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Healthcare Executive SHEILA CHERFILUS-MCCORMICK, J.D. Qualifies for the August Democratic Primary against Incumbent Alcee Hastings

MIRAMAR, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, J.D., Democratic candidate for Florida's 20th Congressional District announces she has qualified for the upcoming Democratic Primary against Incumbent Alcee Hastings who is in his 3rd year of aggressive treatment for late stage pancreatic cancer. Mrs. McCormick is the CEO of Trinity Healthcare Services, a home health company with offices in Broward and Palm Beach Counties.

"We will be running a smart, grassroots campaign that puts the people's needs at the forefront," said campaign manager Willis Howard, a legend in South Florida politics and the strategic consultant instrumental in the surprise blow out win for the Andrew Gillum campaign in the 2018 August Democratic primary for Governor. The election date is August 18, 2020.

"We need a leader who will show up to work every day with the energy to fight for us in Washington. Mr. Hastings has missed key votes in Congress including the recent stimulus program which our community is desperate need of and has not been seen in the district in months. Our community is one of the hardest impacted by the Coronavirus in Florida," explained Mrs. McCormick on the need for new leadership in the district.

"Sheila McCormick is definitely the future of the Democratic Party," exclaimed Willis Howard.

The McCormick campaign has been focused for months establishing a lasting presence in the community and hosted various virtual town halls, activist briefings, and food and face mask distributions. The results of months of hard work are demonstrated after successfully outraising the incumbent in the first quarter reporting period.

"Members of the community have bombarded my campaign seeking help in applying for the Payroll Protection Program, as minority and women-owned small businesses have been largely denied relief. As a member of Congress, I will fight to ensure that federal programs are required to be equitable and focused on helping Main Street, instead of funding more Wall Street bailouts," concluded Mrs. McCormick.

About Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, J.D.

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, J.D. is an executive, philanthropist, mother, wife, and healthcare advocate. Sheila has invested 20 years in building a healthcare company for the growing number of Americans who need access to quality healthcare. She is also an active voice on Capitol Hill advocating for positive Healthcare Reform. As the innovative CEO, she leads a small business with over 500 employees providing home-based continued healthcare, trains families on how to care for their loved ones, and provides vocational training in the medical field.

Sheila has seen first-hand the hardship our families are experiencing without access to quality healthcare. She is the Committee Woman for the Women's Leadership Committee of the Haitian American Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Autism Speaks Grassroots Advocacy Network.

For more information or inquiries, visit her website at: https://www.SheilaforCongress.com

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About Florida's 20th Congressional District

Florida's 20th congressional district is located in southeast Florida's Broward and Palm Beach counties. The district includes most of the majority-black precincts in and around Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. It also includes a vast area inland to the southeastern shores of Lake Okeechobee, including the community of Belle Glade, where Florida's sugar cultivation and Everglades restoration efforts are both centered.

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Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, J.D., Democratic candidate for Florida's 20th Congressional District announces she has qualified for the upcoming Democratic Primary against Incumbent Alcee Hastings who is in his 3rd year of aggressive treatment for late stage pancreatic cancer. Mrs. McCormick is the CEO of Trinity Healthcare Services, a home health company with offices in Broward and Palm Beach Counties.

Related link: https://www.SheilaforCongress.com

Las Vegas Restaurant Franchise Focuses on Equal Opportunity and Provides Leadership Roles for Women!

LAS VEGAS, Nev. /ScoopCloud/ -- Ori'Zaba's, one of Las Vegas's most popular scratch Mexican food franchises, has become a leading voice - and employer - for women who seek leadership roles in the restaurant industry.

The nineteen-year-old Mexican food franchise was founded by longtime Las Vegas restaurateur Kori McClurg, a military veteran and corporate executive, who understands the value women managers, employees and leaders bring to a company.

After serving in the United States Air Force and working as a defense contractor, Kori developed strong analytic and leadership skills, which she most recently put to work managing private investments and as an owner of Ori'Zaba's Scratch Mexican Grill.

"As a woman, who has fought her way up in the military and also the corporate chain of command, I know the challenges women face in the workplace. That's why Ori'Zaba's stresses a culture that celebrates women leaders," McClurg said.

The company actively engages in a hiring and promotional process that increases the number of talented women in leadership roles. More than 80 percent of the of Ori'Zaba's Franchise General Managers are women. About 60 percent of the company's executive team are women.

"Women make up the majority of the population and it's about time companies and franchises reflect that reality and bring more women into all workplaces," McClurg said.

