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Introducing the 2015
Leading Women Finalists!
Dr. Linda Stone and
Dr. Vanna Stone - Pg. 3
Sangita Patel - Pg. 11
Bari Weinberger - Pg. 4
Propa Ghosh, MD - Pg. 12
Theresa de Leon - Pg. 7
Stephanie Solaris - Pg. 13
Liza Walsh - Pg. 8
Danielle Lindner - Pg. 14
It is with great honor that we present the 2015
Leading Women Entrepreneur and Intrapreneur
Finalists. They have demonstrated the value of
leadership and the heights to which it can take a
person, a community or even a nation. Hundreds
of nominations were received from women
leaders who are all accomplished, intelligent
and inspired by their work. Together they
support numerous non-profits, are employing
thousands, generating billions and represent
a variety of industries. These women exhibit
outstanding performance in four areas: Market
Potential, Innovation, Community Involvement
and Advocacy for Women.
Catherine Luthin - Pg. 9
Theodora Sergiou - Pg. 15
Tara Seager - Pg. 16
Anne Marie Almasi - Pg. 10
Judith Schumacher - Pg. 17
The selected finalists are listed on page 23. These
finalists are submitted for Phase Two of the
competition where our Advisory Board helps to
select the Top 25. The Top 25 are then celebrated
at the annual Recognition Evening which will be
held on November 16, 2015 at the Liberty House,
Jersey City, NJ, at 6 pm. We hope that learning
about these powerful journeys is enough to inspire
many others. Through the LWE media partners,
events, global retreats and membership we
spotlight women courageous enough to imagine a
better life and then make it happen. We honor their
innovation, drive and commitment as essential to
the continued growth of American business.
Join us in our mission and nominate an
outstanding women leader at LWEWORLD.com
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Dr. Linda Stone and Dr. Vanna Stone
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The Possibilities are Endless with this Mother-Daughter Team
W
hile Dr. Linda E. Stone may be familiar
to many as the genius behind Gentle
Caring Dentistry and the architect of some of
the nicest smiles in the area, she is also dedicated
to providing support and encouragement for
professional women interested in starting
their own businesses. Her daughter, Dr. Vanna
Stone, is following in her mother’s footsteps as
a dentist and now joined the thriving practice
in Livingston, NJ. Proudly, both are known to
patients as “Dr. Stone.”
Dr. Linda Stone is a true entrepreneur and was
at the forefront of women in the dental industry
when she began her career path in 1982. She was
quick to see the need for a new kind of dentist,
a doctor empathetic and compassionate enough
to work with patients who experience significant
stress and anxiety when visiting the dentist. As a
consequence of their fears, these patients may avoid
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needed care and suffer both physically and socially
as a result of painful or unsightly conditions.
Seeing a chance to help those patients change
their lives for the better inspired Dr. Stone to open
Gentle Caring Dentistry in the 90’s.
In her new practice, she combined her cosmetic
dentistry skills with her unique understanding of
patient concerns to provide an environment in
which the most nervous patient
is able to relax and
receive much
needed care without pain or fear.
Since then, she has been responsible for helping
people regain control of their lives by providing
them with a smile they are proud to share.
Although Dr. Stone’s main focus is dentistry
and incorporates the most state-of-the-art
techniques, her private practice has evolved into
providing total makeovers, a strong signal of the
entrepreneurial spirit which first drove her to offer
innovative dental care.
Dr. Linda E. Stone I Dr. Vanna N. Stone I Gentle Caring Dentistry
973.994.3112 I [email protected] I gentlecaringdentistry.com
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Getting to know her...
Law Group team is at the pinnacle of their
game...but they are also high performers
who are deeply committed to one another’s
personal growth and professional success
and the success of all of our clients. Having
a strategy-first, ego-second outlook is a
must. When we recruit new team members,
Q: What drew you to practice family
we look for all-star attorneys with proven
law?
track records of serving divorce and family
A: Early on in my legal career, I realized that law clients with the utmost of integrity,
I have a strong and very personal desire commitment and compassion.
to be there for families and individuals
Q: You and your attorneys get amazing
experiencing major life transitions related
reviews from clients. What do you do to
to family law and divorce matters. I too
create and foster excellence in the firm?
was affected by divorce at a young age
so I understand what my clients are going A: We have one guiding principle: to
through. Helping parents create a child safeguard our clients. People come to us
custody arrangement that everyone feels desperate for answers. How will my divorce
positive about, making sure a domestic affect my future? What about my kids?
violence victim receives the protection Will I ever feel in control again? We listen
they deserve, providing security and carefully to the questions and concerns
peace of mind for someone going through our clients have, and then leverage our
a divorce....these incredibly rewarding resources to collaborate and build winning
moments are what keep me motivated legal strategies and positive solutions....
even in the most complex of divorces or
each and every day.
family law disputes.
Q: As the founder of Weinberger Law
Group, can you tell us what makes your Q: You have been a featured expert in
the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and
family law firm different?
other media outlets, you founded the
A: We are a group of incredibly diverse
largest divorce and family law firm in
legal heavyweights...smart, enthusiastic,
New Jersey, and you are an in-demand
resourceful, and agile family law attorneys.
practicing attorney. What is next for you
Some of us are professors of law, or have
and your firm? What is your strategy?
backgrounds in finance, psychology and
social work. Others are bilingual, and A: Our firm continues to grow, in more
even a few are political office holders. ways than one. For example, this year we
Two key factors differentiate us: 1. our introduce a new way to help people going
ability to draw on these additional skillsets through divorce: Family Law: Jersey Style.
for the benefit of our clients and 2. our This is a series of consumer-friendly law
deep commitment to our core mission to guides on contested and uncontested
safeguard, secure and protect every family divorce, child custody, alimony, and more.
law client who reaches out to us for help. Our strategy for the continued growth of our
As the family law expert and visionary
entrepreneur behind the largest divorce
and family law firm in New Jersey, we
asked Bari Zell Weinberger to answer
a few questions about what sets her and
her firm apart.
Who: Bari Zell Weinberger Family Law attorney and certified
matrimonial specialist with over
18 years experience representing
clients throughout New Jersey.
What Clients Say: “…highly skilled
at negotiation…but also talented
and strategic when going to court is
necessary.”
“...you listened and understood and
gave me the guidance I needed
to make decisions about my life
without fear.”
