Aleksandra Szczepanowska is an award-winning multi-hyphenate artist based in New York City. As an actress, writer and director, she is the owner of Jungle Cat Productions LLC and has created numerous films that have been screened and distributed all over the world. Her first narrative feature, Touch, which she wrote, directed, produced and starred in, won Best Feature and Best Director at the NYC Independent Film Festival and Best Feature at LA Femme Film Festival (both 2020), among other awards after screening at over a dozen film festivals, and being picked up by Indie Rights and HBO Europe for distribution.
After earning a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Columbia College and a Master of Arts in International Affairs specializing in Energy Management and Marine Transportation from Columbia University, Aleksandra launched her career in the fields of environment and energy in Africa, China, Europe and the US. She speaks Mandarin Chinese, Polish, French and English, and her global experience has informed and honed her work as a storyteller and communicator.
Earlier projects that Aleksandra co-wrote, directed and produced include short films Let It Ring, which premiered at the Montreal World Film Festival in 2013, and Naked Soles, which won Best Short Film on Polish FilmWeb in 2012. She is affiliated with Film Fatales, Women in Film, NY Women in Film and TV, and the Sundance Co//ab.
Aleksandra has also recently welcomed a new baby into her brood of 3 children. She credits her success to passion and perseverance, and is proud to announce that Touch is now available on Amazon via the link: http://www.bit.ly/touch_film.
Women’s Networking Association Member Aleksandra Szczepanowska can be found on the Association Directory, where she is looking forward to networking with you.
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Frances Nedd is the owner, operator and CEO of Western Pain Institute, an exclusive medical clinic offering pain management services in the greater Las Vegas, Nevada area. Having begun working with the Institute in 2018, Frances is passionate about helping people to improve their quality of life and comfort. Whether facing chronic or acute pain, Frances’ team of doctors and healthcare professionals offer a multi-disciplinary approach that combines therapy, minimally invasive treatments, and interventional procedures in order to restore normalcy and offer long-term results.
Frances completed studies in Health Care Administration and Management at Grand Canyon University. She is also dedicated to improving the administrative side of healthcare and patient wellbeing, and is currently pursuing additional professional development in public administration and healthcare law.
Women’s Networking Association Member Frances Nedd can be found on the Association Directory, where she is looking forward to networking with you.
Trishna Mukherjee is the owner and founder of RAD, SCorp, a firm with a Data Science unit and a Graphic Design unit. The Graphic Design unit features a roster of highly skilled contractors who specialize in graphic design, logos, branding and marketing portfolios, UI/UX design and website development. With over 12 years of experience in the field, Trishna has enjoyed a lifelong passion for science and design, and is highly knowledgeable about developments and trends within the rapidly evolving field at the intersection of both.
After earning a master’s degree in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Trishna launched her career working in data science. She leads her team within RAD’s Data Science unit in quantitative and qualitative data analysis, data modeling, identification of KPIs and marketing insights, academic research and data visualization in the form of dashboards, reports, infographics and PowerPoint presentations. She is proud to have a global customer reach and has fulfilled projects from across the globe.
In addition to running RAD, SCorp, Trishna is also the co-founder of Research to Retirement, a nonprofit organization aimed at the retirement and ethical treatment of research animals. She is based in Chicago, Illinois and credits her success to her passion for science.
Women’s Networking Association Member Trishna Mukherjee can be found on the Association Directory, where she is looking forward to networking with you.
Karen is Hermes GPE’s COO & CFO, with overall responsibility for operating a best-in-class organisational infrastructure to support clients, investment teams and business development activities. She joined Hermes Private Equity (a Hermes GPE predecessor organisation) in 2004 and previously worked in finance at Matrix Property Management and Equity Asset Management. Karen is a member of the Hermes GPE Executive Committee, the Private Equity and Infrastructure Management Committees and Chair of the Hermes GPE Operational Management Committee. . Karen is Vice-Chair of Invest Europe’s Working Group on Accounting Standards, Valuation and Reporting, a member of Invest Europe’s Professional Standards Committee and the BVCA Legal & Accounting Committee. She is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment.
Women’s Networking Association Member, Karen Sands, can be found on the Association Directory, where she is looking forward to networking with you.
Karina Krepp is the owner of www.chakraholistic.com, a personal training, holistic health and energy work services company. Specializing in yoga, recovery, rest, diet, stress, emotional load, sleep, mindset, purpose and intention, she works with clients to support their wellbeing, so they can continue to move toward their dreams and goals.
A holistic lifestyle coach and wellness advocate, Karina has been certified by the American Council on Exercise since 1996. Offering over 26 years in the fitness industry, she started out as a Movement Specialist for the renowned Sports Training Institute in New York City. She eventually ran the Movement department at Sports Training and passed their rigorous in-house Personal Trainer exam. When the facility closed, she became an Elite Trainer with Crunch Gyms. Eventually her private list grew.
Karina has been working exclusively one on one for the last twenty years. She is a Certified 500 hour Yoga Instructor, TRX certified, Certified Run Coach, Chek Institute Exercise Coach, Chek Institute Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level lll, Chek Institute Integrated Movement Specialist Level ll; and she specializes in pre and post-natal fitness. She is ‘on set’ or ‘on site’ only. Her client list includes captains of industry, philanthropists, film directors and producers, judges and even a mayor of NYC. Her passion is working with unique physical imbalances, including: cancer survivors, MS, new joint, chronic pain, geriatric fitness, and arthritis.
Karina’s fitness journey has brought her to marathons, triathlons, Spartan races, century rides, the top of the Freedom Tower, top of the Empire State Building, the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, up and down in the TransRockies Ultra and most recently to Pike’s Peak.
She believes breath is the key and the body is wise. She credits her success to curiosity, passion and perseverance, and looks forward to connecting with likeminded professionals. Read more about Karina and her specializations below.
Women’s Networking Association Member, Karina Krepp, can be found on the Association Directory, where she is looking forward to networking with you.
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American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer since 1996
Road Runners Club of America Certified Level I
Yoga Alliance 500 hour Certified Yoga Instructor
Chek Institute Certified Holistic Lifestyle Coach All Levels
Chek Institute Certified Integrated Movement Specialist Level II
Pre and Post Natal Exercise Specialist Certified ACE
TRX Group Fitness Certified
TRX Rip Trainer Certified
National College of Exercise Professionals Online Trainer Certified
