Milestone
Celebrate Every Step Forward
At Influential Women, we believe every achievement deserves recognition, big or small. Too often, women move quickly to the next challenge without pausing to honor their progress. Milestone Moments is our space to celebrate those wins and inspire others to keep going.
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Milestone Moments
When women celebrate their wins, they inspire others to chase their own. Here we spotlight milestones that reflect courage, growth, and possibility.
April Goetz
Child Protective Services Investigator
At the Social Services Institute Conference. You have to be invited by either the director or program manager of the agency.
Dana Moore
Senior Accountant | Consultant
Received Jody Mahoney award at South Arkansas Community College
Tirzah Gabourel
Associate Director of Information Technology
The Power of Women
Stephanie Rodriguez
Assistant Project Manager
Getting to read names on International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
In Their
In Their Own Moments
From bold breakthroughs to everyday wins, these snapshots showcase women celebrating progress on their own terms.
Dawn Holts, PhD, CTBS
Director of Operations
Having your whole family's support makes accomplishing goals easier and more worthwhile! I finished my PhD in July with the support and encouragement of my sons.
Annie M Henderson
Life Coach
So proud of my book, Women with ADHD, that is available on Amazon and Audible!
Becca Moore
Student Services & Parent Involvement Coordinator / Head Coach Girls Flag Football / Author
Starting my memoir and then finishing it is a milestone five years in the making. This image is a reflection of how far I've come.
Tiffany King Peoples, PhD
Field-Based Scientific Expert
Ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange
Marilla Duncan
Associate Government Account Manager
Advocating for veteran mental health on the Hill in DC
Angela Ja'net Shupe
Mental Health Advocate
In May of 2025, I completed my professional certification in Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship (undergraduate) through University of Phoenix simultaneously while working on my Bachelor of Science in Business requirements!
Davida Wright Galvin
Writer / Yoga and Fitness Expert
Davida leads the warm-up for the Walk to End Alzheimer's in Denver 2025
Morgan Newman, DNP, RN
Associate Chief of Nursing - Surgery and Acute Care ICC
Terminal degree in nursing milestone accomplished!
Alix Appeleyil
Senior Technical Product Manager, Mobile and Device
Proud moment in Sydney: earning my 9th marathon medal and officially ticking off my 5th World Major. The journey’s been long, humbling, and incredibly rewarding. Two more to go on the bucket-list path to all Seven majors.
Brandi N. Hines, MBA
Operations Manager
Graduation photo shoot for my Masters in Business Administration
Fonda Tanner, MBA
Entrepreneur/Consultant/Project Manager
MBA graduation with my family.
Lauren Latham, MA, LPC, NCC, CCHP, CTTP
Licensed Professional Counselor
Presenting at the NCCHC Winter conference in Baltimore, MD on Trauma informed Reentry Principles for Women and Youth in correctional settings.
Lisa Marie Baratta
Self-Employed Musician / Music Teacher
Lead Alto for Black Tie Orchestra
Alyssa Rojas
BSA / AML Analyst
This photo was taken when I stepped into my new position with Cogent Bank as a BSA / AML Analyst. Little did I know, this was one of the best decisions I made for the next chapter of my life. To say the least - it’s a humbling experience to be living in an answered prayer.
Payel Maitra, Dual MBA, BSc IT
Program Manager
"This milestone means more than a degree—it’s a testament to resilience, sacrifice, and faith. After 14 years, I returned to school and earned my second MBA from Haslam College of Business, UTK. Dreams don’t expire."
Catalina Diaz MHRM
Fourth Grade Teacher
Teacher of the Year 2023-2024
Grace Pasquini
Interior Designer / Showroom Manager
Representing my company at the prestigious Lighting Showroom of the Year event as a finalist was a great honor. It was an incredible opportunity to showcase our commitment to innovative design, customer experience, and industry leadership. I was accompanied by a close friend and fellow designer McKenna Miller who works with one of our major building partners — a meaningful reminder of the strong professional relationships that help drive our success.
Margaret Walsh
Retired Judge/ Co-Parent Coach
With the mayor-elect at my portrait unveiling ceremony - the portrait was about to be hung in the Albany County Courthouse
Dana Drewniak
Senior Group Events Specialist
Working during the playoffs always brings a different energy!
