Milestone

Amanda Schneider, LE

Licensed Esthetician / Owner

Amanda Schneider with Loving My Skin Spa won big at her latest international esthetics competition in Dallas. (SkinGames, March 2026) She started her business as a solo practitioner, and has now grown into an international award-winning esthetician. Her business has tripled in size, and she now has 6 staff members. Don't ever allow someone to minimize your power as a small business owner!

Menka Hariani

AVP Digital Enablement

US Top 50 Women Of Impact 2023

Ashlee Cervantes Thomas

Chief Executive Officer

Receiving Sacramento Business Journal's 40 Under 40 was a career milestone moment unlike any other!

Hope McLaurin Cooley

Special Education Teacher

Honored to be selected as one of the working professionals to earn my certification from the Millsaps Business Advantage Program (BAP Fall Cohort 2025) offered through the Else School of Management at Millsaps College.

Sharron Taylor

Founder and Lead Coach

"I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength" - Philippians 4:13 I was a single mother of 4, unit commander and an MLS Graduate, with a 4.0 GPA. Who says you can't do it all when God has promised me everything.

Shanna Groves, M.Ed.

Author and Communications Consultant

Shanna Groves 2026 Book_How I Hear

Melissa Scruggs

President/CEO

CEO Roundtable for the Colorado Springs Chamber and Economic Development Council.

Anne Marie Mattox

Marketing Manager

Honored to be part of a Social Media & Branding Expert Panel — a moment that truly reflects how far I’ve come in my career. Sharing the stage with such talented, driven women was both inspiring and energizing. Grateful to JPAR Aspire Real Estate for creating a space that empowers women to lead, grow, and share their expertise. This is one of those full-circle moments I’m incredibly proud of.

Ashley Jester, MS, CDH-P

Director, Professional Development

Poppy's Story is a window into a mother's personal journey of a formidable pregnancy. Confronted with a surprising diagnosis early on, she faces an enduring trek forward through pain and ambiguity in the hope to keep her child alive and well. This story shares the raw emotions, detailed care, and looming uncertainty as she faces the mountains of fear, doubt, depression, and exhaustion, yet in the valleys finds peace, strength, and determination. This book tells the real account of what patient care looks like, what hope defies, and inspires others to never give up.

Colleen Croff

Clinic Director

The first one in my family to graduate with 2 college degrees!

Aaniyah Yvette Zamora

Founder

The first time I donated through my platform, Brightening Bedsides. I delivered 10 bags filled with Christmas Goodies: cards, blankets, photo frames with beautiful Vero Beach scenes, and more! These gifts were for elderly residents who maybe didn’t have family or friends visiting them for the Holidays. Moments like these remind me why I started Brightening Bedsides, and they continue to inspire me to grow this Platform and reach more hearts through it!

Susie Moon

Business Connection Strategist

My first, in-person comedy skit

Jessica Cruz

Implementation Specialist Consultant

Sometimes God’s detours are His direction. What I once thought was a setback became the doorway to my greatest growth. This gift from my former team reminds me that the real measure of leadership isn’t a title it’s the love, respect, and difference you leave behind. 💕

Katie Hassard

Real Estate Advisor

Today, dreams came true for the Malone’s. They had a plan, worked it diligently, and never wavered from their goal: a home and land to share with their horses. All that discipline and planning paid off. Tonight, they’ll watch the auroras and shooting stars from their own pasture, surrounded by the foothills. This is proof that if you’re willing to dream big and work hard, nothing can hold you back—not a sluggish market, a tough economy, or overpriced homes. The American Dream lives when we say, “I dare you to stop me!”

Heather S. Dondis

Head of PR, Sponsorships, and Partnerships

Inspiration from Family

Bianca Johnson, EdS

Montgomery Public Schools

2026 Inaugural Meta Montgomery Data Center Community Action Grant Awardee

Lindsey Delahunt, MS, AMFT

Director of Operations and Client Services

This photo marks a beginning. July 2025 was Normal NOW’s first event as an organized group. Together, we showed up for Pride, showed support, and affirmed our commitment to being an engaged and active part of our community.

Janet Diodato

Human Resources Director

Receiving Ann Byrnes Award for Professional Excellence

Wendy Lynn Drush

Waitress/cater

Reunited with along time lion friend. Even if it was just for a weekend

Meera Nandlal

Meera’s Animal Tribe

Meera Nandlal hits the anchor desk in a top ten market at Houston's CW 39.

Mahreen Kashif Ghayas

Lead GA - Strategic Comms.

Recognized by Geo News for excellence in broadcast journalism, Mahreen Ghayas distinguished herself as a leading voice in research-driven economic and policy reporting.

Lee Ann Rawlins Williams

Clinical Assistant Professor and Program Director

Consulting on Disability Issues with the United Nations in Geneva

Allyssa Ghans, LCSW

Founder, LCSW and Behavioral Health Consultant

Participating in policy advocacy through my fellowship, engaging with policymakers around Medicaid access and gaps in care. This work reflects my commitment to ensuring lived experience is represented in the systems that shape people’s lives.

Diana Damilatis-Kull, LMHC

Consultant & Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Presented on "Addressing Depression and Anxiety in Adults with Autism: A neurodiversity affirming group support model" & "Transitioning from high school to college: building bridges of success for autistic students" at the Noveltics Group Euro-Global Summit on Autism Research and Awarness in Berlin Germany

Mary Sullivan Moore

Attorney, Business Owner and Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Mediator - Legal Peace

It is important for me to spend time in the amazing natural surroundings of the mountains and water falls in our beautiful city. This keeps me grounded and peaceful, so that I can help clients in their stressful times.

Amber Amoureux

Audio Visual Production Manager

My last year as a highschool teacher I won a Jimmy award for best ensemble in a musical for Cinderella.

Sherrita Niles

Founder / Creative Restoration Strategist

A recent exhibit I curated for Hendricks Live in Plainfield, Indiana. This was more than just creating an exhibit; it was creating a shift in mindset, reflection, and honest conversations. This is the work I do!

Sarah Rose

Sales Executive/Baker

We present to you - the viral SpongeBob (Hobart Model M802) and Patrick (Hobart Model V1401) custom painted planetary mixers!

Sepideh (Sepi) Browning, FHIMSS, FACHE, CHCIO, PMP, eFACHDM, CHISL

Senior Director

2026 Healthcare Changemaker Award

Leoma G Gilley

Author and Publisher

Students and Staff of iDELTA in Uganda.

