This month we sat down with incoming Board President, Stefanie Crowe, to discuss her career and hopes for CWLI in 2017. After meeting with her, we felt we could rule the world. Once you read about her career and drive for women to achieve financial independence, you’ll feel you can rule the world, too. By Erin Wooddell Stefanie Crowe has more »
December Spotlight: Meet Edna Varner
By Erin Wooddell In November, longtime CWLI member, Edna Varner, was recognized for her lifetime of achievement at the Chattanooga Foundation’s Dinner of Firsts. As the first in her family to graduate from college, Edna has made education the focus of her career. From enlightening the minds of middle schoolers with the delights of English grammar, literature, and history to more »
October Spotlight: Get to Know CWLI’s New Executive Director
By Erin Wooddell When you visit CWLI’s offices on South Broad Street, you’ll be greeted by a new face. Holly D. Ashley, the new executive director for CWLI, can be found at the top of the steps, busily spending her first couple of weeks meeting all board members and acclimating herself with each of CWLI’s committees and their offerings. And more »
Q&A With Exiting Executive Director, Mical Traynor
For the past two years, Executive Director Mical Traynor has been standing at the helm of CWLI. Focusing on growing the member base, she enthusiastically attended events, served as a mentor for many, and a guiding voice as new initiatives and strategies took off. This week, her tenure as our fearless leader comes to an end. We took a moment to sit more »
May Member Spotlight: Daisy Maurya-Smith Makes an Impact
By Erin Wooddell When Daisy Maurya-Smith first moved back home to Chattanooga in 2006, she lived her life by an Excel spreadsheet. As a single mom to her son and a sales representative traveling up to 1,500 miles per week, the spreadsheet helped keep her life in order. From her son’s school and sporting activities to doctor’s appointments and her more »