"We wanted to enhance our culture, improve training, and reduce turnover. The people we have in our GM positions have been able to achieve that. I believe that is a testament to skills that are not traditionally thought of as strong leadership characteristics. When we start thinking about what actually impacts our business and the bottom line versus what makes a 'strong' leader, these women have been able to make a difference," McClurg said.

In honor of International Women's Day 2020, which takes place March 8, and to truly understand the significance of Ori'Zaba's commitment, McClurg said it is important to highlight the history of the international women's rights movement.

The History of International Women's Day
Since the first gathering in 1911, International Women's Day (IWD) has been celebrated annually on March 8.

In that time, the women's rights movement has celebrated many victories, including but not limited to:

* In 1948, the United Nations adopted the first international document to assert "the dignity and worth of the human person and [the] equal rights of men and women."
* In 1979, the UN General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
* In 2017, the Women's March on Washington, DC, became the largest international mass demonstration in support of women's rights. Affiliated marches were held in Accra, Bangkok, Paris, Nairobi, Belgrade, Buenos Aires, Krakow, and even Antarctica.

Women in Leadership

By 2018, women made up nearly half (46.9%) of the whole US labor force, yet they only accounted for slightly over a third (40.0%) of managers.

Believe it or not, in 2019, there were still fewer women in leadership positions than there were men named John.

That figure seems astounding in light of research conducted by Harvard Business Review found that, "Women Score Higher Than Men in Most Leadership Skills."

"As a woman who has served in the military and in the corporate world, I do understand the challenges that women face in the workplace. My intention has been to create a place where people can be successful right along with the company. Because of my experience, I have the objectivity to see what's actually valuable versus the way things have always been done or who has always done them," McClurg said.

There is no doubt that the healthy growth of Ori'Zaba's franchise family, since its creation in 2001, is in great part due to these amazing energetic women leaders.

Ladies, on behalf of the whole Ori'Zaba's franchise family - thank you!

Learn more about company at: https://zabas.com/

For more information about Ori'Zaba's, or the value women bring to any workplace, contact: Nicole Brooks, Sr. Marketing Specialist, Crazy Good Marketing, 720-325-2517 x733, nbrooks@crazygoodmarketing.net

Ori'Zaba's Scratch Mexican Grill, 9360 W. Flamingo #110-521, Las Vegas, NV 89147 - https://zabas.com/

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Ori'Zaba's, one of Las Vegas's most popular scratch Mexican food franchises, has become a leading voice - and employer - for women who seek leadership roles in the restaurant industry.

Related link: https://zabas.com/

MEDIA ADVISORY: Women2Women Conversations Tour Comes to New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Women2Women New Orleans panel will feature a dynamic discussion with Tina Meilleur, Founder of Design Your Success; Ingrid Rinck, Founder of Sensible Meals; Klassi Duncan, Director of Women's Business Resource Center for the Urban League of Louisiana; Amy B. Bakay, President of HR NOLA, and moderator Sarah Chamberlain, Founder and President of Women2Women.

Panelists will discuss their diverse backgrounds in including, empowering and investing in women, as well as how they handle the ever-evolving culture of being a woman in the workforce.

The Women2Women Conversations Tour travels across the country to connect women with inspiring leaders in their own communities while collecting their attitudes and opinions on issues that matter most to them. Audience members are focus-grouped in real-time about what issues matter most to them while learning about federal policy impacting their everyday life. Data collected from W2W is made widely available to all, including those on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

Admission is $20.19. To register visit the W2W Eventbrite Page - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women2women-new-orleans-tickets-66208450257

For more information contact Michelle D. Jackson, Media Liaison, W2W Conversation Tour - New Orleans at events@prsolutionsllc.org.

EVENT INFO:

WHAT: Women2Women Conversations Tour
WHEN: October 16, 2019 at 6 p.m. CT
WHERE: The Cannery, 3803 Toulouse Street, New Orleans, LA 70119

PANELISTS:
* Tina Meilleur, Founder of Design Your Success
* Ingrid Rinck, Founder of Sensible Meals
* Klassi Duncan, Director of the Women's Business Resource Center for the Urban League of Louisiana
* Amy B. Bakay, President of HR NOLA

Learn more about Women2Women Conversations Tour at: http://w2wtour.com/

The Women2Women New Orleans panel will feature a dynamic discussion with Tina Meilleur, Founder of Design Your Success; Ingrid Rinck, Founder of Sensible Meals; Klassi Duncan, Director of Women's Business Resource Center for the Urban League of Louisiana; Amy B. Bakay, President of HR NOLA, and moderator Sarah Chamberlain, Founder and President of Women2Women.

