women leaders News


News items related to women leaders as issued by the Send2Press Newswire service on behalf of the noted news source.


Author Sharon Gillenwater’s Memoir ‘Scaling with Soul’ Goes Behind the Scenes on Scaling and Selling a $25 Million Business

LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 30, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Building a company out of nothing and selling it for $25 million is a dream for many-but not for Sharon K. Gillenwater. Legacy Launch Pad Publishing is delighted to announce the release of “Scaling with Soul” (ISBN: 978-1964377001 [ebook]; 978-1964377018 [paperback]; 978-1964377025 [hardback]; 978-1964377032 [audiobook]), the author’s debut memoir detailing her journey to success.

Empowering Women in Finance: Financial Women of San Francisco Announces Scholarship Winners

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF), an organization dedicated for more than 60 years to advancing the careers of women, names ten students from Bay Area colleges and universities as its 2024 scholarship recipients. FWSF has awarded over $3 million in scholarships over the past 35 years to more than 325 Bay Area women.

Top Female Sports Executive, Lisa Pantages of the San Francisco Giants, Named FWSF 2024 Financial Woman of the Year

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF) today named Lisa Pantages as the FWSF 2024 Financial Woman of the Year. Ms. Pantages is the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the San Francisco Giants. FWSF is particularly excited to award the organization’s highest honor to a female sports executive, a sector which FWSF has not previously recognized.

CDF Labor Law LLP Expands Firm Leadership, Elevates Six Women

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 22, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — CDF Labor Law LLP is proud to announce the promotion of two attorneys to Partner and four to Senior Counsel, all of whom are talented women employment defense litigators. These promotions reflect our commitment to cultivating an inclusive environment that values and advances our team members’ diverse skills and contributions. These individuals, part of our nearly 50-strong legal team, exemplify CDF’s dedication to guiding and defending employers in California’s complex labor and employment legal terrain.

Nandita Bakhshi to Join Teresa Bryce Bazemore in Conversation at Financial Women of San Francisco’s Annual Event

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 27, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF) today announced that Nandita Bakhshi, Special Advisor and Board Member at BMO Financial Group and Former CEO of Bank of the West, will be the guest moderator as FWSF honors Teresa Bryce Bazemore, President and CEO of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, at the 2023 Financial Woman of the Year luncheon in San Francisco, CA on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

Eleven Bay Area Women Win 2023 Financial Women of San Francisco Scholarships

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 16, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF), an organization dedicated for more than 60 years to advancing the careers of women, names eleven students from Bay Area colleges and universities as its 2023 scholarship recipients. FWSF has awarded more than $3 million in scholarships over the past 35 years to more than 325 Bay Area women.

Teresa Bryce Bazemore, Inspiring Leader of FHLBank San Francisco, Named FWSF Financial Woman of the Year 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 24, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF) today named Teresa Bryce Bazemore as the FWSF 2023 Financial Woman of the Year. Ms. Bazemore is the President and CEO of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, whose mission is to provide its members with reliable access to low-cost liquidity, essential financial services and expertise, and resources for affordable housing and economic development.

The San Francisco Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier Now Accepting New Member Nominations and Applications for 2023-2024 Induction

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 3, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The San Francisco Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI-SF) is now accepting new membership applications through May 31, 2023, with the aim of furthering its mission to support and nurture the next generation of women leaders in the food, fine beverage, and hospitality industries.

Les Dames d’Escoffier San Francisco chapter Presents ‘New Frontiers in Meat and Dairy: Improving our Food System With Innovative Biotech’

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 16, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Next month, the San Francisco chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) will host a virtual panel discussion titled New Frontiers in Meat & Dairy: Improving our Food System with Innovative Biotech, led by a visionary panel of female leaders from California-based companies that have pioneered exciting and delicious alternatives to conventional meat and dairy products.

