KNOW Best of Notable 2019

SPECIAL EDITION: NOTABLE 2019

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STATISTICS ON WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES women employ more than

9 MILLION people

37%

1.6 trillion 0

10

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OF WOMEN EARN MORE THAN THEIR HUSBANDS

40

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WOMEN FIRMS GENERATE

IN SALES

more than

OF ALL BUSINESSES ARE OWNED AND OPERATED BY WOMEN

11.3 40% MILLION firms are owned by women

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Launched in 2017, The KNOW Women began as a way to bring more attention to dynamic women doing remarkable things in the Phoenix metro. We knew there were an outstanding number of women impacting the community and making big strides in their industries. Our goal was to get those women out from behind their computer screens and into the public eye. Thus, we created the KNOW Book, a carefully curated publication that would feature vision-led women in a glamorous and authentic style.

As the momentum grew and we recognized the need for more, we launched our Collaborative around the women featured in our KNOW Book. Our mix & mingles soon ensued and we witnessed incredible things happening. We saw our women doing business with each other, creating friendships, supporting each other, collaborating on projects together, and so much more.

What started as a fun project to spotlight women, has turned into a full-blown movement. The KNOW Women has expanded beyond its birthplace of Phoenix, Arizona; its aim is to launch in every major city across the United States and Canada.

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JANET R. CONE

Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics.

UNC ASHEVILLE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

In 2014, she negotiated the first-ever college revenue development service platform with IMG College to combine athletics development and capital campaign with sponsorship sales. Outside of UNC Asheville, Cone helped create the Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission and was a former chair.

Janet R. Cone, who has served as UNC Asheville’s Director of Athletics since 2004, is currently completing her 5 year term on the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee that selects and seeds the teams for March Madness. She was recently named the 2019 Division I-AAA Athletics Director Association Builders’ Award Honoree.

She was one of just 28 Directors of Athletics to be named as an Under Armour AD of the Year in 2013 by the National

Under Cone’s leadership the Bulldogs have achieved unbelievable progress with the creation and implementation of the “Believe. Achieve. Thrive.” strategic plan. More importantly, Bulldog student-athletes have an overall 3.242 GPA and a Graduation Rate of well over 85 percent.

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DR. DENISE Q. PATTERSON SUPERINTENDENT OF ASHEVILLE CITY SCHOOLS Dr. Denise Q. Patterson, veteran educator with 25 years of experience, is the Superintendent of Asheville City Schools.

Under her leadership, Asheville City Schools is focused on closing the achievement gap and collaborating with the City of Asheville, Buncombe County Government and community stakeholders to create equitable educational opportunities for all students.

Dr. Patterson received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from UNC at Greensboro, a master’s degree in elementary education from UNC at Charlotte, and a master’s degree in school administration from GardnerWebb University. She also holds a doctorate in educational leadership from UNC at Charlotte.

She is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and Delta Kappa Gamma and is President Elect for NCASCD. Dr. Patterson is also a member of the Asheville Rotary, Asheville Buncombe Economic Development Coalition Board, American Association of University Women, United Way of Asheville-Buncombe County and YMCA Board of Directors. denise.patterson@acsgmail.net 828.350.7000 @DrP_ACS PHOTO CREDIT: STUDIO 828 PHOTOGRAPHY

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Sharon Oxendine serves as the Director of the Western Women’s Business Center, a program of Carolina Small Business Development Fund, (CSBDF). Sharon is a Native American woman with an extensive background in diverse communities and strong relationships in the business community. The Center is located in Candler NC and serves 25 of the Appalachian counties of WNC. Sharon has lived in Western North Carolina for the past 27 years.

Sharon serves as a mentor for young women, teaching about Native American Culture, and is a part of the writing community.

Sharon Oxendine has over 27 years of non-profit and 17 years of CDFI experience. Sharon received the 2008 SBA Women’s Business Champion for the TWIN (Tribute to Women of Influence) award in 2006. Sharon received the Advocate of the Year Award from SBA for the State of NC in 2018 and Regional WBC of the Year for 2018.

