CHAPTER 223
Women to Watch
“If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring in a folding chair.” ~ Shirley Chisholm
Dusti Beaubien, Ellen Hoffman, Mary Kiely and Liz Winebrenner were recently appointed to Alliance for Period Supplies of SWFL’s Executive Committee.
Kelli Groom, President, Lynda Waterhouse, President-Elect, and Julie Pedretti, Immediate Past-President, were recently appointed to The Rotary Club of Bonita Springs’ 2026-27 Board of Directors.
Gloria Padilla, Community Relations Manager for RCMA, was named co-chair of the Farm-City BBQ’s 69th annual event, Collier County's longest-running pre-Thanksgiving celebration, which honors agriculture, strengthens community connections and raises funds for local youth development programs.
Credit: Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce
Robbie Roepstorff, Edison National Bank/Bank of the Islands President, received the Community Impact Award for her outstanding contributions to the community through leadership roles and philanthropic efforts.
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Credit: Priority Marketing
Teri Hansen, APR, founder of Priority Marketing, received the Fast 56 Award from The University of South Florida Alumni Association for the fifth time, recognizing Priority Marketing as one of the world’s 56 fastest-growing companies owned or led by USF alumni.
Announcing the recent opening of a new business started by a dynamic woman:
Nisha Singh recently launched Gourmet Chariot, a luxury mobile dining experience, bringing premium sturgeon caviar to Southwest Florida via a cherry-red chariot.
PROMOTION / NEW HIRES
JoAnna Palinchak
Promoted to President
Design West
Carly Anderson
Public Relations and Events Coordinator
Priority Marketing
Dana Anderson
Director of Avow Kids
Avow
Dr. Daniella Anderson
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Naples Aesthetic Institute
Alexandra Barba-Rodriguez
Senior Center Manager
Baker Senior Center Naples
NEW HIRES
Heather Brandon
Vice President of Financial Services
Lee Health
Heidi Buffenbarger
Chief Clinical Officer
Avow
Dr. Emily E.D. Coffey
President and Chief Executive Officer
Naples Botanical Garden
Carrie Davis
Chief Technology Officer
Lee County Port Authority
Charlotte Luckey
Communications Specialist
Home Base Florida
NEW HIRES
Jessica Orlando
Chief Financial Officer
Avow
Lori Prew
Chief Development Officer
Patty Baker Humane Society Naples
Charmaine Smith
Director Human Resources
Lee County Electric Cooperative (LCEC)
Kathryn “Kathy” Stefanski
Treasury Management Sales Officer
Crews Bank & Trust
Kaleigh Tracy
Fine Cabinetry Specialist
EDGE Cabinetry
NEW HIRES
Melissa VanOsten
Business Relationship Banker
Crews Bank & Trust
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.