“ …I can’t recommend Weinberger
Law Group highly enough!”
Where: Weinberger Law Group, LLC.
Number of Employees: 60-70
Attorneys: 27
Contact: (973) 939-2247
Website: WeinbergerLawGroup.com
Q: How do you select the right divorce firm is to be there for families during their
time of need: to ensure that we are building
attorneys for the firm?
futures for our clients that are bright,
A: To use a sports analogy, building
protected, and secured.
and leading a successful family law
firm is much like being the coach of a
professional sports team. Every single LEARN MORE BY VISITING:
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Child Custody & Support
Mediation Services
Pre-Nuptial & PostNuptial
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Post-Divorce Issues
Domestic Violence
Bari Zell Weinberger
Weinberger Law Group
W
hen Bari Z. Weinberger, founder and
managing partner of Weinberger Law
Group, launched her own divorce and family law
practice in 2008, she hand selected an all-star team.
With the stakes so high in family law, her clients
deserved the best representation and it was her
mission to deliver this.
“From the beginning, I sought out the best of
the best family law attorneys in New Jersey: that
special class of attorney who are talented high
performers…and who also have the ability to set
ego aside and work collaboratively with our other
legal heavyweights to strategize winning solutions
for our clients,” she explains.
In 2015, Bari’s entrepreneurial strategy and
vision has shown itself a force to be reckoned
with as Weinberger Law Group has grown
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from 2 employees to a staff of 64 with multiple
offices throughout New Jersey... all in less than
7 years. Not only is Weinberger Law Group now
the largest family law firm in New Jersey, but
it is a trusted authority in all areas of family
law, including: divorce, child custody and
support, alimony, post-divorce issues, prenuptial
agreements, and more.
The secret to the firm’s success? Legal
excellence, expert leadership and a powerful team
that safeguards, protects and secures their clients.
According to Bari, “Our strength comes from our
diversity and vision. We are a blend of dynamic,
agile, dedicated attorneys who are solely focused
and committed to one common goal: to provide
our clients with the safety, security and bright
future they deserve.”
Bari Z. Weinberger I Weinberger Law Group
973.939.2247 I weinbergerlawgroup.com
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Wealth Planning
Retirement Planning
Investment Management
Private Banking
Trust Services & Estate
Administration
Business Banking &
Corporate Solutions
Theresa de Leon, PNC Wealth Management
A
20-year veteran of the financial services
industry, Theresa de Leon is senior vice
president and managing director of PNC Wealth
Management® of New Jersey and New York.
Through her leadership and commitment, Theresa
makes sure that clients benefit from the full
complement of investment, trust, wealth planning
and private banking services to help them achieve
their financial goals.
Theresa coaches her teams – consisting of over
100 wealth management professionals – to focus
on getting to know each client on a close, personal
basis. Once they fully understand every aspect
of the client’s life, usually through a series of inperson meetings, the advisors can craft customized
solutions that are designed to meet specific goals.
Consistently a top performer, Theresa is
the recipient of numerous awards and honors,
including the Woman of Distinction Award from
the Girl Scouts of Essex & Hudson County, the
Women & Industry Award from the YWCA of
Bergen County and Working Mother of the Year
from Working Mother Magazine, among others.
Committed to giving back to her community,
Theresa serves as the Chair of the Palisades Medical
Center Board of Governors, a board member of
the Commerce and Industry Association of New
Jersey, a board member of the Jazz House Kids,
a board member of the Bergen Performing Arts
Center and a Member of the Finance Council of
St. Vincent de Paul.
Theresa is a graduate of Yale University, with an MS
from NYU Stern School of Business Administration
and a JD from New York Law School.
© 2015 The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (“PNC”) uses the marketing name PNC Wealth Management®, to provide investment and wealth management, fiduciary services, FDICinsured banking products and services, and lending of funds through its subsidiary, PNC Bank, National Association, which is a Member FDIC. PNC does not provide services
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908.429.6570 I [email protected]
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Commercial Litigation
Intellectual Property &
Patent Litigation
Pharmaceuticals & Life
Sciences
Antitrust & Class Action
Defense
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Healthcare & ERISA
Litigation
Liza M. Walsh, Partner, Connell Foley LLP
L
iza Walsh, once the subject of an article titled
“Is This the Most Powerful Woman in New
Jersey?” has made a true mark on the state’s legal
profession. As chair of Connell Foley LLP’s litigation practice and managing partner of the firm’s
newly opened Newark office, she has been instrumental in developing her firm’s reputation as one of
New Jersey’s leading firms.
Liza focuses her practice on federal and complex
commercial litigation, with an emphasis on intellectual property, antitrust and class action defense
matters. She has extensive experience representing
some of the country’s largest and most prestigious
companies, and is recognized for being a fierce advocate on her clients’ behalf. A member of Connell
Foley’s Executive Committee, she also chairs the
firm’s Finance Committee, working with the firm’s
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business partners to ensure the efficient operation
of the firm. She sits on the Board of the New Jersey
Ballet Company and is a member of the Finance
Committee of the Archdiocese of Newark.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Liza is a staunch advocate for women and
a dedicated community volunteer. She leads by
example, and makes a substantial impact inside
and outside the office. The recipient of numerous awards, including Seton Hall Law School’s
Distinguished Graduate Award, Liza is committed to making a difference for future generations.
Whether mentoring disadvantaged women or
helping set a path for young attorneys looking to
follow in her footsteps, Liza serves as a true inspiration to those who know her.
Liza M. Walsh I Connell Foley LLP
973.757.1100 I [email protected]
One Newark Center, 1085 Raymond Boulevard, 19th Floor, Newark, NJ 07102
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Energy Master Planning
Carbon Reduction
Planning
RFP Development
Energy Project
Financial Analysis
Energy Procurement
Utility Tariff Guidance
Budgeting
Regulatory
Representation
Catherine Luthin, Luthin Associates, Inc.
C
atherine Luthin has over 30 years of
financial and energy management
experience within the corporate, non–profit and
regulatory environments. She is the President of
Luthin Associates, founded in 1994, an energy
management consulting firm that proactively
manages energy procurement and sustainability
services for their clients. This is accomplished
by delivering cost savings based upon innovative
thinking and process improvements for the
education, health care and real estate industries.
To date, Luthin Associates has saved over $368
million for their clients.
