Marianne Hennessey, M.S., LPC

indexTitle: Psychotherapist
Company: University of Connecticut Health Center
Location: Bridgeport, CT United States

Marianne Hennessey was given the gift of understanding what other people feel and helping them solve their illnesses. Her primary interests lie in the assessment and treatment of traumatic stress disorders, which is why her position as a psychotherapist with the University of Connecticut is a great fit. Utilizing her vast experience working with child and adult survivors of domestic violence, Ms. Hennessey has served as a consultant for the TARGET Program, through with she works with agencies in the state that have initiated the TARGET model of trauma recovery. She recently co-authored a fact sheet for the NICSN: Trauma Among Girls in the Juvenile Justice System.

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Cynthia R. Fisher, B.S., RT (R) ARRT

Fisher, CynthiaTitle: Assistant Professor and
Clinical Services Coordinator of Radiologic Technology
Company: The Dalton State College School of Radiologic Technology
Location: Rossville, GA United States

Cynthia Fisher is defined by how she sees the world and the difference she would like to make. Whether it be through her students, her fellow church members or strangers in the world, she wants to make a change for the better. Radiologic technology started out as just a job to Ms. Fisher, but it has since become her passion. She worked in the field for more than 10 years, and served as a clinical instructor for interns from Dalton State College. Following that experience, Ms. Fisher was called by her former program director, who wanted to know if she wanted to teach. She accepted the proposition, and thus began her journey with The Dalton State College School of Radiologic Technology.

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Amaka Okocha

Okocha, AmakaTitle: Director of Management Consulting
Company: Platinum Plus Consultants Limited
Location: Fort McMurray, AB  Canada

A love for Christ, self-motivation, courage, passion, enthusiasm, and words of wisdom from the great men and women she encountered on her path to success have all played a significant role in the professional, spiritual, and personal accomplishments of Amaka Okocha. Her leadership potential was remarkably noted during her days in elementary school by teachers and peers; she was fondly called “student-organizer” by one of her grade teachers, who knew the importance of sharing knowledge and ideas for the purpose of positively impacting the lives of people.

While working her way brilliantly through high school and being enthusiastic about her career pursuit, she still remained strongly devoted to the service of God and humanity. Never lacking in words of encouragement and motivation for the downtrodden or insecure, Amaka single-handedly has impacted life-saving changes that remained indelible in the hearts of everyone she came across. Known for her motivational and life-changing speeches, her passion for humanitarian services and philanthropic nature, she relates easily with the poor and marginalized.

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Kimberly J. Noel

Title: Owner, Office Manager
Company: Discount Home Furnishing Inc.
Location: Springfield, KY United States

Opening and growing Discount Home Furnishing Inc. was a huge accomplishment for Kimberly Noel. The family-owned business started out small, catering just to the cabinetry business, and has grown exponentially. Now, with a warehouse and 20 employees, they provide a variety of door locks, home and bathroom hardware, cabinet knobs and pulls, hinges and drawer slides, ceiling fans, lighting, faucets, and wood corbels. Their policy is to stand behind every product they sell.

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Tamary Murphy

Title: Former Senior Healthcare Advocate
Company: Optum
Location:  Ocala, FL United States

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