Tag: Women of Influence 2024
QC ambassador knows experience is a gift, pass it on
For Paula Sands, retirement from an influential career in broadcasting wasn’t an ending. It was a new beginning; a graduation of sorts after 40...
DEI leader knows women can have ‘best of both worlds’
LaDrina Wilson is a talented storyteller. That combined with her willingness to confront uncomfortable issues and take on the difficult jobs that need doing...
RI changemaker good citizen, community servant
Rock Island Alderwoman Jenni Swanson is more than a dedicated elected official. She's a community leader and a changemaker who embodies what it means...
Team player, worker bee prefers to ‘lead by example’
Dr. Susan Rector shies away from the word “leader” in describing herself, and rather prefers to be known as a worker bee and team...
Groundbreaking scout leader takes inspiration from others
To hear Diane T. Nelson tell it, SHE is the person who is influenced and inspired every day. By thousands of people.
To start with,...
Argrow House founder ‘walks humbly and loves justice’
Her accomplishments are many, ranging from global mission work to finding a path for healing for women in trauma, developing a bath products business...
A ‘passionate leader’ who helps the community
Not long ago, Jay Justin, president and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley, had this to say about his friend...
Bank executive a ‘true inspiration’ to the community
Laura “Divot” Ekizian’s circle of influence as a local business and community leader has touched the lives of many people in the Quad Cities...
For Edwards it’s always been about ‘showing up’
You can see Cathy Edwards’ name on the sign of the company she and her husband Steve launched back in 2005, but if you...