Congratulations to the 2023 Influential Women of Northwest Indiana Awards Finalists

Arts

Influential Woman

Alicia Hodges Alicia Hodges Portraiture
Edda Taylor Edda Taylor Photographie
Gloria Tuohy Indiana Ballet Theatre
Janet Bloch Lubeznik Center for the Arts
Jessica Corral Valparaiso Creative Council
Meg Piercy MegMade

Up & Coming

Anna Sutton Blushing Rose Photography
Brianna Hairlson Bri’s Dance Place
Brittany Robinson Famous Athletics
Hannah Hammond-Hagman Chesterton Art Center
Renee Rosignol Hoosier Highlander

Business

Influential Woman

Dana Gibson Associated Pediatricians, LLC
Donna Hammersmith Centier Bank
Jessica Kish New Chapter Real Estate
Kelly Maki Maki Insurance Group
Kristy Bish Burns Funeral Home and Crematory
Lynn Duttlinger CLH CPAs and Consultants
Nancy Frigo-Svetanoff Coldwell Banker Realty
Sonya Smith Wealth in Motion Consulting
Susan Ibitz Human Behavior Lab
Vicki Znavor UBU, LLC
Wendy Gasior Luke Family of Brands

Up & Coming

Becky Wright Wright House Realty/eXp Realty
Belinda Sebenste Luke Oil
Danialle Parks NIPSCO
Katrina Sites K&S Productions
Lanise Brown PLS Financial Services
Lisa Harrington Mermaid Straw
Megan Thompson Twisted Sugar
Monica Johnson CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP
Tiffany Kouimanis JP Morgan
Vicki Carlson Trumpet Vine
Yolanda Monahan YoBandz

Construction/Manufacturing

Influential Woman

Gina Merkel Larson-Danielson Construction Co.
Jessica Arens Korellis
Jessica Zvyak Brandenburg Industrial Service Company
Karyn Gallas Schererville Glass & Mirror
Katrina Bruner Superior Construction
Lisa Taylor Tonn and Blank Construction
Lynda Niaves Hasse Construction Company
Patty Stovall Hasse Construction Company
Robin Witte Facet Architecture

Up & Coming

Dana Kazee Solid Platforms, Inc.
Kali Werkowski Korellis
Linda Monge Guerrero NiSource
Sarah Lewis Superior Construction

Economic Development/Government

Influential Woman

Becky Kreiger Porter County Parks and Recreation
Jane Jordan Town of Burns Harbor
Sherri Ziller Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority
Sonia Davis Indiana Department of Child Services

Up & Coming

Holly Taylor City of Valparaiso
Skyler Hofer Winfield Police Department
Wendy Mis Town of Munster

Education

Influential Woman

Alison Bell WGU Indiana
Amanda King Crown Point Community School Corp.
Christine Miller Trinity Lutheran School
HelenMarie Harmon Indiana University Northwest
Iris Sanchez Purdue University Northwest
Libbie Pelter Purdue University Northwest
Melissa Czekaj Saint Paul Catholic School
Melissa Tatalovich Washington Irving Elementary School
Patricia Kelly People’s Day Care
Rhonda Zaluckyj Patti’s All American
Shanina Thomas City Colleges of Chicago
Shaunna Finley Communities In Schools

Up & Coming

Catharine Olsen Purdue University Northwest
Dominique Williams Sparky Brains Tutoring
Lydia McNeiley School City of Hammond
Nelsy Marcano Lubeznik Center for the Arts
Sarah Watkins 21st Century Charter School

Finance

Influential Woman

Betty Sidwell Superior Construction
Faye Sepke Horizon Bank
Gina Fezler Wintrust
Gretchen Kalk-Castro CLH CPAs and Consultants
Karin DeVries Horizon Bank
Katie Craig bp
Mary Kay Gaboyan Horizon Bank
Robin Clark Horizon Bank
Sonia M Georgeff A&M Mortgage Group, a division of Goldstar Financial Group
Stephany Leonard Everwise Credit Union
Tracy Bergstrom Everwise Credit Union

