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Mishael Porembski, Founder of Widow Strong and Certified Brain Health Professional and Life Coach

October 4, 2024 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Mishael Porembski, Founder of Widow Strong and Certified Brain Health Professional and Life Coach

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Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

Mishael Porembski/Widow Strong & Grief Strong Christian Coaching

Mishael Porembski is the Founder and Executive Director of Widow Strong as well an Amen Clinic Certified Brain Health Professional and a Maxwell Certified Life Coach. Sharing a story with a purpose is her passion. Working in broadcast network news for over 20 years, she has national production experience in producing, editing, writing, on-air talent, and shooting with HD cameras. She directed a project entitled “Burning Questions,” which aired nationally and won a “Best Documentary” Southeastern Emmy Award.

Now a widowed mom, after her husband passed away in 2007, she’s merged media expertise and personal experience as a younger widow with young children to create a healthy, dynamic grief empowerment series of books and companion video course (180U) to empower bereaved women (ages 20 to 90) and their families.

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Amber Baird, Principal and Co-Founder of McLaren Accord Consulting

July 26, 2024 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Amber Baird, Principal and Co-Founder of McLaren Accord Consulting

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Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

Amber Baird/McLaren Accord Consulting

With over 15 years of experience in product marketing, strategy, and consulting, Amber Baird excels in transforming positive customer experiences into tangible business growth. Having served in leadership roles in several consulting firms and in corporate America, Amber brings a unique perspective on what drives success. As Head of Product Marketing & Strategy at Ware2Go, a UPS-backed logistics and technology start-up, Amber maximized growth and market penetration through customer-focused strategies and innovative go-to-market initiatives.

Now, as Principal and co-founder of McLaren Accord Consulting, Amber specializes in bridging the gap between high-level strategy and ground-level execution. She prioritizes open communication and strong relationships to ensure alignment from C-suite executives to frontline teams, delivering practical and impactful results. Her customer-centric approach combines analytical thinking with a human touch, essential for sustainable growth in today’s competitive landscape.

Outside of work, Amber finds inspiration exploring Atlanta’s mountain trails and planning travel adventures with her husband. Their 2 cats must sadly remain at home. Balancing professional dedication and personal creativity fuels her ability to think outside the box and drive exceptional business outcomes.

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Joy Monroe, Founder/CEO of SPARC (Single Parent Alliance & Resource Center)

June 14, 2024 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Joy Monroe, Founder/CEO of SPARC (Single Parent Alliance & Resource Center)

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Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

Joy Monroe/SPARC (Single Parent Alliance & Resource Center)

Joy Monroe, the Founder/CEO of SPARC (Single Parent Alliance & Resource Center), has dedicated her professional life to ensuring equity for single parents and their children. She founded SPARC after moving to Atlanta from New York and experiencing firsthand the challenges single parents face without extended family and community support. SPARC was born as a support group in Joy’s living room to provide support, social capital, and parenting education to single moms in her neighborhood. Over the years, SPARC has grown into an award winning, internationally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Joy has been recognized by the White House as well as locally for her work with single parent families. SPARC serves hundreds of families each year ensuring that single parents know that, although they are single, they are not alone.

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Robin Mauck, Executive Director for Obria Medical Clinics

June 7, 2024 by Mike

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Robin Mauck, Executive Director for Obria Medical Clinics

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Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

Robin Mauck/Obria Medical Clinics

Robin Mauck is the Executive Director for Obria Medical Clinics. She is a native of Georgia, resident of Gwinnett County for the past 24 years and has always had a passion to serve those around her. She is mom to six daughters, Marmee to 7 grandlittles, and married to her husband, Stacey, auctioneer by trade, for 34 years. Robin has earned a BS in Education, an MS in Education Administration, and an MBA in Healthcare Management. After graduating college, she worked as an Interior Decorator for a couple of years and as an Administrative Assistant for the Resolution Trust Corporation. After beginning a family, she chose to stay home and homeschooled their daughters for 15 years. During this time, she volunteered with the youth in her church for 9 years, served as the Race Director for The Gwinnett Life Run for 3 years, volunteered at Obria for 9 years, and served on the Council at Archer High School. In 2013, she began working part-time for the Chick-fil-A on Scenic Highway in Snellville as their Marketing Director, and then became the Executive Director of Obria in 2015 after serving on the Board for few years.

Robin remains actively plugged into her community. Currently she serves on the Compassion39 Board, Women’s Leadership Council for Northside Gwinnett Hospital, The Infant & Maternal Mortality Action Team for Gwinnett, is a member of the Gwinnett Chamber Chairman’s Club, is a graduate of Leadership Gwinnett class of 2020, and the winner of the 2023 Moxie Enlightened Employer Award for Gwinnett County! She and her husband host a small group for young married couples, hoping to instill in them the qualities of a successful marriage. She wears many hats and loves to help others navigate the challenges of maintaining a healthy balance in their work, home and friend relationships.

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JeJuan Stewart, Founder of EAGLE 7 Consulting

May 31, 2024 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

JeJuan Stewart, Founder of EAGLE 7 Consulting

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Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

JeJuan Stewart/EAGLE 7 Consulting & The John and JeJuan Stewart, Jr. Foundation

JeJuan Stewart is the CEO and Lead Consultant of EAGLE 7 Consulting which has been serving families in Metro-Atlanta for over 11 years. As a retired PA Anesthetist, and now small business owner, JeJuan has designed EAGLE 7 Consulting to address the needs of underrepresented communities through innovative solutions. Solutions that are committed to empowering all to give, lead & excel (EAGLE). She is a STEAMM Advocate and Parent Coach, who is determined to disrupt the why parents are engaged.

