CHAPTER 206
Women to Watch
“I’d rather regret the risks that didn’t work out than the chances I didn’t take at all.” – Simone Biles
Lori Bassano, a partner with The Baldwin Group, joined the Collier Resource Center Board of Directors.
Tara Gillespie of Lake Michigan Credit Union was appointed to the Bonita Springs YMCA Board of Directors.
Mia Rae Stephens of Chapman Insurance Group and GrowthLingo was elected to The Healthy Earth Organization’s Board of Directors.
Rabbi Nicole Luna of Temple Beth El of Fort Myers joined the Board of the SWFL Braver Angels Alliance.
Jesvia Alvarado of Collier Mosquito Control District was named SHRM Naples' Human Resource Professional of the Year.
Announcing the recent openings of new businesses started by these dynamic women:
Patty Amandis, also known as DJ Pat Pat, recently opened Disco Bean Coffee Company, a new women-owned business that combines coffee with a music culture in a community setting.
Sophia Kiasi, chef de cuisine; Brooke Kravetz, chef-partner; and Zach Bingham, wine director (not pictured), recently opened The Supper Club, a dinner lounge that centers on multi-course tasting menus and themed dining experiences.
PROMOTION
Brooke Martinez
Promoted to Director of Volunteer Services
Community Cooperative
NEW HIRES
Sacasha Brown
Care Center Administrator
Vi at Bentley Village
Betty Friedman
Vice President of Volunteer Engagement
New Horizons of Southwest Florida
Lauren Hickman
Public Relations Manager
Priority Marketing
NEW HIRES
Addyson McCullough
Public Relations Coordinator
Priority Marketing
Victoria Scott
Fund Development & Public Relations Manager
Lighthouse of Collier
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.