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SHARON OXENDINE Western Women’s Business Center Soxendine@carolinasmallbusiness.org

@Oxendine_CSBDF

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ERICA WIEBE OLYMPIC CHAMPION & CONSULTANT

Wrestling requires an intricate balance of vulnerability and strength, agility and resoluteness, composure and exploration. As the reigning Olympic Champion, Erica Wiebe lives in the space between these dichotomies and embraces each challenge as she continues to pursue success (defined on her own terms) in this life.

She is a passionate advocate for the power of sport and volunteers her time with organizations that include Right to Play, Fast & Female, Kidsport Alberta, and is on the Board of Directors for Alberta Sport Connection and Calgary Amateur Wrestling Association. When not taking people down and/or promoting sport as a tool to create positive social change, she is a consultant at Deloitte in the Human Capital practice.

As a natural collaborator, connector, disrupter and idealist; Erica is a dynamic keynote speaker, facilitator, and change agent dedicated to improving the lived experience of women globally.

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me@ericawiebe.ca

@eweebz

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Susan B. Harden is not a politician. She’s an educator, a doer and a dedicated public servant inspired to use her expertise in education and community engagement, as well as her background in finance and economics, to create real, actionable solutions to the challenges facing Mecklenburg County. A 30-year resident of Charlotte, Susan has dedicated her career to public service. She is an Associate Professor in the College of Education at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte, where she educates the teachers of tomorrow. She directs the college’s Civic Minor in Urban Youth and Communities and its Charlotte Community Scholars Program. She recently received Leadership Charlotte’s “Unsung Hero” award, and is a popular national speaker on social trust, service learning, education and community engagement. Susan has been married to Brian Harden for nearly 25 years and they have two beautiful daughters, at UNC-Chapel Hill and Myers Park High School.

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SUSAN B. HARDEN County Commissioner for District 5 susan@susanbharden.com

susan.harden@mecklenburgcountync.gov

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JUDGE TYYAWDI HANDS MECKLENBURG COUNTY JUDGE Judge Tyyawdi Hands, devoted mother, tireless community servant and experienced judge, is a phenomenal woman. She is a first generation college graduate and accomplished entrepreneur. She clerked on two Supreme Courts and built a thriving law firm before being honored by the Governor’s appointment to the District Court bench.

Tyyawdi impressed national audiences in the Oprah Winfrey Network docuseries that she was instrumental in developing: “To Have and to Hold: Charlotte.” She is a sought-after keynote speaker, instructor and panelist who inspires many by sharing her journey of overcoming trauma and breaking down invisible barriers through hard work and perseverance. Tyyawdi launched her most recent effort, “Tyyawdi Talks: Empower, Educate & Transform” to further expand her footprint.

Fluent in Spanish, active in the community, and confident, Tyyawdi unapologetically shows us that you can have it all—demanding career, television personality, and loving mother to her two sons.

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CIE ALLMAN SCOTT, PH.D. MEDIA PSYCHOLOGIST Dr. Cie is in an award-winning TV host, celebrity interviewer, and producer. During a successful modeling and acting career, feeling a lack of self-expression, she evolved to elevate and inspire viewers’ bodies, minds, and spirits.

With 17 years of keynotes in 5 continents, Dr. Cie speaks about human potential and “retraining your brain.” A published author of both text and audio books, she is also the writer of TV commercials, infomercials, episodic and “how to” daytime TV programs, music videos, self help magazine columns, and blogs. She has written and aired hundreds of Body, Mind & Spirit tips on broadcast television and online.

As an Executive Producer and content producer, she has produced hundreds of serial TV episodes for the major networks as well as bite-sized podcasts, YouTube videos, and nearly 200 nationally aired television commercials, many specializing in Direct Response.

