2016 Women of Excellence Honorees
Dr. Olabunmi Agboola, MD Duke University, Medical Center
Dr. Kenya Key-Bryant Cook County Health & Hospital Systems
Vanessa K. Allmon Federal Reserve Bank
Yvonne Spradley-LaGrone City of Chicago-Law Department
Merri Dee
Emma Asante NBC
Teresa Fambro Hooks Lifetime Achievement Award
Shani L. Audain Cook County Board of Review Denise Kelly Banks Baxter Healthcare Pamela Garmon Johnson American Heart Associaion Gloria Batey The William Everett Group Michelle Blaise ComEd
The Chicago Defender Women of Excellence Awards celebrate local African American women who inspire others through their vision and leadership, exceptional achievement and participation in community service.
The Honorable Kimberly D. Lewis Circuit Court of Cook County Dr. Suzet McKinney Illinois Medical District Commission Mary Alice Melchor Circuit Court Clerk Kimberly L. Nash Remy Cointreau USA Dr. Thresa Nelson Young Women’s Leadership Charter School Dr. Eugenia Orr WVON
Cecelia Bolden SDI Solutions
Pamela Rakestraw SCR Medical Transportation
Nikki S. Booker Honeywell International
Glennese Ray The Gemini Group, LTD
Arlene Y. Coleman Cook County Bar Assoc.
Shari E. Runner Chicago Urban League
Cheron V. Corbett Chicago Housing Authority
Kimberly Scott Eskridge Macy’s/Bloomingdales
Toni E. Cornelius Mesirow Financial
The Honorable Robin D. Shoffner Circuit Court of Cook County
Janella M. Curtis Genesis Agriculture
Marion Shuck Gift of Hope
Latricia Dezell YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
Arshele Stevens Kennedy King College
Phyllis J. Duncan MOMS
Sanja Rickette Stinson Matthew House
Marsha Eaglin Impact Family Centers
Erika Summers Ariel Investments
LaTonya Foster Museum of Science & Industry
Carolyn Taylor Cisco
Michelle L. Geddes Chicago Park District Elayne Granger AT&T Denitra Griffin AGB Investigative Services Nina M Hunter Nicor Gas
F r i d a y, M a r c h 2 5 , 2 0 1 6 H y a t t R e g e n c y C h i c a go Reception 11:00am • Luncheon & Program 12:00 pm
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Yolanda Travis McDonalds Owner/Operator Dr. Manika M. Turnbull Healthcare Service Corp. (HCSC) Lanette Warbington L Warbington World of Fashion & Accessories Sandria Washington Black Doctor. Org
Maudlyne Ihejirika Chicago Sun Times
Joyce Washington The Washington Group
Jacki Robinson-Ivy Northern Trust Bank
Cynthia Rochelle Williams Austin People’s Action Center
Danielle James Walgreens/Howard University Chicago-Alumni
Lori Wilcox City Clerk Chicago Heights
24 March 02 - 08, 2016 • THE CHICAGO DEFENDER
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