Related link: http://w2wtour.com/

Houston Shattering Glass Ceilings as a Top 10 U.S. City with Most Women-Owned Startups

HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- From Oct. 8-16, 2019, Sesh Coworking will host the first-female focused coworking space pop-up to promote entrepreneurs, influential women, and the coworking community in Houston, Texas.

This interactive co-created pop-up features a showcase of local businesses, business leaders and inspiring women. Sesh Coworking will highlight local examples of the woman-owned economy at work, which has become a multibillion-dollar industry and social safety net in the new economic framework.

While this pop up is the first of its kind taking place in Houston, Sesh Coworking has been building its community since 2017.

Who: Sesh Coworking.

What: Networking, coworking, speakers, interactive experiences, fashion, fitness, local artists, raffles, swag bags, skill share and more. The event will also feature the debut of the new coworking space, opening in 2020, set to take Houston by storm as the first female-focused coworking space to empower and support women on their professional journey.

Where: Event Information: Sharespace, 1120 Naylor Street, Houston TX 77002.

When: October 8-16, 2019.

Event Page: https://www.girlsesh.com/pop-up/take-up-space

About Sesh Coworking:

We are a community of professional, cultivated and fearless women seeking support, balance, and success in our lives.

We are women making it happen every day no matter how small the steps must be. We are women that know where you work and who you work with matters. We are graphic designers, consultants, lawyers, photographers, artists, service providers, bloggers, - the list goes on.

We do not define ourselves by our titles because our titles are many and performed simultaneously.

We do not judge. We empower. We do not hold back. We lift up. We do not shy away - we approach. And we desire more than the status quo. We deserve more than the status quo. You deserve more than the status quo. And we do not stop until we've achieved it. And we should not have to do it alone.

Learn more: https://www.girlsesh.com/

Media Contact:
Shania Khan
for the love of people consulting group
shania@flpconsultinggroup.com
917-402-0038

Twitter: @seshcoworking #takeupspace #seshcoworking #ohseshyoucan #hautesesh #seshhouston

From Oct. 8-16, 2019, Sesh Coworking will host the first-female focused coworking space pop-up to promote entrepreneurs, influential women, and the coworking community in Houston, Texas.

Related link: https://www.girlsesh.com/

R.I.S.E Women’s Leadership Conference Sets Stage for Thought Leadership and Networking

PROVIDENCE, R.I. /ScoopCloud/ -- A popular women's leadership conference is returning to Providence. The event will be held on September 19, 2019 at the Rhode Island Convention Center. Last year, the Realizing Inspiration and Sustaining Excellence (R.I.S.E) Women's Leadership Conference sold out; this year's event is being met with that same enthusiasm.

This one-of-a-kind conference brings together an exciting day of discussion, thought leadership and best practices on topics that include health and wellness, financial literacy, women in leadership, women in entrepreneurship, mentorship and paying it forward. It promotes positive energy, networking, collaboration and connections and leaves attendees and participants feeling inspired and engaged with new learnings, insights and connections.

The conference is inspirational and includes motivational discussions about topics such as gender parity, social-economic issues and workplace equality.

This year's event will feature 55 panelists across nine, informative breakout sessions with four, amazing keynotes including Rebekah Salwasser, Executive Director of the Red Sox Foundation. The panel is comprised of mostly women and some men who hail from a range of backgrounds, industries and disciplines. They all have one thing in common: a special interest in women's issues, entrepreneurship and leadership.

The event strategy, onsite experience, branding and marketing is executed by Global Vision Marketing (https://yourglobalvision.com/). The R.I.S.E Women's Leadership Conference is supported by 33 plus corporate sponsors and 50 plus exhibitors.

About R.I.S.E:

R.I.S.E was founded Hilina D. Ajakaiye, executive director, who emigrated from Ethiopia to the U.S. when she was 12. She went on to achieve astounding success as a trailblazer for female leaders. Her accolades include being recognized as a Big Brother's Big Sister's Magic Circle Award Winner, 40 under 40 winner, member of Leadership Rhode Island and graduate of The Partnership in Boston, Mass. In 2017, she earned her MBA from Northeastern.

To learn more about the R.I.S.E Women's Leadership Conference, sponsorship, corporate discounts and to purchase individual tickets, visit: http://risewlc.com/.

Watch a video about the 2018 event here: https://vimeo.com/300330734.

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Hilina D. Ajakaiye
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+1-401-484-8106
info@risewlc.com

A popular women's leadership conference is returning to Providence. The event will be held on September 19, 2019 at the Rhode Island Convention Center. Last year, the Realizing Inspiration and Sustaining Excellence (R.I.S.E) Women's Leadership Conference sold out; this year's event is being met with that same enthusiasm.

