lynne, Independent Consultant – RODAN+FIELDS
Retailers/Distributors
U.S.A.
Lynne is a top-producing, national team leader and founding Consultant in Ohio at Rodan + Fields®, an award-winning dermatologist-created skincare line by Drs. Katie Rodan and Kathy Fields–you may also know them as the creators of America’s #1 acne system, Proactiv® Solution. |
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Mona, MD, Physician – Cleveland Clinic
Health Care/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Dr. Mona, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), Faculty in Palliative Medicine section of the Taussig Cancer Institute and Geriatric Medicine of Medicine Institute at Cleveland Clinic. |
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Karen, CEO & Director of Strategic Development – CareerIQ
Service/Professional
Past Member/Program Speaker
U.S.A.
Karen has a Ph.D. and is the CEO for CareerIQ. She researches, consults, and presents on the psychology of hiring and sourcing talent. She is a keynote speaker with a signature presentation called “The #1 Aspect of Human Psychology Killing Great Hires” which is delivered in two separate ways for job applicants and human resources. |
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Carol-Ann, President & CEO – Spirit Unlimited and Changing Leadership
Service/Professional/EWAW Lifetime Member
Program Speaker
Canada
Carol-Ann’s motto says it all: “Encouraging Your Greatness!” Corporately, this Transformation Agent known for her integrity plus safety inspires leaders to foster meaningful workplaces that ignite potential while attaining bottom-line prosperity. Personally, she serves as a championing Crossroads Coach to people navigating life’s transitions so they release sabotaging comfort zones and step into bold dreams. |
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Rumana, Owner – Zarufa Creations
Designer Clothing/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Rumana is the owner of Zarufa Creations where their Exclusive Selection of Custom Designs gives you that Unique Style Advantage. During your visit, you will be treated to an artistic and pleasant experience. |
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Janet, PT, MHS, President – Onsite Physical Rehab
Health Care/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Janet assists companies to safely return their injured workers back to work. With Transitional Work Therapy, she assists with progressive job activities and exercise, to return the injured employee to their optimal functional ability. Using Functional Capacity Evaluations we determine their present physical abilities and limitations. |
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Venera, Senior Vice President Wealth Management Financial Advisor CRPC, RP – B Riley Wealth Management
Financial Services/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Venera’s mission is to become a trusted resource of wisdom, guidance and caring. She manages wealth by design, not by default; and Venera’s clients will know that she is humbled and honored for the opportunity to serve them. Their success is her success.
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Parul, Chief Technology Officer & CEO – AespaTech, LLC
Information Technology
Past Member
U.S.A.
Parul is the Chief Technology Officer & CEO of a privately held, certified Women-Owned and Minority-Owned Small Business Company located in Cleveland, Ohio. That provides IT Services specializing in Software Development, ERP, Analytics, Mobile Application Development & Business Consulting and offers services with proven methodologies for cost effective solutions. She has extensive expertise in SAP Training & Recruiting Services. |
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Sarina, Creator of the Masala Bhangra Workout®
Service/Professional
Past Member/Program Speaker
U.S.A.
Sarina is an energetic fitness innovator, music-video choreographer and international television/radio personality. She host her own TV segment on Discovery Channel’s Fit TV and has a show on Exercise TV. |
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Padma, Senior Investment Analyst
Financial Services
Past Member
U.S.A.
Padma is a broad based finance executive, she conducts through market analysis to grow portfolios and private equity funds. She has experience in M&A with a competitive edge in emerging markets using her international, cross-cultural experience with solid analytical and problem solving skills. |
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Renita, Director of Leadership Development, Diversity & Inclusion – American Greetings
Service/Professional
Past Member
U.S.A.
Renita has a sixteen year history with the American Greetings Corporation. During her tenure she has held leadership roles in the Information Services Division and Human Resources, culminating in her current role as the Director of Leadership Development, Diversity & Inclusion. |
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Alexandria, Chairwoman & Founder – Women of Color Foundation
Service/Professional
Past Member/Program Speaker
U.S.A.
Alexandria is a nationally recognized businesswoman and community activist, is the Chairwoman and Founder of the Women of Color Foundation, a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to the education, training and leadership development of women of color. |
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Phyllis, President – PMack Enterprise Consulting, LLC
Service/Professional
Past Member
U.S.A.
