Category Archives: Members of the Year

Adrienne Streeter is the founder and president of Streeter Printing, Inc., a third-generation commercial printing company established in 1980. With her exceptional skill set and extensive knowledge of the print industry, Adrienne guides clients seamlessly from concept to project completion while staying within their budgetary constraints. As a certified woman-owned corporation, Streeter Printing is committed to providing reliable, responsive, and resourceful service to meet clients’ printing needs. The company, comprising 15 highly experienced professionals, upholds exemplary quality standards and an outstanding reputation. Adrienne’s passion for sharing knowledge led her to write and publish the book “A No Nonsense BS* Degree” (*Business Smarts). Drawing from her 40+ years of business ownership, the book offers valuable insights and funny, true-life stories. It is available on Amazon in both paperback and Kindle editions. Adrienne is also an advocate for environmentally friendly practices in the printing industry, following “Green” protocols to ensure sustainable and responsible printing processes. She supports non-profit organizations by donating print services, leveraging her expertise and resources. Actively involved in the local business community, Adrienne maintains memberships in local Chambers of Commerce and contributes to initiatives focused on growth and development. Her leadership, dedication to her profession, and commitment to giving back make her a valuable asset to the printing industry and the community.

Manisha Patel is President of Luxury Diamonds NYC. With an unyielding passion for fashion design that has spanned over two decades, she has honed her exceptional skills and unrivaled expertise in the realm of diamond and jewelry design. Since assuming the role of President at Luxury Diamonds NYC in 2000, Manisha Patel has consistently displayed an unwavering dedication to crafting extraordinary collections of affordable jewelry. Her creations are characterized by a seamless fusion of exquisite design and budget-based customization, resulting in truly exceptional pieces tailored to the unique tastes and preferences of her clients. Driven by her grand aspirations, Manisha adheres to a design ethos that not only defines but also celebrates the captivating allure of her bespoke creations. With meticulous attention to even the smallest details of design precision and an unwavering commitment to meeting the precise demands of her discerning clientele, her jewelry embodies the enigmatic elegance that diamonds possess. Her designs ingeniously harness the immense energy of these precious gemstones, presenting them as stunning embodiments of uncommon creativity and graceful beauty. She makes sure every reliction of beauty and commitment is spent giving back to the community. A percentage of each sale goes towards keeping the world’s children safe, such that indirectly, my customers are giving back as well. I also volunteer charity work at UNICEF, the Indian Heritage Society and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the latter both of which have graciously recognized my modest efforts with awards. To explore Manisha Patel’s remarkable creations and experience the allure of Luxury Diamonds NYC, visit their website at https://luxurydiamondsnyc.com/diamonds.

Enthusiastic | Self-Motivated | Multilingual | Creative
Business Development Expert | Team Leader | Strategic Planner | Marketing/Branding Expert | Workflow Optimizer

Kasia is an enthusiastic, self-motivated multilingual Senior Consultant with 25+ years of success managing complex projects that meet demanding time restraints/budget resources and exceed all clients’ expectations. Spearheading sales/business development, project coordination, and marketing/branding for industry leaders such as IMS Health, Clarins & Nobil Cosmetics, and multiple Consumer Health companies, she is known for building strong networks, engaging individuals, and designing workflows governing optimal operation and outcome efficiency.

Kasia is incredibly passionate about developing effective roadmaps for marketing and sales development while incorporating change and diversity into all facets of operations. With a strong focus on continuous improvements, she is highly skilled at coordinating marketing/sales projects and associated budgets and resolving critical project conflicts. She is also a motivational leader with experience building and guiding multi-functional global teams in delivering key projects under budget and ahead of strict deadlines.

Additionally, she possesses exceptional academic qualifications, including a Doctor of Business Administration from Canterbury University and a Master of Business Administration in International Economics & Management from SDA Bocconi.

A few recent accomplishments:

+ Demonstrated track record generating $1M+ in incremental revenue in the first 6 months of launching an offline Analytics Service across Europe.

+ Outstanding success building a coaching program on female leadership acknowledged with numerous awards by local Austrian and international associations while functioning as a business coach and Vice President of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce, focusing on operative business development, marketing, and representation of sole entrepreneurs.

Kasia’s high-level performance has been recognized with a Special Award for Excellent Professional Achievements.

In her free time, she enjoys travelling, writing, watching sports and musicals, and providing diversity and cross-cultural mindset training. She is also the author of two books: MomsUCan and UNSTUCK.

Specialties, Expertise, & Attributes:

Sales/Business Development, Marketing/Branding, Team Building/Leadership, Workflow Creation, Network Building, Operations Management, Needs Analysis, Data Analytics/Business Intelligence, Consumer Health, Product Management, Continuous Improvements, Healthcare Literacy.