SmartCEO’s

BRAVA AWARDSHonoring top female CEOs

2016 Washington Brava Award Winners

The Brava Awards program celebrates high-impact female business leaders in three categories: CEOs, executive directors of nonprofits, and C-suite executives. Brava award winners combine their irrepressible entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for giving back to the community, and are exemplary leaders of both

their companies and their communities. They encourage local philanthropy, mentor up-and-coming leaders and set their companies on the path to tremendous growth. Each year, an independent committee of local business leaders selects winners based on company growth, community impact and mentoring.

For more information on this program, email us at DCprograms@smartceo.com #BravaAwards

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2016

CEOsKATHRYN FREELANDA-TEK, Inc.

LISA MARSH RYERSONAARP Foundation

ROBIN R. GANZERT, PH.D.American Humane Association

SAMPRITI JULIE GANGULIArabella Advisors

STEPHANIE ALEXANDERBOOST and govmates

CARRIE FOXC.Fox Communications

ALLISON R. KOKKOROSCarlos Rosario International Public Charter School

KAREN HERSONConcepts, Inc.

DR. MADYE HENSONCovenant House Washington

SNIGDHA BUDHIRAJACynet Systems, Inc.

SHARON D. VIRTSFCi Federal

LEAH NURIKGabriel Marketing Group

COURTNEY B. SPAETHgrowth[period]

DENISE GARCIA VAN WYNGAARDTIndigo IT

BELEN ISHIZAKI ARAUZLets Clean LLC

WILLOW MARRM2 Strategy

AMY WRIGHTMacro Solutions

CARI DESANTISMelwood

GUNILLA GIRARDOThe Mentor Foundation

AMINA ELGOUACEMNEOSTEK, Inc.

SHELIA S. NEWMANNew Editions Consulting, Inc.

PATRINA M. CLARKPivotal Practices Consulting LLC

ANN RATNERRatner Companies

CHRISTIANNE RICCHIRistorante i Ricchi

BETH JOHNSONRP3 Agency

TERESA BOZZELLISapient Government Services

TANAIA PARKERT. White Parker Associates, Incorporated

DR. EMILY FEISTRITZERTeach-Now

TERRY L. SCHERLINGTENICA and Associates LLC

FRAN CRAIGUnanet

ExecutivesLAURIE FREEMANAmerican Cyber, Inc.

TESSA EDISONAnswer Title

KATHY CURTISCapital Bank N.A.

TRACEY L. GERSH, PH.D.Casey Health Institute

SHANNON MURPHYChapman Cubine + Hussey

GLENDA L. MACMULLINConsumer Technology Association

KATHY COXHarmony Crew

MARY C. ALDRICHPBMares, LLP

LISA ALFERIEFFTCG, Inc.

BETH HIATTUnissant, Inc.

GINA SCHAEFERA Few Cool Hardware Stores

KIMBERLY L. OLIVERAmerican Electronics, Inc.

TRACY BETTSBalance Interactive

JAMIE RATNERCertifiKid

SONJA CAISONThe Cleaning Authority

DR. ANGELA MARSHALLComprehensive Women’s Health, Inc.

ANGELA HARPALANIDimensional Concepts, LLC

NAN DOWLESSDowless & Associates, Inc.

LOVEY HAMMELEmployment Enterprises, Inc.

JASMIN MOSEREmploy-R Solutions Inc.

DORI ROBERTSEngineering For Kids

SUSAN M. EVANS, PH.D.Evans Incorporated

JENNIFER D. COLLINSThe Event Planning Group, LLC

TRACEY K. KERINFalcon Crest Commercial Contractors Inc.

ROBIN WIENERGet Real Health

CONNIE GOLLEHER, CLTCThe Golleher Group, LLC

MARY AHERN-SNYDERImmersion Consulting LLC

TABATHA TURMANIntegrated Finance and Accounting Solutions LLC

JENNIFER BISCEGLIEInteros Solutions, Inc.

KELLI RICHARDSON LAWSONK4 and Company, LLC and Joy Media Collective, Inc.

HELEN STEFAN MOREAUThe Midtown Group

GINA MERRITTNorthern Real Estate Urban Ventures, LLC

DENITA R. CONWAYProven Management LLC

REBECCA SHAMBAUGHSHAMBAUGH Leadership

LAKESHIA GRANTVirtual Enterprise Architects, LLC

Nonprofit WinnersALISON K. MALMONActive Minds

A. SHUANISE WASHINGTONThe Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.

SONIA PATTERSONFive Talents

LAURA S. CALDWELLMake-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic

KARYNE JONESNational Caucus and Center on Black Aging, Inc.

KARI LUTHER ROSBECKTuberous Sclerosis Alliance

ROSIE ALLEN-HERRINGUnited Way National Capital Area

2014

CEOsLORA ANTOINEAbsolute Staffers, LLC

AHAVA LEIBTAGAha Media Group

MONICA M. JOSEPHALEX — Alternative Experts, LLC

TINA LEONEBallston BID

SHEREEN MAHONEYBrittenford Systems, Inc.