Phyllis brings 25 years of expertise in business and leadership. She achieved Diamond level recognition as a Strategic Leader and Executive. Company motto: We Build Corporate Strong Executives! |
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Barbara, President – Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP)
Government, Advocacy, Civic
Past Member/Program Speaker
U.S.A.
Barbara Kasoff is the President and CEO, and Co-Founder, of Women Impacting Public Policy, Inc., a non-profit, bi-partisan public policy advocacy organization with over half a million members including 49 business organization, educating and advocating on economic issues for women in business. |
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Uzma, Senior Vice President, Business Banking Market Manager – PNC Financial Services Group
Financial Services
Past Member
U.S.A.
Uzma has over 22 years of experience in Retail, Business Banking and Commercial Banking. She has aggressively grown and managed a portfolio of clients with complex credit needs, as well as serving in roles from Senior Banker to Manager and Team Leader. Throughout her career, Uzma has been the recipient of numerous sales achievement and service awards. |
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Ruth, RN, Nikken Wellness Consultant, CECP. CBCP & EC Instructor
Health Care/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Ruth was in Healthcare for 47 years; in 1985 she began learning integrative wellness methods. Now she is an Emotion Code Instructor and Emotion/Body Code practitioner around the world. After being told by modern medicine she would be wheelchair bound, she will joyfully tell you otherwise. |
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Nidhi, Founder – Gift Of Kindness
Service/Professional/EWAW Lifetime Member and Ambassador for the Washington DC Area
U.S.A.
Nidhi’s non-profit Gift of Kindness offers a platform for those who spread goodwill to share their personal stories as well as highlight individuals who are helping their communities. Through her platform, Nidhi has showcased dozens of guests who selflessly give back, including organization founders and small boutique owners, on her monthly FOX5 PLUS. WDCA, Washington, DC. tv segment. She not only learns from her guest’s stories of kindness but also aims to make a difference by inspiring others. |
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Veena, Director, Wealth Advisory Services – Key Bank
Financial Services
Past Member
U.S.A.
Veena is Director of Wealth Advisory Services (WAS) for Key Private Bank which is a cornerstone of its advice-based value proposition. She leads a national team of experts in financial, estate, retirement and tax planning. These experts, through a disciplined financial planning approach, offer the best thinking, ideas and customized solutions to their clients. |
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Saloni, MD, Internal Medicine – Cleveland Clinic
Health Care/EWAW Lifetime Member
Past Member
U.S.A.
Dr Saloni’s chief areas of interest are Wellness, Holistic approach to Health and Women’s Health. She spent a year in research in ophthalmology at Case Western Medical School. She treats her job as a gift since her goal is to provide service to humankind. Her vision is to improve the health of community not just by treatment with medications, but by approaching health comprehensively. She is deeply interested in Mindfulness, Contemplation and Meditation as means to self-develop and to improve health and promote wellness. |
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Diana, Marketing and Financial Executive
Service/Professional
Past Member
U.S.A.
Financial and Marketing professional with over 20 years experience. I provide Business professionals and especially Women Business owners with the information they need in order to secure their financial retirement goals. I plan and implement seminars with an emphasis on educating attendee’s on financial services available. |
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Laura
Government/Advocacy/Civic/EWAW Lifetime Member
Past Member
U.S.A.
Laura is a life-long resident of Shaker Heights, a 1984 graduate of Shaker Heights Schools, and a 1988 graduate of Smith College. She has spent more than 20 years as a professional fundraiser in the non-profit space, raising millions of dollars for organizations in numerous sectors, including education, |
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Jaime, Owner – The Energy Producer
Travel, Entertainment & Hospitality
U.S.A.
Jaime is a professional emcee who specializes in using her energy, voice, and expertise to enhance and direct event experiences. Through humor + authentic connection, She has a unique ability to connect with an audience and influence impact so the hosts + organizers can be the true face of their production. |
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Sandra, Former Owner, Publisher – Summit , Portage & Stark County Women’s Journal
Media Social/Print
Past Member
U.S.A.
For five years, publisher of a women’s magazine reaching one hundred thousand readers. Teaching and curriculum designing with over thirty years experience in teaching English and Theater Arts. While teaching in the public school system, established a private acting school for children which ran successfully for ten years…then produced and hosted the longest running television talk show ever on Long Island networks with an audience of millions. |
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Cathie, Co-Founder & Consulting Partner – STRIVE!