San Francisco Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier Announces 2022 Etoile d’Escoffier Culinary Scholarship Recipients

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 8, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The San Francisco Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI-SF) is delighted to announce that five recipients have been awarded the Etoile d’Escoffier Culinary Scholarship in 2022. L’Etoile scholarships support outstanding female students and graduates in achieving their professional aspirations as they become the next leaders of the culinary industry.

Vistage Recognizes Marie DiSante with 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 3, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — CDF Labor Law LLP (CDF) proudly congratulates Marie DiSante, Founding and Firm Managing Partner, for being named the recipient of the Vistage 2022 Orange County “Lifetime Achievement Award.” Vistage is the world’s largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize businesses.

iEmergent’s Laird Nossuli recognized by Mortgage Banker Magazine as 2022 Powerful Women of Mortgage Banking honoree

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 20, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced that CEO Laird Nossuli was recognized as a 2022 Powerful Women of Mortgage Banking honoree by Mortgage Banker Magazine. The annual award spotlights women who have made an indelible impact on the mortgage industry and are fostering the next generation of women leaders in housing finance.

Mortgage Women Magazine Names Natalie Arshakian as a 2022 Mortgage Star

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Aug. 12, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage Capital Trading (MCT®), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced today that National Mortgage Professional’s Mortgage Women Magazine selected Natalie Arshakian, Senior Director and Head of Lock Desk Operations at MCT, to its annual 2022 Mortgage Star Awards.

Galantines Day Gala Celebrates Success and Preps for National Growth: Sherri J. White Brings Together Women to Innovate and Inspire

ATLANTA, Ga., June 24, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Inspired by remarkable women business leaders and innovators, entrepreneur Sherri J. White launched the Galentines Day Gala in 2021 to award and celebrate standout women across industries and professions. After witnessing nearly 50 percent year-over-year growth in 2022, Thinkzilla Consulting Group is announcing Women in Business nominations are now open for the 2023 Houston event.

Dream Big Darling Announces 2022 ‘FLOurish’ Program

PASO ROBLES, Calif., May 3, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dream Big Darling and The Millinger Group today announced, “FLOurish 2022,” a personalized assessment program for emerging women leaders in the wine and spirits industry. Qualified individuals are now invited to apply for one of 17 FLOurish scholarships that provide full-ride access to this innovative coaching and mentorship experience.

Top Business Expert Dr. Velma Trayham Honored with Biden’s Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award

HOUSTON, Texas, April 28, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Honoring her remarkable leadership and service, Dr. Velma Trayham was recently awarded the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award by President Joe Biden. The annual awards honor a select few who “exhibit outstanding character, work ethic and dedication to their communities.” Dr. Trayham is the CEO of Thinkzilla Consulting.

Nancy Pfund, Pioneering Leader in Impact Investing, Named FWSF Financial Woman of the Year 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 17, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF) today named Nancy Pfund, the Founder and Managing Partner of DBL Partners, as the FWSF 2022 Financial Woman of the Year. DBL Partners is one of the first venture capital firms to bring impact investing into the mainstream. Nancy and her colleagues launched DBL out of JP Morgan in 2008 after seeing increased momentum in the move to social and environmental impact.

The Black Women Behind The World Games 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 10, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The city’s support for women and inclusion is why The World Games 2022 (TWG 2022) committee announced the selection of three exceptional black businesswomen – Kathy Boswell, Pam Cook, and Rashada LeRoy – to head the planning, promotion, and production of the international multi-sports event.

Stacy Mayer’s Book Reveals How Powerhouse Corporate Women Get Promoted to The Executive Suite

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 28, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In 2018, less than 10% of senior executives at the world’s largest Fortune 500 companies were women. But it wasn’t from lack of trying. Women were becoming better managers, but still weren’t getting promoted to executive leadership positions. Stacy Mayer took on this problem as a personal challenge. She vowed to change the way organizations did business from the C-Suite out and she set about doing it, one executive-level promotion at a time.