Up & Coming

Angelica Arambula The University Of Chicago
Candice Miller First National Bank of Monterey
Carrie Upchurch Everwise Credit Union
Erika Gonzalez Horizon Bank
Jamie Wolfe Tech Credit Union
Julie Latta St. Catherine Hospital
Shvonne Barber Horizon Bank
Teri Wallace Wallace Consulting LLC

Healthcare

Influential Woman

Alexandria Berrettoni Physician Billers, Inc.
Christina Matoski New Beginnings Health Center
Crystal Shannon Indiana University Northwest
Cynthia Thompson Franciscan Health Olympia Fields
Kristen Jeppeson Community Hospital
Kristy Hite Progressions Counseling
Lamia Katbi Community Healthcare
Paula Simpson Bridges of Possibilities
Tranece Artis Laini Fluellen Charities

Up & Coming

Amber Turpin Lowell Family Practice
Emily Svetanoff Restoration Dental Studio
Gina Bachmeier RENEW U Massage and Wellness, LLC
Jenna Conklin Paladin
Jervai Dumas Casa/IUN
LaShawnda High St. Catherine Hospital
Vanessa Turner Inspire Care & Support Services
Victoria Chubbs Hospice of the Calumet Area
Yana Pinkhasov Rhythm N’ Beets

Law

Influential Woman

Carly Brandenburg Eichhorn & Eichhorn, LLP
Tara Tauber Tauber Law Offices

Up & Coming

Courtney C. Smith Smith Legal Group
Rebecca Goddard Newton County Prosecutor’s Office/Ryan Law Office

Marketing/Media

Influential Woman

Andrea Pearman Diversified Mareting Strategies
Lauri Keagle Franciscan Alliance
Maria Avila Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
Tricia Sena SENSIT Technologies

Up & Coming

Alyssa Gawlinski REjournals
Andrea Puente Gray Digital Media
Cassie Carlson Tonn and Blank Construction
Jane Powers Schiesser Humane Indiana
Mary Freda-Flores City of Crown Point
Melissa Bohacek Paladin
Susan Thompson Illiana Indoor Billboards

Nonprofit

Influential Woman

Amanda Morrison Geminus Corporation
Candice Adams Anthony Adams House
Christine Ward Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and NWI
Cindy Cohen C2 Your Health Women’s Initiative
Cori Kale New Chapter Real Estate
Joyce Forman Crossroads YMCA
LaVonne Jarrett Franciscan Health VASIA
Linda Brooks BCH, Inc.
Lisa Previs Tradewinds Services
Mariann Frigo Jacob’s Ladder Pediatrics
Vickie Rainwater Mental Health America of NWI
Wende Burbridge Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana

Up & Coming

Angela Crossin Women in Bloom
Brenna Geist Brookside Christian Academy
Buffy Adams Indiana Youth Group
Jacqueline Weber Girls on the Run of Northwest Indiana
Jessica Petalas Humane Indiana
Julie McElmurry Shared Ethics Advisory Commission and Hospice Artisans
Linda Lewandowski Kid’s Closet Ministry
Madisyn Wimple Madisyn’s Spread the Love Project
Meredith Dohanyos Northwest Indiana Community Action
Nicole Harmon Humane Indiana
Porshca Goffin Forever Resilient
Sindel Keister Purdue University/Southlake YMCA

Service & Tourism

Influential Woman

Ashley Krueger Luke Family of Brands
Christina Herrera Ameristar Casino
Deborah Bachmann Purdue University Northwest
Erica Berger-Frame Center of Attention Salon
Jessica Garcia Luke Family of Brands
Katie Hawks Sangha Center for Wellness
Shanika Griffin Luke Family of Brands

Up & Coming

Dora Rosa Liqgo
Ericka Haro Guerrero Luke Family of Brands
JB Baisa Luke Family of Brands
Michelle Hollandsworth Performance Foodservice
Natalie Paton Luke Family of Brands

STEM

Influential Woman

Dorothy Falk Falk-PLI
Erin Bemis bp
Jill Landers bp
Kathy Trebiani ArcelorMittal Global R&D
Kim Dray bp

Up & Coming

Cassidee Jacobsen Rexnord Aerospace
Gianna Gomez-Mayo NiSource