Service/Professional
Past Member
U.S.A.
I engage you and your board or senior management team in making the leadership decisions that best fit your culture and reality. |
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Lori, Benefits Consultant – Health Insurance Sales
Service/Professional/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Lori helps you find plans that fit your needs. Consulting/Supporting, independent health insurance agent working with small businesses and individuals to adjust to the new Affordable Care Act. She is successful in helping individuals, families and businesses find the most cost effective plan for their situation. |
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Sunny, President – Fast Focus Careers
Service/Professional
Past Member
U.S.A.
Our mantra is… “people should never pursue a career change alone.” Support is critical. To offer support at Fast Focus Careers we form strategy groups that cover: identifying personal strengths, exploring careers to align strengths with work, building vital networks and launching a career. Our specialties are Career coaching and outplacement. |
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Shishuka, MD, Founder & President – Neuro-Behavioral Clinical Research
Health Care/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Shishuka, MD, is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist, Founder and Medical director of Neuro Behavioral Clinical Research. With over 18 years’ experience she has conducted over 200 clinical trials as Principal investigator.She is key opinion leader in the field of mood disorder, eating disorder and obesity and serves on the board of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) to erase mental health stigma and advocates for the mentally ill. |
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Bonnie, M.Ed, C.E.C. Certified Executive Coach, Professional Speaker and Self Promotion Expert
Service/Professional
Past Member/Program Speaker
U.S.A.
Bonnie is a certified executive coach and self promotion expert. She helps professional women promote themselves effectively to build their business or advance their careers. |
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Nada, PhD, Adjunct Professor – Kent State University, Publisher – Women’s Journal Stark, Summit & Portage Counties
Media Social/Print/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Nada is an accomplished musician and expert on music education. She has benefited from early instruction in music and is focused on providing the best possible instruction in music to students in the classroom, the community and in her research. Nada recently became the publisher of the Stark, Summit & Portage Women’s Journals. |
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Virginia, Founder – Virginia Marti College of Art and Design
Service/Professional/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Virginia was raised in Cleveland’s garment industry and is a woman with a family legacy of clothing and design. She has also lived in New York and Paris and is at the top of the design world. She founded Virginia Marti College of Art & Design in 1966 after struggling to find qualified fashion design professionals for her bridal salon. It was after she saw the increasing need for a college focused on training qualified fashion design professionals that she started offering classes. Currently she goes to Kenya and holds the hands of orphaned children and gives them food, medicine and education. |
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Margaret, MD, President – Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital
Health Care/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Dr. McKenzie is an experienced leader working in the hospital & health care industry. She has been on staff at Cleveland Clinic since 1995. An obstetrics and gynecology physician, she most recently served as section head of general obstetrics and gynecology. She is also an assistant professor of surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine. |
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Katherine, Founder & Owner – Miracle Resources LLC
Service/Professional
Past Member/Program Speaker
U.S.A.
Katherine is called an Igniter, as a thought leader and expert marketer, she serves her clients as a revenue development strategist and motivator. As a professional speaker, she is a member of the prestigious National Speakers Association and graduated from University of Akron with degrees in Business/Communications, Theatre Arts and an MBA in 2009 from University of Phoenix. |
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Stella, Founder, President & CEO – Le Chaperon Rouge, Childcare and Elementary Schools
Service/Professional/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Stella is a successful entrepreneur, Founder, President & CEO of Le Chaperon Rouge, a chain of nine day care centers and private schools. Founded on the principle of providing a caring environment, nutrition and learning opportunities, Le Chaperon Rouge Co. now has up to 1,000 children enrolled in programs serving infants through fifth graders. She is the co-author of the book “Stella’s Way” documenting her life journey. |
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Anne, Owner/CEO – Anne’s Decadent Delights
Travel, Entertainment & Hospitality
U.S.A.
Anne started her company from a family recipe when she was a stay-at-home mom of three (3). She has a background in medical sales and event planning, and is currently working with a coach to turn her business into a full-time gig! |
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Cindy, President – Murphy IP LLC
Service/Professional
Past Member
U.S.A.
Cindy Murphy is the fearless leader of a women-owned intellectual property firm located in Cleveland, Ohio and specializing in the preparation and prosecution of patents. She is a Mechanical Engineer (Georgia Tech 1982), a Professional Engineer (Ohio 1988), an Attorney (Ohio 1988), and a registered Patent Attorney (USPTO 1988). Cindy is Outreach Chair for NEO Society of Women Engineers, an enthusiastic member of Cleveland Engineering Society, and a huge fan of Rita Singh. |
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Anila
Service/Professional
Past Member
U.S.A.