Catherine chairs and
manages Consumer Power Advocates (CPA),
an association of large, non-profit institutions
whose primary goal is to decrease the cost of
energy by focusing on regulatory decisions
and programs which impact energy consumers.
Catherine is currently a member of BOMA’s
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Energy Committee, the Association of Energy
Engineer’s (AEE) Certified Energy Procurement
Board and she is Energy Policy Chairperson for
the Association of Energy Engineer’s Council on
Women in Energy and Environmental Leadership
(CWEEL). In 2002, Catherine was named
“Energy Service Professional of the Year” for the
State of New York and in 2004 she was named
International “Energy Service Professional of the
Year” by the Association of Energy Engineers.
In addition, Luthin Associates has been honored
as one of the Top 100 Diversity Businesses
in New Jersey. Luthin has also been awarded
Outstanding MWBE by Anchin in 2012 and
received Anchin’s Outstanding Advocacy Award
in 2013. Catherine is a results-focused and
effectual leader with proven ability to develop
and implement energy management initiatives
within major institutions.
Catherine Luthin I Luthin Associates, Inc.
732.774.0005 I [email protected] I luthin.com
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Earthwork
Utility Installation
Electrical and
Mechanical Trenching
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Site Restoration
Anne Marie Almasi, Almasi Companies
T
he Almasi name, synonymous with integrity
and deeply rooted NJ construction history,
has undoubtedly “opened doors” for Anne Marie
Almasi. However, it is her knowledge, resilient work
ethic, strength of character, and true understanding
of changing client needs that has allowed her to
“stay in the room.”
Working for John Almasi Trucking Co. from
the age of twenty, she helped the company expand
from material hauling into a full service site work and
underground utility contractor. Under her leadership,
the company’s client base grew to include commercial
sites, oil and gas providers, education and government
institutions, health care and sports facilities and
pharmaceutical companies.
In 2002, she broke through the “glass ceiling”
in a male dominated field, by starting her own
site work firm. Almasi Companies is a women’s
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business enterprise, specializing in earthwork,
underground utility installation, electrical and
mechanical trenching, soil remediation, and site
restoration services. As President and CFO, Anne
Marie oversees all finances, negotiates bonding,
develops marketing, responds to customer service
needs, generates sales, purchases equipment and
supplies, and manages employee relations. Almasi
exemplifies what it means to be a hands-on owner.
Anne Marie believes mentorship is one of the
most important aspects of her job as a leading
woman in construction. She supports professional
growth as an active member of the several
professional organizations including PWC, NJSA,
UTCA, LICA and WMCC. It is her goal to inspire
other young women to follow in her footsteps by,
“Planning smart, working hard, and always taking
the time to get to know what the customer needs!”
Anne Marie Almasi I Almasi Companies
732.634.3587 I [email protected] I almasicompanies.com
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GAHP Certified
Holistic Coach
IET Certified Master
Instructor
EFT Practitioner
SFQ Practice Group
Leader
Teacher of Seraphic
Wisdom
Sangita Patel, Embrace Your Inner Self
T
hat defining moment in my life happened in
1989.
For almost eighteen years, the emotional
and physical pain of the car accident that killed my
little brother and left me unable to walk had ruled
me, inside and out. The pain in my left foot was so
excruciating that I could not stand for more than three
minutes at a time, and every several months I had yet
another arthroscopic surgery to vacuum out the bone
chips that had collected in my left ankle, where I had
no cartilage.
After all of the years of surgeries and
painkillers, I was not getting any better. My health was
only getting worse, and I was putting on weight at an
alarming rate. I felt numb from all of the suffering—I
could not even feel emotionally attached to my children.
I was up to my throat in grief and anxiety. I turned
to the universe and prayed for a miracle. My prayers
were answered and I met my Qigong Master Lin and
my life changed. As I started practicing qigong, I felt
better and the pain and struggle started to fade away. I
embraced my inner child who was lost in darkness for
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almost 40 years, she was trying to get my attention in
various ways, but I was living my life on auto pilot, so
was not able to hear her cry. My present health, both
physical and emotional, is incredible. My perspective
is completely different; I look at tough experiences as
ways to grow, and more often than not I live in joy. I
give workshops in Qigong and meditation in my local
area, and I can stand up for three whole hours We
do not have to suffer emotionally or physically. Our
bodies are a miracle. We can heal, once the focus turns
inward. Knowing your body’s systems and your inner
self, you can start making the shifts in your body
that are necessary for healing. That is how I started.
Your healing depends on how open and willing, how
committed and responsible, you are. Everything that
has happened in your life did not take place in one
moment—likewise, healing is a process. It is like a seed;
it takes nurturing, loving care, and sunshine to grow.
How open are you to receiving the healing energy of
the universe? The universe is always ready to help us.
Sangita Patel I Embrace Your Inner Self
609.203.0500 I [email protected] I EmbraceYourInnerSelf.com
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Patient Advocate
Medical Director of
Robotic Surgery
Urology Specialist
Propa Ghosh, MD,
Hunterdon Urological Associates
Dr.
Ghosh specializes in urology,
which has traditionally been a
male-dominated field of medicine. “Many people
curiously ask what led me to choose urology,” she
says. “I tell them that in my early years of training,
I witnessed, firsthand, the remarkable spectrum of
surgery we perform, from endoscopic, to open,
to robotic surgery, and I became absolutely
enthralled with the profession.
A graduate of Massachusetts Institute of
Technology (MIT), Dr. Ghosh is fellowship
trained in robotics and minimally invasive surgery,
with expertise in kidney and prostate cancer. She
earned her medical degree from Mount Sinai
School of Medicine, where she won the prestigious
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Compass Award for scoring in the top 10% of
her graduating class in Clinical Skills Assessment,
as well as the Renaissance Student Award for
her ability to integrate and excel in the arts. She
then completed her general surgery residency
and urology residency at Maimonides Hospital,
followed by a fellowship in robotics and minimally
invasive surgery at Montefiore Medical Center. Dr.
Ghosh has published in several journals, including
the esteemed Gold Journal of Urology.
“Urologic surgery is extraordinarily innovative,
pushing frontiers of what we are capable of
achieving,” she says. “Robotic surgery is elegant,
artful and precise, and I embrace the benefits it
brings to both surgeons and patients.”
