PWA Leadership Team
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Lydia Gwin
Founder and Creator
Gwin’s Tiny Kitchen
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Lisa Sesti
Senior Living Advisor
Amada Senior Care
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Amy Narishkin, PhD
CEO
Empowering Partners, LCC
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Rebecca Now
Founder and Director
Voices of American HERstory
Jenny Grace Morris
(Susan B. Anthony)
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Ana Stringfellow
Financial Advisor
Edward Jones
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Dr. Lynnea Brumbaugh, Ph.D.
Founder and CEO
The LeadershipOS
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Jenn Whitmer
Speaker, Consultant, Joy-Bringer
Consone Consulting
![Courtney English](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Courtney-English.jpg)
Courtney M. English
Attorney at Law
Danna McKitrick, P.C.
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Katherine M. Flett
Attorney at Law
Danna McKitrick, P.C.
![Jaime Curry](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Jaime-Curry.jpg)
Jaime L. Curry
Attorney at Law
Danna McKitrick, P.C.
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Laurel “Buff” Burkel
Colonel
US Air Force (retired)
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Carmen Hornberger
Owner
Benefits to Go, LLC
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Amy Lemiere
Founder
AIM Training and Consulting International
![Bernie Frazier Bernie Frazier](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Bernie-Frazier.jpeg)
Bernie Frazier
President
Careercompass, LLC
![Tessa Greenspan Tessa Greenspan](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Tessa-Greenspan.jpg)
Tessa Greenspan
President
TBG Enterprises
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Dr. Mary Kay Taylor
Principal
Strategy Dr. Consulting
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Annie Schlafly & Susan Gobbo
Co-Founders of the International Mentoring Program (IMP)
![Abby Mahon Abby Mahon](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Abby-Mahon.png)
Abby Mahon
Certified Care Manager
A+ Aging Advantage
![Sharon D. James, PhD, CFA Sharon D. James, PhD, CFA](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Sharon-D.-James-PhD-CFA.jpg)
Sharon D. James, PhD, CFA
Professor of Practice in Strategy and Entrepreneurship
Olin Business School, Washington University – St.Louis
![Amy Powell Amy Powell](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Amy-Powell.jpg)
Amy Powell
Founders/Director
Business on Purpose LLC
![Kimberly Vissak Kimberly Vissak](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kimberly-Vissak.jpg)
Kimberly Vissak
Chief Learning Officer
Build a Team Consultants
![Muriel Smith Muriel Smith](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Muriel-Smith.jpg)
Muriel Smith
Executive Director
St. Louis Area Diaper Bank
![Shannon Norman Shannon Norman](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Shannon-Norman.jpg)
Shannon Norman
President
Shannon Norman Coaching & Consulting LLC
![Angela M. Vitale, AAMS®, MBA Angela M. Vitale, AAMS®, MBA](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Angela-M.-Vitale-AAMS®-MBA.jpg)
Angela M. Vitale, AAMS®, MBA
Financial Advisor
Raymond James & Associates
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Dr. Cheryl Watkins MBA
President and Chief Executive Officer
Metropolitan St. Louis
![Cathy Davis Cathy Davis](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Cathy-Davis.jpg)
Cathy Davis
Founder/CEO
Davis Creative Publishing Partners
![Melenie Broyles Melenie Broyles](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Melenie-Broyles.jpg)
Melenie Broyles
Owner
Etiquette Saint Louis
![Lisa Kopis Lisa Kopis](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Lisa-Kopis.jpg)
Lisa Kopis
Private Health Advisor
US Bank
![Kathy Lambert Kathy Lambert](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kathy-Lambert.jpg)
Kathy Lambert
CEO, Co-Founder
KBL Impact Partners
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Kama Tate Gregory
President and Founder
Tate Consulting
![Julie Lawson Julie Lawson](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Julie-Lawson.jpg)
Julie Lawson
CEO
Reins Institute
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Nancy Nix-Rice
Owner
Nancy Niz-Rice Wardrobe Consulting
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Sharon Mertzlufft
Vice President/Executive Director – Network Development
Marketing and Community Affairs – St. Luke’s Hospital
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Nadine Kouba
Managing Principal
Kouba Coaching, LLC
![Judy Ferraro Judy Ferraro](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Judy-Ferraro.jpg)
Judy Ferraro
VP of Sales
Shapiro
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Tara Kraus
Founder & CEO
Breakwell
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Judge Robin Ransom
Judge of the Supreme Court
State of Missouri
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Kim Liebert
Founder, President, CEO
Leigh Consulting
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Donalee Gastreich
Founder
Complete Solutions
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Jennifer Hopper
Chief Information & Digital Officer
Save A Lot
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Kelli Risse
Speaker and Stress-Management Master Coach
Rise Up and Live Wellness
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Lauren Herring
CEO
Impact Group
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Sharilyn D. Franklin, Ph.D.