Melinda Winters

Design System Lead for Ford Motors

2025 Stevies Award

Stacie Paulson

Program Assistant

May is Annual Employee week at Gates Foundation. A time when every employee travels to Seattle to learn, connect, and spend time together. 2025 was Gates Foundation 25th anniversary and I was lucky enough to be one of our Ignite speakers. I never thought I would be brave enough to speak on stage, but when it’s about family, making a difference, and my own nonprofit… never say never #truebeliever

Kimber Olson, PhD, MSW

Founder | CEO | Principal Consultant

n this Expert Spotlight episode of the HerSuiteSpot Podcast, Marsha Guerrier sits down with Kimber Olson, Founder, CEO, and Principal Consultant of Juniper & Pine Consulting, LLC. An enrolled member of the Chiricahua Apache Mimbres Band Nation, Dr. Olson designs and delivers culturally grounded, healing-centered trainings for Tribal Nations. Her work centers Indigenous regulation, trauma-responsive systems, and stewardship-based leadership — bridging Indigenous knowledge systems, neuroscience, and community practice to strengthen family well-being, staff wellness, and social service ecosystems. With more than thirty years of experience partnering with Indigenous and Alaska Native communities, Kimber brings deep relational wisdom to conversations about leadership, systems change, and care. This episode invites listeners to rethink leadership not as control, but as stewardship — and to understand how culture itself can be a governing framework for sustainable impact. https://www.hersuitespotpodcast.com/e/ep119-leading-with-the-land-indigenous-wisdom-healing-centered-systems-and-stewardship-based-leadership/

Tamekia Carter

Arbitration Specialist Supervisor, Travel Agent

The day I stood in my assignment and spoke with purpose. My initial sermon was the beginning of something greater.

Taylor C. Allen

Founder and Career Strategist

✨ Little Lights Coloring Book Now Available ✨ A beautiful children's story designed to inspire faith, kindness, and purpose — one page at a time. Little Lights Coloring Book by Yours Truly encourages children to shine their light, embrace love, and grow in faith while enjoying creative coloring fun. 🌟 Perfect for: • Children learning about faith • Family devotion time • Sunday school activities • Gifts for young hearts • Creative learning moments This coloring book is more than just pages — it's a journey of inspiration, hope, and purpose for little minds. Let your child's light shine bright. 💛 Available on Amazon. 😊

Aarthi Ravichandran

Executive Committee in Non-Profit Organization

Turning point of my Life! Runner-Up of Mrs.India Florida USA, 2022-23.

Ani Khachian

Founder | Creative Director Jewelry Designer

Receiving the WJA Foundation Cindy Edelstein Jewelry Design Scholarship marks a defining moment in my journey as a jewelry designer and entrepreneur. This honor represents more than recognition—it affirms a lifelong commitment to craftsmanship, ethical sourcing, and storytelling through fine jewelry. Inspired by Cindy Edelstein’s legacy, I am deeply motivated to continue creating pieces that are thoughtful, meaningful, and enduring. As the founder of Ani Fine Jewelry, I view this milestone as both a celebration and a responsibility: to elevate my technical mastery, expand my creative voice, and contribute to a more conscious and connected jewelry industry. To every woman building something of her own—this is your reminder that dedication, vision, and purpose are seen, valued, and worth pursuing.

Amber Rosa Field

Founder, Embodied Leadership Strategist

Celebrating the completion moment of this group from my last leadership cohort. 9 months together virtually with a closing in person retreat where we were able to workshop what they created together, witness them facilitating it for the first time, and celebrate how far they came sharing their voices, their authenticity. As reborn leaders standing in truth and internal resonance, not performance. The next cohort is beginning soon. 6 months, women only for more safety and intimacy as you rediscover your natural rhythm and activate your internal radiance again so you can become a self resourced leader in your life with vitality that sustains.

Deborah Seelhoff

Business Owner

This moment feels like a milestone. Dementia Forward Family Education Presentation 2023. What once lived in my heart is now something I get to share with families in a real, meaningful way. With the support behind me, I’m able to show up fully grounded, confident, and aligned in this work.

Kshitija (KJ) Gupte

Data Scientist and Author/Publisher

This is with Prof. Shrikant Datar (Dean of Harvard Business School) during my convocation during 2022

Dakota Carroll

Regional Teams Director

Coaching our 2009 National Team Girls

Kahlilah Lilley

Founder

Reaching this milestone as an SMP artist means more than mastering a technique, it’s about giving my clients a lasting solution, a renewed sense of confidence, and the freedom to move through their hair loss journey with certainty. This isn’t just permanent pigment, it’s permanent empowerment.

Kristina Manuel, ORDM

Founder, CEO

True influence is not defined by the four walls of an office or the polish of a professional setting; it is forged in the moments where the climb is steepest, and the obstacles are most daunting. Standing at the edge of the Top of the World trail in Moab, navigating a 1,500-foot elevation gain with a struggling engine, I am reminded that leadership is often about maintaining your composure when the machinery of life starts to sputter. The challenge was amplified by the sight of heavy thunder and lightning storms rolling in along the mountain horizons, a reminder that the environment we lead in is rarely predictable. Whether you are running a business from a kitchen table, navigating the high stakes of a hospital ward, or leading from a boardroom, the grit required to reach the summit remains the same even when the sky turns dark. This journey has always been about more than just the mechanical conquest; it is a tribute to the resilience I learned with my late dog, Odin, by my side for every mile of every storm. He taught me that being an influential woman means staying agile and refusing to turn back, even when the path is made of broken rock and the elements are closing in. Sometimes in life, you have no choice. You cannot turn back. Influence happens everywhere you have the courage to keep climbing despite the thunder, and the view from the top is always worth the struggle it took to get there.

Crystal Durham

Founder & CEO

We are always excited for vending opportunities and to be able to meet moms and women in our community.

Nalini Downing

Campus Store Manager

Receiving a Distinguished Staff Advisor / Mentor award from the President of Thiel College and Vice President of Marketing & Communication

Lisa Presley

PEIMS Coordinator

This represents a hard-earned certification that I am proud to have achieved!

Jessie Clinton

Sales Support Coordinator III

My first photoshoot, ever. It was fun, free and I was too excited to be cold 😁

Rachel Horne

Client Advisor

Photo shoot for my first ever fashion project

Julie Jackson M.Ed.

Kindergarten Teacher / Team Lead

Masters Degree In Curriculum and Instruction from Grand Canyon University while working as a full time Kindergarten teacher.

Linda Randall

Author/ Artist/ Chief Executive Officer

The day I received my copy of my book in the mail to preview made it so real and exciting! I finally realized that all the hours and hard work came together for a purpose.

Heather Raymond, CAM

Community Manager

Winning the Serve Someone RockIt Award at conference for 2025 was an amazing accomplishment!

Ashanti Gray, MBA, CFO, CTO

Assistant Fire Chief

My Las Vegas Weekly cover captured a pivotal moment in my career, stepping into history while shaping the future of public safety leadership. Today, I channel that experience into guiding leaders and organizations through transformation.

Shannon Slate

Regional Campus Director

Ribbon Cutting on January 12, 2025 for the Hopkinsville Racer Academy Dual Credit program on the Murray State Hopkinsville Regional Campus in partnership with Christian County Public Schools

Maria Davies, PMP

Client Delivery Leader

Leading Texas Capital's Disc Golf team to victory in the 2024 Corporate Challenge

Raeda Hashim Abdul Latif

Strategic Brand Leader driving Digital, Communications, Financial Education & Inclusion

One of the milestone moments was when I made the keynote to the Women's Day at the Stock Exchange in partnership with IFC and UN Women and got to ring the bell to open the trading day at the national stock exchange.

