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Enjoying Some “G-Time” – Unique Girlfriend Getaways

Having a “Calgon…take me away!” moment?  Looking for an escape from the daily grind and ho-hum routine?  Take a break with your girls and experience the rejuvenation that a little “G-time” offers. The emotional bond that women have with each other is one of the most powerful relational dynamics in the world.  Traveling offers many  Read more »

My Kinda Gal: Linda Mathes

Linda is Chief Executive Officer of the American Red Cross in the National Capital Region. She began her career with the Red Cross in 1973 and has since served in leadership positions at the local, state, regional and national levels. Linda is a cum laude graduate of Vanderbilt University and received her masters in public  Read more »

My Kinda Gal: Ann Schroeder

From Wimbledon to Wall Street and from Wall Street to M Street, Ann Schroeder is founder and CEO of GlobalSource Partners, Inc. By developing a network of highly respected economic and political analysts, Ann’s firm provides clients with independent research and analysis of 20 developing countries.  From quarterly outlooks, monthly reports, sensitive market briefs and  Read more »

My Kinda Gal: Stephanie Tsacoumis

Stephanie is Vice President and General Counsel of Georgetown University (GU). Stephanie joined GU in November 2009 from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, where she completed a six-year term as co-partner-in-charge of the firm’s Washington D.C. office.  Stephanie is a finalist for “Outstanding Chief Legal Officer” in the WMACCA’s 2011 Awards on September 22. Stephanie  Read more »

Girl Power – Racing to the Top at Baltimore Grand Prix

Ladies and Gentlemen–Start your engines!  Over this Labor Day weekend, Baltimore’s Inner Harbor was transformed into race car central off its inaugural Baltimore Grand Prix with the American Le Mans Series and the IZOD IndyCar Series.  The IndyCar Series captures a lot of attention and during the weekend events the streets were buzzing about regular  Read more »

My Kinda Gal: Margaret Dunning

Margaret is principal, chief strategy officer and head of Widmeyer Communications’ WDC office. An independent, full-service communications and public affairs firm, Widmeyer has offices in WDC and NYC. In her position, Margaret focuses on strategy development and ensuring integration of agency services. Margaret serves on the board of directors of the Economic Club of Washington,  Read more »

My Kinda Gal: Hilary Fordwich

With a career spanning more than 30 years and traversing the globe, Hilary is a national expert in business development, strategic relationship building, and client relationship management. For more than a decade, Hilary served as head of global business development for KPMG where she worked in NYC, WDC, and Amsterdam, the firm’s global headquarters. Today,  Read more »

My Kinda Gal: Judith Clark

Judith Clark is founder and director of Women Who Care Ministries, a faith-inspired, community outreach and non-profit organization based in Montgomery Village, MD. The primary mission is to help hurting people overcome obstacles in life, primarily through offering safety-net services. Under Judith’s leadership, the organization continues to grow into an even more vibrant outreach vehicle,  Read more »

My Kinda Gal: Barbara Werther

Barbara is recognized as one of the country’s leading construction and government contracts lawyers in Best Lawyers in America, Chambers USA and Washington DC’s Best Lawyers. She has over 30 years of experience in construction and government contracts law, representing contractors and owners in a wide range of disputes, both in the private sector and  Read more »

My Kinda Gal: Barbara Lang

Barbara is president and chief executive officer of the DC Chamber of Commerce. Prior to joining the DC Chamber, Barbara was vice president of corporate services and chief procurement officer for Fannie Mae and served in several management positions at IBM. She has been recognized by Washingtonian magazine as a “Washingtonian of the Year” and  Read more »