Anila was born and raised in Albania. In the newfound country, America, she helps many in her community with their transitions, challenges and assists them in navigating the American system. She has become the Albanian Ambassador in the city, and on the national and global arena. |
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Colleen, Sales Manager – Hilton Garden Inn
Service/Professional
Past Member
U.S.A.
Colleen is experienced event sales manager with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry. She is skilled in event planning, customer service, new client acquisition and retention, sales and other areas in the hospitality industry |
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Dumont, President – The Dumont Group
Service/Professional/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Dr. Dumont Gerken Owen partners with clients to clarify career goals, provide resources, and expert guidance, create and implement job searches or career transitions. She is success-oriented and provides the accountability missing from many career management programs. |
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Geetu, MD, Family Medicine – Metro Health
Health Care/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Dr. Geetu is director of the November Health Family Center Middleburg Heights at Metrohealth Medical Center. She is currently an assistant professor at Case School of Medicine and teaching staff at Family Medicine Center at Metrohealth Medical Center at Case Western. Her primary research is on women health, maternal and child health and has been involved in research on female sexual health. She has published dozens of article and book chapters related to women’s health. |
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Lori, Owner – Lume Wellness
Service/Professional
Past Member
U.S.A.
Lori owns her own Wellness company offering services to corporations, groups and individuals including but not limited to yoga, stress management, meditation and general health and wellness coaching. She is also developing a new branch of her business to offer executive coaching, team building, and small business coaching services to include web site design, branding to match vision, and steps to creating a new business and tools to manage the business, aimed at independent contractors and other small businesses owners such as yoga teachers, life and health coaches, etc. |
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Manisha, President/Owner – Manisha Patel Agency
Service/Professional/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Manisha has been representing American Family Mutual Insurance Company for the past fifteen (15) years. She is an agency owner helping customers with their insurance needs. |
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Jenniffer, Owner, Jenniffer & Company
Service/Professional/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Jennifer. is the Owner and a Stylist at Jenniffer and Company Salon and Spa. She is also a Global Color Ambassador for Goldwell. |
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DeLores, Principal – Delores Pressley Worldwide
Service/Professional
Past Member
U.S.A.
DeLores an International Keynote Motivational Speaker and Confidence Coach, is dedicated to helping people launch bigger, bolder and braver lives. She is the Chief Launchologist of DeLores Pressley Worldwide and Founder of the Global Up Woman™ Network, a network and movement to empower and elevate women in business. |
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Maria, MD, Owner/ Designer – Marise Designs
Service/Professional
Past Member
U.S.A.
Marise Designs collections are showcased at the most prestigious Saks Fifth Avenue Stores around the country, New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, West Palm Beach… Her collection has accessorized many renowned European Fashion Show collections including the “Fashion Week Show” in Madrid Spain. She is also an Adjunct Professor at the School of Medicine in CWRU and serves on the Board of Directors of the Cleveland Foundation, The Red Cross and the Metro Health Foundation. |
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Maria, Attorney of Counsel – The O’Brien Law Firm LLC
Service/Professional/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Maria has over 25 years of experience in estate planning for individuals and families. She has extensive experience in trust preparation, guardianships, probate, estate and trust administration, elder law and charitable planned giving. Maria has successfully developed a multi-disciplinary team approach to estate and family business counseling, working with individual clients and business owners and their financial, insurance, and accounting advisors to formulate the “right” plan for their estate and business succession. |
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Krithika, Final Year Law Student – Case Western
Service/Professional
Past Member
U.S.A.
Krithika is currently in her final year of law school at Case Western and will be working as a litigation associate for one of the largest law firms in the United States upon graduation next year. |
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Jayanti, Project Director – Sewa International
Education/Social Services/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Jayanti joined Sewa International’s Cleveland chapter in 2010 as a volunteer and in 2013 founded the SHE (Sanitation, Hygiene, and Empowerment) program through Sewa International, USA. Today it has grown tremendously covering 18 states and still growing. |
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Priya, MD, Gastroenterologist – Ohio Gastroenterology Group in Columbus, Ohio
Health Care/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Dr. Priya is a Gastroenterologist at Ohio Gastroenterology Group in Columbus, Ohio. She graduated from Duke University and received her medical degree from Ohio State University. She completed residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and a Gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh before joining her current practice. |
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Montrie, President/Chief Visibility Officer – Visibility Marketing Inc.