Queen Tizol
Clinic Manager
Grand Opening of our Catonsville Center
Rajarajeshwari Ragampudi
Production Designer
At the AFI Production Design Showcase - a special opportunity to showcase all my work as a Production Designer and connect with industry professionals.
Morgan Vitale
Founder / Owner
Celebrating two years in business, at this moment four awards won, and many more years in the making
Angela N. Woodard, MSCJ, MSM
Member Board of Directors/ Author
First masters in the bag!!!
Sandra Watkins Lopes
Store Manager
Carmen Montijo
Legal Assistant / Author/Content Creator
I traveled to Colorado to meet with a friend and while there, reading my book to children of the Sweet Kids Daycare. One of three schools in Colorado.
Toni Brem
USC Upstate Women’s Soccer Graduate Assistant & Exercise and Sport Science Research Assistant
2024 Big South Women's Soccer Championship
Karlie Caroline Sikorski
AI/UX Engineer
Accepting my awards for being one of the top 20 College of Business Students at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. I am pictured with the Dean of the College of Business, Dr. Jason Greene.
Juli Mazi
Holistic Health Coach
Jenn Espinosa-Goswami
Speaker Trainer and Confidence Coach
Host of the inaugural Fearless Women summit in Minneapolis
Stephanie Whitehead
Victim Witness Assistant Coordinator
Master of Professional Chaplaincy 2024
Karli Sherman
Speaker & Leadership Coach
Involved with pageants for 20+ years, Karli has competed as a Teen, Miss, and Ms. She has been a judge, emcee, choreographer, coach, and director of pageants in a variety of systems, including USA/Universe, America, United States, World Universal, Earth, and Louisiana Fair and Festival, among many others. Most recently, Karli represented Louisiana at the Ms. USA Earth pageant, and captured the national title. Competing internationally as Ms. USA, she achieved the ultimate level of pageant success by becoming an international titleholder. Karli is honored to be the reigning Ms. Earth. This marks Karli’s third state title, second national title, and second international title.
Jana Cudiamat
Founder
Global Brand Marketing & Partnerships Executive Jana Cudiamat with the Hypebeast team and #1 World Ranking Tennis Athlete, Roger Federer, on set filming “A Day in the Life” for On Running. A meeting of creative and sports excellence, aligning culture, storytelling, and brand partnership, to redefine how modern icons move the world.
Dr. Linda Green, DNP, MSN, CNS, APRN
Educational Healthcare and Career Consultant
May 15, 2015 Dr. Green Graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette receiving a Doctorate of Nursing Practice
Latori Griffin, PhD, LMFT, NCC
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
1st PhD graduate in my family! Mom’ s proud embrace!
Misha Luciano
Micro Regional Account Manager
The group photo is of a recognition I awarded to the 7th hourly employee I directly mentored and promoted to a salaried manager role over 10 of my 14 years in this industry. The photo Includes my direct chain of command- my Director of Operations, General Manager and Regional Vice President.
Sonya R. Satterfield
Assistant VP of Technology Services
Preparation is a lifetime commitment.
Mari L Miller
Retired Professor, Oral Communication
My daughters and I have an amazing relationship. Them becoming successful clinical mental health therapists who own their own businesses is my greatest pride. This photo captures how we generally are around each other....minus our gowns and hoods!
ACC Advocacy Days at the U.S. Capitol 2024 Washington, DC
Michelle Castaneto Elloren
Community Outreach Coordinator and Program Director for J1/H1B
Wait is over! Our vision is now a reality! Welcome to Liberty Consultancy Incorporated, your Skills, Your Dream, Our Mission! Your new partner for exceptional staffing solutions.We're open for business!
Katie McDaniel
Founding Principal
I earned the final score for my USDF Bronze Medal at the VADA NOVA Summer Show on 6/8/2025 with my heart horse of 20 years
Stephanie Ann Patrice Smith
Screenwriter
My very first time in a recording booth doing vocals for my debut song, Leave You for My Husband - 2016
Danielle M. Sauder
Senior Financial Analyst
Indiana State University International Entrepreneurship, Lisbon, Portugal
Lyndsey Zinnen
Sales Manager & Warehouse Manager
My first SEMA trade show.
