Title: Real Estate Agent
Company: Keller Williams
Location: Perry Hall, MD United States
Title: Graphic Designer
Company: Medtronic
Location: Boulder, CO United States
As a woman in today’s world, Rachel Perry would advise the younger generation of women to never give up hope and find daily ways to get a little bit closer to reaching their goals. She enjoys being creative, and wanted a career that would allow her to use her artistic abilities. Ms. Perry didn’t want to be a starving artist, however, so she decided to use her skills to pursue graphic design. She worked toward her dream, and is now a graphic designer for Medtronic, which is a medical device company dedicated to contributing to human welfare by applying biomedical engineering to research, design and manufacture instruments that alleviate pain and restore health. In her current role with the company, Ms. Perry creates labels, packaging, and instructions for use.
Title: Owner
Company: Sheryl Madonna Textiles and Trimmings
Location: La Cañada Flintridge, CA United States
After earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Arizona, Sheryl Madonna decided to open Sheryl Madonna Textiles and Trimmings. The company works with designers and architects to provide high-end lighting, furniture, outdoor furniture, accessories, case goods, and wall paper. As the owner, Ms. Madonna’s main responsibilities include speaking to vendors, reviewing new products, and educating designers and architects, and working with clients. Her greatest strength is her ability to listen and focus on the needs of her customers, and she really values the relationships she has formed with them.
Title: Director of PT, OT and Early Intervention Services
Company: Children’s of Alabama
Location: Birmingham, AL United States
Inspired by her parents, who encouraged her to find a career she was passionate about, Sheree York decided to enter the medical field. Her parents also raised her to have an excellent work ethic and to always do the right thing, which has contributed to her success with Children’s of Alabama. The private, nonprofit medical center provides specialized medical care for ill and injured children. US News & World Report ranked it among the best pediatric medical centers in the nation.
Title: Supervisor
Company: Baptist Medical Center South
Location: Montgomery, AL United States
Driven by her desire to give back, Shalanda L. Lee wanted to find a position that would allow her to make a positive impact on quality of life. That’s why she joined Baptist Medical Center South, which is known for its outstanding cardiovascular, orthopaedic, neurology, and surgical services. The hospital, fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, offers a sleep disorders center, a neonatal intensive care unit, a chest pain diagnosis and treatment center within the emergency department, a behavioral health treatment facility, and family-centered maternity care.