Service/Professional/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Montrie is an award-winning strategist and helps businesses integrate strategic communications, proven behavioral modification methods and organizational change management concepts to reach key audiences. Through strategic and effective communications campaigns and creative energies, companies increase visibility. |
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Denise, Program Administrator – Community Office on Aging
Service/Professional/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Denise is currently the Program Administrator of the Community Office on Aging, a unit of the Division of Senior and Adult Services, which provides “services and solutions for better living” for adults 60 and older, and for adults with disabilities ages 18-59 (her day job).She is also a gerontologist, writer, social entrepreneur, administrator, trainer, lifelong learner and aspiring professional public speaker and life coach, with over eighteen years of experience as a Health Care Administrator, Project Manager, Program Director and Trainer. |
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Elisabeth, Founder & CEO – All City Candy
Retailers/Distributors/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Elisabeth a candy lover her whole life, decided it was time to bring her love of candy and her passion to run a family friendly business to life, opening the business in 2013. Despite the global pandemic, and business challenges, she created innovative ways to overcome hurdles and hardships, not to just survive but to thrive in her venture. |
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Krupa, Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D. Scholar – University of Nebraska Medical Center
Health Care/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Krupa is a first-generation American, born and raised in New Jersey. She received her B.S. with honors in biomedical engineering from the University of Southern California (2006) and Ph.D. in cellular and integrative physiology from the University of Nebraska Medical Center (2014). Krupa is completing her final year in the M.D./Ph.D. Scholars program and will be starting her neurology residency in July 2016. |
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Tricia, Owner – Visit Mickey Vacations
Travel, Entertainment & Hospitality/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Tricia has a passion for making magical memories for a family’s vacation time. She opened her travel agency in 2013 with the goal of providing a hassle free travel experience, which leaves more time for her families to build memories. |
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Tiwanna, Owner – Pearl Flower Catering
Service/Professional
Past Member
U.S.A.
Tiwanna is the owner of PearlFlower Catering Their passion for food that both looks and tastes good started long ago. Their inspiration came from Grandmothers Pearline Scott & Delores Flowers! Both knew their way around the kitchen, but more importantly, they instilled the fundamental principles of hard work, dedication and excellence. They taught them to infuse the right amount of love into whatever they present… And that is exactly what they do at PearlFlower Catering. They put their all into your food to ensure your event is one to remember! |
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Parul, Owner – Aangan Boutique
Designer Clothing/Service/Professional/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A
Parul’s goal is to provide elegant and quality products at her boutique while offering the best prices. |
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Aanchal, Attorney – Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP
Service/Professional
Past Member
U.S.A.
Aanchal is an associate attorney with particular experience in the areas of business law, commercial law and real estate law. As an attorney she furnishes legal assistance to various business entities and individuals in northeast Ohio, as well as regional and national companies in regard to their business activities in the state of Ohio. |
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Anika, High School Student & Founder, Second Life Shoe Foundation Corp
Student/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Anika is in her sophomore year of high school and part of the varsity cross country team. She created Second Life Shoe Foundation with the assistance of her parents, her community and friends, in order to help those in need, she repurposed hundreds of high-quality running shoes that she received as donations from the running community. Anika hand-cleaned each pair before donating them to the Thea Bowman Center, where she was able to personally distribute them. |
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Anjulika, Head of Mid Market Sales (East), LinkedIn Sales Solutions
Service/Professional/EWAW Lifetime & Founding Member
U.S.A.
Seasoned sales and relationship management leader with 14 years experience in the competitive technology and financial services industries. In addition to recognized sales/account development success, I also have extensive premium marketing and robust B2B knowledge. Skilled people leader with a passion for coaching and developing talent, driving results and account development strategy. |
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Kavita, PharmD., Principal Consultant, Regulatory Advertising & Promotion, at Opus Regulatory
Health Care/EWAW Lifetime & Founding Member
U.S.A.
