Reverend Karen R. Gay

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Top Female Executives

imported_member_thumbnail_51174-140x150Title: Non Provincial Priest

Company: Diocese of Louisiana

Location: Plaquemine, LA

Founding member of in The Westside Ministry Association, Reverend Karen R. Gay continues in her 12th year as a non-provincial priest at the Diocese of Louisiana. Having grown up in an “Army family,” which helped her experience life in Germany, Alabama, and California, she has developed a keen sense of the variety in personalities Earth beholds, and has learned to become an excellent networker in bringing multiple groups of people together, providing them peace when there is controversy. The secret to Rev. Gay’s success is, “Understand that you have all the time you have. Lead a balanced life with work, health and family, community and your spirituality.” Continue reading →

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Joanne Calcagno

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Top Female Executives

5544a83b9cdd41f29a9a49f2b39d5176Title: Author, Owner

Company: Joanne’s Books

Location: Queens, N.Y.

In March 2010, Ms. Calcagno retired from a rewarding 33-year teaching career. She spent the majority of her career as an elementary school teacher at P.S. 214, where she was able to utilize her expertise in curriculum development and instruction for kindergarten through sixth grade. She has noted that the most gratifying aspect of her career is seeing her students make academic progress and experience greater social development, and, in turn, thank her for her hard work. Continue reading →

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Barbara Davis

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Top Female Executives

church-details-west-end-umc-nashville-20-581x388Title: School Nurse (Retired)

Company: Stafford Middle School

Location: Plattsburgh, N.Y.

Having retired 20 years being the school nurse at Stafford Middle School, Barbara Davis is presently training to become a deaconess, potentially looking forward to providing religious services within a Methodist church. She is currently studying at the mission of Lake Junaluska is to be a place of Christian hospitality where lives are transformed through renewal of soul, mind, and body. She chose this career path because it has always been of interest to her, she enjoys travel and she travels all the time. Ms. Davis’ ability to work with others and communicate with people on a human level makes her feel confident in her post-retirement career choice, and is anxious to help on a larger scale. Continue reading →

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Regina “Gina” Anselmo

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Top Female Executives

AnselmoTitle: Associate Director, Training & Education Project Lead

Company: Pfizer, Inc.

Location: Colchester, CT

Having been with Pfizer, Inc.’s pharmaceuticals division for the past 19 years, Regina Anselmo currently holds the position of training and education project lead. Honing in on her project management expertise, she has provided the pharmaceutical research company with outstanding leadership, having established excellent relationships with her co-workers, creating clever solutions to challenges, and delegating with fairness. Ms. Anselmo’s goal since becoming training and education lead 10 years ago has been to maintain her greatness in helping groups of individuals develop their career. Continue reading →

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