WASHINGTON WOMEN’S WEEKLY invites you to an event that is way more than just lunch: Friday, May 11, 2012 | 11:30 am – 2:00 pm | The Ritz-Carlton | 1150 22nd Street, NW | WDC No program or initiative can be the “silver bullet” to advance women into senior roles. But what if there were visible and intentional Read more »
After earning her MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Alli joined McKinsey & Company, a top global consulting firm consistently listed in the top 10 on Fortune magazine’s “World’s Best Companies for Developing Leaders.” After four years serving clients in a variety of industries (e.g., defense, intelligence, finance, technology, healthcare, media) Read more »
As the SAIC executive vice president for communications and government affairs, Deborah Lee James is responsible for media relations, marketing communications, congressional affairs, policy analysis, compliance with laws governing engagement with public officials, corporate responsibility, and community relations. Deborah has served in senior homeland and national security management, policy and program positions in government and Read more »
As one of the few female owners of a major design firm in the city, Barbara built OPX by developing a culture that started with her own values and beliefs. Known for her ability to balance the competing demands of schedule, budget and practicality, Barbara sets OPX’s standards for integrity and accountability. Barbara’s values and Read more »
1. How do leaders galvanize teams? They galvanize by having an inspiring presence. You have to get people to believe in something greater. It’s the “vision” which starts with the leader. I’ve seen nothing that’s a substitute for the fire-in-the-belly. It’s the passion that comes through you . . . you can’t phone it in. Read more »
Kristi is a serial entrepreneur, communications expert, author, and sought after leadership coach. In her 20-year career working with leaders to help them communicate more effectively, she’s passionate that anyone can learn presence. She is CEO of The Hedges Company and founding partner in the leadership development firm, Element North. Kristi is author the book, Read more »
Judith Willson Founder and Publisher, Washington Women’s Weekly – Lisa is the first to be interviewed for our new Trailblazers feature, part of the eekly series of Women on Top that focuses on emerging leaders and how they are currently navigating through careers and life. Lisa is a senior manager in the Assurance Practice at Read more »
Judith Willson Founder and Publisher, Washington Women’s Weekly Barbara Harman Barbara is president and editor of the Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington and executive director of the Harman Family Foundation. The Catalogue is an annual publication featuring over 300 nonprofit organizations in the DC area with information about their activities, volunteer opportunities, and ways for Read more »
KATE CARR Kate Walsh Carr is president and market executive of Cardinal Bank/Washington. Prior to joining Cardinal Bank in 2005, Kate was president and CEO of The Adams National Bank and a member of the Board of Directors for the Abigail National Bancorp. She has more than 35 years of experience in the commercial lending Read more »
Kim Shanahan is Senior Client Partner, Managing Director of Korn/Ferry International’s Human Resources Practice for North America, Office Managing Director for the Northern Virginia office and an active member of the firm’s Global Technology Market. She has been in executive search for more than a decade and has a track record of helping clients ranging Read more »
JC Hayward stands out as a gem in the shining crown of broadcast journalism in Washington, DC. As the DC market's first female anchor, she celebrates 39 years as an anchor at WUSA9 and was recently inducted into the National Association of Broadcast Journalists' Hall of Fame.