Lindsey Harris

Environmental Permitting Manager

My team at BLM hq in Washington DC got to take a private Congressional tour, and this photo was taken afterwards. I showed a few people and they said I must be moving up since I’m hanging out with the higher ups in the photo. I agreed, and politely added that all the men in the photo reported to me at the time.

Alexa Cuff, M.Ed., C.A.G.S.

Elementary School Counselor

Educators as writers: supported through the Brookline Education Foundation, I had the opportunity to participate as a Margaret Metzger Fellow and Margaret Metzger Encore Fellow.

Carla LeChette-Danberry, Ph.D.

Dental Assistant, Retired Army Strategist, Volunteer/ Ambassador

Finally, PhinisheD! Walked across the stage in Orlando, July 2025.

Katherine Della Garcia-Romero

Independent Consultant

Made the front cover and centerfold article of the Texas Highway Patrol Magazine July 2010

Monica Diaz

Abstract Painter / Art Teacher

Group Exhibition at MiFa, Miami Art Week 2024

Camila (Camila) Mendez, MHA,BSHS,CCMA

Medical Billing Manager

Graduation with my Masters in Health Administration

Holly Hester

Property Manager

Holly Hester has been promoted to Senior Manager by Universal Storage Group. Congratulations!

Antonela Quijada

Lab Manager

This is when I earned my EMT license in USA (Now I'm qualified in Mexico and USA)

Andrea Gorgol-Beaton

Founder, Interior Decorator

Honored to be featured in the April issue of Monmouth Magazine for this beautiful living room transformation. Seeing my work published alongside so many talented local businesses is such a special moment. Grateful for the opportunity to share the story behind this space and the details that brought it to life. The photo that you are seeing is the first page of a four page editorial spread.

Billie Pacheco, PMP, CMC, CHPM, LSSBB

Senior Level Project Management Professional & Faith-Based Minister

I was received 2 awards from Easterseals Southern California's Autism Project Management Office in 2025. They gave out 3 awards, and I received 2 of them: 1 for Continuous Learning and 1 for Program Governance Design.

Terri Savage, EdD

Educational Consultant, Adjunct Professor, Intern Supervisor, Life Coach

Full circle moment - a return to higher education to work with future special educators

Melanie Woon

IT Project Manager

I was honored to have been selected as "Rookie of the Year" for 2025.

Meredith Otero

Owner | Director of Marketing

This one feels big. This week I had the opportunity to co-present at the CMAA World Conference and Club Business Expo to a room of 500+ club leaders on Building a Championship Culture. If you asked me a year ago if I’d be standing on that stage, the honest answer probably would’ve been “maybe someday.” Turns out someday came a lot sooner than expected. Public speaking has always pushed me outside my comfort zone, but growth rarely happens inside it. Sharing ideas, experiences, and real conversations about culture with so many passionate professionals in this industry was something I won’t forget. Grateful for the opportunity, the collaboration, and the reminder that sometimes the goals you set for a year show up in the first two months. Now the bar is set.

Naomi Crain

Formulation Chemist

Four years ago, I arrived at Spelman College with big dreams and a lot of determination. This photo was taken in front of the very first dorm I lived in on campus — a place that holds so many memories of late nights studying, growth, and learning who I was becoming. After four long and challenging years, I graduated with my Bachelor’s degree in Biology, a milestone that represents resilience, faith, and the support of a powerful community of Black women who uplift each other every day. That journey led me into my career as a formulation chemist and continues to shape the future I’m building. This moment reminds me that every late night, every challenge, and every step forward was worth it.

Tristen Vieaux, LPC, NCC, ACS, RYT

Clinical Supervisor| Psychotherapist | Yoga Therapist | Author | Founder

Book launch day for my first published book “ Unearthing Inner Gold” A collection of healing feminist poetry

Neika Thesalus

Founder and Director of Operations

Stepping into rooms I once only envisioned , and now being recognized for the impact I’m building. I’ve been officially selected as a participant in the Entrepreneur of Impact competition, an opportunity to be featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, receive mentorship from Daymond John, and compete for a $25,000 prize. “This isn’t just about winning, it’s about showing what happens when women lead, build, and refuse to play small.” — Neika Thesalus https://entrepreneurofimpact.org/2026/neika-thesalus-2

Dr. Deanna Hall

Founder, CEO

Honored to be selected for Beneath the Service’s Women Veterans Leadership Program (WVLP) – Cohort 9. Proud to stand alongside women who continue to lead, serve, and make impact long after the uniform comes off. And one shared mission—lead forward. Grateful. Ready. Rising.

Rosa Ore, M.A.

Mediator

A legacy moment—captured in purpose, impact, and generational influence. In this powerful scene, Rosa Ore stands alongside her daughter, Jennifer, surrounded by the courageous graduates of Mujer Talento in Medellín, Colombia. Invited as a keynote speaker for this life-changing graduation ceremony, Rosa brought more than words—she brought lived experience, unwavering faith, and a blueprint for transformation. As a leadership coach, entrepreneur, and advocate for women breaking generational barriers, Rosa has built platforms that empower others to rise. But in this moment, her greatest impact wasn’t measured in titles—it was felt in connection. Standing beside Jennifer, this became more than a speaking engagement; it became a living testimony of legacy, showing that leadership is not only taught, it is passed down. These remarkable women, having completed an intensive six-month program in sewing, design, and entrepreneurship, are stepping into self-sufficiency after escaping the harsh realities of human and drug trafficking. Rosa’s message to them was clear: your past does not define your future—your courage does. This image captures more than a milestone—it reflects restoration, resilience, and the undeniable power of women uplifting women across borders. #InfluentialWomen #WomenEmpoweringWomen #GlobalImpact #LeadershipWithPurpose #LegacyBuilders #MujerTalento #MedellinColombia

Karen Lynn Oliver

CEO & Founder

Spring 2026 Pre-Order New Book

Capricia Griffin

Author

This moment meant everything to me. My first photoshoot… my first book proof… and the beginning of me stepping into who I was called to be. This wasn’t the final cover, but it was the start of something real. A reminder that growth doesn’t start perfect… it starts with a decision. Hurt people hurt people… but healed people heal people. 💜 — C. Griffin

Anjelika Stephens

Assistant Project Manager

Stepping into a new chapter with purpose and passion! Being accepted into the University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business for my MBA is more than a milestone, it’s a promise to keep growing, keep leading, and keep showing my family and community that anything is possible with hard work and faith. Hook ’em!

Meghin Rineer, DHSc

Assure Patient Specialist

I am honored to share that my doctoral dissertation has been formally approved by my dissertation committee and program director. This marks the successful completion of my Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) degree, a milestone that reflects years of rigorous study, research, and dedication. My dissertation is now being prepared for publication, and I am proud to join the distinguished group of professionals who hold this credential. I extend my heartfelt appreciation to my mentors, colleagues, family, and friends for their unwavering support throughout this journey. Their encouragement was instrumental in achieving this academic goal. It is with great pride that I now officially introduce myself as Meghin Rineer, DHSc.

