CHAPTER 202
Women to Watch
“Every great dream begins with a dreamer.” – Harriet Tubman
Dawn Montecalvo, Guadalupe Center president and CEO, was recognized as an Exceptional Leader at the 2025 Florida Above and Beyond Awards.
Photo by Anna Nguyen, Zee Anna Photography, LLC
Shelia Smith Davis was pronounced committee chair for the 2026 Women’s Foundation Luncheon, the annual event that honors the newest Women of Initiative and raises funds to support women and girls across Collier County.
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Iman Zekri of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A was re-elected to serve a second term as President of the Association of Family Law Professionals Board of Directors.
Giselle Wagner
Linda Orlans and Giselle Wagner were elected to the Artis—Naples Board of Directors.
Linda Orlans
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Christine Stahl Lublin is chairing the recently launched Youth Haven Foundation Board, which will support long-term sustainability and fundraising efforts, ensuring continued assistance to our community’s vulnerable youth.
Destini Voorhees joined the Board of Directors of both the Dr. Piper Center and CAMEO of Lee County.
Darlene and Don DeMichele will serve as chairs for Guadalupe Center’s 2026 Annual Elevate Gala.
Emily K. Bua
Susan Frantz
Emily K. Bua and Susan Frantz were appointed to Cancer Alliance Network’s Board of Directors.
Gloria Padilla
Elyse Lipman
Gloria Padilla was named co-chair and Elyse Lipman was named honorary chair of the 68th Annual Farm City BBQ.
Announcing the recent opening of a new business started by this dynamic woman:
Olga Schulz recently opened SWAY, featuring ShapeOfWicker outdoor furniture and decor.
NEW HIRES
Kendall Coughlin
Attorney
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Madeline Hailer
Attorney
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Emily Horth
Promoted to President
Green Mountain Builders
Ayah Innab
Associate Attorney
Coleman, Taylor, Klaus, Doupé, Diaz & Torrez
Dominique McDaniel
Associate Attorney
Coleman, Taylor, Klaus, Doupé, Diaz & Torrez
Elizabeth Radi
HELP Workforce and Senior Housing Advocate
The Housing Alliance
Sybil Shahriari
Medical Aesthetician
Naples Aesthetic Institute
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.
