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Krista Flynn

Krista Flynn

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...

Julie Towner

Julie Towner

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...

Valencia Agnew, Ph.D., LLPhD, DBTC

Valencia Agnew, Ph.D., LLPhD, DBTC

Owner Adolescent & Family Behavioral Health Services Brilliant Woman of the Year Valencia Agnew's work is based upon a lifelong belief in the unique potential within each and every person to live life versus simply existing. It is this belief that drives her...

An Invitation to Create Something Magical

An Invitation to Create Something Magical

There's something special about watching youth use their imaginations to create and explore new things. To help youth further explore that magic, Holland-based Betsy Dmitruk and Katie Christoffersen created Mindful Play—sensory kits full of items like homemade...

Erhardt Construction: Advancing Women in the Construction Industry

Erhardt Construction: Advancing Women in the Construction Industry

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, women account for only 10.9% of the construction workforce nationwide. Ada-based Erhardt Construction is looking to increase that number. Impressively, half of the firm's project management positions—which lead...

Q&A: Alita Kelly

Q&A: Alita Kelly

"It all starts with knowing better, then doing better." South East Market is more than a market—it's a mission. The new Grand Rapids store goes beyond the usual grocery store, fighting for a better world. They're starting with food justice, working to reduce...

Not Your Grandmother’s Wallpaper

Not Your Grandmother’s Wallpaper

Did you hear? Wallpaper is back, baby! Whether you're still not totally sold on the re-emergence of this nostalgic trend or are all aboard the wallpaper train, sustainability and design are increasingly walking hand-in-hand into homes everywhere. The new "Biophilia"...

Gather (Responsibly) in the Great Outdoors

Gather (Responsibly) in the Great Outdoors

Now that the sun is starting to shine a bit brighter and warmer days aren't far away, many people are getting their patios and other outdoor spaces ready for use. But before refreshing or upgrading your outdoor space, ponder what you'd like the purpose of the space to...

Transforming Language Barriers

Transforming Language Barriers

Ana Ramirez-Saenz, founder and owner of La Fuente Consulting, knows that global communication is a large part of many different industries, including those here in West Michigan. That's why she's now founded La Fuente Communications, a diversity, equity and inclusion...