Related link: http://risewlc.com/

$5,000 Business Grant Competition for Mom Entrepreneurs Open for Applications through June 28

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mama Ladder(R) and Belly Bandit(R) are hosting the third semi-annual High Five Grant for Moms(TM), a $5,000 business grant competition sponsored by Infiniti HR and Mute Six.

Through June 28, 2019, moms who own businesses from around the world can enter to be awarded a $5,000 grant to make a bigger impact in their business. Their mission behind the High Five Grant for Moms(TM) is to provide economic empowerment for promising mom entrepreneurs.

"Raising kids isn't either, and neither is growing a business. If you're doing both, we believe you deserve a high five," said Lori Caden, cofounder of Belly Bandit, a global leader in body support wear for women before, during, and after pregnancy.

"We're excited to support mothers in business and look forward to a group of ambitious applicants," said Crystalee Beck, cofounder of The Mama Ladder, which empowers women at the intersection of motherhood and entrepreneurship.

HIGH FIVE Grant for Moms(TM) applications will be accepted from June 14 to June 28, 2019 on the grant website, http://www.highfivegrant.com/.

Applications will be judged July 1-8, 2019 by a panel of entrepreneurs who support mom-founded businesses, and narrowed down to eight finalists. From July 9-16, the public will vote for their favorite mom-entrepreneur at http://www.highfivegrant.com/. The winner of the High Five Grant for Moms(TM) will be announced on July 18, 2019.

The grant competition is a partnership with sponsors INFINITI HR and Mute Six, who support women in business. INFINITI HR is the leading Professional Employer Organization that supports employer standards, mitigate employer risk and liability in 50 states. Mute Six is a full-funnel ad agency that offers breakthrough creative, targeted media buying, and data-driven analysis for clients.

Apply or join for your favorite mom-owned business at http://www.highfivegrant.com/ .

Learn more about The Mama Ladder at: https://themamaladder.com/

Learn more about Belly Bandit at: https://bellybandit.com/

Twitter: @TheMamaLadder @bellybandit #HighFiveGrantForMoms #momentrepreneurs #Mompreneur

VIDEO (YouTube):
https://youtu.be/jasXghm1K9w

The Mama Ladder and Belly Bandit(R) are hosting the third semi-annual High Five Grant for Moms(TM), a $5,000 business grant competition sponsored by Infiniti HR and Mute Six. Through June 28, 2019, moms who own businesses from around the world can enter to be awarded a grant to make a bigger impact in their business.

Related link: https://themamaladder.com/

Jessica Merino Receives the Young Entrepreneur Award from NAWBO Chicago

CHICAGO, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- On Monday, May 6, 2019, Jessica Merino of Merino Wealth Management received the Young Entrepreneur Award at the Annual Celebration NAWBO Chicago Achievement Luncheon.

The Young Entrepreneur Award showcases an outstanding individual for her business achievements and commitment to serving this organization. The winner of this award is an exemplary member who inspires us while propelling entrepreneurism forward.

At Merino Wealth we believe that all women deserve to be respected when it comes to their money and money is one tool we all have to drive us to the point of equality," said Jessica Merino. "From supporting causes that help women and girls, to providing employees with a family leave benefit, to helping our clients invest their money in companies with women leadership I like to think we're walking the walk."

Reflecting on the honor, Merino stated, "this award meant so much to me as the women of NAWBO, who are leaders in their own fields, are such an inspiration to me."

"It is a privilege to honor accomplished women at our annual Achievement Award Luncheon that showcases the diversity and success stories that inspire our community," says Susan Gotham, President NAWBO Chicago.

NAWBO Chicago regularly identifies key award opportunities in the business community and within NAWBO and disseminates that information to its members for application.

The celebration took place on May 6 at the Palmer House Hilton, 17 E Monroe St, Chicago, starting with networking at 11 a.m., followed by Luncheon and Program at 12 p.m. and concluding with the Chocolate Hour at 2 p.m.

About Merino Wealth Management:

Merino Wealth Management was founded in 2016 by Chicago Financial Advisor Jessica Merino, CFP(R). We take a down-to-earth approach to help make achieving your financial and life goals a reality. At the end of the day, our clients want to feel more confident and less stressed about finances, and in turn, more present and effective in their own lives and businesses. More information: https://www.merinowealth.com/.