Anita Wright

Consultant

A moment of purpose fulfilled. This degree represents perseverance, faith, and the courage to keep going even when the path is not traditional. Proof that it is never too late to become who you were meant to be. There was a time when I questioned whether my journey was taking too long. Life had responsibilities, detours, and seasons that required my attention in ways I had not originally planned. While others followed a traditional timeline, my path unfolded differently. There were moments of doubt, moments of exhaustion, and moments when the finish line seemed distant. But there was also something stronger than doubt: determination. I realized that purpose does not operate on a clock. Growth does not have an expiration date. Dreams do not lose value because time has passed. Earning my master’s degree was more than an academic milestone. It was a personal victory over every moment I wondered if I had waited too late, over every obstacle that tried to convince me to settle, and over every voice that whispered that the journey would be too hard. Standing in that cap and gown, I was reminded that persistence changes outcomes. My story is a reminder to every woman who feels behind, overlooked, or uncertain. Your timeline is still valid. Your goals are still possible. Your purpose is still calling. You do not have to follow someone else’s path to arrive at your destination. You only need the courage to keep moving forward. “Your journey does not have to look traditional to be transformational. Stay committed to your vision, trust your process, and remember that perseverance will always introduce you to your purpose.” Keep going. Keep believing. Keep becoming.

Molly Kelly

Executive Director

Honored to be featured on the cover of Inspire Magazine 💗 This moment is a reminder of how far I’ve come — and why this work matters so much. Grateful to lead, serve, and be part of a community that believes in second chances 💚

Suzy Preite

Service Manager

This moment means more to me than any title ever could. There was a time I was searching for guidance, trying to find my place in an industry where I didn’t always feel seen. Today, I get to stand beside incredible women who are just beginning their journey and support them along the way. This is what a milestone looks like to me. Not just personal success, but being able to lift others up, create opportunities, and remind them they belong here too. Because when one of us grows, we all grow.

Casey Pritchard

Construction Estimator

Since I was a kid, it was my dream to race supercross. After breaking my back in a practice crash in 2013, I thought that dream was over. Nearly a decade later, I rebuilt my bike, rebuilt my strength, and found my way back to the track. Over the next few years, I worked my way up to racing Supercross at Daytona, and went on to win my first AMA Arenacross Championship in front of my friends, family, and my one-year-old daughter. Proof that it’s never too late to come back stronger.

Ashlei Martin, LME

Founder, Director of Education, and Independent Education Consultant

Twenty-five years of showing up for the beauty industry, and it showed up twice. LUXlife Global Excellence Award 2025 and E2 Media Award of Excellence 2026, both presented to AVM Beauty. Grateful, grounded, and still building.

Kayce Ataiyero

Chief External Affairs Officer

Kayce Ataiyero delivers her TedX Talk, “Local News: The Thread to Reknit Our Community Ties.”

Emily Harber (Dr. Em) Williams, Ph.D

Founder, President & Executive Director

Remarkable Women 2025 Central Mississippi

Abigail Wilson

Flow Coordinator

This photo represents where we started. We didn’t have a business plan, a fleet of vehicles, or a clear roadmap. We just knew we wanted to help our neighbors. My husband fit all of his tools into the back of our CRV, and if a job was too big, he’d call me and I’d bring my SUV to haul scrap or materials. We worked like that until we could save enough for our first commercial vehicle. Today, we operate with three vehicles. This moment reminds me that growth doesn’t always start with having it all figured out, it starts with showing up, working hard, and believing in what you’re building.

Brittany Shirk

Marketing Admin and Executive Assistant

Turning 40 was a huge milestone for me. It made me realize who I am and what I want to achieve. That pivoting at any age is possible and listening to your gut should be the norm!

Maricela Bazan

Account Executive

Dinner with 2 Great customers that took a chance on my new journey and trusted me with their business

Shannon Swingle

Lead Teacher

Long overdue GRADUATION in 2015! I used to Nanny for these two girls when they were little. And then as they grew I babysat for them. As I was walking into graduation their mother and the girls were walking to their seats. We were able to stop for a quick picture! To know these kiddos from ages birth/ 2 and a half, to that time, was a blessing! But to now look back and still have them in my life, bridesmaids in my wedding, still asking me to come over and hang out, that is priceless! The degree is amazing! Don’t get me wrong! But the bonds that I form with the children an their families that truly last a lifetime make earning that degree even more special to me! Just the other night the younger one, now 19 told me “ you were our fun Aunt, we wanted you to come over and play with us and do things with us!” She remembers the fun, but the learning and education, the socialization, that was all there too!!!

Dr Angie Holzer

CEO Founder

Dissertation of the Year Award Speech

Dr Barrow

Founder/CEO

Winning the National Retail Federation Advocacy Award was such an important achievement. I believe in the power of advocacy. Together we can create a better business environment so that more small businesses can be successful.

Sherry Mccaskill, BS, MHRM

Sr. Director Human Resources, and Owner of Collective Principles, LLC. A Certified John Maxwell Speaker, Coach and Trainer & Maxwell DISC Certified

I'm thankful and blessed to be featured in Influential Women in 2026!

Le'Asia Gaskin, M.A.

Assistant Director - Student Success and Belonging

Graduation day! She Mastered It! :)

Cierra Jackson, MS, BCBA, LBA

Senior BCBA Supervisor

October 2023, promotion to Senior Supervisor!

Dr. Iris Wright

CEO/ Author

I was honored with my Honorary Doctorate Degree

Evelyn Jean Hall, CWCA

C Level Executive Assistant | Meeting Planner | Mobile Notary Public

Local Profile’s 21st Annual Women in Business Summit was so inspiring! Thank you for the invitation Vielka Deguidi,CMP,HMCC! hashtag#WIB2022 hashtag#summit hashtag#renaissance hashtag#plano hashtag#womenempowerment hashtag#diversityandinclusion hashtag#aspiretoinspire You’re stronger than you think! hashtag#knowyourwhy hashtag#failforward hashtag#flyhigh hashtag#visitplano hashtag#meetingprofs hashtag#eventprofs

Melissa Escobar

Founder & President

An industry honor designed to recognize the hard work, motivation and passion of individuals that drive the surface finishing industry forward; nominated by their peers in the industry and then selected based on a variety of criteria, including leadership and industry involvement.

Rachna Kumari, MBA

SERIAL ENTERPRENEUR | AUTHOR | STRATEGIC ADVISOR

Rachna's 1st book "Married People, Lonely Homes" is published and available on amazon. It's based on true stories

Ekta Ghosh

Postdoctoral Research Associate

A proud milestone in my research journey, honored to see this work recognized and grateful for everyone who supported me along the way.

Erika Bressan

North America Financial Services Sales Lead

FISD Singapore

Margaret A. Hofmann M.Ed.

Owner/ACE-Certified Personal Trainer/Author

The milestone moment recently for me was getting the 2nd edition of my book, The Wedding Gift, published in late 2025. It was a ton of work daily for about a 6-month period. I am happy with the results, and it's a "charity" book, meaning all proceeds go into my mother's education fund.