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alwayscie@gmail.com

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DIANA TAURASI Success is the word that directly correlates with Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi at every level of basketball she’s played in throughout her entire career. During her 14-year career with the Mercury, she’s a three-time WNBA Champion, four-time WNBA Olympic gold medalist, eighttime WNBA All-Star, 2009 WNBA MVP and the WNBA’s all-time leading scorer, and also won three NCAA national championships while at the University of Connecticut. Needless to say, Taurasi isn’t just the greatest women’s basketball player of all time, she’s one of the greatest players to ever pick up a basketball. Her unwavering willingness to win, clutch performances and phenomenal play has garnished attention from some of the NBA’s biggest names such as Lebron James and Kobe Bryant, who deemed Taurasi the “White Mamba.”

While Taurasi’s DNA her entire life has essentially been basketball, motherhood became a new title for her in March of 2018, as she and wife Penny Taylor welcomed Leo Taurasi-Taylor into the world. Whether on the court or off it, Diana Taurasi knows what success is, and there’s no greater basketball player or person who embodies it. dianataurasi.com Phoenix Mercury 201 E Jefferson St. Phoenix, AZ 85004 20 WWW.THEKNOWTRIBE.COM

Nicole is the former Managing Partner of the Phoenix Office of Quarles & Brady and Assistant General Counsel for the firm. Her practice is focused on business litigation and land use and zoning matters. She has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona for the past four years, listed in Best Lawyers in America since 2012, and a Southwest Super Lawyer since 2013.

An active civic leader, Nicole founded the state-wide anti-bullying initiative, Stop Bullying AZ/The Dion Initiative in 2012. She has been a leading voice in Arizona raising awareness of the issue of Adverse Childhood Experiences (“ACEs”). She is a board member of Charter 100 Women, a Founding Board Member/Past President of the Women’s Metropolitan Arts Council, and an Arizona Equal Justice Foundation board member. She has co-chaired the RED Brunch, a World AIDS Day celebration benefitting Aunt Rita’s Foundation and Co-Chaired the Night for Life gala benefitting the Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS. She worked on many community projects during her time as First Lady of Phoenix.

She is married to former Phoenix Mayor, now Arizona Congressman Greg Stanton.

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NICOLE STANTON Quarles & Brady LLP Nicole.Stanton@quarles.com

Direct 602-229-5662

Cell 602-377-2677

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CHEF LISA DAHL Chef Lisa Dahl is one of the country’s leading female chefs and restaurateurs who has pioneered the culinary scene in Sedona, Ariz. for the past 20 years. Dahl is the executive chef and owner of four outstanding restaurants in the Northern Arizona town including Dahl & Di Luca Ristorante Italiano, Cucina Rustica, Pisa Lisa and her newest, most buzzed-about addition, Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill. Dahl recently announced two new restaurants coming to the Sedona area in early 2019, Butterfly Burger, a “couture burger lounge”, and a second Pisa Lisa location.

Recently named “Top Chef” in Arizona at the prestigious Foodist Awards and a James Beard House-featured chef, Dahl is widely credited for Sedona’s emergence as a national “foodie destination.”

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As a self-taught chef, Dahl was the first to introduce fine dining to Sedona in the late ‘90s with the opening of Dahl & Di Luca and has since expanded to become the largest restaurant group in the area with accolades spanning the culinary spectrum.

Dahl’s cooking style is diverse and includes high-end traditional Italian, rustic Mediterranean, South American-inspired and wood-fired pizza, considered among the best in Arizona. Over the years, Chef Dahl and her restaurants have been featured on The Food Network, Travel + Leisure, USA Today, The New York Times, Wine Spectator, Travel Channel and Huffington Post, to name a few.

dahlrestaurantgroup.com

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As a racecar driver, Danica Patrick broke barriers and set records with her on-track performance. With her racing career behind her, Danica looks to her next chapter as she focuses on her passions: good food, great wine, fitness and helping others achieve their goals.

Danica joined the mainstream ranks by succeeding in the male-dominated world of professional motorsports. Danica was named to TIME’s “100 Most Influential People” list, has graced the cover of many prestigious publications and was featured in pictorials in the 2008 and 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She has appeared in a record-setting 14 Super Bowl commercials, 13 of which were for longtime partner, GoDaddy!

