Women Leaders

20

MOST SUCCESSFUL
WOMEN LEADERS
2022

August 2023

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Enhancing the Industry with Visionary Ideas | Geneviève Biron

Geneviève Biron is a dedicated leader who brings an optimistic view of the business world to everything she does. Driven by a passion for innovation, she transforms her vision into concrete solutions via dynamic collaboration and partnerships with fellow business leaders. She works tirelessly to advance society by fostering positive social and environmental initiatives. Putting people and communities at the heart of her work, she strives to improve the quality of life for all through visionary ideas and entrepreneurship.

A Compassionate Leader | Ally Zahler

A critical quality that defines Ally Zahler’s leadership is her willingness to listen. Whether it’s the clients she serves, organizational partners, her board of directors, or her staff – Ally is always listening for the direst problems facing the people she serves and the best solutions. The innovative strategies she has implemented at The Reeb Center in the organization’s relatively short tenure have made it a standout among Central Ohio’s venerable non-profit peers. Ally has been keen on collecting client data with stories from the field to ensure she has a complete perspective and can make genuinely equitable and impactful decisions. The Reeb Center has navigated incredibly challenging times with the strength of Ally’s people-centered leadership style.

Enhancing Human Potential | Angela Cusack

Angela Cusack, Founder & CEO of Igniting Success®, is understated and patient. She moves quickly as she partners with executive leaders in shaping cultures that produce deeper connections, higher engagement, and overall well-being and prosperity for all involved. Angela is an impact player. Someone whom many refer to as their “organization’s secret weapon.”

Leading with Positivity & Objectivity | Brandi Martin

Brandi Martin, President & CEO, InstaFab, has always been fascinated by leadership and the idea of positively impacting the world. Even as a child, she found herself naturally drawn to organizing and leading groups of people toward a common goal. Whether it was planning a game with friends or working on a school project, Brandi was always eager to take on a leadership role and make a difference.

Creating Health, Happiness & Community Cohesion | Joan Kanigan

Joan Kanigan, CEO of the Western Development Museum (WDM), took an extraordinarily unique yet bold step as a leader in 2021. She initiated a 360o Performance Assessment to better understand how she was performing and where she needed to improve—all through an honest and critical feedback system to know where she was standing as a leader and a manager.

Fostering Inclusion & Diversity | Kathryn Mason

Being open and transparent is an essential and intrinsic part of Kathryn Mason, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Rice Search Partners’, leadership style. This has resulted in an ongoing focus on diversity and inclusion within the company. In 2013 Rice Search Partners was predominately white, male, and privately educated. The team is now over 70% diverse (as defined by gender, ethnicity, socioeconomics, and LGBTQ+ criteria) across the company and 66% across the management team.

Leading with Empathy, Accountability, Resilience | Laura Bolger

Harvard Business School Professor Amy Edmondson has found that a “psychologically safe work environment” – an environment in which teams feel free “to take risks, to express their ideas and concerns, [ask] questions, and to admit mistakes… without fear of negative consequences” – promotes team engagement and motivation.

Delivering Change that Sustains | Sarah-Mae Amde

Leadership is about people – impacting and shaping lives positively. To be an effective leader, one must genuinely desire to serve others. We require Servant Leaders in our world today – leadership that measures and prioritizes the conditions of the people before self. Whether you are a religious head, corporate leader, or political leader, the necessities and well-being of the people must be your utmost concern.

Empowering & Engaging | Stephanie F. Donner

The C-suite is beginning to take on a new look. Historically, women as CEOs were unheard of. However, while still not the majority, it is no longer an anomaly. According to a March 2023 Challenger, Gray & Christmas report, 32 percent of new CEOs were women in the first three months of 2023, an all-time high.

Embodying Leadership through Empathy | Sharon Bloodworth, CFP®

Sharon Bloodworth is more than an aficionado of shoes. She is a curator of history, a collector of footwear once donned by women who’ve etched their names in the annals of time. As the CEO of White Oaks Wealth Advisors, Sharon draws her resilience from contemplating the trials these women faced. “During moments of fatigue or wavering resolve, I harness the spirit of these women, gather my strength and carry on.