Syeda Dania Ali

Sales Operations Analyst

Awarded as a most impactful employee of the year 2025!

Juanita Jeanie Sanchez, COS, HCCP, NCP-E

Founder

My first real job, little did I know it would be the job that changed my life.

Alyssa Duff

Founder and Systems Strategist

A personal milestone was the first chef that paid me to organize the operations in their kitchen, then teach them how to sustain the progress.

Michelle Thompson

Founder, Certified Life Coach

Her Comeback podcast launches its second season!

Megan Stoketon

Support Flight Commander

Receiving an annual award

Nyesha Little

Business Owner?CEO

Leadership & Purpose

Gina Pumilia Theilmann

Retail Territory Manager

Celebrating seven years at MYA. Best career decision I have ever made.

Alisha Rice, M.Ed

Indiana Cadre Coach

This photograph was taken the day a former student presented me with the Top Scholar Educator Influencer Certificate. It was a truly full-circle moment—this little girl from a decade ago, once sitting in my classroom, was now standing before me, celebrating my work and impact. To be recognized by someone whose journey I once helped shape was both humbling and heartwarming—a sweet reminder of why we show up every single day for our students.

Diane Vessels

Principal Consultant

Training my grandson to to operate a duct blaster to test for HVAC duct leakage on a job site.

Mary Barbara Lincoln, EdD

Special Education

2014 Hooding ceremony!

Liza Yefimova

Founder of Brag-Lab LLC

My college graduation! Life changed that year.

Tierra L Reid

Campus Recruiter

Successfully completed this commission graphic design project for Alpha Phi Alpha Omicron Lambda Charities of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated - January 19, 2026.

Priyanka Malarauthu

IT Administrator and SOX Compliance Program Specialist

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." — Eleanor Roosevelt

Lindsay Young, MSML

Senior Analyst

My first published work! This devotional is a 21-day journey for anxious mothers, especially those dealing with postpartum anxiety and depression.

Betty Ortiz

Ambulance Commander

Completing my IDELP fellowship with IAFC. A great opportunity to learn and share with like minded individuals and colleagues.

Latoya N. Leslie

Founder & Humanitarian

February 11,2020. I won CSM YR’20 in Napa Valley, CA. When you think your hard work goes unnoticed - sometimes it does, but keep going.

Jennifer Atwood

Talent Acquisition Specialist / Career Coach

I was honored to receive the CEC 2024 JAEDI Award for fostering and advancing justice, access, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce, workplace culture, and programmatic work.

Elizabeth "Lisa" Brambilla

Founder | CEO

In May 2025, SurvivorEyes Founder & CEO Lisa Brambilla was invited by Meta to Washington, D.C. for the third consecutive year, meeting with Oregon state policymakers. These conversations reinforced the importance of purpose-driven leadership and elevated the voice of small business owners on a national stage. The experience further solidified SurvivorEyes’ commitment to advocacy, visibility, and responsible leadership within the entrepreneurial community.

Kimberly Elaine Brown Blaine

Author

On the red carpet in Hollywood for the 2025 IIBA Author of the Year Awards

Marcella K Norman

Licensed Professional Counselor

My first Children’s Book published in 2022 , Aimed at educating and inspiring conversations surrounding mental health within families .

Brittani O'Hara-Grant

Councilwoman / Mayor Pro Tem

Rooted in love, lifted by purpose, and celebrated together—this moment means everything.

Kara Ouzts

Enterprise Account Executive

Changing your career path can be terrifying. I've done it multiple times, and each time it is for the better. I was honored to be recognized as my region's Industry Newcomer of the year. Additionally, fun awards were given and apparently I am my team's most unassuming hit woman!

Kristin Quinn, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Founder and Principal Coach / Consultant

This photo marks a milestone that didn’t come with a title or timeline. After stepping away from a long corporate career during a period of transition, I chose to redefine success on my own terms and step into what came next with intention. That decision changed how I lead, work, and live.

Cathy Frankel

Ground Instructor

Arriving on the professional scene. One step closer to my ultimate goal.

Kimberly Figures

Training Specialist III

Graduation Day.

Tashyra Royal

Data Center Security Manager II

Award presented for my commitment to the AWS Inclusion Ambassador Program and ID&E Initiatives.

Karrisa Hodge Newkirk

President and founder

ONE award for general impact

Coralyn Jewel

Certified Master Sexologist

My book made the International Best-seller list

Rishika Satyarthi

Founder and CEO

This recognition affirmed my belief that leadership rooted in service, integrity, and community can create lasting impact far beyond any single role or title.

Kelly Nicole Conrad

Communications & Development Director

Celebrating another year of stable brain scans, when most patients with my tumor type, don't make it 5 years post-surgery. Grateful!

Carrie Ann Leone

NNA Certified Notary Loan Signing Agent , Mobile Notary Public, Mortgage Professional

Represented a financial institution at a gala event for a charity event for homeless children .

Kelly O'Connor-Austin

Founder, What Next Wellness and Co-Founder Elevated Assistants, LLC

Post battling cancer, volunteering where I did treatment, and founding What Next Wellness - San Diego Health covered me. I was the only patient turned infusion volunteer immediately post treatment at Scripps Hospital (At the time it was Scripps MD Anderson)

Jaclyn Taylor

Principal Owner

Jaclyn's first project completion as a business owner. A new 150,000SF global manufacturer and corporate office. This project has won several national and local awards. Neumann Monson and Graham Construction were great partners to achieve a successful and beautiful facility.

Heather Hansen

Delivery Office Education Management Engagement Owner

Standing on the runway at Edward’s Air Force Base as part of NASA’s media team., watching Space Shuttle Endeavor return for the final time, proof that extraordinary journeys both begin and end with brave first steps.

Ashley Rose Caldwell

Business Development

2nd year in a row for 5k run: not my child: fentynal awareness run.

Cynda Williams

Chief Executive Officer

Singing with Mother's Milk

Jennifer Kupcho

Miracle Mentor™

Keynote Speaker: Mother-Daughter Luncheon at Rowan University AST Sorority

Bene Stroud

Chief Brand Strategist

MC'ing the Discover Your Purpose Conference.

Caitlin Stryker

Producer

Award Nominated Actor

Norma Barreda, M.Ed

South Regional Manager

Collaboration that drives results.

Ennie E YooOh

Teacher

Thankful for a PhD in Family Ministry to honor God and serve others in need.

Narah Cano

General Manager

2024 - Two certificates at Harvard. One mindset. Global vision, sustainable impact.

Ronnette Meyers

CEO and President

Ronnette receiving the CRMSDC Top 100 MBEs award.

Anne Tammel

Founder and CEO

OC Women in Business, 2024. The moment I introduced 'Uniting and Empowering Women in Business' to Orange County — 475% growth in 75 days, now expanded into SoCal Women in Business. Built on my positive culture model from Poets and Dreamers International. Over 200 women in one room, co-creating and building strategy together.

Dianne Lorido

Founder

Honored to represent Trailblazr as a speaker at the 2026 Women in Business Summit in Dubai. This milestone reflects the power of building with purpose and the beginning of Trailblazr’s global journey.

