CHAPTER 194
Women to Watch
“When you’re a child, anything and everything is possible. The challenge, so often, is hanging on to that as we grow up.” ~ Ellen Macarthur
Nena Beynon
Lisa Kahn-Allen
Claudine Leger-Wetzel
Sherie Marek
Julia Van Domelen
These five extraordinary women whose leadership, service and philanthropy have made a lasting impact on the lives of women and girls in Collier County have been named as The Women's Foundation of Collier County’s 2026 Women of Initiative honorees — Nena Beynon, Lisa Kahn-Allen, Claudine Leger-Wetzel, Sherie Marek and Julia Van Domelen.
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Dr. Paula Schwerin was elected as president of the League of Women Voters of Collier County.
Sharitza López-Rodriguez was appointed to Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance’s Board of Directors.
Sue Ryan, co-founder of The Caregiver's Journey®, was honored with the Gold Stevie Award in the “Advice and How To” podcast category alongside her business partner Nancy Treaster.
Michael Kutsch and Tammy Coselli Kutsch
Allison and Johnathan Lubert
Marlissa and Neil Pennington
Kimberly Moss and Robert Fisher
Amy Morrissey and Mark Wingertzahn
Tammy Coselli Kutsch and Michael Kutsch, Allison and Johnathan Lubert, Marlissa and Neil Pennington, Kimberly Moss and Robert Fisher and Amy Morrissey and Mark Wingertzahn were welcomed to The Naples Children & Education Foundation’s Board of Trustees.
Rylee Bright and Aelina West hold the winning button design sheet that shows their individual designs.
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Rylee Bright and Aelina West won the 2025 Artis—Naples button design contest, with Bright’s First Place artwork chosen as the organization’s official 2025–26 season button for visitors. West’s Honorable Mention design is set to be distributed at the museum’s 2026 Spring Community Day.
Christin Collins, Southwest Florida author and wellness advocate, received the NYC Big Book Award® for her acclaimed book “be. love.,” which was recognized as a Distinguished Favorite in the Mind, Body & Spirit category.
2025 Honorees Gail McClure, Donna Sublett and Ruby Hendley
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Three local women — Ruby Hendley, Gail McClure and Donna Sublett — were honored by Pace Center for Girls for their significant impact on the community.
PROMOTION
Marianne White
Was promoted to Manager of Travel & Operations
Preferred Travel & Company
NEW HIRES
Diana Alas
Grants Compliance and Systems Coordinator
The Naples Children & Education Foundation
Renee Cassidy
Event Coordinator
The Heights Foundation/The Heights Center
Landen Collins
Director of Brand Engagement
Greater Naples Chamber
Dr. Mackenzie Gray
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Old 41 Animal Hospital
NEW HIRES
Debbie Hanson
Community Outreach Director
Freedom Waters Foundation
Kristen Jenkins
Executive Assistant
Capital Wealth Advisors
Andrianna Moustakas
Program Manager
Avow Kids
Sasha Rives
Travel Advisor
Preferred Travel & Company
Karla Rosas
Festival Support & Online Auction Coordinator
The Naples Children & Education Foundation
NEW HIRES
Associate, Trusts and Estates and Litigation Practice Areas
Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP, Naples Office
Petula Sankarsingh
Executive Director – Southeast Florida
Freedom Waters Foundation
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.