Over the years, while Jessica has helped clients in all walks of life, she has become an expert in helping female entrepreneurs who consider themselves Gen X-ers, Xennials, or Millennials. She understands their challenges so her goal is to help them feel more confident and less stressed as they pursue their financial goals. She loves her work because she finds that it leads to a domino effect of financial empowerment as her clients help themselves and others.

About NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners):

Founded in 1975, NAWBO is the unified voice of America's more than 10 million women-owned businesses representing the fastest growing segment of the economy. NAWBO is the only dues-based organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs across all industries. NAWBO develops programs that help navigate women entrepreneurs through the various stages of their business growth. For more information about NAWBO Chicago, visit http://www.nawbochicago.org/.

"Get a seat at the table or build your own table, and make sure to include other women at that table," said NAWBO Founding President Susan Hagar.

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On Monday, May 6, 2019, Jessica Merino of Merino Wealth Management received the Young Entrepreneur Award at the Annual Celebration NAWBO Chicago Achievement Luncheon.

Related link: https://www.merinowealth.com/

The Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame is Accepting Nominations of Amazing Women, for its Inductee ‘Class of 2020’

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Do you know an amazing woman? The Colorado Women's Hall of Fame (CWHF) reports that there is only two months to go for its "Call for Nominations" for its next group of extraordinary women to be inducted into the Hall. The Nominations deadline is August 1, 2019. Representing the "Class of 2020," up to ten women will be inducted in March 2020 during a special celebration in their honor.

Every two years, the CWHF inducts contemporary and historical women with significant ties to Colorado who have made enduring and exemplary contributions to their fields, elevated the status of women and helped open new frontiers for women and society.

"Women, and especially young girls, need role models who share a similar drive and vision in life, education, business, and personal development," says Beth Barela, chair of CWHF. "Too many of today's girls and young women still struggle with low self-esteem, the deeply rooted belief that they 'can't,' or that certain obstacles are insurmountable. Having role models to study, emulate, and help them find ways to succeed is critical in women being able to create a healthy, happy, productive future for themselves."

Nominations are generated by the citizens of Colorado who put forward a wide variety of extraordinary women for consideration. These nominations are evaluated by an independent selection committee comprised of diverse citizens from around the state who are experts in their fields. "We really hope for greater participation from Colorado citizens in submitting nominations this year for 2020," says Barela.

The six contemporary and four historical women inducted into the Hall must meet the following criteria:

* Made enduring contributions in their field
* Elevated the status of women/girls
* Helped open new frontiers for women and society

The Hall believes that individuals, businesses, and organizations that submit nominations for the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame send a strong message that women and their contributions matter.

Nominations are due by August 1, 2019. Tips and more information about the selection criteria as well as both English and Spanish version nomination forms are available to download at: https://www.cogreatwomen.org/inductees/nominate/

About the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame:

Since 1985 the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame has inducted 162 women of various races, backgrounds, economic levels, career choices, political philosophies, and religious beliefs united by their outstanding contributions to society. The lives of these extraordinary women are shining examples of what can be achieved with passion, commitment, spirit, and the willingness to stand tall in the face of obstacles.

They are trailblazers, visionaries, women of courage, glass-ceiling breakers, innovators, and rule changers in all walks of life. Their contributions span Colorado's colorful and storied history, reach to its four corners, and have spread to touch our nation and our world.

They are teachers, doctors, scientists, politicians, social activists, bankers, newspaper publishers, philanthropists, humanitarians, authors, a symphony conductor, a former prime minister, a Nobel Peace Prize nominee, a jurist, a Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, an historical preservationist, a true Western pioneer, an aviation pioneer, a former Miss America, and a Cheyenne princess, to name a few. While some are well known throughout Colorado and the nation, others were pioneers in their small communities.

To learn more about inductees, visit: https://www.cogreatwomen.org/inductees/women-in-the-hall/

Connect on social media at:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cogreatwomen
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/colorado-womens-hall-of-fame-inc/
- Twitter: @ColoradoWHF - https://twitter.com/ColoradoWHF

Do you know an amazing woman? The Colorado Women's Hall of Fame (CWHF) reports that there is only two months to go for its "Call for Nominations" for its next group of extraordinary women to be inducted into the Hall. The Nominations deadline is August 1, 2019. Representing the "Class of 2020," up to ten women will be inducted in March 2020 during a special celebration in their honor.

Related link: https://www.cogreatwomen.org/

Michelle Zettergren to be Honored as 2019 Achiever Award Recipient

WOODBURY, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- On June 5, 2019, The Long Island Center for Business and Professional Women (LICBPW) will host its 40th Annual Achievers' Awards Gala where several women of remarkable rank, including President of MagnaCare Michelle Zettergren, will be honored for their accomplishments.