Propa Ghosh, MD I Hunterdon Urological Associates
908.782.0019 I hunterdonroboticsurgery.com
121 Route 31, Suite 1200, Flemington, NJ
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Areas of specialization :
Integrative Health &
Nutrition
Metabolic & Diagnostic
Testing
Food Sensitivity Testing
Elite Body Composition
Analysis
Neurotransmitter &
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Premium Cleanses &
Supplementation
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Stephanie Solaris, Solaris Whole Health
S
tephanie Solaris, founder and director
of Solaris Whole Health, knows that
changing your life, your health and your weight
is not easy, because she did it herself. 20 years
ago she was overweight, chronically exhausted
and struggling to function. She chalked it up to
the unrelenting pace of everyday life and pushed
harder, leading to a system breakdown that had
her struggling to get out of bed each day. Her
journey back to health, losing 100 pounds and
restoring her energy and vitality propelled her
to go back to school, create a “whole health,
multi-dimensional” approach to healing and
open her own practice in 2007.
This unique approach to optimum health and
vitality has helped Solaris Whole Health grow into
a vibrant, caring practice and staff, helping over
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1000 people optimize their health in only 8 years.
Today, when people walk through the door
they see that Solaris Whole health is where science
and lifestyle meet. Their individualized health
and life style programs treat the system not the
symptom including areas of chronic stress like
fatigue, heartburn, insomnia, allergies, hormonal
changes, anxiety and depression.
Solaris’ background, journey and credentials
are a major part of their success. She holds a
B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, is a Certified
Health Counselor, a member of the Institute of
Functional Medicine, a Nutrition Coach for
the NFL Combine and a sought out writer and
speaker. Her true joy is leading the way for her
staff, clients and community to create the healthy
life they desire.
Stephanie Solaris I Solaris Whole Health, LLC
Nutrition & Lifestyle Programs
908.221.1112 office I 908.221.1131 fax
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Pre-K and Kindergarten
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Reading, Writing,
Language and STEM
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Drama, Recreation,
Enrichment, Art, Music,
Science & Spanish
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Danielle Lindner,
The London Day School
As
a working mother of two, Danielle
struggled to find an early education
program that not only offered the nurturing and
loving environment she wanted for her children,
but also a balanced educational program that
challenged, engaged, excited and enriched young
learners on a daily basis. Ms. Lindner, leveraged
her 17 years in the education industry to create
what is now The London Day School.
What makes The London Day School Experience
so special? From the moment students enter the school
they are engaged in something wonderful! Children
are not only being academically challenged, they are
learning how to become independent thinkers who are
kind, caring, social and emotionally confident kids.
Small class sizes for children 18 months through
Kindergarten provide teachers the ability to nurture and
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care for students who have separation anxiety, need a
little extra help learning letters, or making a new friend.
Playground time is always a part of their afternoon, but
so is Drama, Art, Music and Spanish or Mandarin.
The London Day School Character Education
Program, based on Ms. Lindner’s Series, KOBY’S
KIND KIDS BOOKS™ helps children develop a
strong sense of self and care for the well-being of others.
Ms. Lindner’s vision extends well beyond the
local area. She has established London Day School
Franchising, LLC to help others bring The Magic of
The London Day School to their community.
For Enrollment Inquiries: The London Day
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or contact us at: 973-845-6800.
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Custom Inground Pool
Construction
Vinyl Liner Replacements
Vinyl Liner Inground
Pool Renovation
Open, Close & Service
Inground Pools
Weekly Cleanings
D-1 Hot Tubs
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Spa Service & Repair
Theodora Sergiou, Nicholas Pools, Inc.
T
heodora has over 25 years of experience in
the swimming pool industry; she has been
leading the way for women in the pool & spa
industry since the age of 16 when she first began
learning how to guide, encourage and manage.
Her entrepreneur skills began while working
after school with her parents, Nicholas & Flora
Christofi, who founded Nicholas Pools Inc.
Upon their retirement in 2003, Theodora and her
husband Sotiris purchased the family business and
have strived to grow and improve it. Nicholas
Pools Inc. has blossomed into one of Ocean and
Monmouth counties largest backyard retailers,
specializing in vinyl liner, in-ground swimming
pools, pool restoration, maintenance and service.
Theodora is an Adjunct Professor for The School
of Business at Georgian Court University, she is on the
Advisory Committee at Brookdale Community College
for the Business and Marketing Department. Has been
recently appointed to the Saint Photios Foundation
Board of Trustees, supports and volunteers for countless
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charities and fundraisers including working with the
Make-A-Wish Foundation to grant children wishes
of owning a pool or spa, Chairing the Saint Barbara
Church Annual Fashion Show, teaching Sunday School,
and various speaking engagements. Theodora has been
interviewed and featured in magazines such as Forbes,
Industry, Edge, Pool Pro, and Pool & Spa News.
Her enthusiasm, drive and optimism fuel both
her own efforts and the efforts of those around her,
making her the very picture of a role model. Theodora
is excited about her opportunities to inspire young
women. She explains, “No dream is out of reach if
you work towards it with your heart and soul.”
In 2014 Theodora was awarded by NJ
Monthly Magazine as a Top 25 LWE, in 2015
she was honored as a Woman of Distinction
by the Professional Women in Construction.
Nicholas Pools has been awarded the 2015 NY
Sky Line Award by Smart CEO magazine and the
International Award of Excellence by the American
Pool and Spa Association.
Theodora Sergiou I Nicholas Pools, Inc.
732.505.0404 I [email protected] I nicholaspools.com
1820 Lakewood Road (Rt.9), Toms River NJ 08755
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Tara Seager, Ally Solutions Group
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ara Seager is the Managing Partner of Ally
Solutions Group, an Organizational Change
and Communications firm located in Central NJ and
founded in 2006.
Ally is a firm dedicated to helping their clients find
their voice, tell their story, and change the way they
work, lead and perform. Regardless of the change,
their Senior Design Consultants create customized and
innovative change management, internal marketing,
communications, and educational solutions to help
top leaders and their organizations improve their
business future.
It’s usually the transition, not the change itself, that
people resist, so Ally intentionally utilizes coaching and a set
of tools, processes, and communications to make it easier
for people to adopt change. During a major organizational
change a leader may need thousands of people to follow
him or her into a newly merged organization or perhaps
through new processes that will improve their business.
