CHAPTER 219
Women to Watch
“Success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally. It comes from what you do consistently.” ~ Marie Forleo
Carolyn Starrett was appointed to the Board of Directors for NeoGenomics, Inc., a leading provider of oncology diagnostic solutions that enable precision medicine.
Alexandra (Allie) Tafeen, marketing and events manager at TLC Marketing & Creative Services Inc., was named Young Professional of the Year by the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce.
Colby Keefe, stockholder at Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., earned a Board Certification in Condominium and Planned Development Law, the highest level of specialization recognized by The Florida Bar.
Credit: EY Entrepreneur Of The Year®
Elisabeth Dosoretz, LCSW, founder and CEO of Elite DNA Behavioral Health, was named an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Florida by Ernst & Young (EY US).
PROMOTIONS
Kelly Kennedy
Promoted to Director of Commercial Leasing
Barron Collier Companies
Kathleen Lant
Promoted to Chief of Staff & Head of People Operations
Naples Children Foundation
Cee Cee Marinelli
Promoted to President of Community Planning & Operations, Barron Collier Companies
Donna Marquez
Promoted to Assistant Property Manager, Ave Maria
Barron Collier Companies
Tammy Richelieu
Executive Director
Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance
Tyra Turner
Promoted to Director of Volleyball
Seacrest Country Day School
Rebecca Vizcarra
Promoted to General Manager
HM Restaurant Group/Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille
Emily Yaffe
Promoted to Assistant Property Manager, Naples
Barron Collier Companies
NEW HIRES
Hannah Alfes
Marketing Project Manager
Priority Marketing
Sydney Burton
Financial Planning Associate
Capital Wealth Advisors
Dorothy Gora
Sales
STOCK Development/Caymas community
Casey Lucius, Ph.D.
City Manager
The City of Marco Island
Brooke Torrez
General Manager
Warren American Whiskey Kitchen
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