LAJUANNA RUSSELLBusiness Management Associates Inc.

LISA ANDERSONDeAnder Associates LLC

MOLLY GIMMELDesign to Delivery

CAROLYN V. MEREKeMentum

COURTNEY FAIRCHILDGlobal Services

JODY RALSTONHigh Purity Systems, Inc.

PAOLA MOYAMarshall Moya Design

CARLA PERCYThe Mayvin Consulting Group, Inc.

JENNIFER VIRGAMetronome, LLC

MICHAEL HELENE WILSON-PHILLIPSMichael Helene Salon Gallery

MERLYNN CARSONMyriddian, Staffing Solutions

JOANNA ALEXISNavstar, Inc.

DENISE HARTO2 Lab, Inc.

LINDA ABELLSecurity Vault Works, Inc.

MERRILL SHUGOLLShugoll Research

DIANE HAHN BELLEGARDESoundWay Consulting, Inc.

STACI L. REDMONStrategy and Management Services, Inc.

LOUISA LONG JAFFETechnical and Project Engineering, LLC (TAPE)

MARY TUCKERUPIC Health, LLC

LYNN HACKNEYUrban Pace

ExectivesMONICA MODI DALWADIBaker Tilly

SHIRLEY LUUFirst Financial Security

PATRICIA A. FERRICKFirst Virginia Community Bank

KYMBER MENKITIMenkiti Group

LEIGH ANN SCHULTZMorganFranklin Consulting, LLC

DIANA TUCKERPEER Consultants, P.C.

BETH MILLER-HERHOLTZSNVC, LC

LISA THROCKMORTONSpeakerBox Communications

KATIE NELSONVector Technical Resources

NANCY OSMOND POPOVICHThe Wise Investor Group at Robert W. Baird & Co.

Nonprofit WinnersJO ANN C. JENKINSAARP

CAROLINE JONESDoorways for Women and Families

KYLIE MCCLEAFFamily Services, Inc.

LORIBETH WEINSTEINJWI

MARY-CLAIRE BURICKRosslyn BID

2015

KIMBERLEY HAYESAmbit Group, LLC

MARGERY KRAUSAPCO Worldwide

LYNN ANN CASEYArc Aspicio

TARA NEIDERAREVA Federal Services LLC

BRANDY BUTLERAspen of DC, Inc.

PATRICIA P. HILLBay State Computers, Inc.

KRISTINE E. NAULTBlueWater Federal Solutions

TAMARA DARVISHDARCARS Automotive Group

AMY NICHOLSDogtopia

BETSY ROMANOFF GORGEIEdge Technologies, Inc.

SUSAN FULTONFBB Capital Partners

CATHERINE MELOYGoodwill of Greater Washington

CARLA H. MCGILL Hargrove Inc.

TRACY GRAVES STEVENSInnoviss

LANI HAYLanmark Technology, Inc.

LILLY HARRISMan-Machine Systems Assessment

ANN M. HARKINSNational Crime Prevention Council

PAMELA J. MAZZAPilieroMazza PLLC

KASSIE REMPELSimplySoles

HOMAIRA AKBARISkyBitz, Inc.

SHARON M. ROBERTSSuite Solutions

VICKI KIRKBRIDEThe Women’s Center

JANE OTTENBERGTMG Custom Media

PATRICIA MCGUIRETrinity Washington University

KAREN TROWBRIDGETrowbridge & Trowbridge, LLC

2011

JERI LASSITERASM Research, Inc.

VALARIE DOCKBolana Enterprises, Inc.

CANDICE BENNETTCandice Bennett & Associates, Inc.

JOLANDA N. JANCZEWSKI, PH.DCSS-Dynamac

ARGELIA RODRIGUEZ DC College Access Program

SUSAN M. KIDDDRT Strategies, Inc.

NECOLE PARKERThe ELOCEN Group, LLC

OLA SAGEe-Management

NICOLE GELLERGCS, Inc.

RENEE S. ACOSTAGlobal Impact

SANDRA K. CORBETTInCadence Strategic Solutions

CHRISTINE CANDIOInova Alexandria Hospital

LISA BROWN MORTONNonprofit HR Solutions

GRACE L. KEENAN, MDNova Medical & Urgent Care Center

CAREN GLASSMAN, MDPotomac Pediatrics, PC

KATIE CROTTYPraescient Analytics

SUSAN LACZRidgewells Catering

KAREN A. DONERRoth Doner Jackson, PLC

DORON PETERSANSticky Fingers Sweets & Eats

KAREN SUTTERThe Sutter Group

ALKA DHILLONTechnalink, Inc.