Ally’s team helps them craft the powerful story of a new and
better future that engages their people in innovative ways.
Ally is on the cutting edge of new ways to help
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organizations and their leaders evolve. In their new
Women’s Leadership Wellness Practice, Ally is
introducing workshops, restorative treatments, and
energy healing to business women in small groups giving
them the opportunity to experience holistic practices for
mind, body, and spirit wellness.
In her responsibilities outside of Ally, Tara is the
President of the NJOD Learning Community, a
1200 member organization. She is the HR Chair of
the Clinton United Methodist Church, she serves on
the Board of Directors of the Marriah Foundation,
an organization dedicated to raising funds for St.
Peters Children’s Hospital, and she serves on the Board
of Pass It Along, a youth empowerment program
changing the lives of teenagers and their families across
NJ. This year Tara was awarded NJ Biz 50 Top Women
in Business and the 2015 Brava, SmartCEO award.
Tara resides in the town of Clinton with her husband
Ben and youngest son Daniel. She has a genuine
commitment to her faith, family and community and
believes that the more we are blessed with, the more
opportunity we have to make things better for others.
Tara Seager I Ally Solutions Group
908.337.5184 I [email protected] I allysolutionsgroup.com
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udith Schumacher-Tilton is a resident of Montclair
and president of Schumacher Chevrolet Auto
Group, New Jersey’s largest volume Chevy dealer with
locations in Clifton, Little Falls and Denville.
Currently, Judith serves as the chairman of the
General Motor’s Women’s Dealer Advisory Council
and is a member of the Tri-State Chevrolet LMA
Board. . Locally, she serves on the Montclair State
University Foundation Board, the Boys and Girls
Club of Clifton Trustee Board, the Lakeland Bank
Advisory Board, the Chilton Memorial Hospital
Foundation Board, Passaic County 200 Club
Trustee Board and the Domestic Violence Response
Team for the Passaic County Women’s Shelter.
In 2009, she and her son, Stephen Tilton Jr.,
established Give the Kids Hope Foundation, Inc,
a 501(c)3 organization which supports educational
and recreational opportunities for underprivileged
children in N.J.
Among her many accomplishments, she was
nominated as 2012 TIME Dealer of the Year—
winning the Northeast Regional title and becoming
New Jersey’s first-ever female to compete for this
very prestigious award. She was also honored by
Assembly Speaker Sheila Y. Oliver and presented
with the 2012 Shirley Chisholm Award for Female
Entrepreneurship and she was chosen as the 2012
Woman of the Year by the Boy Scouts of America.
Her dealerships have won the Genuine Leader
Award from GM, the Spirit of Leadership Award
from the Women’s Automotive Association and
the Women’s Choice Award by Women Certified
for outstanding female friendly service and was
selected as a recipient of the 2013 New Jersey
Family Business of the Year Award sponsored by
New Jersey Monthly, PNC Bank and the Rothman
Institute of Entrepreneurship.
In 2015 she was honored by the Montclair
Ambulance Unit for her long-time community
support.
Judith Schumacher-Tilton I Schumacher Chevrolet Auto Group I [email protected]
Clifton: 999 Rt. 46 E
Little Falls: 8 Main Street
Denville: 281 Rt. 46 E
973.472.5500
973.256.1065
973.627.0900
www.SchumacherChevy.com
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Judith A. Sheft, New Jersey Innovation Institute
Judith Sheft was born with an entrepreneurial spirit. Moreover, she continues to
demonstrate her enthusiasm for new ideas and possibilities as the Associate Vice President
for Technology and Enterprise Development at the New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII),
a New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) corporation. Established in 2014, NJII applies
the intellectual and technological resources of the university to challenges identified by
industry partners bringing the power of academics, business, and government together to
solve the challenges of the marketplace.
In addition, Sheft is responsible for managing the NJIT’s Office of Technology
Development creating programs and policies focusing on patent creation, intellectual
property valuation, strategic use and protection of IP assets. She is also involved with
economic development having responsibilities for management of the university’s high
technology business accelerator/incubator, the Enterprise Development Center, and the
Procurement Technical Assistance Center.
Sheft serves on the Board of Advisors to the NJIT Murray Center for Women in
Technology and since 2007, is a member of the NJ – Israel Commission. Moreover, she is
active on the Board of the New Jersey Entrepreneurs Network and Einstein’s Alley.
CONTACT INFO:
Judith A. Sheft I New Jersey Innovation Institute
New Jersey Institute of Technology I 973.596.5825 I [email protected]
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Angel Martin, Affordable Closets Plus, LLC
Angel Martin partnered with her husband, Devoe, in 2003 to further promote and
grow Affordable Closets Plus. With a bachelor’s degree in business management from
Richard Stockton University and impressive experience in the pharmaceutical industry,
Angel has utilized her strong sales and marketing skills to take Affordable Closets Plus to
the very top of its field.
Her commitment to customer service and passion for organization have helped
hundreds of clients to identify and solve their storage challenges and enhance their living
spaces and daily routines. Angel continues to strategically expand the Affordable Closet
Plus product line and branding via partnerships with top interior designers and awardwinning participation in home remodeling expos and events, including popular designer
showhouses throughout the tri-state area.
Angel and DeVoe Martin’s exciting marriage of creativity, craftsmanship, customer
service and business acumen continues to serve and delight increasing numbers of
residential and commercial clients throughout New Jersey, Manhattan and eastern
Pennsylvania with their affordable, yet top-of-the-line, custom creations.
CONTACT INFO:
Angel Martin I Affordable Closets Plus, LLC
610.599.4227 | 201.681.0209
[email protected] | affordableclosetsplus.com
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Jill Qualter Chisholm,
GeneScreen Counseling
GeneScreen Counseling, an independently owned genetics counseling company, identifies
inherited risks or conditions enabling clients to make informed choices regarding their healthcare.
Handled with compassion, clients are screened, tested, and educated in a short time.
By partnering with multiple labs, clients can receive the most appropriate testing given
their specific familial history and concerns. Clients are then counseled and provided with
the resources to make informed decisions, including: increased preventative care, medication
management, surgery, and family member education.
GeneScreen provides clients with: competitive prices, remote or in person meetings,
short wait time for appointments, 100+ genetic diseases tests with universal panels including
ACOG and ACMG recommendations and cancer syndromes such as BRCA 1 and 2, Lynch
Syndrome and more. Expert educators explain results and the science of genetics.
