

CHAPTER 198
Women to Watch
“Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement.” ~ Golda Meir

Anne Welsh McNulty will serve as honorary chair for The Women’s Foundation of Collier County’s 30th Anniversary Women’s Foundation Luncheon: Celebrating 30 Years of Impact.
Dr. Rebekah Bernard was elected as Florida Medical Association Treasurer, serving on the FMA Executive Committee and FMA Board of Governors, and to the FMA delegation to the American Medical Association.


Sarah Oquendo was appointed to the Florida Board of Directors for Gift of Adoption.


Sue Hay and Ellen Hoffman joined the Board of Directors for Alliance for Period Supplies of SWFL.

Erica Fish was appointed to the United Way of Collier and the Keys Board of Directors.



Jodi Huntoon, Melissa Mickey and Britten Sallee were appointed to Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida’s Board of Directors.


Allison Rainey and Holly Weseman were elected to Pace Center for Girls, Collier at Immokalee’s Board of Directors.

Lisa Shuster of Preferred Travel & Co. was named a 2025 Rising Star by Travel + Leisure and ILTM Cannes.

April Donahue was honored with the Florida Medical Association Certificate of Appreciation, recognizing her outstanding service to the Association, to the medical profession and to the public.

Founded by Dr. Anne Therese Stubbs, Anne Therese Aesthetic Medicine recently opened a new location in The Promenade in Bonita Springs.

Founded by Amber Straub, a dedicated registered nurse, Your Nurse Champions is a new Naples-based patient advocacy service.
PROMOTIONS

Jessica Merrill
Was promoted to Chief Financial Officer
Community School of Naples

Sarah Vest
Was promoted to Residential District Manager of SWFL
Benchmark General Contractors
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NEW HIRES

Nikki Audia
Director of Philanthropy and Community Engagement
Naples Cancer Advisors

Bev Budzynski
Director of After-school Programs
Guadalupe Center

Adriana Buitrago
Director of Workforce Initiatives
Greater Naples Chamber

Jessica Campbell
Founding Director of New Early Learning Center
Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples

Courtney Curatolo, Ph.D
Vice President of Alumni Relations and Foundation Development
Leadership Collier Foundation

Tricia Helenbolt
Director of Admissions & Marketing
Community School of Naples

Jodi Kmiec
Senior Art Director
Wilson Creative Group
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Victoria Landolfi
Veterans Liaison
Avow

Isa Malagon
Travel Advisor
Landmark Travel

Michelle Schweber
Executive Director
Naples Therapeutic Riding Center

Katie Schweikhardt
Director of Development
Youth Haven

Lisa Swanson
Executive Director
Interfaith Charities of South Lee