Elizabeth Schwanke
Advising Coordinator for the College of Business
Celebrating my Master of Science degree in Leadership Education: Organizational Leadership
Jacqueline Andrews
Investigations/Assessments Supervisor
Graduate School
Kaitlin A. Gauthier
Land Use and Zoning Attorney
Hoya Lawya!
Sarah Cashman
Machine Tool Instructor
This is the moment I was given my State Kentucky Registered Apprenticeship Program Certificate present by my boss, for working 8,000 on the job hours.
Vanitha Mani
Senior Technical Manager
Crowned as Miss Fabulous America 2024
Sarah McLean, PhD, RN, MDiv
Pastoral Counselor
My first book!
Angela Miller
Land and Sea Travel Advisor
Bucket list!
April Heath Klauser
Business Analyst III
International Institute of Business Analysis ECBA Certificate
Stefanie Marie Kenyon
Senior Software Engineer & Software Architect
Dr. Krista Cothron
Senior Healthcare Operations Strategy Leader
Receiving my Doctorate at Oklahoma State University
Gerardine Pierre
Mental Health Counselor
Masters In Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Cortnie “Cj” Lomax
Account Executive II, US Seller Success & Recruitment- Beauty Division
Take Pics More that way moments are captured and cherished
Hilary Lozar
STEM Coordinator
The moment I realized my career in public education was about to change to providing STEM for out-of-school programs- a trip to Kennedy Space Center with the Boys & Girls Club kids in 2022 to meet astronauts, do hands-on science, and view a rocket launch! I left public education and joined that very Boys & Girls Club the following year.
Kaitlin Chapman
Cutting-Edge AI SaaS Account Executive | GTM Strategist Human-First Seller
Thrilled to have made President’s Club! Grateful for the incredible teammates and mentors who made this possible, and excited for what’s ahead in
Tenisha Golden
Administrative Security Officer & Web Content Manager
I recently completed an agency mandated training as a Certified Content Specialist for our Public Site Migration project.
Sharon Murphy
Sr. Controls Manager
2024 Bachelors This is for you mom! Gone but never forgotten!!
Heather Volk
Strategic Implementation Manager
This photo is of the MEP Goddesses at a Symetri event in Nashville. It was taken almost at the end of AU this year. Symetri and the MEP Goddesses have incredible things coming their way because of all the hard work we had put in during the event. We were happy to snap this photo to celebrate the things that are in store for us.
Michelle Magana
Production Control Specialist, Production Scheduler
Next to Nasa’s Legacy Flag
Britney Irving
Pharmaceutical Sales Manager and Marketing Representative
Mariela Mercado
Lead Global Employee Relations Partner
Dr. Shelina Warren, Ed.D, NBCT
High School Academy Director & Social Studies Teacher
Here I am surrounded by greatness in Toronto, Canada at the American Lawyers Alliance Conference. I was one of four Teachers of the Year and 2 College Scholarship Recipients who received this prestigious recognition.
Harriet Nix, MFA
Retired International Business Manager, currently Self-Employed Artist and Author
Dr. Tammy Keller
Doctor in marriage family therapist
My Doctorates hooding ceremony.
Sharon Pope
Founder and CEO
When I was featured in the New York Times
Sabah Baxamoosa
Director, Business Development
launching the UM degree on Coursera with the crew that made it happen!
JILL HOFFMAN-KOWAL
Multi Media Visual Artist
Teresa B. Cyrus, MVP
Founder | Certified Technical Trainer | Content Creator
Microsoft MVP Award 2023 to Present
Gertrude Danso Kumi
Relationship Banker II
Jessie McDowell
Director, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Master's graduation at Liberty University
Sheree Shearey
Founder/Owner
Short Film that is streaming on Amazon Prime
Angela Campbell
Project Coordinator & Shop Supervisor
Caroline Motley
Growth & Development Director | Financial Advisor
“Milestones aren’t the finish line — they’re proof that you’re on your way.
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