Jill Chisholm, CEO and founder of GeneScreen, obtained her B.S.N. from Georgetown
University, worked as a nurse in infertility and reproductive endocrinology for seven years,
received her M.S.N from Columbia University, and graduated a Women’s Health Nurse
Practitioner specializing in genetics.
CONTACT INFO:
Jill Chisholm I GeneScreen Counseling
973.647.5767 I [email protected] I gene-screen.com
health & well being
Michele Gannon, Mary’s Place by the Sea
Mary’s Place by the Sea provides a place for women to heal from cancer: mind, body and soul.
Located in Ocean Grove, New Jersey, one block from the Atlantic Ocean, guests are
invited to stay at Mary’s Place, at no cost to them, for the day or up to three days.
Founders Michele Gannon and Maria McKeon, busy moms and kindred spirits, began
the grassroots non-profit as volunteers and renting space in a local home. Through the
overwhelming response from guests, volunteers and donors, Mary’s Place has grown into an
organization with over 100 volunteers.
Mary’s Place offers guests a variety of supportive holistic services that help women cope
with the stresses of cancer. Through oncology massage, guided meditation, reiki therapy,
nutritional counseling, restorative yoga, journaling, psychotherapy and most importantly
unconditional LOVE, women are able to relax, rejuvenate and release.
After hosting over 4,000 women from across the country since opening its doors in 2009,
Mary’s Place by the Sea is currently building a 10-bedroom, handicap-accessible home, also
located in Ocean Grove, to meet its growing demand.
Michele Gannon, Founder and President, is celebrating being one of the 25 Finalists for the
Leading Women Entrepreneurs of New Jersey. Michele believes: “Mary’s Place by the Sea is a lifechanging experience for all who choose to visit; guests and volunteers alike. It has been incredible
to watch the community of New Jersey come together and support this heart-felt mission.”
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Michele Gannon I Mary’s Place by the Sea
732.455.5344 | 732.455.5345
[email protected] | MarysPlaceByTheSea.org
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Technology
Cathy Coloff, IT Radix
Dedication to the success of her clients is the driving force behind Cathy Coloff’s success
and that of her company, IT Radix, an IT and computer support firm. This dynamic
entrepreneur is passionate about supporting her business clients by designing technology
systems that help their organizations be more productive. Coupling that with her focus on
people—clients, staff and family—has been key to the success of her business. Her advice to
young female entrepreneurs: You can do far more than you think you can; be persistent in
making your dreams come alive; and you can get very far with the “Power of Nice.” Those
beliefs are central to how Cathy runs her business and ensures its continued growth and lots
of happy clients!
CONTACT INFO:
Cathy Coloff I IT Radix
973.298.6908 I [email protected] I it-radix.com
CFO & Accounting Solutions
Anna Masker, Profit Point Consulting
Anna Masker runs one of the few woman-owned CFO/Controller/Bookkeeping consulting
companies in New Jersey—a distinction she is quite proud of. As a leader and innovator in accounting
operations consulting, Anna’s firm, Profit Point Consulting, streamlines its clients’ accounting
departments through a combination of process improvement and the use of new accounting
technologies. In addition to modernizing clients’ accounting processes, her firm provides a scalable
solution to small business clients from strategic advice and analytics to daily accounting support. An
innovator not only in the services she provides, Anna also strives to attract the best talent, offering
flexible scheduling and a supportive team-based environment. Over the past 8 years she has built a solid
team of seasoned accounting and financial professionals to which she attributes much of her success.
CONTACT INFO:
Anna Masker I Profit Point Consulting
973.659.1430 I [email protected]
profitpointconsulting.com
Reproductive Endocrinology
Doreen Hock, MD, FACOG, RMANJ
Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, Department of Obstetrics and
Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Rutgers (RWJMS). Dr. Hock always liked the idea of working
in women’s health and treating female patients, but it was the intellectual stimulation of reproductive
medicine which led her to the specialty. “What I loved about it was that it felt like a puzzle,” offered Dr.
Hock. “You have to use the knowledge you learn along the way to put the pieces of that puzzle together.”
Dr. Hock says the most validated technologies being pioneered at Reproductive Medicine
Associates of New Jersey (RMANJ) are incredibly impactful. “SelectCCS is a significant step in
the right direction making infertility care more evidence based and successful.” she says, referring
to a breakthrough genetic screening process. “So much of this cutting edge research occurs right
here at RMANJ; we’re leaders, not followers.”
CONTACT INFO:
Doreen Hock, MD, FACOG I Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey
973. 656.2089 I [email protected] I rmanj.com
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Angela is Founder and
President of Bluebird
Auto Rental Systems, LP.
Bluebird provides software
to rental car companies
plus auto dealerships
for their service loaner
vehicles in 38 countries.
By holding informative Users
Conferences and convention seminars,
plus using numerous Social Media
platforms, Bluebird is proud to be the
technology leader in their industry.
Angela earned her MBA from
San Diego State University with a
concentration in Information Systems.
Eileen Huntington cofounded the #1 revenue
producing tutoring franchise,
Huntington Learning Center,
with her husband, Ray,
in 1977. Their company
mission has always been
to deliver outstanding
student results and give every student the
best education possible. Eileen has received
numerous awards as a top industry leader
because of the results Huntington achieves the average Huntington franchise earns 61%
more than its closest competitor and students
achieve remarkable grade level and SAT/ACT
score increases.
Angela Margolit
Bluebird Auto Rental Systems, LP
[email protected]
973.989.2423 I barsnet.com
Eileen Huntington
Huntington Learning Centers
201.261.8400 I huntingtonhelps.com
[email protected]
Karolina Dehnhard, is
an attorney with Short
Hills based law firm,
Budd Larner, P.C., with a
concentration on family
law. In addition to serving
on numerous boards, she
is a regular presenter on
radio programs and featured speaker at
numerous women in business events
in both New Jersey and New York on
the topic of Women Protecting their
Assets. Ms. Dehnhard is also an adjunct
professor at New York Law School.
Nancy is Managing
Partner of RDA Benefit
Services, LLC. RDA offers
a comprehensive menu
of customized employee
benefit solutions. Our
experience with unique
benefit programs,
including a Free College Tuition Plan,
as well as providing enhanced benefit
programs for Associations, has earned us
a reputation of excellence.
