CHAPTER 156
Women to Watch
More and more women are realizing that only collective strength and action will allow us to be free to fight for the kind of society that meets basic human needs. ~ Roxanne Dunbar
(L to R above) Heather Golden, Anjulee Kurth, Lindita Dvorani and Madison Weeks were awarded Heart of Avow Awards by Avow.
Shannon Haas of Dentons, Cohen & Grigsby was honored by the American Business Women's Association as a national Top Ten Business Woman of ABWA, Class of 2024.
Toni Novack, tennis professional with Pelican Bay South Racquets Center, finished 2023 ranked No. 1 in the world Ladies’ Singles in her respective age division.
Kayla Pfeiffer is chef and partner of the new Bicyclette Cookshop located at 819 Vanderbilt Beach Road in Naples. She also made her Food Network debut on “Chopped” Jan. 9.
L to R: Cynthia Beauchamp and Erin Otterbeck
Erin Otterbeck, Pace Executive Board Member and VP of Operations and Business Development for AlliKriste Custom Kitchen and Cabinetry, and Cynthia Beauchamp of The Williams Group will cochair the Pace Center for Girls – Collier at Immokalee 2024 Believing in Girls Luncheon.
Astrid Savel opened SW Best Services, a professional organizing and home services company.
Madison Tanner of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is a new stockholder with the firm.
Lenore T. Brakefield of Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. was recognized as Best Lawyer, The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation, Community Association Law, Litigation – Trusts and Estates, 2024.
PROMOTIONS
Renata Almeida
Advanced Medical Aesthetician
Naples Aesthetic Institute
Diane Jefferson
Office Manager
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank’s
College Branch in Fort Myers
Jessica Orlando
Director of Accounting
Vi at Bentley Village
NEW HIRES
Elizabeth Cuevas
Community and Volunteer Engagement Manager
Guadalupe Center
Erika DeLeon
Chief of Staff
Better Together
Marcy Friedland
Leadership and Legacy Gifts Officer
David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health
Dr. Jaime Khemraj
Chief Medical Officer
Healthcare Network
Dr. Natalia Spinelli
Breast Surgical Oncology Specialist
Precision Healthcare Specialists
EVENT SPOTLIGHT
Wonderment and Jazz
A Weekend of Wonder to help Wonder Gardens support its animal residents
Experience the colorful sights, sounds and flavors of WOW, an eclectic Weekend of Wonder fundraising event to underwrite future enhancements at the Wonder Gardens and support its animal residents.
Saturday night, immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of vibrant light installations throughout the gardens, plus exciting live music and a multicultural strolling cuisine experience.
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Sunday afternoon, relax with the jazzy sounds of Brandon Robertson and talented FGCU student jazz groups. Enjoy complimentary snacks and a cash bar.
IF YOU GO
Evening of Wonderment
When: Saturday, Feb. 3, 6-9:30 p.m.
Where: Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs
$250/ticket
Splash of Jazz
When: Sunday, Feb. 4, 1-4 p.m.
Where: Wonder Gardens main lawn, 27180 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs
$50/ticket
Tickets and Information: https://wondergardens.org/wow/
