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CHAPTER 170
Women to Watch
“You can start late, look different, be uncertain, and still succeed.” - Misty Copeland, ballerina
Rami Nahhas, Damaris Vymola, Analiz Perez, Jessica Campbell, Amanda Thompson and Christen Krembs
Fun Time Early Childhood Academy Teacher Ms. Analiz Perez, recognized for her optimism and cheerful energy, was selected as one of 25 recipients out of 240 nominees across Michigan and Florida to receive a $1,000 grant from the Lake Michigan Credit Union.
Deanna Hansen, Fran Myers and Constance White-Davis
Pace Center for Girls, Lee hosted its 16th Annual Grande Dames Tea to honor three local women – Deanna Hansen, Fran Myers and Constance White-Davis – for their significant impact on the community.
Call It Closed International Realty co-founder and Chief Vision Officer Aprile Osborne has been named one of the country’s top real estate agents by RealTrends Verified, an independent real estate research firm whose rankings are featured in The Wall Street Journal.
Karin Merk has opened Karin’s Inhome Care for elderly support, making life easier by taking care of various home needs and helping individuals live a dignified, independent lifestyle.
APPOINTMENTS
Mary Jo Diegel
Cynthia Valenti Smith
Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster
Michelle McLeod
Tara Fedorko
The Housing Alliance has announced Vice Chair Mary Jo Diegel, Secretary Cynthia Valenti Smith, Director Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Director Michelle McLeod and Director Tara Fedorko as members of the founding Board of Directors.
Patricia Lawton
Krista Casazza, PhD
Lake Michigan Credit Union Branch Manager Patricia Lawton and Scientific Director at Critical Path Institute Krista Casazza, PhD have joined Drug Free Collier’s team of board members.
Bailey Ditty
Cheryl Grant
Bailey Ditty and Cheryl Grant have joined the Books for Collier Kids Board of Directors.
Cynthia Lammert
Tina Wheeler
Julia Cuny
Grace Place for Children & Families welcomes Cynthia Lammert and Tina Wheeler to its Board of Directors. Grace Place also recently added a Board of Ambassadors, comprised of young professionals dedicated to driving positive change in their community. Julia Cuny will serve as the Ambassador’s Board Chair.
Kathy Stefanski was appointed to the Board of Directors at Keep Lee County Beautiful, Inc.
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.
PROMOTIONS
Michele Arquette-Palermo
Conservancy of Southwest Florida
Promoted to Chief Program Officer
Celine Consolo
The Wonder Gardens
Promoted to Events Coordinator
Laura Harvey
Tulia Catering & Events
Promoted to Director of Catering
Kay Jasso
Multiple Sclerosis Center of Southwest Florida
Promoted to Chief Executive Officer
Corey McCloskey
John R. Wood Christie's International Real Estate
Promoted to President
Marcy Wysocki
St. William Catholic Church
Promoted to Office Manager
NEW HIRES
Jacqueline Ferrigno Brown
Pathways Early Education Center of Immokalee
Director of Development
Kayla Buffum
Naples Therapeutic Riding Center
Barn Manager
Jennifer Cicero
Marco Island Historical Society
Museum Specialist
Sara Koronec
Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Co., P.A.
Tax Division Associate
Kaleigh Lawrence
Children’s Advocacy Center
Chief Development Officer
Mary Beth Link
Pavese Law Firm
Marketing Director
Gabrielle Montalbano
DeRomo’s Gourmet Market, Restaurant & Banquets
Executive Chef
Rachel Petersdorff
Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Co., P.A.
Tax Division Associate
Sofia Seni
TLC Marketing & Creative Services
FGCU Senior Intern
Alexandra “Allie” Tafeen
TLC Marketing & Creative Services
Marketing Coordinator
Sharon Tolnai
St. William Catholic Church
Program Coordinator
Melissa Ward
Priority Marketing
Assistant to the CEO