Gail Whiting ASID,
CID is the owner of
Design Consultants
in Bedminster, NJ, a
residential and commercial
interior design firm
established in 1982. She is
a member of the American
Society of Interior Designers and a past
president, NCIDQ certified and licensed
in the state of New Jersey. She has been
the recipient of many Excellence in
Design awards and been published in
numerous magazines. Her philosophy —
interpret, care and execute professionally.
Karolina Dehnhard Esq.
Budd Larner, P.C.
[email protected]
973.315.4524 I www.buddlarner.com
Nancy Damato
RDA Benefit Services, LLC
[email protected]
609.693.0772 I rdabenefits.com
Gail Whiting ASID, CID
Design Consultants
[email protected]
908.781.2092 I designconsultantsnj.com
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Tracy Green Landauer is
a Partner in the Tax and
Trusts & Estates Group
of Riker Danzig Scherer
Hyland & Perretti LLP,
resident in the Firm’s
New York Office. Tracy
provides estate planning,
charitable gift planning and business
succession planning to individuals and
families, and counsels both new and
established private foundations and
public charities.
Tracy Green Landauer, Partner
Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP
500 Fifth Avenue | New York, NY 10110
t: 212.302.8610 | f: 973.451.8795 |
[email protected] | www.riker.com
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Abby Ayoub.........................................Optical Academy
Amy DeVita**....................................Third Sector Today
Amy Greene.......................................Amy S. Greene Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Amy Wilson........................................The Barclays/PGA TOUR
Angel Martin........................................Affordable Closets Plus LLC
Angela Nadeau.......................................CompuData Inc
Anita Allen..........................................Allen Advisory Group
Anna Masker.......................................Profit Point Consulting
Anne Marie Almasi........................................Almasi Companies
Arlene S. Pedovitch*.................................Capital One Bank
Barbara E. Kauffman**...............................Newark Regional Business Partnership
Barbara Zaccone......................................BZA LLC
Beth Hendler-Grunt*..........................Next Great Step
BJ Dowlen.......................................Bodyworks Enterprise, LLC
Brandi Robinson*..................................Sanofi US
Camellia Redmerski & Nekki Robinson**.................Momentum Cycling & Fitness
Caroline Gundeck*...................................Morgan Stanley
Caroline Shelly.........................................HF Planners, LLC
Carolyn Dorfman**.................................Carolyn Dorfman Dance
Catherine Luthin........................................Luthin Associates
Cathy Coloff..........................................IT Radix
Cheryl Biron..........................................One Horn Transportation
Clelia Pergola*.....................................ElderPro Network
Cristina Amyot........................................EnformHR
Cynthia Allman & Dr. Regina Peter**.......................Newmark Education
Danielle Lindner*.....................................The London Day School
Dawn Fitch*.........................................Pooka
Debbie Hart............................................BioNJ
Deborah Pinto..........................................Infinite Energy Corp and Definite Energy Group
Deborah Wiggins*....................................University Hospital of New Jersey
Debra Hoffman.....................................System Office Design
Diane Taylor**.....................................Pass It Along
Dina Opici...........................................Opici Family Distributing
Domincia Groom*......................................Marriott International, Inc.
Donna Conroy........................................SciMar ONE & SciMar Technologies
Dr. Doreen L. Hock*.........................................Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey
Edie Lutnik**.....................................The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund
Eileen Morris Holmes*..........................TD Bank
Eileen Staszak*.....................................Merck & Co. Inc.
Elease Wiggins......................................Elease.LLC
Elizabeth Batenhorst.................................Chase Happiness LLC
Elizabeth Nieto*........................................Met Life
Elyissia Chinchilla...................................2 Chicks with Chocolate
Erica Loren..........................................Coaching2Greatness
Gail Whiting......................................Design Consultants
Gale Gibson (Dr.)*..............................Essex County College
Georgie Leddy.........................................Leddy Interiors
Gwendolyn Turner.........................................The Capacity Center (Gwendolyn F Turner)
Harriet L. Donnelly**.................................e5 Marketing, Inc. and The Dorothy B. Hersh Foundation
Jackie Taylor.........................................Success Ladder Enterprises
Jade Gunver.......................................Promin Social Media - Promin Group
Jane Margulies...................................The TEAM Group, LLC
Janice Dru.............................................Inkwhy
Jayne Millard.......................................Turtle & Hughes, Inc.
Jean Oursler.......................................Alden Management Consulting Company
Jeanne Cretella.......................................Landmark Hospitality
Jennifer Naughton...................................Radiant Resources, Inc.
Jessica Gonzalez....................................InCharged
Jill Qualter Chisholm.......................GeneScreen Counseling
Joan Disler*........................................Epstein Becker Green
Joan Kilcoyne.....................................CMK Select
Joan Nitti & Becky Geisel..........................................BEX Eatery and Catering Co.
Joann Chang*.......................................Bank of America
Jodi O'Donnell-Ames**.....................Hope Loves Company
Jodi Topitz.........................................we2me: divorce décor
Jody D'Agostini...................................The Falcon Financial Group
Joni Cassidy.......................................Cassidy Cataloguing Services, Inc.
Joy Taylor.........................................TayganPoint Consulting Firm
Judie Jensen**....................................Expressions and Reflections
Judith Sheft*........................................New Jersey Innovation Institute @ NJIT
Julie Bauer*.......................................Panasonic
Julie Levi............................................Progressive Promotions, Inc.
June Toth............................................zbt, CPA & Consulting, LLC
Kam Attwal........................................IT By Design
Karen Pinsky Primak.............................IPAK, Inc.
Karolina Dehnhard, Esq.*.........................Budd Larner, P.C.
Kathleen Castore*.....................................Sanofi US
Kathy Kerrie Kimberley Krista Krista Kriste Kristine Lauren Leslie Linda Linda Linda Lisa Lisa Lissa Liza Lorraine Lourdes Madhuri Marcela Marcy Marcy Marge Mariya Marlene B. Marni Maysa Mia Michele Michelle Mindy Monika Nancy Nancy Nancy Nancy Natalie Pam Pat Patricia Paula Propa Randi Rehmat Rena Robina Robyn Rosalie Rosanne Rose Rose Rosie Ruby Rupa Sallie Sally Sangita Sara Shannon Shelly Sheri Stacey Stephanie Sue Susan Tendai Terrie Terry Theresa Tracy Tracy Tracy Vonda Wendy Winsome Betz............................................Gaw Associates, Inc.
