CHAPTER 192
Women to Watch
“I don’t want other people to decide who I am. I want to decide that for myself.” ~ Emma Watson
Mary Osborn received the Boys and Girls Club of Collier County’s Giving is Living Award in recognition of her three decades of commitment and generosity which has transformed the lives of countless young individuals — in addition to her instrumental support of the Club’s Youth of the Year program.
Ann Hughes, Fostering Success CEO, was honored as a 2025 Florida Hero by Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis — the only honoree from Collier County recognized among 62 heroes at the Florida Heroes Reception, which celebrated individuals who demonstrated exceptional commitment to serving their communities.
Toni Novack, Pelican Bay tennis professional, earned a prestigious gold ball and improved her world ranking with a winning performance at the recent National Masters Indoor Championship held in Racine, Wisconsin.
Dr. Nadine “Deanie” Singh, founder and CEO of Premier Mobile Health Services, has been honored by her alma mater, South University, with the 2025 Alumni Achievement Award in recognition of her outstanding professional accomplishments and dedicated service to her profession, community and the university.
Patti Byers, Senior Lending Officer and Senior Vice President at FineMark National Bank & Trust, has been appointed to Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples’ Board of Directors.
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Regional Deputy Executive Director of Legal Aid Service of Collier County Carol O’Callaghan, Kimberly A. Spiker, Esq., and Regional Director of Development of Legal Aid Service of Collier County Jeffrey Ahren
Kimberly A. Spiker, Esq. is the recipient of Legal Aid Service of Collier County’s 2025 Attorney of the Year award.
Dr. Lindsay Michelle Schofield, assistant professor and director of early childhood programs at Florida Gulf Coast University, has been welcomed to the New Horizons of Southwest Florida Board of Directors.
Dr. Saman Freedman has been appointed to Guadalupe Center’s Board of Trustees.
Diane Frisicaro has been elected president of The League Club.
Maryzoe Bowden, Ed.D. has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Pathways Early Education Center.
BCK Board Chair Sallie Williams presented Collier County Public Schools’ Superintendent Dr. Leslie Ricciardelli with a framed copy of the ”Cat in the Hat,” commemorating their long-standing partnership.
Dr. Leslie Ricciardelli, superintendent of Collier County Public Schools, was recognized by Books for Collier Kids for her continued support of the charity’s mission, including her recent appointment to its Advisory Board.
2026 Festival Chairs Bill and Nena Beynon and Ashley and Adam Gerry
Nena and Bill Beynon and Ashley and Adam Gerry will co-chair the 2026 Naples Winter Wine Festival, founded by Naples Children & Education Foundation and returning for its 26th annual celebration.
Amy Connors
Lillian Cuoco
Sue Dillon
Susan Eddy
Barbara Hurt-Simmons
Kitty Keane
Dean Lohman
Donna Messer
Sue Vail
Ginny Veras
Greater Naples Leadership announced its 2025-26 slate of Board Officers and Directors, featuring the following appointments:
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Amy Connors – Communications Committee Chair
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Lillian Cuoco – Masters Class XXVIII Program Co-Chair
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Sue Dillon – Membership Committee Chair
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Susan Eddy – Class Reps Committee Chair
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Barbara Hurt-Simmons – Social Committee Chair
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Kitty Keane – Governance Committee Chair
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Dean Lohman – President-elect
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Donna Messer – Immediate Past President
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Sue Vail – Masters Class XXVIII Program Co-Chair
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Ginny Veras – Member At-Large
PROMOTIONS
Stephany Estremadoiro
Was promoted to Client & Volunteer Engagement Manager
Lighthouse of Collier
Christen Krembs
Was promoted to Interim Executive Director
Fun Time Early Childhood Academy
NEW HIRES
Lisa Gruenloh
Interim Chief of Staff
Greater Naples Chamber
Melissa Ringer
Chief Advancement Officer
Conservancy of Southwest Florida
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