Laurel & Co. Brilliant Mentor Laurel Romanella is an attorney, mentor, business owner and passionate spark plug. Specifically, she is the owner of the RNR franchise, where she helps companies implement the Entrepreneurial Operating System. She is the eponymous...

Steelcase Brilliant Connector “We rise by lifting others,” a quote by Robert Ingersoll, has served as inspiration for the way Lynnette Collins shows up and engages others both personally and professionally. As a result, Lynnette is known for being an unapologetic...

The Empowerment Institute Brilliant Social Change Agent Monique Salinas is passionately working for West Michigan social justice. The daughter of a Mexican migrant worker, she received her degrees in music and business administration from Aquinas College and her...

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Brilliant Mentor Mariah is a fully Licensed Master Social Worker and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor with over 20 years of experience in the social work field. She is the Outpatient and Recovery Services...

Priority Health Brilliant Champion of Service Empathy and curiosity are her superpowers. Lack of sleep is her kryptonite. Abbey Sladick seeks to live in a world where everyone is loved and valued for their unique perspectives. Her career journey spans more than a...

Crossroads Eldercare Options Brilliant Tenacity In 2012, as a single parent, Elizabeth Eardley started her company after resigning from a national corporation that no longer aligned with her values. This year, Elizabeth is celebrating Crossroads Eldercare Option’s...

SxanPro, LLC Brilliant Entrepreneur Ashlea Souffrou is a 16-year veteran of the medical device industry with a passion and dedication to uncovering sustainable and cost-saving solutions within the healthcare domain. In 2019, she founded SxanPro, a technology company...

Huntington National Bank Brilliant Woman of the Year Krista Flynn has more than 25 years of experience in the financial industry and has recently become the first woman to hold the position of Regional President at Huntington Bank in West Michigan. Krista is on the...

Rockford Construction Brilliant Woman of the Year A graduate of Kalamazoo College, Julie has served at Rockford Construction for the last 28 years in a variety of roles, including: Accountant, CFO, Real Estate Development Partner and Chief Investment Officer. As a...

Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce Brilliant Emerging Leader Yadira Garza-Malone is the daughter of two immigrant parents and mother to her 6-year-old son, Kamil. Yadira lives by the values instilled by her parents: work hard even if no one is watching, honor your...