Top Female Executives, Professionals & Entrepreneurs

Title: Guidance Department Chair, Seventh Grade Guidance  Counselor

Company: Forest Park Middle School

Location: Wilbraham, Mass.

Sharon MacDonald with be remembered for making a difference in education on an international level. She attributes her success to her love for all students and wanting to do what is best for them. She is an advocate for inner city students and understands the importance of building their self-esteem, as they have lost of energy and she does things differently to keep their productive minds adaptive and challenge ready. Ms. MacDonald advises young women “to always keep their options open. Give the best that you can. New opportunities always present themselves and you will stand out from the rest. Community outreach will connect you with mentors that may be pivotal in your future.” Continue reading →

Title: Owner,Independent Personal Stylist

Company: Dawn with ViVi the New Cookie Lee Jewelry

Location: Richmond, Calif.

With a passion for helping women feel good about themselves, Dawn Biocca began with Cookie Lee because they offer great products that basically sell themselves. She finds motivation in providing women with artisanal jewelery to expand their confidence and mentality. She attributes her success to her family, as well as the support that she receives from her wonderful company. Ms. Biocca’s advice to women starting out is to be persistent, examine the company you choose, and be sure they support you.

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Title: Director of Administrative and Financial Services

Company: Argosy University

Location: Chicago, Ill.

As English is Irene Ree Ayers’ second language, she has always been adept to working harder and smarter, having chosen this career path when she was introduced to the university as a consulting in education financial industry. There, she managed the finance, the administration and education, working in academia, and attributing her success to her high standards of excellence and integrity, always doing the right thing for all concerned, strong desire to help other women, and the wonderful mentors and colleagues that support her. Ms. Ree Ayers has been practicing professional since 1993, upon receiving CPA designation and graduating from Argosy University with an MBA.

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