Mayer.........................................H. ROLAND Boutique
Gillespie.....................................Economic Project Solutions, Inc.
Haley..........................................Jersey Artisan Distilling
Korinis........................................Global Installation Resources, LLC
Naples-DeAngelo*.....................EisnerAmper LLP
Keane.........................................Shore Neuropsychology and Behavioral Health
Myers.........................................Rodan + Fields Independent Consultant
Barbi*........................................Guardian Life Insurance
Block..........................................Industrial Staffing Services Inc
Gardner......................................Brent Material Company
Rosanio......................................The Star Group
Kroese........................................Expert Estates LLC
Matthews...................................Monmouth Beach Yoga & Wellness
Leslie..........................................Cornerstone Tax Services
Walsh*.......................................Connell Foley LLP
Allen*.........................................Small Business Development Center
Cortez*.......................................North Jersey Federal Credit Union
Reddy.........................................Kumon and The Woodhouse day spa - summit
Zuchovicki..................................Jalima & Associates
Maguire......................................Windsor Nissan
Tiberio........................................Professional Notary Services, Inc.
McCabe......................................Global Installation Resources, LLC
Gonor.........................................Beattie Padovano LLC
Pissott........................................InGroup, Inc.
Markell.......................................NiteGlow Industries
Akbar.........................................Integrated Wellness Group
Kebea.........................................Seniors In Place, LLC
Gannon**..................................Mary's Place by the Sea
Taylor.........................................Rodan + Fields
Rosner Zaziski.............................FYI Solutions
Elling..........................................Foundations Marketing Group
Damato......................................RDA Benefit Services, LLC
Lee.............................................MyRegistry LLC
Myers.........................................QWIC, Inc.
Stango........................................Blink Reaction
Mondsini....................................Hilltop Fuel Heating and Air Conditioning Co. Inc.
Cline Glover*..............................Southwest Airlines
White.........................................P.S. White Associates, Inc.
Bell.............................................Merrill Lynch
Lombard.....................................WEXCO Industries
Ghosh*.......................................Hunterdon Medical Center
Kochman*..................................Cole Schotz PC
Sumra........................................Aayat Enterprises Ltd
Gottlieb......................................Fusion Fulfillment
Benson.......................................Niche Beverly
Samra.........................................Pickle Licious
Edson.........................................Meadows Office Interiors
DeTorres.....................................DeTorres and DeGeorge Family Law Attorneys
Oxley..........................................Software Synergy, Inc.
Reyes McKiernan........................Reyes McKiernan, LLC
Battista......................................Sleeping Naked after 40
McCleary*..................................United Airlines
Kale............................................Bottle & Bottega
Fraenkel.....................................Mind Body Spirit Network, LLC
Glick*.........................................Sobel & Co.
Patel...........................................Global Organization of Self Healing LLC
Davidson....................................Hello Fearless
Steitz*........................................MOD Media
Aberson......................................ANW branded products
Shafir*.......................................Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Scarpa........................................Corporate Diversity Solutions
Solaris........................................Solaris Whole Health LLC
Boyle*........................................GEI Consultants, Inc.
Newmark...................................Newmark Associates
Ndoro (Dr.)**.............................SLIPPA/EDCTrainers, LLC
O'Connor....................................Terrie O'Connor Realtors
Castro.........................................Tamarack Day Camp
de Leon, Sr, VP,*..........................PNC Wealth Management
Landauer*..................................Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland Perretti LLP
Leaver**.....................................Woodlands Wildlife Refuge, Inc.
Straka*.......................................Creamer Environmental, Inc.
McPherson.................................Vonda's Kitchen
Oliveras......................................SHESS Global Alliance, LLC
Parchment..................................Metropolitan Ob/Gyn, PA
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recognition. However, everything we do is tied to quantifiable and measurable results.”
Tateossian firmly believes in trimming operating budgets for both Fortune 100 and small
start-ups. “Clients appreciate us because we’ve gained the experience to provide proven
results and differentiate what may be a calculated risk,” says Tateossian. “The change in
strategy may sometimes feel uncomfortable, but we encourage clients to experiment and try a new approach. We
believe growth and transformation can only take place when we drive positive changes.”
In today’s highly competitive environment, Socialfix differentiates itself by building brands that resonate with
their core audience and function as a 24/7 sales machine. From starting conversations to closing sales, every piece of
content whether it’s a video, website or your marketing materials, should be speaking the right language to the right
audience, while entertaining, educating and providing value,” concludes Tateossian.
CONTACT INFO:
Terry Tateossian I Socialfix Technology + Social Media
908.574.0898 I [email protected] I socialfix.com
ADVISORY BOARD 2015
The 2015 Leading Women Entrepreneurs Advisory Board is composed of former Top 25 LWE’s, corporate leaders, financial experts and the
heads of organizations whose mission is to advance women. Together this group will help to narrow down the 150 finalists and select the 2015
Top 25 Leading Women Entrepreneurs and Intrapreneurs. The announcement of the Top 25 will be made via a Twitter Press Conference @lweus
and then celebrated on Monday, November 16 at The Liberty House, Jersey City, NJ at 6 pm. Tickets can be ordered at LWEWORLD.com.
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Linda Wellbrock
Founder, Leading
Women Entrepreneurs
and Intrapreneurs
Sharon Gordon
Partner, CohnReznick
Angela Iuso
Partner, Connell Foley
LLP
Terry Tateossian
Founder/Lead Engineer,
Socialfix
Joyce Brocaglia
Founder, Alta Associates
and the Executive
Women’s Forum
Tara Gilvar
Founder, B.I.G (Believe,
Inspire, Grow)
Dr. Michelle Scott
Founder, M.A.D.E.
(Making a
Difference through
Entrepreneurship)
Desiree Watson
Founder, Wellness
Interactive
Cynthia Colucci
Vice President, Middle
Market Lending, TD
Bank
Marilyn Grabowski
Founder, Atlantic
Infrared
Tara Seager
Managing Partner, Ally
Solutions Group
Mary Jo White
Senior Vice President,
Financial Advisor,
Waltuch, White & Simon
Group at Morgan Stanley
LWE October 2015
N J M O N T H LY . C O M