Specializing in FDA’s regulation of the advertising & promotion of prescription drugs, with over 14 years of experience in the industry, primarily in Regulatory Affairs and Compliance. Broad understanding of the pharmaceutical business, from both a commercial and a development perspective. PharmD background with experience in Hematology/Oncology and Immunology, but ability to work in any therapeutic area. Specialties: advertising and promotion review, FDA regulations, Oncology, thought leader development and engagement, OPDP enforcement, Pharma and Compliance guidelines, social media |
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Rita, CEO & Founder – Elite Women Around The World®
Service/Professional
U.S.A.
Rita N. Singh’s legacy of leadership, innovation and humanitarian efforts has made her one of the few South Asian Women to receive the most prestigious awards, recognitions and accolades in the United States. Rita is the CEO & Founder of Elite Women Around the World® – A worldwide platform to enhance the economic position of women globally, S&A Consulting Group LLP – A Global Resource Management Consulting Firm and Miraj International LLC – An Event Design & Management Services. |
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Shanoe, Reading Intervention Teacher – Cleveland Metropolitan School District
Education/Social Services/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Shanoe. Educator/presenter and an expert in literacy intervention with over 23 years of experience. Establish and develops literacy strategies for teachers and students to become master of their learning process. I am a leader with my educational community, where I promote cooperative collaboration in developing educational programs and team building. I am goal driven and enjoy the challenges to achieve the desire results for all to be successful.
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Pavitra, Skincare Consultant & Entrepreneur – Rodan + Fields
Health Care/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Pavitra started out as a client of Rodan and Fields during her search to control her adult acne. She was absolutely blown away with the results and decided to partner with the company and become a consultant. She is currently attending school in Chicago in the dental field. |
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Dr. Cyndie, Psychologist & Deputy Director – Pittsburgh Behavioral Medicine
Health Care/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Behavioral Medicine is leading the way towards an advanced understanding of how the mind and body function with or with episodic stress. |
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Nilda, Founder/CEO – Workforce eTraining Solutions LLC
Service/Professional/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Nilda is a Senior Business, Marketing Executive and Consultant, with a unique blend of business, marketing and technology savvy, and trusted advisor to senior corporate and philanthropic executives. Over 20 years of experience in business operations, strategic planning, economic development, workforce and minority business development. |
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Vasanthi, Owner/Distributor – SV International
Retailers/Distributors/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Vasanthi is a health & wellness consultant and started her own business over 15 years ago. Over the years she has attended many seminars and conferences to expand her knowledge on health, wellness and nutrition. Her passion is helping families and friends fulfill their nutritional needs towards better health.. |
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Heather, Founder – Steranka Global Consulting
Service/Professional
Past Member
U.S.A.
Heather is a diversified business professional with more than 13 years of international experience in management, sales, customer service and training. She has collaborated successfully with colleagues, customers, employees and managers from more than 50 countries around the world. She studied four languages including: Russian, German, Japanese and Spanish. |
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Dyan, Owner / Creative Director – Creative ideas matter
Service/Professional
Past Member
U.S.A.
Marketing/Branding, Graphic Design expert with over 20 years experience. Successful at establishing the visions and strategies needed to achieve client goals. A strong conceptual thinker with the ability to turn creative challenges into ideas which get results and designs that win awards. |
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Yvette, M.A., Certified Coach
Health Care
Past Member/Program Speaker
U.S.A.
Yvette works with people who are overwhelmed or disillusioned in trying to find a healthy lifestyle program that works. She has been changing lives for six years. She helps by leading the way to sustainable healthy habits whether the client feels pretty healthy or not so healthy: either way. Her practice is a holistic practice that focuses on the brain, the mind, AND the body: the whole being. |
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Dr. Sherri, Founder – Tenpenny Enterprises
Health Care
Past Member
U.S.A.
Dr. Sherri Tenpenny is an osteopathic medical doctor. She is board certified in Emergency Medicine and the past director of the Emergency Department in Findlay, Ohio and is the founder of a specialty medical clinic, Osteomed II located in Cleveland. Dr. Tenpenny is a writer, a published author, professional speaker and has been an international consultant. Her medical clinic has treated patients from 39 states and 9 counties. |
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Diane, Owner / Creative Director – The Design Edge
Service/Professional
U.S.A.
