Title: Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
Company: Boston University
Location: Newton, Mass.
Within the past eight years, Dr. Christine Helfrich has served as assistant professor of occupational therapy at Boston University. Through her position with the university, she pioneers work with the homeless in Newton, Mass., while overseeing disability-related community research. In five years, Dr. Helfrich intends to facilitate more faculty to conduct funded research. Continue reading
Title: Consultant
Company: Altour
Location: New York
Celebrating 34 years as a consultant for Altour, Connie Greenspan draws from a deep knowledge of client retention and development, that she ensures the business service firm’s operations fluidity through tenacity and hard work. Specifically with Altour, she garners seasoned and brand-specific knowledge to develop business in the corporate travel management, groups and individuals in the finals of fashion, entertainment, production and finance. In five years, Ms. Greenspan hopes to grow professionally and continue building her clientele. Continue reading
Title: Permit Coordinator
Company: City of Fort Myers
Location: Fort Myers, Fla.
Ms. Fellows became involved in her profession because of the experience she gained as a contractor with Lowe’s Home Improvement and Builders Square. She spent 11 years with Lowe’s and another year pulling permits for multiple contractors in the area. When the economy started to decline, Ms. Fellows had to find a job that was secure and fun to learn. She loved the idea of working for the city, and learning more about the water and sewer systems that keep the city moving. Continue reading
Title: President, Founder
Company: Know No Bounds, LLC.
Location: Williamsburg, Virginia
Title: Senior Manager of Business Operations
Company: Cisco Systems, Inc.
Location: Bradenton, Ga.
Currently holding the position as senior manager of business operations at Cisco Systems, Inc., Jan Cornelssen continues her success through her drive to excel and taking on challenges without thinking about the consequence. As Cisco, her professional goals are to continue to provide excellent training to the staff to enhance the customer service experience and after retirement, she would like to go back in teaching. I enjoy when I see a student get it. Her inspiration comes from not knowing what each day will bring and each day is a new challenge. Ms. Cornelssen’s advice would be for young professionals to find a leader they can use as a mentor, male or female. Continue reading