At just 10 years old, Danica’s racing career began after her parents bought her a go-kart. After winning numerous regional and national go-kart titles, Danica left the Midwest at 16 years old to compete in the cutthroat world of European road racing.

In 2005, Danica stunned the world by leading 19 laps and finishing fourth in her first Indianapolis 500. She became the first woman to lead laps and score a top-five finish in the historic race. In 2008, Danica made history again becoming the first woman to win a major-league open-wheel race in a North

American series with her victory in the IndyCar Series Indy Japan 300 race.

In 2013, as Danica transitioned to the NASCAR Cup Series, she made headlines around the world with her record-setting performance in the 55th Daytona 500 race. She became the first woman to win a NASCAR Cup Series pole when she set the fastest time in qualifying 500 and then finished in eighth place, the highest finishing position ever for a woman in the “Great American Race.”

In 2018, Danica closed out her time in racing with the “Danica Double” and competed in two marquee events that were cornerstones of her career: the Daytona 500 and the Indianapolis 500.

Moving into her next chapter, retired from racing, Danica’s focus has shifted to her role as an entrepreneur and business owner. Danica has launched the clothing line – Warrior by Danica Patrick, authored a book, Pretty Intense, and is the sole proprietor of Somnium, a vineyard in Napa Valley, California. In addition to these passion projects, Danica also continues to do inspirational speaking engagements and she plans to build upon these initiatives in the coming years.

DANICA PATRICK

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DEBORAH BATEMAN My personal development journey flourished in tandem with my successful career. I was breaking glass ceilings, making an impact, and studying human behavior. Today, my get-up-an-go each morning I am a Personal Branding Consultant, Certified Leadership and is, “What can I do to make the world a better place?” Passion, purpose, and joy exist in every person. My “WHY” is helping you find Executive Coach, Inspiring Speaker, Career Banker, Community Advocate, Passionate World Traveler, Seasoned Corporate and Nonyours, so that you can live the life of your dreams. for-Profit Board Member, Best-Selling Author, and a loving member Uncovering one’s true self is not a task for the faint of heart, but of the Risk Blossoming team.

I’ll ask the hard questions, and coach you to a more rewarding life.

I adore fashion, travel and romantic walks on the beach.

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SHARON LECHTER Sharon Lechter is a New York Times Bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, international speaker, CPA, and a respected business mentor. The founder and CEO of Pay Your Family First, a financial education organization, Sharon has served as a Presidential Adviser to Presidents Bush and Obama on the topic. Sharon co-authored the international bestseller Rich Dad Poor Dad and 14 other books in the Rich Dad series. Over 10 years as co-Founder and CEO, she led the Rich Dad Company and brand to global success. In 2008, she was asked by the Napoleon Hill Foundation to help re-energize the teachings of Napoleon Hill just as the international economy was faltering.

Sharon’s bestselling books with the Foundation include Three Feet from Gold, Outwitting the Devil and Think and Grow Rich for Women. Sharon continues to build her legacy mentoring executives, business owners and women to leverage and monetize their own expertise.

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www.sharonlechter.com

info@sharonlechter.com

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PATRICE ANDREWS MORRISVILLE POLICE CHIEF

Patrice Andrews joined the Morrisville Police Department in 2016 as the town’s first black and female chief. Since Patrice’s appointment, she has been an instrumental advocate in using her platform to better improve relations with police officers and the community they protect. As a mom of two, she feels that it is not only her responsibility but her privilege to model a behavior of mutual kindness and respect to citizens, regardless of circumstance.

Patrice is also a mentor and leader for young women in Morrisville, and across the state and has been recognized by leaders as a “mentor for tomorrow’s leaders” and encourages women of all ages and walks of life to not let their circumstances come between them and the glass ceiling that they were destined to break.

Her daily mantra: “... that if you are free, you need to free somebody else. If you have some power, then your job is to empower somebody else...” -Toni Morrison

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pandrews@townofmorrisville.org

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Dr. Kanika Tomalin is the Deputy Mayor and City Administrator of St. Petersburg, Florida. In this role she works in partnership with Mayor Rick Kriseman to strategically advance one of Florida’s largest cities toward its goals.

