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CHAPTER 178
Women to Watch
“You must remember never to cease to act because you fear you may fail.” ~ Queen Liliʻuokalani, Monarch
Heather Roka, Fort Myers native and Multiple Sclerosis Center of Southwest Florida volunteer, is the first Floridian to complete a 21-mile swim across the North Channel from Ireland to Scotland, raising approximately $5,000 for the nonprofit’s Disaster Relief Fund.
Maylene Kiang Wu, board president for Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County, has been named Florida Board Member of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Florida Alliance.
Baby Basics of Collier County President and Founder Jean Ann Lynch received national recognition from The National Diaper Bank Network for her unwavering commitment to addressing diaper need.
Brittany Gregg, Kelly Bowers, Megan Somerville, Christine Bryant, Kristen Yanzer, Jordin Liskin and Terrence Quinlan
Membership Directors’ Association of Southwest Florida announces its 2024-2025 Board of Directors: Membership Chair Brittany Gregg; Secretary Kelly Bowers; Treasurer Megan Somerville; Vice President Christine Bryant; President Kristen Yanzer; Communications & Website Chair Jordin Liskin; and Public Relations Chair Terrence Quinlan.
Reese Davids
Julianna Gregory
Mildred Hinojosa
Emma Mastro
Sophie Tillotson
The Foundation of Collier County Medical Society announced the winners of its 2024 Foundation Healthcare Scholarship awards: Julianna Gregory, Sophie Tillotson, Mildred Hinojosa, Reese Davids, and Emma Mastro. Each student will receive a scholarship ranging from $2,500 to $6,500.
Trish Leonard, IOM Owner of TLC Marketing & Creative Services, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Interfaith Charities of South Lee County.
Naples native and University of Richmond student, Walezka Abdala, was a finalist in the 10th Annual IES Abroad Study Abroad Film Festival with her film “In the Heart of the Motherland.”
PROMOTIONS
Sharon Ralston
Was promoted to Chief Financial Officer
Collaboratory
NEW HIRES
Michelle Alvarez
Marketing Associate
MARKIT Group/ContentClix
Lisa Loren
Veteran's Support Associate
Warrior Homes of Collier
Meredith McLean
Director
Collier County Domestic Animal Services (DAS)
Kellie Pedersen
Director of Development & Communications
Fun Time Early Childhood Academy
For consideration in Women to Watch, email a recent success story of a woman you’d like to celebrate, along with her high-resolution photo, to inspireme@ebellamag.com. This might include a big accomplishment, award or honor received, appointment to a Board, educational achievement, etc.
