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CHAPTER 172
Women to Watch
“Pursue the things you love doing, and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off you.” - Maya Angelou, writer
Mariela Vega is the recipient of the Foundation of Collier County Medical Society’s 2024 Dr. William and Nancy Lascheid Memorial Scholarship for Medical Students.
The Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida elected Claire Bisignano Chesnoff to its Board of Directors.
Sheila Kumar joined the Board of Directors for Alliance for Period Supplies of SWFL.
The Greater Naples Leadership announced its 2024-2025 President and slate of Board Officers and Directors:
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Donna Messer, President of the newly elected Board
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Ginny Veras, Masters Class XXVIII Leader
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Susan Eddy, Committee Chair of Class Rep
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Barbara Hurt-Simmons, Committee Chair of ACE Social
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Beth Stein, Committee Chair of Membership
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Elizabeth Strong, Committee Chair of Communications
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Dean Lewis Lohman, Member-At-Large
Ginny Veras
Susan Eddy
Donna Messer
Barbara Hurt-Simmons
Beth Stein
Elizabeth Strong
Dean Lewis Lohman
Juliet Winokur
Marsha Warnike
Emily James
The International Network of Creatives announced its 2025 Spring into the Arts Gala Chairs:
Juliet Winokur, Chairwoman; Marsha Warnike, Vice-Chairwoman; and Emily James, Honorary Chairwoman.
Stefanie Ink-Edwards of Community Cooperative received the Greater Fort Myers Chamber’s Community Impact Award.
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber awarded its Young Professional of the Year Award to Kelly Thawley of Florida Southwestern State College.
Gulf Coast Humane Society, led by Darcy Andrade, was awarded the Nonprofit Excellence Award by the Greater Fort Myers Chamber.
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber honored Dr. Sandra Pavelka of Florida Gulf Coast University with the APEX Award.
Face It Botox, owned by Ryann Lavenia, was awarded Small Business of the Year by the Greater Fort Myers Chamber.
K9 Cottage Academy, a premier pet boarding facility in Estero and locally owned by Lisa Happle, is now open.
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PROMOTIONS
Gabriela (Gabi) Rivas
Promoted to Senior Account Manager
Wilson Creative Group
NEW HIRES
Isabella Angelus
Donor Information Specialist
Lee Health Foundation
Jennifer O’Connor
Marketing Project Manager
Priority Marketing
Sasha Singh
Art Director
Wilson Creative Group
Karen Turcotte
Chief Development Officer
United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades
NEW HIRES
Katie Valentin
Director of Marketing and Communications
Guadalupe Center
Sally Watts
Manager of Mission Impact & Education
Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida
Aurora Wells
Chief Financial Officer
The Housing Alliance
Kim Wynn
Transformational Leadership Consultant
Leaders Team