The Leadership Doctor
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Nancy Droesch
Co-Founder
Willo LLC
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Amanda Basso – Shurtz
Regional CEO
Ascension Wisconsin Neighborhood Hospitals
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Vicky Vogel-Iturri
Wealth Management Advisor
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
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Natalie Johnson
North America Zone Brewing Director
Anheuser-Busch, LLC
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Major General Heidi J. Hoyle
Major General
United States Army
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Lynda Lieberman
MBA, CPA
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Melissa Wolfe
Curator of American Art
St. Louis Art Museum
![Jennifer Bardot Jennifer Bardot](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Jennifer-Bardot.jpg)
Jennifer Bardot
AVP Business Banking
Enterprise Bank & Trust
![Andrea Nelson Andrea Nelson](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Andrea-Nelson.jpg)
Andrea Nelson
Owner and Head Consultant
Consultanting Group, LLC
![Jennifer Stewart Jennifer Stewart](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Jennifer-Stewart.jpg)
Jennifer Stewart
Co-Owner
Gateway Productivity
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Shea Peffly
Professional EOS Implementer
Menagerie Coaching
![Bobbie Caskey Bobbie Caskey](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Bobbie-Caskey.jpg)
Bobbie Caskey
Professional Life Coach
Bobbie Caskey Life Coaching
![Lethia Owens Lethia Owens](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Lethia-Owens.jpg)
Lethia Owens
Market Domination Strategist
Game Changers International
![Nikki McGruder Nikki McGruder](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Nikki-McGruder.jpg)
Nikki McGruder
Owner
Nikki McGruder, LLC
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Erin Joy
Founder & CEO
Black Dress Circle
![Erin Leach Erin Leach](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Erin-Leach.jpg)
Erin Leach
Associate Attorney
Shands Elbert Gianoulakis & Giljum LLP
![Cathy Sexton Cathy Sexton](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Cathy-Sexton.jpg)
Cathy Sexton
Productivity Expert, Coach & Founder
The Productivity Experts
![Pam Weston Pam Weston](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Pam-Weston.jpg)
Pam Weston
Communications Strategist, Author, Employee Engagement Expert
Progress Partners, LLC
![Angie Huber Angie Huber](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Angie-Huber.jpg)
Angie Huber
Owner
Self Transformation Wellness Center LLC
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Eric Currie
Owner
Eric Currie Creative LLC
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Lisa Nichols
CEO
Technology Partners
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Cindy Goodwin-Sak
Sr. Director
Global Virtual Engineering, Cisco Systems
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Gabriela Ramirez-Arello
Business Counselor
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
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Connie Fisher
Director of Mental Health Promotion
Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri
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Mary Elizabeth Grimes
President
Marian Middle School
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Marie-Hélène Bernard
President and CEO
St. Louis Symphony
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Michele Burghardt
Hypnotherapist/Coach
The Savvy Mind LLC
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Justine Froelker
Author/Speaker
JBF Therapy and Coaching
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Mary Kutheis
Owner
MCK Coaching
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Lieutenant Colonel (Deputy Chief) Rochelle Denise Jones
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
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Lisa Bianco
Professional Organizer/ Life Coach
On The Move STL
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Kesha Kent
Speaker/Founder
MRSKESHSPEAKS
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Jeff Koziatek
Keynote Speaker, Certified Life Coach
Core Authenticity
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Mary Kausch
Leadership Development Authority
St. Louis Based Sandler Training® Licensee, Stark and Associates, INC.
