Sonya K. Blehm DeLange, MS

delange-sonyaTitle: 1) Co-Host, Co-Producer, Creator 2) Speech-Language Pathologist
Company: 1) LLNB TV 2) Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District
Location: Redlands, CA United States

Driven by her passion for her field, Sonya DeLange earned a Master of Science in communication disorders and became a licensed speech-language pathologist. She also has a teaching credential and a certificate of clinical competence. Now, Ms. DeLange uses that background as a speech-language pathologist for the Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District in California. In addition to providing speech therapy services to the district, she has also spent the last 15 years working with the Loma Linda Broadcasting Network, on a completely volunteer basis. There, she has served as a co-host, co-producer and content creator for the network. Her most outstanding accomplishment has been creating, developing, hosting and singing for “The Gathering Show,” a television program featuring nine instrumentalists and six vocalists. The show allows viewers to sing and play along to familiar gospel melodies, and has featured more than 700 religious songs with 86 programs.

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Pastor Beverly J. Renford

Title: Chief Executive Officer, Pastor
Company: Greater Bethlehem Temple Pentecostal Church
Location: Rochester, NY United States

In 1969, Beverly Renford’s parents started the Greater Bethlehem Temple Pentacostal Church, so getting ordained as a pastor was a natural progression for her. In fact, she can often be heard saying, “Momma and Daddy introduced me to their God, but I took it further and now He’s my God.” In addition to her work with the family church, she also garnered experience heading The Children’s Place Family Daycare. Ms. Renford prepared for her endeavors by earning Child Development Associate Credential and an associate degree in early childhood education, and graduating from the Parent Leadership Training Institute. Currently, she is looking to further her knowledge by pursing a bachelor’s degree in English childhood inclusive special education.

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Linda Bartlett

Title: 1) Author 2) Real Estate Franchise Owner
Company: 1) Self-Employed  2) Keller Williams Realty
Location: Austin, TX United States

As a single mother, Linda Bartlett is inspired by her children every day. All she ever wanted was to provide a good life for her children, and she considers herself very fortunate to have been able to do so. In December 2013, she published her first book, Never Alone, about her son’s journey since his premature birth. It covers the highs and lows of his life, from living against all medical odds, growing up with physical and mental challenges, bullying, and finally ends with spiritual enlightenment. Ms. Bartlett’s biggest challenge has been getting her book out there for people to see. She loves helping people, however, and she knows her book can reach many people with its message of hope and encouragement.

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Maureen Pastine

Title: Library Administrator, Independent Fundraising Professional (Retired)
Location: Plainville, KS United States

Over the course of her 55-year career, Maureen Pastine honed her knowledge in libraries and library science, grant writing, teaching, research and library management. In her final position before retirement, she served as a grants administrator and grants writer for the Yavapai-Apache Nation in Camp Verde, Ariz., although she had previously worked as a high school English teacher and university library administrator.

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Kelly Kidd

kidd-kellyTitle: District Manager
Company: ADP, LLC
Location: Tampa, FL United States

A natural in sales, Ms. Kidd started her career while working in college. She moved her way up and made the right connections, until she eventually achieved a top sales position. She is now the district manager for the human capital management solutions provider, ADP, LLC.

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