As St. Pete’s chief administrator, Dr. Tomalin’s purview ranges from operations to strategy and she serves to extend the Mayor’s reach. Prior to being appointed Deputy Mayor, Dr. Tomalin served as a healthcare executive in various senior leadership capacities for Health Management Associates’ 23-hospital Florida Group and the fivecounty Bayfront Health Network.

An experienced strategist, she has also worked as a marketeer and journalist. Dr. Tomalin earned a B.S. in broadcast journalism from Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, an MBA from the University of Miami and a Doctorate from Northeastern University.

She is the fifth generation of her family to call St. Petersburg home.

She was married to well-known adventurer Terry Tomalin and they have two children, Kai and Nia. She has received numerous awards and appointments and is committed to many causes, namely improving the health of the community she serves.

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DR. KANIKA TOMALIN Deputy Mayor and City Administrator, St. Petersburg kanika.tomalin@stpete.org

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CHIEF DEPUTY DONNA LUSCZYNSKI HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Donna Lusczynski is the first female to ever hold the position of Chief Deputy in the history of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. She earned her title after working in the male dominated law enforcement field for the past 28 years.

Before pinning on her first badge in 1991, this New Jersey native made her way to Tampa with a dream of becoming a Marine Biologist. It was during her time studying at the University of Tampa that she realized her interest was in criminal justice.

After completing an internship at the Tampa Police Department, she changed her major to Criminology and applied to work for the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

Chief Deputy Lusczynski has spent her career working in nearly every corner of HCSO, including patrol, street crimes, narcotics, criminal and child protective investigations. She began rising into leadership roles back in the nineties, a time when women in law enforcement, particularly in high ranking positions, was a rarity.

She says diversity at the Sheriff’s Office is important in order to better reflect the community they serve.

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CHRISTINA LAXER LAXER FAMILY FOUNDATION | BERN’S BLACK BOX

Making a difference has always been an important ingredient for Christina “Chrisi” Laxer. Academic achievements and athletic leadership continued when moving to Tampa, but she never imagined how her life would change when meeting her husband David. Eventually shifting professionally from a clinical laboratory to a venerable family business was an adjustment, however her dedication to family and enthusiasm for community engagement came organically.

Being a mother of three daughters and active for almost 10 years with the Junior League of Tampa, she focused on volunteerism, leadership and support in the areas of education, literacy, foster care and needs for disadvantaged children.

She met mentor Mary Lee Farrior and joined her pursuit and success in building Hillsborough County’s first and only Child Advocacy and Protection Center under one roof. She still proudly serves on Mary Lee’s House Board of Directors and Auxiliary.

Working with Hyde Park Neighborhood Associations, SoHo Commercial Overlay District, and the Mayor’s Beautification Program to build Bern’s Park, as well as contributing in Tampa General Hospital Foundation, Women’s Leadership Council and other various organizations all fueled Chrisi’s passion for purpose. After years of events benefitting numerous other foundations, in 2018 she’s co-created The Laxer Family Foundation for a stronger basis for their charitable giving.

In business she has a lot on her plate being an owner in the Laxer family brands: Bern’s Steak House, Bern’s Fine Wines & Spirits, Haven & Little Midway, and a partner in the Epicurean Hotel. Co-authoring Bern’s Rare and Well Done a few years ago, she’s now adding more personal touches creating Bern’s Black Box, a new retail and signature gifting opportunity within BFW&S where wines, spirits and accessory products can be customized and either arranged at the shop, personally couriered or delivered tableside in the Harry Waugh Dessert Room.

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MAYOR JANE CASTOR CITY OF TAMPA

Jane Castor is the 59th Mayor of the City of Tampa. Born and raised in Tampa Florida, Jane graduated from Chamberlain High School and attended the University of Tampa on an athletic scholarship.

She went on to join the Tampa Police Department and worked her way up from a cop to Tampa’s first female Chief of Police. She served for six years in that role, helping reduce major crimes 70% citywide.