A Multi-Faceted Leader | Trudy Darwin

Trudy Darwin’s first corporate job after graduating from University in the late ’90s was with what the industry labeled a dot.com, where she worked on the marketing side of web development for eCommerce companies, moving to web-based sales and digital brand awareness. From this, she moved quickly up the proverbial ladder to become Director of Marketing and Sales for global U.S. businesses in industries such as; Telecom, Technology, Training, and Publishing. During this time, she received ongoing training in sales management and leadership styles.

June 2022

Taking a stand for change | Akuyoe Graham

Taking a stand for change | Akuyoe Graham

Today, Akuyoe Graham, Founder & CEO of Spirit Awakening, received a very kind note from a colleague in which she said she would try to bring some of what she’d “absorbed” from Akuyoe’s model of womanhood, activism, and leadership that puts “we before me.”

An Impactful Leader | Aude Slama

An Impactful Leader | Aude Slama

Aude Slama is not just the Managing Director and President of Slama Global Search. She is a woman of principles that make a true impact on individuals she comes across every day.

Leading with A Clear Vision! | Dr. Kathleen L. Kiernan

Leading with A Clear Vision! | Dr. Kathleen L. Kiernan

NEC NSS was envisioned and designed by NEC to optimize its ability to deliver key capabilities and technologies to federal government customers across the homeland security, defense, and national security threat landscape.

The Brave, Adventurous Leader | Laurel Werner

The Brave, Adventurous Leader | Laurel Werner

Laurel Werner, Founder, President, and CEO of Kilimanjaro Technology Foundation (aka KiliTech), a non-profit 501(c)3 that provides water for schools and vocation training for women in Tanzania, is an inspiration to other women with her leadership, passion for children’s education, and adventurous spirit.

An Impactful Leader | Madeline Masterson

An Impactful Leader | Madeline Masterson

What does it take to transform a company into an ecosystem of independent thinkers working together to achieve the best outcome for the clients? The answer to this question lies in personable leadership.

Changing the Dynamic on Diversity in Alternative Investments | Sasha Jensen

Changing the Dynamic on Diversity in Alternative Investments | Sasha Jensen

Sasha Jensen is the founder and CEO of Jensen Partners, a leading global executive search firm, and Jensen DiversityMetrics™, the enterprise software solution for workforce diversity, equity, and inclusion. As the woman at the helm of both organizations, Sasha is a leading expert on talent markets for capital raising and investment professionals across the alternative investment industry.

Dr. Shelta Richardson

Dr. Shelta Richardson

Shelta Richardson, CEO of The Academy of Early Learning, has worked in the field of education for over 25 years in various settings, from corporate childcare to faith-based settings. Her college career also made an impact on her work with the Academy.

Feb 2022

The Transforming Face of Beauty | Alice H. Chang
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The Transforming Face of Beauty | Alice H. Chang

According to The Industry.Fashion, the introduction of Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality technology to the beauty industry has modernised the capabilities of beauty brands and the experiences they can provide a consumer.

Driving Motivation to Achieve Greatness | Dr. Coralee Mueller

Driving Motivation to Achieve Greatness | Dr. Coralee Mueller

Dr. Coralee Mueller, President & CEO, NeuroVision Therapy, actively cultivates a solid corporate culture based on a genuine love of people. She actively implements the corporate culture by living and breathing the company’s core values and noble purpose with the NeuroVision team.

Empowering Young Entrepreneurs | Laurie Stach

Empowering Young Entrepreneurs | Laurie Stach

Laurie Stach realized an opportunity to empower young entrepreneurs from her own experience. “When I was in high school, I had so much creativity, passion, drive, and wanted to take on the world! Adults would say, “You’ll do great things someday!” That last word stuck with me

A lifetime commitment to education | Madeline Burillo-Hopkins

A lifetime commitment to education | Madeline Burillo-Hopkins

It’s the start of a school day at HCC West Loop campus and Dr. Madeline Burillo-Hopkins is walking the halls, talking to students waiting for classes to begin. “How’s everything going?” she asks one student. She leans in and listens intently.

