A classically trained marketer, Katie has 25+ years of experience leading integrated marketing initiatives for global brands such as Pepsi, SKYY Spirits, and PlayStation. She is an industry leader, delivering complex marketing campaigns and forging meaningful client partnerships with a focus on workforce and economic development. Katie is a past president of the Association of Marketing Professionals of Rhode Island (AMP-RI), an active member of ...

Born in Colombia, she crossed the border into the US and was thrust into a new environment where she had to adapt to a different culture and language to succeed. Today, LuzElena is the CEO of Amera Solutions, known as the innovative "Uber" nurse of ambulatory medical transportation. Amera provides post-anesthesia patients with safe and reliable transportation by nurses since rideshare services are not viable. The company's slogan, "It's not ride-...

Adonica has over 25 years of technical and business experience. She has specialized in development of new services and business process improvement and has experience across a variety of industries including healthcare, insurance, manufacturing and distribution. Adonica has served in technical, sales and management positions at General Motors, GE Medical Systems, IBM and the AO Smith Engineering Division as well as starting multiple Professional ...

Life may not always go according to plan, but with purpose and passion you will find your path.   Growing up in a suburb just outside of Chicago, I watched my parents, neither with a college education, constantly work to make ends meet and keep a roof above our heads. When I was granted my worker’s permit at age 15, I immediately began work at a daycare program and later, at a department store. I dreamt of the days I would attend and gr...

Chanie Gluck is the Founder and CEO of 4D Global, Inc., a medical billing staffing and human resources company dedicated to supporting healthcare companies grow and scale their business. 4D Global primarily focuses on revenue cycle management, efficiency, and profitability by providing specialized and experienced medical billers - all hired, managed, and supervised at its facilities located in Chennai, India.  4D Global services clients in 1...

Exceptional Serial Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker, Homeland Security Strategist, and compelling Author, Twyla N. Garrett, is a native of Ohio who currently resides between Washington, DC and Raleigh, North Carolina, where she manages her multi-successful businesses. Twyla graduated from the John Marshall High School and holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Ursuline College. She also holds a master’s degree in Organizational Management...

Jayanthi “Jay” Ganapathy is the Founder and CEO of FinAccurate LLC, an accounting firm that delivers business sense. Jay is dedicated to helping her clients grow their business and achieve their goals. She’s passionate about helping small business owners understand the ins and outs of their business by explaining their key financial statements and cash flow positions on any given day so that they can make better business decisions. Her mission is...

Kathy Durfee graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and a Master of Arts in English. She founded TechHouse in 1995, following a career as a database developer and business process engineer with large firms like PepsiCo and Accenture. Kathy is a 25-year entrepreneur committed to leveling the playing field by sharing knowledge and skill. She is always looking for introductions to fellow ...

Renee Bovelle, MD is a Physician Executive and Medical Director of Advanced Eyecare Medical Center “dba” Envision Eye and Laser.  Dr. Bovelle, a board-certified ophthalmologist, was trained at Wellesley College, UCLA School of Medicine, Yale University, and the LSU Eye Center.  She has held leadership positions both locally and nationally in ophthalmic and other medical associations. A commitment to excellence in ophthalmic training and...

Giselle Bonzi is an award-winning business executive, entrepreneur, and investor. As part of the leadership team at Washington Capital Partners (WCP), she led the company’s strategic initiatives for its growth from $96MM to $372MM annually in three years, increasing real estate loan transaction revenue margins by 529% in only two years. From inception, the company has achieved over $1 billion in real estate loan originations which makes the compa...

Esther A. Poulsen is Founder and CEO of Raare Solutions LLC, an award-winning leader in CRM and Marketing Operations for the premium and luxury automotive industry. Poulsen and her Raare Team pioneered intelligent customer engagements based on the customer’s position and sentiment within a brand’s journey. Poulsen partners with clients and agencies to bring their brand engagements to life, meeting the letter and spirit of applicable law...

Dr. Tameka L. Payton is the founder and chief executive officer of Psychometric Solutions, LLC, a human services research and data analytic firm that aims to advance social and educational equity by providing culturally sensitive assessments, program development, program evaluation, and data analysis services. Under Dr. Payton’s leadership, the organization creates, manages, and evaluates assessments, programs, and policies that advance special p...