"Ms. Zettergren exemplifies what it means to be a phenomenal woman. As President of MagnaCare, she serves as a fine example to young women and we are beyond thrilled to recognize her accomplishments," says Laura Doukas, Chair of the Achievers' Awards Gala, and member of the LICBPW's Board of Directors.

Michelle's leadership skills fulfill the LICBPW vision of having women participate equally and excel in business. Michelle has been in the health industry for over 20 years, having held several executive roles including Chief Sales Officer at HPOne, Senior V.P. and Marketing Officer of ConnectiCare, and several leadership roles at Anthem BCBS. Her strong management and leadership skills and her deep industry knowledge have helped make MagnaCare a leader in the Labor market.

"It's an honor to be recognized among leading female executives on Long Island, across a range of industries," said Zettergren. "I'm proud to stand beside these women who have not only excelled in their own careers, but succeeded in promoting equity and inclusion in Long Island communities - uplifting and encouraging other women to do the same. With this award, I'm also thrilled to represent MagnaCare, an organization with a deeply rooted vision of delivering high quality health care to the working families of New York and the tristate market."

An Achievers' Award recipient:

- Has made significant contributions to her field of endeavor;

- Has demonstrated her power as a woman and has positively impacted others through her professional and charitable endeavors;

- Has opened doors for other women and has fostered their rise in business, their professions, and the community;

- Has risen to the top of her field and has gained the esteem and admiration of those who have influenced her.

Past Achievers include Chief Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, actress Susan Lucci, designer Donna Karan, astronaut Sally Ride, and actress Patti LuPone.

About LICBPW:

The LI Center for Business and Professional Women is dedicated to advancing women's equal participation, leadership and employment in business, industry and the professions through networking opportunities, member education, community involvement, and personal and professional development. Learn more at: https://www.licenter.org/

About MagnaCare:

For more than 25 years, MagnaCare has been building health communities together with Taft- Hartley funds, TPAs, carriers, and worker's compensation and no-fault payors in the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut tri-state area. Its broad, wholly owned network, full health plan management services, comprehensive in-house medical management, and leading outcomes- based casualty solutions offer the ultimate flexibility and customization that help customers control health care costs, improve health, and achieve exceptional value. MagnaCare is a division of Brighton Health Plan Solutions, LLC.

On June 5, 2019, The Long Island Center for Business and Professional Women (LICBPW) will host its 40th Annual Achievers' Awards Gala where several women of remarkable rank, including President of MagnaCare Michelle Zettergren, will be honored for their accomplishments.

Related link: https://www.licenter.org/

ReverseVision Voted ‘Best in Show’ by Attendees of NEXT Women’s Mortgage Event in February

EDMOND, Okla. /ScoopCloud/ -- NEXT Mortgage Events LLC, a creator of events for women mortgage executives, has announced that ReverseVision has been voted Best in Show for the live technology showcase at its February 2019 technology conference. This distinction is awarded to the technology showcase participant that presented the most compelling solution, as determined by attendee vote.

Seven technology providers participated in the live technology showcase. ReverseVision's VP of sales and marketing, Wendy Peel and her colleague, product manager Jason Price, participated by presenting the company's RV Sales Accelerator (RVSA). RVSA is the only calculator in lending that compares how a HECM (Home Equity Conversion Mortgage) performs against traditional mortgage products (fixed, variable, HELOC), based on a borrower's unique financial circumstances.

Designed to help senior borrowers, RVSA enables the lender to quickly and easily evaluate which loan product best suits the borrower's current and future financial goals.

Nearly 200 women executives attended the February NEXT mortgage event, which was held on February 7-8, 2019 at Hotel ZaZa in Dallas, Texas. Voting took place through the event's official mobile application.

"A lot of executives come to NEXT specifically to discover new technology," said Molly Dowdy, co-founder of NEXT. "ReverseVision showed how their technology can help open new revenue opportunities for mortgage lenders, and as the vote indicates, that really seemed to resonate with attendees. We congratulate the entire team at ReverseVision."

About NEXT Mortgage Events LLC:
In January 2018, NEXT Mortgage Events broke the mortgage industry's unspoken barriers that limit women's access to competitive intel and networking-based information exchange, when it introduced NEXT, the mortgage technology summit for women. NEXT is a two-day, tech-focused symposium based on lenders sharing competitive intel with other lending executives. A boutique gathering, each NEXT event is limited to 165 attendees, and targets a select group of decision making executives. Approximately 85-90 percent of lender attendees hold a title of VP or higher and roughly 85 percent of attendees are women. NEXT is held twice a year, in winter and summer.