The New York Milk Bank Announces Appointment of New Executive Director, Linda Harelick, MBA, DrPH

VALHALLA, N.Y., Feb. 16, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The New York Milk Bank (NYMB), founded six years ago, today announced the appointment of its new Executive Director, Linda Harelick, MBA, DrPH. The New York Milk Bank (NYMB) is a non-profit organization that collects extra breast milk from healthy lactating women. The milk is then pasteurized and distributed to babies in need throughout the Tri-State area.

Mortgage Professional America Honors Lori Johnson of DocMagic with 2021 Elite Women in Mortgage Award

TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 17, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance, and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that its director of client services, Lori Johnson, has received the 2021 Elite Women in Mortgage award from Mortgage Professional America (MPA).

Dawn Taylor, former President of Centricity, has joined After, Inc. as Chief Revenue Officer

NORWALK, Conn., Oct. 25, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — After, Inc., the global leader in Warranty Services since 2005, just announced that Dawn Taylor will be joining the company as Chief Revenue Officer. Dawn brings more than 27 years of warranty and service contract experience, serving as President of Centricity for the last 9 years. Her background and experience will be instrumental in leading the expansion of After, Inc.’s Warranty Services business, and its newly launched QuickSuite Platform.

SimpleNexus CEO Cathleen Schreiner Gates honored by HousingWire for outstanding leadership in mortgage technology

LEHI, Utah, Oct. 1, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — SimpleNexus, developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced that its CEO Cathleen Schreiner Gates was selected as a winner of HousingWire’s 2021 HW Vanguard award. The HW Vanguard award recognizes the top 50 housing executives who have made an impact on the housing industry at large.

Legacy Launch Pad Publishing releases business book for female entrepreneurs by angel investor Mimi Maclean

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 8, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Legacy Launch Pad Publishing is releasing the first book by angel investor, CPA, Columbia Business School alumni, non-profit founder and podcaster Mimi MacLean. “How to Be a Badass Female CEO: Slay the Competition and Reach the Top” (ISBN: 978-1951407681) is designed to help women succeed in male-dominated roles.

Promontory MortgagePath’s Debora Aydelotte and Louann Bernstone Named 2021 NEXT Powerhouse Partners

DANBURY, Conn., Aug. 10, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Leading digital mortgage and fulfillment solutions provider Promontory MortgagePath LLC announced Chief Operating Officer Debora Aydelotte and Managing Director and Head of Vendor Management Louann Bernstone have been selected as NEXT Powerhouse Partners.

SimpleNexus Director of Sales Engineering Tracy Farber selected as NEXT 2021 Powerhouse Awards winner

LEHI, Utah, Aug. 9, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — SimpleNexus, developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced that Tracy Farber, director of sales engineering, has been named a 2021 Powerhouse Awards winner by Next Mortgage Events (NEXT).

Housing Finance Strategies Announces #HousingDC21

WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 13, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Housing Finance Strategies President Faith Schwartz today announced that the firm will host a 100% virtual housing summit on September 20-21, 2021.

MCT’s Sarah Hellman Selected as Finalist for San Diego Business Journal’s 2020 Business Women of The Year

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Dec. 21, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that Senior Trader, Sarah Hellman, was selected as one of the finalists for San Diego Business Journal’s 2020 Business Women of the Year.

Malla Haridat Selected as The Keynote Speaker at The WE NYC Conference

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 14, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Malla Haridat is an entrepreneur and author who has used all possible platforms to advocate for women empowerment. In line with her goal to help people develop an entrepreneurial mindset, Malla is set to speak at the WE NYC Conference: 10 Ways to Uncover New Business Opportunity.

Global DMS COO Jody Collup Receives 2020 Most Powerful Women in Fintech Award from PROGRESS in Lending

LANSDALE, Pa., Sept. 1, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Global DMS, a leading provider of cloud-based real estate appraisal management software, is proud to announce that its COO, Jody Collup, was recognized by PROGRESS in Lending for its second annual Most Powerful Women in Fintech Award.