Sophia Jaso

Senior Supervisor of Field Operations

Receiving my BA in Organizational Management

Sonya Revilla

Crisis Intervention Unit Specialist

Husband Raymond and I in Israel on a 2020 Pastor and wife mission trip, gifted by our loving congregation. I thought about a self photo depicting a proud moment, but all proud moments have always been by my husband's side. When I struggled as wife, he was there to love me. I struggled as a mom, he was there to reassure me. I wanted to pursue the medical field and put our youngest in a daycare, and he stood by me. While recovering from a hysterectomy, then started my daycare, he loved to play with the kids during naptime then leave, laughing! He wanted to become a pastor and I stood by him and closed my daycare to work in oil and gas. The company started downsizing for relocation, he said everything will be fine. Got a job with the District Attorney's office and help 4 different positions in almost 5 years. Here is when I became aware of the Crisis Intervention Unit with the Midland County Sheriff's office. and started volunteering in 2021. He knew I wanted to stop volunteering for the Crisis Intervention Unit and apply to be one of 2 paid staff members who are on call 24/7/265, and he said he would stand behind my decision. Almost 31 years together, he knows when I have had a troubled day and he is there to listen. I owe all triumphs to the grace of God and the support of my family.

Ruth Burk, JD, ICP-ACC, CSM

Executive & Systems Business Coach for Women Leaders

The day I officially launched Style Slowly Collective™ marked the culmination of decades across law, technology, and leadership. Building something that reflects both my experience and my values has been one of the most meaningful milestones of my career.

Miranda Smith-Hykes

OH Regional Manager, Trainer, MLO IN-KY-MI-OH-TN,Manufactured Home Installer

Ohio Chamber of Commerence

Dr. Rose Ann Bomentre

Founder & Principal Consultant

March Author of the Month at the Upland Public Library

Tricia Dawn Deffendoll

Maintenance Supervisor- Casting

induction into Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame with my family and friends

Samantha Davenport

Counselor

Graduated from Highlands College

Kayla Lumaye

Director of Public Works/Water Superintendent

This milestone represents dedication to uplifting others, building community, and believing that women deserve spaces to grow and lead without hesitation. I’m honored to be named a 2025 Remarkable Woman and hope this inspires others to step boldly into their purpose.

Stephanie G. Paraiso

Founder / Media

Participating in the Congressional Briefing on Women in Diplomacy and Legislative Processes

Ms. Cheri Bone

Manager of Program Operations

I was a Broadcast Operator during the Live E - Red Carpet Coverage!

Heidi M MacAlpine

Occupational Therapist | Adjunct Professor | Consultant | Community Collaborator & Program Developer | Personal Trainer

Community partner yoga class

Claudia Martinello, MSML, SHRM-CP

Human Resources Business Partner

I am truly grateful for the opportunity to participate in last week's SHI Global Sales Kickoff. The experience left me feeling deeply connected to the team - energized, inspired and committed to delivering exceptional HR partnership throughout the year. A special thank you to Kapil and Aleesa Foltz for including me in this event. Here's to a successful and impactful 2026!

Tiffany L Davis

Assistant Principal

From 4th Grade to Our Future

Chasity Good

Real Estate Agent

Me in my dream car

Hana Tallan

ESOL Teacher

May of 2025, I graduated from my Ms.Ed in leadership.

Lauren Wu

Adjunct Professor of Law / Chief Privacy and Compliance Officer

Recording my first guest spot on a podcast. Can't wait for the episode to be out. Many more to come, I hope.

Maria LaShure

Journeyman Wireman / Union Electrician

My cert. In EV infrastruction training

Taylor Tiefen

Senior Talent and People | Certified Pilates Instructor | Founder

One year on my alcohol - free journey!

Stacey E Brown

Sterile Processing Manager

I received this from National University. This was an honor. I just Thank God for what He is doing in my life. God is so good.

Zara Mubeen

HR/Recruiting Professional

Milestone: Completing the MIT Applied Data Science Program October of 2023: I’m proud to have completed the MIT Applied Data Science Program: Leveraging AI for Effective Decision Making! Guided by MIT faculty and industry mentors, I gained hands-on experience in Python, data analysis, machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, and generative AI. Through real world projects analyzing FoodHub orders, building an Amazon product recommendation system, and creating a music recommendation system. I learned how to turn data into actionable insights and design AI solutions that truly enhance user experiences. This program has been an incredible journey, equipping me with skills to drive AI-powered business decisions and tackle meaningful challenges.

Bridget Kraft

Account Director

2025 Outstanding Sales Achievement Award

Millie Cosme

Company Owner/Mathematics Teacher

Millie Cosme is the Founder and Educational Director of Nurturing Minds Tutorial, which is celebrating 10 years of empowering and helping students nationwide build confidence, master foundational skills, and succeed academically. “We are continuing to 'Secure Our Future One Mind at a Time.”

Carla Olivo, DVM

Veterinarian, Franchise Owner

Petsmart Veterinary Services Urgent Care a more affordable clinic with a vision and a mission.

Cassey Wright

Human Resources Director

WFH today and wrapping up the last of my year‑end projects as a team of one — and feeling ready for 2026 🙌🏼 2025 was a year of real momentum: • Maintained a 95% company retention rate • Promoted ~5 security officers into Supervisor and Director roles • Expanded headcount with 77 new hires • Supported BD as they secured 5–12 new contracts Proud of the growth, the wins, and the impact this year brought. Here’s to an even stronger 2026!

Kenisha Morgan, MBA, BS, AS

Senior Claims Technician

M.B.A “Standing on Business”

Lumbie Mlambo

Founder and CEO

Lumbie Mlambo and board member Anita Hawkins visited Matobo Hills, where women and girls walk up to 18 miles each day to collect water. On this day, a major milestone was achieved—we located a sustainable water source within the community and constructed a water system to provide easier access to clean water. Overcome with joy, Anita and Lumbie became the first to drink from the newly discovered source. This project now serves more than 8,000 people and has transformed daily life for women and girls by giving them back their time, dignity, and opportunity. We are deeply proud of this achievement and the lasting impact it has created for the community.

Martha Hernandez

President

Forbes Publication (Spanish) Honored to share my publication in Forbes (Spanish edition). This piece highlights the impact of female leadership, resilience, and purpose-driven influence, continuing my commitment to amplifying women’s voices and celebrating stories that inspire meaningful change.

Regenna J Grier

Instructor/ Life Insurance Agent

I shaved my head and revealed the truth I had been hiding, alopecia brought on by years of stress, silence, and service. I once had beautiful, soft hair, and I hid the damage beneath ponytails because I wasn’t ready to be seen. I wasn’t ready to be vulnerable. My alopecia did not come from vanity or age; it came from a career in law enforcement, from not speaking up for myself, from carrying stress quietly and professionally. I learned the hard way that what we don’t release, the body remembers. When people ask, “Why did you cut your hair?” or assume “Oh my God, do you have cancer?”, those questions are not about me. They are challenges, because this is not what the world expects to see. But this is what I need you to see. Truth does not require permission, and healing does not need an explanation. To those who offered kindness, affirmation, and unexpected compliments, thank you. You reminded me that authenticity resonates louder than perfection, and that beauty does not disappear when we stop hiding. This is me choosing honesty over comfort. Wholeness over fear. To women everywhere: live in your truth, because it is all you truly have, and it is more than enough. My hair was never the story, my truth is. This isn’t what the world wants to see, it’s what I need to show.”