Leading with Passion & Dynamism | Mylène Lapierre

Leading with Passion & Dynamism | Mylène Lapierre

Mylène Lapierre, President & CEO of the Chartered Professional Accountants of New Brunswick (CPA NB), heads the professional organization representing more than 3,000 professional advisors from one of the world’s most respected designations.

Leading with A Cause | Nichole Daher

Leading with A Cause | Nichole Daher

When a child is diagnosed with Autism, it is common for the doctor to recommend ABA therapy, or applied behavior analysis, as a treatment. ABA is considered (one of) the most effective therapies for autism.

Prioritizing People & DEIB | Stacey Obrecht

Prioritizing People & DEIB | Stacey Obrecht

Stacey Obrecht joined Public Knowledge® (PK) in 2013 as a Management Consultant. Over the last four years, her leadership has focused on two primary pillars – 1) company culture and 2) innovative, high-quality services.

A-True-Influencer-Ethel-J.-Davis

A True Influencer | Ethel J. Davis

Ethel J. Davis, CEO & Portfolio Manager at VZD Capital Management, LLC, is a visionarian woman who believes in charting her course in her personal and professional endeavors.

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Transforming People, Inside-out | Lyndie Moore

As Senior Vice President of Business Development and Physician Acquisition, Lyndie Moore concentrates on strategic planning, product development, marketing, branding, and physician partnerships.

A-Compassionate-Leader-Melanie-Koerperich

A Compassionate Leader | Melanie Koerperich

Melanie Koerperich’s desire to help people is a driving force behind her. The CEO of Milrich Virtual Professionals is always looking out for other people, even ahead of herself.

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A Passionate Leader | Robyn (Matarazzo) Bordes

The part of Robyn Bordes that has made her so successful in everything she does is that she runs her business with confidence; she is all and provides her clients with honest, creative, and measurable results.

A-Pioneering-Leader-Sheila-Kloefkorn

A Pioneering Leader | Sheila Kloefkorn

KEO Marketing needs no introduction. The award-winning B2B marketing agency has gained a prominent spot in the industry because they develop marketing strategies that significantly increase leads and sales.

Fueling-The-Fire-Of-Success -Sundie-Seefried

Fueling The Fire Of Success | Sundie Seefried

A decade spent helping establish two orphanages in South Africa taught Sundie Seefried, CEO of Partner Colorado Credit Union, how important acceptance is to establishing communication, building relationships and achieving success.

A-True-Influencer-Ethel-J.-Davis

A True Influencer | Ethel J. Davis

Ethel J. Davis, CEO & Portfolio Manager at VZD Capital Management, LLC, is a visionarian woman who believes in charting her course in her personal and professional endeavors.

Transforming-People,-Inside-out-Lyndie-Moore

Transforming People, Inside-out | Lyndie Moore

As Senior Vice President of Business Development and Physician Acquisition, Lyndie Moore concentrates on strategic planning, product development, marketing, branding, and physician partnerships.

A-Compassionate-Leader-Melanie-Koerperich

A Compassionate Leader | Melanie Koerperich

Melanie Koerperich’s desire to help people is a driving force behind her. The CEO of Milrich Virtual Professionals is always looking out for other people, even ahead of herself.

A-Passionate-Leader-Robyn-(Matarazzo)-Bordes

A Passionate Leader | Robyn (Matarazzo) Bordes

The part of Robyn Bordes that has made her so successful in everything she does is that she runs her business with confidence; she is all and provides her clients with honest, creative, and measurable results.

A-Pioneering-Leader-Sheila-Kloefkorn

A Pioneering Leader | Sheila Kloefkorn

KEO Marketing needs no introduction. The award-winning B2B marketing agency has gained a prominent spot in the industry because they develop marketing strategies that significantly increase leads and sales.

Fueling-The-Fire-Of-Success -Sundie-Seefried

Fueling The Fire Of Success | Sundie Seefried

A decade spent helping establish two orphanages in South Africa taught Sundie Seefried, CEO of Partner Colorado Credit Union, how important acceptance is to establishing communication, building relationships and achieving success.

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