JeJuan is also the Executive Director for the John & JeJuan Stewart, Jr. Foundation. Their vision is to create a group of focused, empowered youth who make a positive difference as individuals in their families and communities. Through tutorship, learning programs, and leadership training, they aim to raise the bar in the community and impact the next generation.

As a mother of four amazing children who are now adults, and eight delightful grandchildren. JeJuan has worked in the Metro-Atlanta area for over 30 years and currently resides in the Stone Mountain area. She enjoys connecting-the-dots in her community and baking lemon pound cakes (her specialty).

Whether it is serving the marginalized parent community or aligning organizations to increase their impact, she remains committed to cultivating relationships through servant-leadership by the Power of One.

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Pam Ledbetter, Founder and President for Accent Creative Group

April 26, 2024 by Mike

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Pam Ledbetter, Founder and President for Accent Creative Group

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Pam Ledbetter/Accent Creative Group

Pam Ledbetter is the Founder and President of Accent Creative Group. She’s a mother, best friend, board member, marketing genius, entrepreneur extraordinaire, as well as so darn genuine all at once. Known to all as the most driven and motivated person you’ll meet, Pam is the engine that drives Accent Creative Group.

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Dr. Sosena Kebede, Founder & Medical Director of Saliglasa Direct Primary Care

March 15, 2024 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Dr. Sosena Kebede, Founder & Medical Director of Saliglasa Direct Primary Care

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Amanda Pearch Marmolejo and Dr. Sosena Kebede

Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

Dr. Sosena Kebede/Saliglasa Direct Primary Care

Dr. Kebede is a physician and public health expert with over two decades of experience across clinical care, public health, global health, research, healthcare leadership, and consultancy. She served as faculty at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Bloomberg School of Public Health, holding pivotal roles in clinical practice, research, and education. As a consultant, she contributed to healthcare quality improvement at the prestigious Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality, the World Bank, and through her own community health startup, HealthCare Engagement, LLC in Baltimore, MD.

Her leadership extends to spearheading a global health initiative for the Yale University School of Public Health in Ethiopia where she trained the country’s inaugural hospital Chief Executive Officers and later on serving as Chief Medical Officer for a federally qualified health center in Hartford, CT during the pandemic, where she was instrumental in setting up the Covid-19 clinic for the center.

Recently, Dr. Kebede founded Saliglasa, a pioneering direct primary care and consulting practice committed to providing premier quality healthcare to patients. Additionally, Saliglasa offers training and consultancy services to organizations aimed at enhancing service delivery and improving health outcomes for clients.

She has a strong commitment to personal and community empowerment and believes efforts that engage patients and communities hold the key to improving our health systems. In her leisure time, she finds joy in exploring new destinations through travel and connecting with nature.

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Domonique Cooper, Education Strategist

March 8, 2024 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Domonique Cooper, Education Strategist

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Amanda Pearch Marmolejo and Domonique Cooper

Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

Domonique Cooper/Education Strategist

Domonique Cooper is a passionate and dedicated community leader who deeply understands the needs of Gwinnett County Public Schools. She has a proven track record of success in her work with families, children, and youth, and she is committed to ensuring that all students have access to a high-quality education.

Domonique’s experience with the Social Security Administration and her entrepreneurial endeavors have given her the skills and knowledge necessary to be an effective school board member. She is a strong advocate for parent involvement and she is committed to working with parents, teachers, and administrators to improve the quality of education in Gwinnett County. Domonique has been an active PTA member and PTA leader for sixteen years. Her PTA involvement includes being a room representative, lead school room representative, local school president, local school co-president, council co-president, and district nominating committee chair.

Domonique is a positive and inspiring leader who is committed to making a difference in the lives of students of varying abilities. Peers and leaders have praised She is known for her articulation, professionalism, authentic nature, compassion, relatability, resilience, care of students, detailed communication, quick response time, inspirational conversation, hard work, and genuine desire for greatness.

Her organizational leadership, professional development, community connections, diligence, and resourcefulness have aided her success in all endeavors. She seeks transparency, viable solutions, and positivity in all that she does. Her relatability, connection, experience, knowledge, and passion for making a real difference in the lives of students and their families are of enormous importance to her.

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Kimberly Civins, Office Managing Partner with Harrison LLP

March 1, 2024 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Kimberly Civins, Office Managing Partner with Harrison LLP

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Amanda Pearch Marmolejo and Kimberly Civins

Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

Kimberly Civins/Harrison LLP

Kimberly Civins has worked with wealthy individuals, families, executors, and trustees for over 20 years. She uses her extensive experience to help clients accomplish their wealth structuring and transfer goals. Kim concentrates her practice in estate planning, estate administration, trusts, charitable giving, and business succession planning matters. She frequently advises clients on transfer tax issues, including federal estate, gift, and generation skipping transfer taxes, and IRS transfer tax audits. Additionally, Kim advises tax-exempt entities, public charities, and private foundations. She also works with trust companies and bank trust departments regarding trusts and estates matters and federal and state regulatory compliance. In collaboration with litigation colleagues, she also represents clients involved in estate and trust litigation and dispute resolution.

Kim is a frequent speaker at professional education events for attorneys and accountants. In 2016, Kim received the honor of being elected by her peers as a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC).

Before joining Harrison LLP, Kim was a trusts and estates partner at one of the world’s largest international law firms. She began her career in sports marketing before attending law school, primarily working in the professional tennis and beach volleyball worlds. She serves on the Board of Directors and is President of the Atlanta Estate Planning Council. She is also a board member of Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries.

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