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Lucy May-Bartosik [Bio] – Women Driving Excellence 2015 Honoree
One of Chicago’s finest, Chicago Police Department Commander Lucy Moy-Bartosik broke Chinese tradition and chose a career against her parents’ expectations. Since then, she now wants more Asian women to follow in her footsteps and continues to lead the way for women everywhere to pursue their dreams regardless ofRead More …
Debi Lilly [Bio] – Women Driving Excellence 2015 Honoree
Entertaining & design expert and author, Debi Lilly believes in elegant and easy design ideas for all. She is on a one woman mission to inspire, educate, and share her twenty years of celebrity party planning and stylist tips, tricks and DIY designs to elevate celebrations for any occasion, everywhere, coastRead More …
Janet Davies [Bio] – Women Driving Excellence 2015 Honoree
Janet Davies has been with ABC 7 Chicago over 25 years. In addition to her feature and entertainment segments, which appear on ABC 7 News, Davies was the host and executive producer of 190 North a multiple Emmy award winning Chicago-based entertainment and lifestyle program. 190 North was the topRead More …
Anita Alvarez [Bio] – Women Driving Excellence 2015 Honoree
The public service record of Anita Alvarez contains many “firsts.” The first female and first Latina elected to the post of Cook County State’s Attorney, she is also the first career prosecutor ever elected to this important public safety position. In her capacity as State’s Attorney, Ms. Alvarez leads theRead More …
Dr. Suzet M. McKinney [Bio] – Women Driving Excellence 2015 Honoree
Dr. Suzet M. McKinney currently serves as Deputy Commissioner of the Bureau of Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response at the Chicago Department of Public Health(CDPH), where she oversees the emergency preparedness efforts for the Department and coordinates those efforts within the larger spectrum of the City of Chicago’s PublicRead More …
Dorri McWhorter [Bio] – Women Driving Excellence 2015 Honoree
Dorri McWhorter became the CEO of the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago in March 2013. She has embarked upon a journey to transform the 138 year old social service agency to a 21st century social enterprise. Dorri is moving the agency into the digital age by re- launching the TechGYRLS program, whichRead More …
#ChicagonistaLIVE at this year’s Women Driving Excellence! #WDE15
Last week, we highlighted a few reasons to check out Women Driving Excellence this year at the Chicago Auto Show. One of the biggest? #ChicagonistaLIVE with @NancyLoo, @MJTam, @BethRosen and @DuongOnline will be there and broadcasting LIVE from Women Driving Excellence on February 17th! Be sure to tweet along usingRead More …
Reasons to Attend This Year’s Women Driving Excellence #WDE15
Women Driving Excellence at the Chicago Auto Show is fast approaching and I thought I’d share some of the great reasons to attend and bring a friend. 1. Networking Opportunities Looking to grow your business and learn from women who are driven, successful and inspiring? #WDE15 gives you the opportunityRead More …
Win Prizes from Verizon Wireless at Women Driving Excellence! #WDE15
Women Driving Excellence is also sponsored by Verizon Wireless! The Gearing Up with Social Videos segment at 3:00 p.m. is sure to be a hit! Be sure to check out Verizon’s Chicago Destination Store on the Mag Mile. This year, they are offering some fantastic prizes! To enter, post a unique tweet at the GearingRead More …