She played a key role in ensuring safety during the 2012 Republican National Convention, the first Bollywood Awards held in America, and she oversaw a multi-jurisdiction security plan for Super Bowl XLIII. In 2019, Jane was elected as the first openly gay mayor in the City of Tampa. Since then, she has passed the city’s largest water/wastewater infrastructure plan, launched her Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow Advisory Teams, and passed the first budget starting in the black since the great recession.

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306 East Jackson St., Tampa

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TERRIE DANIEL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA SUPPLIER DIVERSITY Terrie Daniel, the Assistant Vice President of Supplier Diversity at University of South Florida is the inaugural appointee and is responsible for the development and direction of the University’s Supplier Diversity Program.

Daniel, an expert in supplier diversity program development, has successfully developed a robust program for USF which yielded over $85+ million in utilization with diverse owned suppliers in the first 2 program calendar years.

Prior to joining University of South Florida, Daniel was Deputy Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Administration, guided

by Governor Mike Pence prior to his appointment as Vice President of the United States.

Daniel has an extensive background in project management and holds a Bachelor degree in Marketing from Ferris State University and a Masters in Compliance from Morgan State University. Daniel is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and owns Sweet ConfectionsÂŽ, a small business specializing in hand-made gourmet confections.

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NIKKI DEBARTOLO “OUR HAPPY DIVORCE�

Nikki DeBartolo knows first-hand how being surrounded by a strong and loving family has most definitely shaped the way she has navigated life, love, marriage and motherhood. Having grown up as a member of the iconic San Francisco 49ers football family, Nikki was thrown into the limelight at a young age, yet the values her family instilled on her have helped shape who she is today and she continues to live by these core values. As Vice President of DeBartolo Holdings and the DeBartolo Family Foundation, Nikki has made it her mission to give back to her community in every way possible, from supporting local grassroots movements to national charities, all while being a strong supportive wife to her husband. Nikki resides in Tampa Bay, Florida with her 16-year old son Asher and husband, Chad Chronister, who also serves the Tampa community as Sheriff of Hillsborough County.

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UNC ASHEVILLE ATHLETICS

Janet R. Cone

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ASHEVILLE

ASHEVILLE CITY SCHOOLS

Dr. Denise Q. Patterson

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ASHEVILLE

WESTERN WOMEN'S BUSINESS CENTER

Sharon Oxendine

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CALGARY

ERICA WIEBE

Olympic Champion & Consultant

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ASHEVILLE

CHARLOTTE

SUSAN HARDEN

County Commissioner

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CHARLOTTE

JUDGE TYYAWDI HANDS

Mecklenburg County Judge

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LOS ANGELES

Cie Allman Scott, Ph.D.

Cie Allman Scott, Ph.D.

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PHOENIX

DIANA TAURASI

Phoenix Mercury WNBA

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PHOENIX

LISA DAHL

Chef Lisa Dahl

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PHOENIX

DANICA PATRICK

NASCAR

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PHOENIX

NICOLE STANTON

Quarles & Brady LLP

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PHOENIX

DEBORAH BATEMAN

Risk Blossoming

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PHOENIX

SHARON LETCHER

Sharon Letcher

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RALEIGH

PATRICE ANDREWS

Morrisville Police Chief

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ST. PETE | CLEARWATER

KANIKA TOMALIN

Deputy Mayor, St. Petersburg

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TAMPA

MAYOR JANE CASTOR

City of Tampa

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TAMPA

DONNA LUSCZYNSKI

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

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Laxer Family Foundation

TAMPA

CHRISTINA LAXER

TAMPA

NIKKI DEBARTOLO

Our Happy Divorce

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TAMPA

TERRIE DANIEL

University of South Florida Office of Supplier Diversity

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SPECIAL EDITION: NOTABLE 2019 The KNOW Book: Notable Section is an annual compilation publication that recognizes all of the women featured in the KNOW Book’sHealth & Wellness section for 2019. Every woman featured in the KNOW Book has been vetted through peer-review. Because our mission is to showcase the best and brightest, the only way one can claim their slot is through invitation. Those featured in the KNOW Book are proven leaders, high producers, and rising stars.

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