Breanna DeLong

Program Manager

In Washington, D.C. at the MSEP event, I stood in a room with policy leaders and decision makers focused on military spouse employment. As a military spouse, that moment was personal. I’ve lived the relocations and career pauses. Being in that room wasn’t just professional. It was representation. We’re not just part of the conversation anymore. We’re helping shape it.

Myeshia Jefferson

Owner

The beauty industry belongs in the healthcare conversation. On the TEDx stage, I shared how our hands, feet, and nails hold early warning signs we cannot afford to ignore. What nearly took my life became the message that could save someone else’s.

Zainab Adewunmi Aderinwale

Chief Executive Officer

I’m proud to share that I’ve officially completed my Master’s in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Leadership at Tufts University This journey has been one of academic rigor, personal resilience, and purposeful growth. As a woman and an advocate committed to equity, this milestone represents my dedication to building inclusive systems and expanding opportunities for underrepresented communities especially women and aspiring entrepreneurs. I am incredibly grateful to the professors, mentors, peers, and supporters who guided and supported me throughout this journey. The journey wasn’t always smooth but growth never is. Every challenge shaped the leader I’m becoming. Looking ahead, I’m exploring opportunities to deepen my impact through research, advocacy, and leadership at the intersection of social justice, policy, and entrepreneurship. #Graduation #DEI #SocialImpact #WomensEmpowerment #Leadership #Gratitude #TuftsUniversity #NextChapter #Class2025

Jennifer Oliver

Business Owner

In 2020, I was laid off work for the first time in my life. I decided to use that setback as fuel to help me I achieved what I thought was the "unthinkable dream for me." While enduring setbacks during a pandemic, raising 2 teenagers & working 2 part time jobs, I graduated college in 2022 in my late 40's with my Bachelor's Degree in Applied Science with a minor in Healthcare Management! It wasn't easy, but it was worth it.

Leah Bell BSN, RN

Senior Clinical Educator Medical Operations

From Aesthetic Nurse to Multi-Unit Medical and Operational excellence leader. 13 years of experience in the medical aesthetic space has transformed me into a dedicated, passionate, driven leader always looking to level up my teams.

Summer A Gray

Trichologist & Menopause Coach

launching of "Glitz By Samar" online store

Almaz T. Abebe, Ph.D in Mathematics

University Lecturer

A proud moment at Huazhong University of Science & Technology (HUST), where I completed my PhD.

Kia Chatmon

Founder & Principal Grant Strategist

Graduating from Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women: Black in Business program

Jordyn Pagan

Senior Operational Reporting Specialist

I received an award for my service in Syria during my second deployment, a recognition that means a great deal to me. That period demanded resilience, discipline, and unwavering focus, and I’m deeply proud of the work my team and I accomplished under such challenging conditions. It remains one of the most defining experiences of my military career.

Vanessa Riley

Chief Executive Officer

Ten Under 10. Proof that women in nursing belong at the forefront of innovation, leadership, and transformation in healthcare.

Lupita (Naisa) Garcia Lujan

Program Coordinator

2025 Boettcher Foundation Elevate Award

Mischelle Renee SaundersGottsch

Founder/CEO and Chief Storyteller

Signing my book publishing contract with Redemption Press.

Tina Marie Howard

Restaurant General Manager

Serving the community

Rosalinda Silva, Ed.D.

Assistant Director

The culmination of a lifelong dream. Just a small-town girl who refused to give up on her big ambitions. Dr. Silva has a nice ring to it. 🎓✨

Sara Margit Wallace

Chemistry Stockroom & Safety Technician

Master's Graduation ceremony December 2025

Nashay Lowe, PhD

Conflict Transformation Scholar-Practitioner

As someone who considers themselves a storyteller, it’s pretty cool when someone else wants to tell yours 🥰

Jessenia Laguna-Torres, MS BS

Founder & Director

“A milestone moment—earning my Master of Science, built on years of discipline, curiosity, and a deep love for learning.”

Lilia A' Hearn

Actress-producer-photographer

Working in future feature Starlight and You

Dr. Faith Ngunjiri

Chief Leadership Coach

I became an impostor syndrome-informed coach to help myself unpack my own impostor feelings, and support other women too.

Candace H Bui-Walston

CEO

This is a true milestone for me and my family. I have my parents and my kids by me where we took a 2 weeks off to do absolutely nothing but enjoyed life with family in AZ. I have designed a lifestyle which I have time freedom.

Dr. Melissa Maranville

Founder/CEO

Passing my dissertation defense was more than an academic milestone. It was the moment I proved to myself that lived experience, when paired with education and persistence, can become real, lasting change. This chapter represents years of research, resilience, and a commitment to protecting others through evidence, not silence.

Sarah Hehir, FDN-P, NBC-HWC, MSPT

Founder/Owner of Beyond Brave Wellness

My very first Holistic Health Conference after endless study hours, group presentations, 7 case practicals, and a tough oral and written exam - I was proud to say that I earned this moment, celebrating my functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner graduation. Couldn't have been any sweeter.

Belinda Armstrong

Customer Support Manager, Entrepreneur & Author

March 2025- Book Launch

Heidi Christine Swan

Singer Songwriter/ Performer/ Producer

1st Annual Oak Hurst Porch Festival 2015 Decatur, GA Community Event

Olivia Leigh Lacombe

Assistant Manager

High School Graduation: At the time, it felt like an ending, but now I see it was the start of everything that followed. Grateful for how far the journey has come!

Jessie Ford

Business Owner

Here is an additional picture of myself dressed as Cruella With Jackson (dressed as Prince Charming) , KJ(dressed as Flynn Ryder), and Zac? From Savannah Bananas at the christening of the Disney destiny private event 11/10.

Cynthia Valenti

English Teacher | Curriculum Designer | School Leader

From “maybe someday” to I did it. Twice I got into grad school and chose motherhood instead. The third time, I started my Master’s program with a newborn in my arms and a full-time teaching load… and finished anyway with a 4.0 GPA. This degree isn’t just a credential; it’s my reminder that I’m allowed to choose myself too, and that women don’t have to choose between being devoted moms and ambitious professionals.

Dr. Rita Renee

TEDx Speaker| International Keynote Speaker | Best-Selling Author |

TEDX Raleigh 2025

Aundrea Methvin

Author / Poet

Slow Progress is still progress -Remember self.

Kesha Moore, DES

Founder & Lead Strategist

This moment represents what it looks like to lead without spectacle. Years of preparation, trust built quietly, and systems strong enough that the room can breathe. I’m proud of this milestone not because it was loud, but because it worked. Calm, access, and clarity came together exactly as designed.

