BusinessWest, The Business Journal of Western Massachusetts, has unveiled its 2024 Women of Impact, recognizing eight women for their significant contributions to the Western Massachusetts community.
List of 2024 honorees
- Alison Berman: Council Director of Girls on the Run Western Massachusetts.
- Dianne Fuller Doherty: Co-founder of the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts.
- JoAnne Finck: President of Friends of Cooley Dickinson.
- Kimberley Lee: Chief of Creative Strategy and Development at MiraVista Behavioral Health Center.
- Megan McDonough: Executive Director of Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity.
- LaTonia Monroe Naylor: Chief Business Educator at Monroe Naylor Consulting, LLC, and President and CEO of Parent Villages.
- Kristi Reale: Partner at Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C.
- Dr. Shirley Jackson Whitaker: Nephrologist, artist, and filmmaker.
Honoring high-impact women
These women have demonstrated leadership and dedication across various sectors, including education, healthcare, nonprofit, and business. Their efforts have significantly impacted the region, fostering community development and inspiring others.
According to BusinessWest, the Women of Impact awards were established in 2018 to honor women who have the authority and power to move the needle in their business, are respected for accomplishments within their industries, give back to the community, and are sought out as respected advisors and mentors within their field of influence.
The honorees will be celebrated at the 2024 Women of Impact Gala scheduled for December 5, 2024, at the Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel. Tickets are available for $95, with tables of 10 also offered.
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