Category Archives: Press Releases

RecognizingDavina Demelenne

 

Davina Demelenne is having a very successful career in management consulting and digital transformation. With more than 6 years of experience in leadership positions, she currently serves as Manager of Sia Partners. She is well known for her leadership and commitment to continuous learning and mentorship. She engages in public speaking on topics of women in business and digital innovation.

Davina holds a master’s degree in Business Economics and Management from the Catholic University of Leuven, class of 2010. Looking ahead, she would like to explore new business contacts and to exchange ideas on how to promote more women to advance to higher levels and take that first step into a leadership position. She speaks fluent English, French, Dutch, and Spanish.

Women’s Networking Association Member, Davina Demelenne, can be found on the Association Directory, where she is looking forward to networking with you.
 
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RecognizingGina Kossioris

 

Gina Kossioris has over 25 years of experience in her field. As a Real Estate Agent for Gina Kossioris PA in Florida-US, she contacts new and established clients, and assists home sellers, buyers and investors. She is passionate about her work, and loves to engage with people and help them make educated decisions to better their lives.

Gina had Real Estate agency of her own for 15 years in Greece and started from scratch when she came to the US, her birth country, with her family five years ago. She and her husband, also have a sailing charter company D-Waves LLC, based in Florida, operating in Greek waters. She firmly believes in women’s power to do good in the world. She has one foot in Europe and one in America.  As a person of the world she enjoys communicating with people from all over the world. As a Realtor® she also has an international designation. She has daughters whom she has taught to achieve great things in their lives and become good people.

Gina holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Athens. Speaks English, Greek, French and German. Looking ahead, she plans to continue to grow and further her career, in Real Estate as well as in the Hospitality area. She credits her success to hard work and perseverance. Gina is looking forward to networking and connecting with other likeminded professionals, and to gaining the recognition of being a member.

Women’s Networking Association Member, Gina Kossioris, can be found on the Association Directory, where she is looking forward to networking with you.
 

RecognizingConnie Harvey

 
Connie Harvey is the founder and principal QuickBooks Diagnostician at Accounting Recon, an accounting firm offering services anywhere in the world. With more than 36 years of experience, she is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs reconcile bank, credit card, loan and tax statements to their QuickBooks, as well as ensuring that they are accurate.  Connie loves to speak about this in terms of putting together a puzzle perfectly: “There should be no extra or missing pieces.”
 
While working at a bank Connie was drawn to entrepreneurs who seemed to struggle and be in the dark keeping their books straight. They seemed to be spending a lot of time on financial matters rather than focusing on their core businesses.
 
Leaving the bank at 41 years old, Connie returned to school and graduated with highest honors from McCook Community College. She is an Elite Level Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor and was named “Entrepreneur of the Year” by the Center for Rural Affairs in 2010. Connie and her team never tire of helping entrepreneurs.
 
Just as the medical profession has specialists, Connie and her team specialize in QuickBooks diagnostics, cleanup and “surgery” as needed. “Most QuickBooks files are filled with errors,” Connie stated. “My team and I can quickly identify these errors. And we will offer you options for correcting these errors.”
 
A native of Santa Monica, California, today Connie resides in Hastings, Nebraska. She and her husband Larry have six grown children and enjoy spending time with their ten grandchildren.
 
Women’s Networking Association Member Connie Harvey can be found on the Association Directory, where she is looking forward to networking with you.
 

Linda Kirk, WNA Member and Founder of domestic abuse charity shortlisted for award

 
A founder of a County Durham women’s charity has been nominated for an award in recognition of her dedication to support victims of domestic abuse.
 
Linda Kirk, director and founder of the Just For Women Centre, in Stanley, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Amazing Women Awards 2020, which recognises women who work to help others in their local area.
 
Just For Women has supported over 4,000 women, men and young girls since it was first founded by Linda in 2011, who set up the centre to offer services such as counselling and mental health support for vulnerable women, as well as training to help women get into work and gain financial independence.
 
Linda said “It’s a great honoured and was a lovely surprise to be nominated for this award, a big thank you to Charlotte for the nomination. I would love to bring the award back to the North East”.
 
The centre has been supported over the years by Stanley AAP and has recently received funding from the AAP, as part of Durham County Council’s £1.4 million coronavirus support fund, to ensure it can continue to help those in need during the pandemic.
 
During the outbreak, Just For Women has been running its project Crafting Against Covid-19 which supports vulnerable families and elderly people by delivering crafting packs safely to their homes to promote positive wellbeing and keep people engaged while unable to leave the house.
 
The centre has also been working hard to deliver essential items, such as personal hygiene products, to those who have been unable to access essentials themselves during lockdown.
 
Councillors in the Stanley area also provided funding to enable Just for Women to expand their Feel Good Hamper project which has been delivered to care homes in the area and residents who live in their own bungalows or homes. Around 3,200 Feel Good Hampers have been delivered and have been very well received by lifting people’s spirits during the pandemic.
 
Cllr Brian Stephens, Durham County Council’s cabinet member for neighbourhoods and local partnerships, said: “It is great to see that one of the organisations we have supported over the years has been shortlisted for an award.
 
“Just For Women was awarded funding from Stanley AAP as part of our coronavirus support fund because of the vital work it does in supporting women in the North East and for the wider services it has stepped up to provide for the local community during the coronavirus outbreak.
 
“Linda’s organisation has supported thousands of women since it was first founded and she highly deserves to be recognised for her dedication in supporting others with this award.”
 
People can vote for Linda until 31 July at www.womanandhome.com/amazing-women-awards/north-west-east-yorkshire-2020-365407/
 

RecognizingNatasha Sakota

 
Natasha Sakota is a specialist in Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) and Relational Counseling based out of Switzerland. As part of her company NSPE – Natasha Sakota Personal Enhancement, she works with teenagers, adults and teams to help them foster self-confidence, overcome anxiety from painful past experiences, cultivate creativity, unlock potential to maximize performance, and emotional wellbeing.
 
Additionally, Natasha is an experienced doTERRA Wellness Advocate, helping consumers find top quality essential oils and related products so that they can develop a more natural way to enhance their health and beauty. She is passionate about her work, and loves to make an impact and to connect with others.
 
Natasha earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg and completed a master’s degree in International Economics and Management from SDA Bocconi in Milan. She is a skilled counselor and in December 2020 will complete a certification in Relational Counseling through PNL Evolution. She meets with clients in person, as well as virtually, and also offers services and resources for groups.
 
Women’s Networking Association Member Natasha Sakota can be found on the Association Directory, where she is looking forward to networking with you.
 
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