For more information visit https://www.nextmortgageconference.com/ and follow @NEXTmtgEvents or email info@NEXTmortgageEvents.com.

NEXT Mortgage Events LLC, a creator of events for women mortgage executives, has announced that ReverseVision has been voted Best in Show for the live technology showcase at its February 2019 technology conference. This distinction is awarded to the technology showcase participant that presented the most compelling solution, as determined by attendee vote.

Related link: https://www.nextmortgageconference.com/

Women’s Rights For Life – Iranian Women’s Movement For Freedom Of Choice

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- "I'm a woman ... living in the 21st century. My existence is not a crime, and it's not for trade. I have the right to choose, and my choice is freedom, liberty, and persistence," says Golsa Sarabi an international actress and a business entrepreneur. Being a woman means to have strength, to stand up, and to fight! To fight for freedom, for equality and for change. You are not alone ... I'm standing with you.

Learn about Golsa Sarabi at: https://golsasarabi.com/

In 539 B.C., the armies of Cyrus the Great (the first king of ancient Persia) conquered the city of Babylon. Cyrus the Great freed the slaves and declared that all people had the right to choose their own religion and established racial equality. These were recorded on a baked-clay cylinder in the Akkadian language with cuneiform script.

Today, the Cyrus Cylinder has been recognized as the world's first charter of human rights and is translated into all six official languages of the United Nations and its provisions parallel the first four Articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

"But, unfortunately women in Iran have been repressed by the Iranian regime for the past 40 years, and despite the rich and strong history that this country and these people have, all the human rights have been taken away from people by the government!" says Sarabi.

"Now is the time that we see so many brave women standing up to fight for their freedom of choice and finding their true identities."

Learn about Sarabi on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6857774/

About Golsa Sarabi:

Golsa Sarabi is an international actress and a business entrepreneur. She was born in Tehran, Iran. She has lived in Iran, Sweden, Canada and currently lives in Los Angeles, CA. Golsa has a diverse experience in performing arts, which includes film, stage, producing and script writing. She played one of the lead roles in her most recent movie "Dreams I Never Had."

Golsa was the first winner of the "Young Acting Award" at the "Lee Strasberg institute" in Los Angeles, where she completed a two-year intensive method acting program. She won the Award at the "Queen of the Universe Pageant," motivated by the desire to empower women. She's been always passionate about human rights and subjects related to women's rights in Iran, and currently is working on her next acting projects, that are related to the same subjects.

Learn more about Golsa at: https://golsasarabi.com/

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"I'm a woman ... living in the 21st century. My existence is not a crime, and it's not for trade. I have the right to choose, and my choice is freedom, liberty, and persistence," says Golsa Sarabi an international actress and a business entrepreneur. Being a woman means to have strength, to stand up, and to fight! To fight for freedom, for equality and for change. You are not alone ... I'm standing with you.

Related link: https://golsasarabi.com/

Lori Brewer of LBA Ware Honored as One of Mortgage Banking’s Most Powerful Women

MACON, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- LBA Ware(TM), the leading provider of automated compensation software and systems integration solutions for mortgage lenders, today announced that company Founder and CEO Lori Brewer has been honored by National Mortgage Professional (NMP) magazine as one of Mortgage Banking's Most Powerful Women.

Brewer was recognized as an accomplished entrepreneur and technology leader who has dedicated her career to developing innovative business process optimization tools for mortgage lenders. Since founding LBA Ware in 2008, Brewer has led the development of more than 25 financial applications that have become essential to the way mortgage lenders operate, contain costs and improve productivity - including automated incentive compensation platform CompenSafe(TM) and mortgage systems integration middleware LOS Talker(TM).

A highly-sought-after resource on the topics of loan officer compensation and mortgage operations cost containment, Brewer is a frequent speaker at industry events. Recent engagements include the NEXT Mortgage Conference, The Mortgage Collaborative's Summer Conference, the Mortgage Bankers Association's 2018 Human Resources Symposium, HousingWire's inaugural engage.marketing conference and the MBA's Annual Convention & Expo.

"I'm honored to be named to National Mortgage Professional's inaugural list of Mortgage Banking's Most Powerful Women," said Brewer. "What makes my job so rewarding is being able to equip lenders with compensation and performance data that empowers the informed decisions necessary for success in a tightening market."

NMP's full list of Mortgage Banking's Most Powerful Women can be found in the magazine's October issue at https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/nmpmedia/nmp_201810/#/0.

