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Next up in our Women of Influence series is Yumna Jawad! You may have read about Yumna in the February/March West Michigan Woman cover article where she dished (pun intended) on everything social. West Michigan Woman sat down with Yumna to learn even more about what...
If you read the February/March West Michigan Woman cover article or attended the February Wine Down event, chances are you're familiar with Liz Marie Galvan. West Michigan Woman sat down with Liz to learn even more about what she's got going on and what she thinks...
Founder & Addiction Medicine Specialist The Dettmann Center P.C. Brilliant Tenacity This Emergency Medicine doctor became disabled with rheumatoid arthritis in 2004 then in 2013 found a way to re-enter the workforce, re-gain her medical license, become board...
President Mixed Staffing & Recruiting Brilliant Emerging Leader Sara wanted to create a staffing company that would allow people from all backgrounds to be able to come in and get a job without any discrimination. Sara started her company, Mixed Staffing and...
Founder & Chief Brand Officer Maria Erazo Enterprises Brilliant Entrepreneur Maria began her journey working factory jobs and learning English, but she did not want to settle there, she knew she had so much more to give. Through her determination, grit and...
President & CEO Kennari Consulting Brilliant Entrepreneur Realizing that nonprofit organizations needed customized, “nuts and bolts” fundraising support as well as campaign coaching, Sandi formed Kennari Consulting in 2007. Today, as one of the largest...
President West Michigan Sports Commission Brilliant Best Supporting Man Mike oversees the West Michigan Sports Commission, which has one male and six female employees. For a sports industry organization this is very rare. It’s obvious that Mike is a champion for...
AM Content Director & Anchor WZZM13 Brilliant Team Player This fall, Meredith transitioned from an anchor/reporter at WZZM to a management role in addition to her anchor responsibilities. The job was created just for her and her unique abilities to manage a team....
Co-Founder and Managing Member Avanti Law Group Brilliant Tenacity Raquel immigrated to the U.S. from the Dominican Republic. When she enrolled in law school, she could not speak English and would record her classes and translate them every night. She went on to work...
Principal & Creative Director The Image Shoppe Brilliant Mentor Karen has been instrumental in The Image Shoppe’s path to be more inclusive and its support of women’s professional growth. She generously used her wisdom and professional experiences to mentor five...