Deborah Wood-Schade

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Top Female Executives

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Company: Alternative Pain Relief

Location: Aliso Viejo, CA

Deborah Wood-Schade, D.C. studied fine arts and was a dance performer. A neck injury ended her dance career, but Chiropractic helped her a great deal, and because of that she recognized having the ability to be of service to others was the career path she wanted to move forward with. Deborah is a Doctor of Chiropractic and is certified in BOWEN Therapy, as well as myofascial release and Pilates-based rehabilitation. Continue reading →

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Lynda Tomkins

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Top Female Executives

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Company: Crochet Australia

Location: Yandina, QLD

Initially, Lynda Tompkins became involved in the accounting profession because her grandfather was an accountant who always had a passion for numbers, as well as working with shareholders. Now, she is able to spend time creating, and has a passion for crocheting and seeing others keep this craft alive. She stands out because applying accounting standards can often be considered a compliance exercise. She chooses to look at it as being a communication tool. Therefore, always understanding the purpose of transactions is key. Ms. Tompkins is now putting this in practice with managing her own small business. Continue reading →

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Dr. Anne R. Tapp

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Top Female Executives

Anne-Tapp-140x150Title: Assistant Dean

Company: Saginaw Valley State University

Location: University Center, Mich.

Wielding 25 years of higher education expertise, Dr. Anne Tapp continues in her current position as assistant dean at Saginaw Valley State University. As a woman in today’s world, she attributes her success to hard work, networking and taking the time to learn all she can as she feels ‘knowledge is power’. Dr. Tapp’s advice to the younger generation of women is that education has changed and strict standards have been imposed while the curriculum is being pushed down. Staying current in the field is very important and to build relationships. Continue reading →

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Lindsay Strauss

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Top Female Executives

85be4fc9dd9142329b687f7cc41e4124Title: Owner

Company: Forest Creek Bed & Breakfast and Retreat

Location: Caledon, Ont.

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Arlene Spann

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Top Female Executives

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Company: Arlene Spann S.W.E.A.T.S.

Location: Upper Marlboro, Md.

As a woman in today’s world, Arlene Griggs Spann attributes her success to setting goals and when she feels she won’t accomplish them, she reassesses what she is doing. She prepared for this career by obtaining her license as a wellness and weight-loss coach and became certified in Food Management. Her greatest strength is her knowledge, which she can transform her mind and refocus to see food in different ways. The one aspect of her working condition Ms. spann would most like to change is to be able to produce more products. Continue reading →

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