Vittoria Di Palma

Fashion Artist and Model

Graduation photoshoot I did with my sister when I graduated with my Master of Arts in Social Justice and Human Rights at Arizona State University (ASU) back in December 2023. (Credits): -(Dress Design & Photo_Editing): Vittoria Di Palma -(Photography): Vittoria + Michelle Di Palma

Marilyn Nelson, PhD

CEO & Founder

She didn’t choose the brick wall behind her by accident. Years earlier, this alley had been a shortcut she took every morning on her way to school where her ideas were dismissed and her voice was softened to make others comfortable. She learned quickly that leadership isn’t given—it’s claimed. So she began preparing in quiet ways: studying after long days, asking hard questions, and saying no when it would have been easier to agree. The jacket over her shoulder tells part of the story. It’s the weight of responsibility she learned to carry without letting it bend her posture. When a crisis hit the company she later led, people looked to her not because she was the loudest in the room, but because she was steady. She listened when others panicked. She decided when others hesitated. There were moments of real fear—standing alone in boardrooms, making calls that could cost millions, choosing integrity when shortcuts were tempting. Courage, she discovered, wasn’t dramatic. It was calm. It showed up early and stayed late. It took accountability when things went wrong and shared credit when things went right. Success didn’t arrive as applause. It arrived as trust. Teams grew stronger under her leadership. People stayed, learned, and rose. She built something sustainable, not flashy—something that lasted. Now, when she pauses against this wall, she’s not resting. She’s reflecting. The faint smile isn’t for the camera—it’s for the woman she used to be, the one who kept walking even when the path was narrow. Strength brought her here. Leadership keeps her moving forward.

Emily Conrad

Regional Director

My first Marathon "Powered by discipline, driven by purpose."

Nakaya D Powell

CEO

A significant milestone occurred in 2003 when I graduated from culinary school, yet I felt an unmet aspiration, which led me to walk out on Faith and established. Nakaya's Personal Touch LLC on December 28, 2024, an apparel brand inspired by the phrase Look What Faith Did🙌

Jineen R. Huff

Nurse Resilience Strategist, Author, Transformational Speaker, and Certified Life Coach

One of the most defining milestones of my career wasn’t an award — it was choosing the permission to pause. After over 25 years in healthcare and experiencing burnout twice, I took a restorative sabbatical that reshaped how I define leadership, success, and resilience. That decision led to my work today as a Nurse Resilience Strategist — helping leaders move beyond survival and into sustainable, values-aligned leadership that protects both people and performance. This milestone reminds me that sometimes the bravest leadership move is choosing yourself — so you can lead others well. -Coach Jineen R. Huff, MSN

DeAnna Busby Rast

Business Owner

In Q4 2025, DeAnna launched her premier YouTube channel, sharing personal stories from her 30-year career along with real, direct business insights on leadership, sales, training, and becoming the best version of yourself—professionally and personally. Follow her on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@authenticagroup

Afiya Tyler

Director of Operations, Coordinator for the Sacramento Chapter

Empower! Lead! Inspire! For three decades, I have dedicated my life to transforming others through mentorship and leadership. Today, I celebrate embracing all of life's interruptions the unexpected moments that stretch us, shapes, and ultimately strengthen us. There are seasons when the unknown brings anxiety, stress, and overthinking. Yet I've learned that when I live with honesty, integrity, and a sincere heart rooted in service and love, opportunities have a way of aligning at exactly the right time. Timing truly is everything. It's also the one factor we can't control the unknown that can either make us or break us. I choose to let it build me. Today, let's celebrate one another. Let's honor the courage it takes to live authentically, trust the process, and stand confidently in the unknown.

Diane L. Camacho

President & CEO

ISBA panel for the 2025 solo and small firm conference. Constance Sherrod, Diane Camacho, Staci Vazquez, Sarah Taylor

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.

Mrs. Marlo Young, M.S., BCMHC, CCWS

Mental Health Consultant & Board Certified Mental Health Coach / CEO

Big News Alert! 🎉 I graduated from the Innovation Portal’s TechAcademy powered by the Regions Foundation. During the 8-week TechAcademy program, New Mindset Consulting LLC successfully completed the development of the Mental Health Literacy App MVP and earned the “Judge’s Choice Award” for the pitch presentation. This win validates the need for accessible, culturally responsive mental-wellness tools and positions the business for stronger partnerships, improved visibility, and increased funding opportunities as we move into the next phase of development and pilot testing. I’m so grateful for this opportunity! https://youtu.be/QfbGE0w-wdU?si=f8NfSWAxX5TRhggo

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.

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

Faculty Lecturer; 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 Wright Galvin

Writer / Yoga and Fitness Expert / Broadcaster

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!!!

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.

Jenn Espinosa-Goswami

Speaker Trainer and Confidence Coach

Host of the inaugural Fearless Women summit in Minneapolis

Stephanie Whitehead

Academy Program Manager

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

Ph. D, Nationally Certified Counselor, 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!

Hope Hellman

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

Ann Patrice

Screenwriter

My very first time in a recording booth doing vocals for my debut song, Leave You for My Husband - 2016

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.

Lyndsey Zinnen

Sales Manager & Warehouse Manager

My first SEMA trade show.

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

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.

Cortnie “Cj” Lomax

Account Executive II, US Seller Success & Recruitment- Beauty Division

Take Pics More that way moments are captured and cherished

Gerardine Pierre

Mental Health Counselor

Masters In Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Dr. Krista Cothron

Senior Healthcare Operations Strategy Leader

Receiving my Doctorate at Oklahoma State University

April Heath Klauser

Business Analyst III

International Institute of Business Analysis ECBA Certificate

Sarah McLean, PhD, RN, MDiv

Pastoral Counselor

My first book!

Vanitha Mani

Senior Technical Manager

Crowned as Miss Fabulous America 2024

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.

Kaitlin A. Gauthier

Land Use and Zoning Attorney

Hoya Lawya!

Jacqueline Andrews

Investigations/Assessments Supervisor III

Graduate School

Elizabeth Schwanke

Advising Coordinator for the College of Business

Celebrating my Master of Science degree in Leadership Education: Organizational Leadership

Danielle M. Sauder

Senior Financial Analyst

Indiana State University International Entrepreneurship, Lisbon, Portugal

Sabah Baxamoosa

Director, Business Development

launching the UM degree on Coursera with the crew that made it happen!

Sheree Shearey

Founder/ Owner of Sophia Lynn Productions, LLC

Short Film that is streaming on Amazon Prime

Jessie McDowell

Director, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning

Master's graduation at Liberty University

Teresa B. Cyrus, MVP

Founder | Certified Technical Trainer | Content Creator

Microsoft MVP Award 2023 to Present

Sharon Murphy

Sr. Controls Manager

2024 Bachelors This is for you mom! Gone but never forgotten!!

Sharon Pope

Founder and CEO

When I was featured in the New York Times

Dr. Tammy Keller

Doctor in marriage family therapist

My Doctorates hooding ceremony.

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.

Michelle Magana

Production Control Specialist, Production Scheduler

Next to Nasa’s Legacy Flag

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.