Healthcare Executive SHEILA CHERFILUS-MCCORMICK, J.D. Qualifies for the August Democratic Primary against Incumbent Alcee Hastings

MIRAMAR, Fla., April 28, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, J.D., Democratic candidate for Florida’s 20th Congressional District announces she has qualified for the upcoming Democratic Primary against Incumbent Alcee Hastings who is in his 3rd year of aggressive treatment for late stage pancreatic cancer. Mrs. McCormick is the CEO of Trinity Healthcare Services, a home health company with offices in Broward and Palm Beach Counties.

Las Vegas Restaurant Franchise Focuses on Equal Opportunity and Provides Leadership Roles for Women!

LAS VEGAS, Nev., March 8, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Ori’Zaba’s, one of Las Vegas’s most popular scratch Mexican food franchises, has become a leading voice – and employer – for women who seek leadership roles in the restaurant industry.

ENX2 Marketing CEO Nicole Farber Named to NSBA Leadership Council

DALLAS, Pa., Nov. 25, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Nicole Farber, CEO of digital marketing agency ENX2 Marketing in Dallas, Pennsylvania, was recently named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Women2Women Conversations Tour Comes to New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, La., Sept. 24, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Women2Women New Orleans panel will feature a dynamic discussion with Tina Meilleur, Founder of Design Your Success; Ingrid Rinck, Founder of Sensible Meals; Klassi Duncan, Director of Women’s Business Resource Center for the Urban League of Louisiana; Amy B. Bakay, President of HR NOLA, and moderator Sarah Chamberlain, Founder and President of Women2Women.

Houston Shattering Glass Ceilings as a Top 10 U.S. City with Most Women-Owned Startups

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 11, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — From Oct. 8-16, 2019, Sesh Coworking will host the first-female focused coworking space pop-up to promote entrepreneurs, influential women, and the coworking community in Houston, Texas.

R.I.S.E Women’s Leadership Conference Sets Stage for Thought Leadership and Networking

PROVIDENCE, R.I., July 11, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A popular women’s leadership conference is returning to Providence. The event will be held on September 19, 2019 at the Rhode Island Convention Center. Last year, the Realizing Inspiration and Sustaining Excellence (R.I.S.E) Women’s Leadership Conference sold out; this year’s event is being met with that same enthusiasm.

$5,000 Business Grant Competition for Mom Entrepreneurs Open for Applications through June 28

LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 27, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Mama Ladder and Belly Bandit(R) are hosting the third semi-annual High Five Grant for Moms(TM), a $5,000 business grant competition sponsored by Infiniti HR and Mute Six. Through June 28, 2019, moms who own businesses from around the world can enter to be awarded a grant to make a bigger impact in their business.

Jessica Merino Receives the Young Entrepreneur Award from NAWBO Chicago

CHICAGO, Ill., June 13, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On Monday, May 6, 2019, Jessica Merino of Merino Wealth Management received the Young Entrepreneur Award at the Annual Celebration NAWBO Chicago Achievement Luncheon.

The Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame is Accepting Nominations of Amazing Women, for its Inductee ‘Class of 2020’

DENVER, Colo., June 3, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Do you know an amazing woman? The Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame (CWHF) reports that there is only two months to go for its “Call for Nominations” for its next group of extraordinary women to be inducted into the Hall. The Nominations deadline is August 1, 2019. Representing the “Class of 2020,” up to ten women will be inducted in March 2020 during a special celebration in their honor.

Michelle Zettergren to be Honored as 2019 Achiever Award Recipient

WOODBURY, N.Y., May 23, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On June 5, 2019, The Long Island Center for Business and Professional Women (LICBPW) will host its 40th Annual Achievers’ Awards Gala where several women of remarkable rank, including President of MagnaCare Michelle Zettergren, will be honored for their accomplishments.