SUSAN B. CHODAKEWITZTetra Tech AMT

THOMASINA M. IVYTMI Consulting

CAROL POLITITRX Systems, Inc.

CHRISTINE FARRELLWashington Speakers Bureau

2012

MICHELLE A. BELL, PHR1st Choice, LLC

JENNIFER SEVEN7Company Weight Loss & Wellness Center

SADHNA AGRAWALAstor & Sanders Corporation

ANNE MCCABE TRIANACAM Private Wealth Services

CINDY TROUTMANCGH Technologies, Inc.

BARBERINA (BABS) D. DOHERTYEagle Ray, Inc.

ANGELA Y. MOODYEDJ Associates, Inc.

DR. SMITA SIDDHANTIEnDyna, Inc.

NANCY J. SLOMOWITZExecutive Management Associates, Inc.

BEV GRAYExhibit Edge Inc.

SABRET FLOCOS, IIDA, LEED APFOX Architects

KERRY O’BRIENGermane Systems

GAIL GENTILERevoYoution.com

DR. VALAIDA L. WISEThe Harbor School

DR. BRENDA BOONEHuman Solutions, Inc.

VIVIAN KELLYInterprose Public Relations

LISA M. FIRESTONEManaged Care Advisors, Inc. (MCA)

KATHLENE BUCHANANMetro Office

MELAINE PRIVITERAMobius Consulting

LISA WISENEST DC

NANCY E. SCOTTPowertek Corporation

CHRISTINE PIERRESociety for Clinical Research Sites

SONIA SIVIT-VALDIZANSparkles! Child Care Centers

NARJIS B. ALISure Secure Solutions

MARTA C. WILSONTransformation Systems, Inc.

Nonprofit Winners AMANDA ANDEREFACETS

CINDY HALLBERLINGood360

LISA LAFONTAINEWashington Humane Society

ELENI A. ROSSIDESWashington Tennis & Education Foundation

SHELLEY S. MURPHYWesley Housing Development Corporation

2013

DC.Brava.PastWinners.16_07.13.16

CARMEN LARSENAQUAS, Inc.

LAYLA MASRIBean Creative - Funktional Web Design

LYNDA ELLISCapitol Concierge, Inc.

ELMA LEVYDovel Technologies, Inc.

SANDRA S. GARRETTGlobal Research Services, LLC

KAREN ZUCKERMANHirshorn Zuckerman Design Group, Inc. (HZDG)

WANDA ALEXANDERHorizon Consulting, Inc.

CATHERINE THOMASKinetix Technology Partners, LLC

KATIE SLEEPList Innovative Solutions, Inc.

JUDY E. ACKERMANMontgomery College

MIN CHONova Datacom, LLC

CANJOR REEDNutrition, Inc.

MARCIA SILVERMANOgilvy Public Relations Worldwide

LAILA ROSSIPlatinum Solutions, Inc.

KERRIE WILSONReston Interfaith

ROBYN SACHSRMR & Associates, Inc.

LYNETTE SPANOSCI Consulting Services, Inc.

LUDY GREENSecond Chance Employment Services

ELIZABETH SHEASpeakerBox Communications

DEBORAH MURPHYStandard Supplies, Inc.

CYNTHIA DE LORENZISuccess in the City

ARLENE A. PIETRANTONThe American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

EMILY GREENEVIVA Creative

PHYLLIS CALDWELLWashington Area Women’s Foundation

RISË BIRNBAUMzcomm

2009

ALEXA RAAD.ORG, The Public Interest Registry

JENNIFER BOWERBeanTree Learning

MAUREEN M. RODENBPSI

DR. BETTY JO GAINESBright Beginnings, Inc.

KIM THIBOLDEAUXCancer Support Community

DR. DEIRDRE J. MAULLDeirdre J. Maull, DMD, MS, PC

ALMETA R. KEYS, M.ED.Edward C. Mazique Parent Child Center Inc.

SONYA JAINeGlobalTech

P. J. BRADENGryphon Technologies

SUE LIEBENOWL&T Health and Fitness

CHERI GARVINLeesburg Pharmacy, Inc

CIDALIA LUIS-AKBARM. Luis Construction, Inc

PATRICIA K PARKERNative American Management Services, Inc.

MAIA SHANKLIN ROBERTSPeaceoholics

SUSAN GUSTAFSONRatner Companies

MINA EBRAHIMISaint Germain Catering

JANET E. SAMUELSONServiceSource, Inc

LILLIAN CHAO-QUINLANSportrock Climbing Centers

LAYLI MILLER-MUROTahirih Justice Center

MS. PAYAL TAKTELESIS Corporation

TRACEY OSKEY Telforward Inc

HEIDI KALLETTThe Dandelion Patch

NEELIMA GROVERThe QED Group, LLC

ARLENE A. SNYDER, CFREWashington Hospital Center Foundation

BARBARA MULLENEXOPX

2010