Marketing/Branding/Design and Communications expert with over 25 years experience. Working with fortune 500 companies and small businesses, she’s a strategic, conceptual and visual communicator, who leads her team to target creative, innovative design and clear communication to achieve clients’ marketing goals |
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Kierston, Founder, CEO – Verge Consulting
Service/Professional/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Kierston is a dynamic talent executive with a background in the consulting technology and digital marketing industries. For more than 20 years, she has helped companies build thriving cultures through growth and process change. Kierston has extensive experience building cultures that enable teams and individuals to deliver their best for client satisfaction. |
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Gerda, Certified MediConsult – MRS2000+
Service/Professional
Past Member
U.S.A.
Gerda has over 35 years as a psychotherapist in private practice and now an energy healer with quantum touch and reiki as well as hypnotherapy on the MRS2000/imrs. |
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Arkeyia, Owner – AW Financials
Service/Professional/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Arkeyia the owner of a virtual accounting practice. She provides a variety of accounting and business services to minority owned small businesses and entrepreneurs. She also provides urban communities with the resources and financial education to break generational curses and create financial stability. |
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Gloria, Senior Advisor – JumpStart Inc.
Service/Professional
Past Member
U.S.A.
Gloria helps entrepreneurs improve their odds of obtaining funding and achieving business success via outreach, coaching, and technical and business development support. She has more than 20 years experience in retail, small business, and non-profit banking. In addition to her work at JumpStart, she also provides advisory services to small business owners and women business owners as well as working with disadvantaged populations to improve life skills. |
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Harriette, Personal Career Strategist & Executive Coach
ExecuNet – Career Services Group
Service/Professional
Past Member
U.S.A.
Harriette has been involved in the planning and execution of human resource initiatives with notable global corporations, public, private and non-profit organizations across many industries. In addition to her present role with ExecuNet, she is the founder and principle of a small consulting company, maintains a number of ongoing executive coaching relationships, and is involved in several community organizations. |
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Lisa, Instructor – Nudge Fitness
Health Care
Past Member
U.S.A.
Lisa is an AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor; she is also a certified Masala Bhangra and Zumba Instructor. |
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Crystal, Owner – Same Page Graphics and Marketing Solutions, LLC.
Service/Professional
Past Member
U.S.A.
Crystal is a Marketing/Branding, Graphic Design expert with over 10 years experience. She is successful at establishing the visions and strategies needed to achieve client goals. A strong conceptual thinker with the ability to turn creative challenges into ideas which get results and increases the bottom line. |
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Sharon – Radio One, Inc / University of Phoenix
Service Professional/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Sharon currently helps organizations solve key marketing challenges. Her years of experience are in media as a community outreach professional, writer, producer, public relations/marketing professional and now a senior sales executive, giving her expansive insight into how the media industry works. Sharon helps organizations learn how to use the ever-changing digital landscape as part of their overall marketing solutions. |
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Marlene, Owner – Stitch & Screen
Retailers/Distributors
Past Member
U.S.A.
Marlene is the owner of Stitch & Screen the perfect place for all your personalized needs! They specialize in customized embroidery, screen printing and *BLING*. They offer many designs for you to choose from or you can send in your logo and they will customize it just for you! |
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Dee, Creator/Founder/CEO – No Diet Weight Solution® LLC
Health Care/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Dee Wolk’s No Diet Weight Solution® has been taught for over 20 years to thousands of people helping them lose weight consistently and safely. They learn a lifestyle void of inconvenience, deprivation and the obsession with food. |
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Margaret, President / Managing Partner – Margaret W. Wong & Assoc. Co., LPA
Service/Professional/EWAW Lifetime Member
U.S.A.
Margaret W. Wong & Associates Co., LPA is dedicated to providing high-quality, efficient, and prompt immigration legal services to both corporate and individual clients. Our firm assists clients with numerous types of work visas, “Green Cards” (permanent residency), J-1 waivers, labor certifications, deportation cases, asylum cases, and many other immigration issues. Margaret W. Wong & Associates Co., LPA is a national practice with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, and New York. |
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Sandra, Founder & CEO – eWomenNetwork
Media Social/Print
Past Member/Program Speaker
U.S.A.
Sandra Yancey, is an award winning entrepreneur, international business owner, ABC radio show host, author, movie producer and philanthropist who is dedicated to helping women achieve and succeed. She is the Founder & CEO of eWomenNetwork, the #1 resource for connecting and promoting women and their businesses in North America. CNN featured Sandra as an American Hero for her role in mobilizing much needed resources for the girl’s high school basketball team of Pass Christian, Mississippi in the wake of the Hurricane Katrina devastation. |
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