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Debbie Baumoel
Certified Health Coach
Optavia
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Lydia Gwin
Founder and Creator
Gwin’s Tiny Kitchen
![Derlene Hirtz Derlene Hirtz](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Derlene-Hirtz.png)
Derlene Hirtz
Founder
You Empowered Services
![Lauren Murphy Lauren Murphy](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Lauren-Murphy.jpg)
Lauren Murphy
Murphy’s Don’t Quit
![Vicki Wheeler Vicki Wheeler](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Vicki-Wheeler.jpg)
Vicki Wheeler
Chief Operating Officer
Accredo Specialty Pharmacy
![Sharon Harvey-Davis Sharon Harvey-Davis](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Sharon-Harvey-Davis.png)
Sharon Harvey-Davis
Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer
Ameren Corporation
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Jean Evans
Executive Director
Missouri Republican Party
![Nicole Galloway Nicole Galloway](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Nicole-Galloway.jpg)
Nicole Galloway
Missouri State Auditor
![Adrian Bracy Adrian Bracy](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Adrian-Bracy.jpg)
Adrian Bracy
CEO
YWCA Metro St. Louis
![Amanda LaPlante Amanda LaPlante](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Amanda-LaPlante.jpg)
Amanda LaPlante
Health Coach
Institute for Integrative Nutrition
![Beth Chesterton Beth Chesterton](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Beth-Chesterton.jpg)
Beth Chesterton
Owner
Chesterton & Co.
![Haley Shoaf Haley Shoaf](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Haley-Shoaf.jpg)
Haley Shoaf
Vice President of Impact
Launch Code
![Alisha Blackwell-Calvert Alisha Blackwell-Calvert](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Alisha-Blackwell-Calvert.jpg)
Alisha Blackwell-Calvert
Beverage Director
Reed’s American Table
![Lauren DeSantis Lauren DeSantis](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Lauren-DeSantis.jpg)
Lauren DeSantis
Attorney
Polsinelli
![Gail Kitsis Gail Kitsis](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Gail-Kitsis.jpg)
Gail Kitsis
Founder and Co-Owner
Crazy Bowls and Wraps
![Elizabeth Haberberger Elizabeth Haberberger](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Elizabeth-Haberberger.jpg)
Elizabeth Haberberger
President of Dale Carneigie
St. Louis Office
![Pamela King Pamela King](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Pamela-King.jpg)
Pamela King
St. Louis Chapter Leader of Our Community Listens
![Tim Dean Tim Dean](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Tim-Dean.jpg)
Tim Dean
Global Coach And Certified Trainer
![Heidi Harris Heidi Harris](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Heidi-Harris.jpg)
Heidi Marie Harris
Associate
Concertmaster of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
![Simone Cummings Simone Cummings](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Simone-Cummings.jpg)
Simone Cummings
Dean
Walker School of Business & Technology
![Courtney Berg Courtney Berg](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Courtney-Berg.jpg)
Courtney Berg
Executive Director
Girls on the Run St. Louis
![Debbie S. Champion Debbie S. Champion](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Debbie-S.-Champion.jpg)
Debbie S. Champion
Founding Partner
Rynearson, Suess, Schnurbusch and Champion Law Firm
![Judy Ryan Judy Ryan](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Judy-Ryan.png)
Judy Ryan
CEO
Lifework Systems
![Kathy Bernard Kathy Bernard](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kathy-Bernard.jpg)
Kathy Bernard
CEO
Wiseru, LLC
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Honorable Nicole Colbert-Botchway
Associate Circuit Judge
Missouri’s 22nd District
![Ann Marr Ann Marr](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Ann-Marr.jpg)
Ann Marr
Vice President
Global Resources, World Wide Technology
![Jane Callahan Jane Callahan](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Jane-Callahan.jpg)
Jane Callahan
Executive Director
WFSTL
![Susan Polgar Susan Polgar](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Susan-Polgar.jpg)
Susan Polgar
Institute For Chess Excellence (SPICE)
Webster University
![Nancy E. Rice Nancy E. Rice](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Nancy-E.-Rice.jpg)
Nancy E. Rice
Better Together
![Bonnie Barczykowski Bonnie Barczykowski](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Bonnie-Barczykowski.jpg)
Bonnie Barczykowski
Eastern Missouri Girl Scouts
![Tammi Johnson Tammi Johnson](https://stlpwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Tammi-Johnson.jpg)
Tammi Johnson
Co-Founder
Language of Happiness
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Lori Lander
Co-Founder
Language of Happiness