About National Mortgage Professional:

National Mortgage Professional magazine has become "The Source for Top Originators" - that connects the mortgage professional community under various media formats. Our exceptional team of industry-seasoned monthly contributors combined with our knowledgeable editorial staff, all with meaningful expertise in their respectful disciplines, provide the most up-to-date news, insight and advice for today's mortgage professional. We are committed to ensuring that today's industry is equipped with the most comprehensive understanding of mortgage news available through our many resources, including, but not limited to, articles in the print edition of National Mortgage Professional magazine and 38 state-specific e-editions, the NMP Daily and NMP Ticker email newsletters, the exclusive daily news stories and postings on our website (https://nationalmortgageprofessional.com), and our regular series of original Webinars, along with a number of additional resources in the works.

About LBA Ware:

Founded in 2008, LBA Ware's mission is to inspire opportunity by delivering solutions that are essential to the way mortgage companies operate. We are a trusted partner and play a key role in our clients' success by enabling them to motivate, incentivize and better leverage the human potential within their organization. Our applications automate traditionally manual business processes for which an existing software solution does not exist, empowering lenders to create an integrated software environment that maximizes their productivity and operational efficiency.

For more information about LBA Ware and our software solutions, visit https://lbaware.com.

Twitter: @LBAWare @NatlMortgagePro #mortgagebanking

VIDEO (YouTube):
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LBA Ware(TM), the leading provider of automated compensation software and systems integration solutions for mortgage lenders, today announced that company Founder and CEO Lori Brewer has been honored by National Mortgage Professional (NMP) magazine as one of Mortgage Banking's Most Powerful Women.

Related link: https://lbaware.com/

NEXT Mortgage Conference Announces ‘NEXT Who’s Who’ Winners

EDMOND, Okla. /ScoopCloud/ -- NEXT Mortgage Events LLC, a creator of NEXT, the mortgage technology conference for women, has announced the winners of the inaugural NEXT Who's Who list.

The NEXT Who's Who recognizes NEXT conference attendees who are demonstrating leadership in the mortgage industry. Winners are chosen by attendee vote. More than 70 percent of NEXT's inaugural conference attendees participated by naming up to three attendees.

The NEXT Who's Who is different from other industry awards in that:
* Winners are selected by peers, based on factors like their knowledge, insight, presence, communication, experience and commitment to the industry
* The NEXT Who's Who does not call for official nominations, thus there is no marketing or PR to sway voters
* Any NEXT attendee is eligible, regardless of age, time in industry, position or other factors.

Receiving the most votes was first place winner Cerita Battles, senior vice president and head of retail diverse segments at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Battles was a featured speaker on "Technology and the Borrower Experience," a session that was presented on Thursday, January 18, 2018, the first day of the conference.

While the list was created to name three professionals, second place involved a three-way tie between Julie Lane, SVP Digital Strategy and Marketing at Freedom Mortgage; Crystal Sumner, Head of Legal at Blend; and Jennifer Parker, General Manager of Digital Mortgage Solutions at Notarize. Lane and Sumner participated on the "Technology and the Borrower Experience" session. Parker presented a in the technology showcase for Notarize, winner of the technology demo Best in Show competition, which was also decided by attendee vote.

"The NEXT Who's Who are selected by NEXT attendees based on how nominees demonstrate their leadership at the conference," said Molly Dowdy, NEXT co-founder. "We're pleased, but not surprised, that so many attendees participated, and are honored to have Cerita, Julie, Crystal and Jennifer as our inaugural NEXT Who's Who winners."

About NEXT Mortgage Events LLC:
NEXT Mortgage Events LLC is the creator of NEXT, the first women's mortgage technology conference and expo. NEXT features informational tech-focused talks, a fast-paced tech demonstration showcase, a product-focused exposition hall and well-organized networking events - all in a comfortable environment catering to the accomplished woman executive.

NEXT's inaugural event took place January 18-19, 2018 at the InterContinental Dallas.

For more information visit NEXTMortgageConference.com follow @NEXTmtgEvents or email info@NEXTmortgageEvents.com.

*Web Photo Caption: NEXT Who's Who winners for January 2018 are Cerita Battles, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage; Julie Lane, Freedom Mortgage; Crystal Sumner, Blend; Jennifer Parker, Notarize.

NEXT Mortgage Events LLC, a creator of NEXT, the mortgage technology conference for women, has announced the winners of the inaugural 2018 NEXT Who's Who list. More than 70 percent of NEXT's inaugural conference attendees participated by naming up to three attendees.

Related link: https://www.nextmortgageconference.com/