Prestigious Women Nominees

Owner and CEO, Grant and Funding Solutions Maghan Barber is the Founder and CEO of Grant and Funding Solutions Company (GAFS Co.), a consulting firm dedicated to helping public agencies, nonprofits, and organizations secure and manage funding through strategic grant development and procurement support. With a results-driven approach, Maghan has successfully led multimillion-dollar funding initiatives

President, Luxe + Mane Salon Macy Danza is the owner of Luxe + Mane Salon, a premier luxury hair salon based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Under her leadership, she has built and led a team of over 15 employees, many of whom have grown into six-figure earners through her mentorship and structured development programs.

CEO & Founder, Neology Group Lissette M. Calderon is the Founder and CEO of Neology Group, a vertically integrated real estate firm recognized for design-led development, cultural relevance, and disciplined execution. Under her leadership, the firm creates thoughtfully designed residential communities across diverse neighborhoods, delivering durable, risk-adjusted returns while strengthening the identity of emerging and

Owner and Photographer, Sports and Media Nation Lauren Sopourn is the founder of Sports & Media Nation, a women-led sports media company specializing in visual storytelling for professional sports organizations. She has built a strong presence across the region, working with the Miami Dolphins and the Florida Panthers documenting defining moments in South Florida sports.

Owner, LE Burgess PA Laura Burgess is the founder of L.E. Burgess, P.A., a boutique law firm focused on complex commercial litigation and trial work. She represents businesses and individuals in high-stakes disputes involving real estate, contract matters, construction litigation, and business torts. Laura has successfully handled cases at all stages, including achieving favorable outcomes

Vice President of Sales & Marketing, John Knox Village Pompano Beach Kim Ali is Vice President of Sales and Marketing at John Knox Village of Florida, a Life Plan Community in Pompano Beach. She leads sales, marketing, life enrichment, fitness, resident IT education, healthcare admissions, PR, and home health, overseeing 30+ team members. She led

Owner & CEO, ESE Advocate Kandice Freedman is a professional private tutor, educational consultant, and advocate serving students throughout South Florida with more than a decade of experience. She holds a Master’s degree in Special Education and a Doctorate in Education. After several years teaching in Autism Clusters, Freedman became a dedicated advocate upon witnessing

Clinical Outreach Manager, Recovery Unplugged Behavioral Health With over a decade of experience in the behavioral health field, Kaitlyn serves as the Clinical Outreach Manager for Recovery Unplugged Behavioral Health, leading outreach efforts across Florida. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Board Certified Behavior Analyst, she is recognized for her clinical expertise, leadership, and

Co-Owner & Nurse Practitioner, DRIP Health & MedSpa Jessica-Lynn Zaldivar, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, alongside her husband, Damien, Jessica transformed a mobile hydration concept into a thriving, full-service medical spa in Miami Lakes. Under her clinical leadership, the practice has expanded into hormone optimization, regenerative aesthetics, and preventative wellness, earning recognition, including Small Business of the

Executive Director, Community Relations and Sports Partnerships, UHealth, University of Miami Health System Jessica Osman is a strategic community impact leader serving as Executive Director of Community Relations and Sports Partnerships at UHealth – University of Miami Health System, where she advances innovative partnerships that connect healthcare, sports, and community well-being across South Florida. With

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Healing Paws Center Dr. Jessica J. Dreyfuss is an integrative veterinarian and owner of Healing Paws Center, a specialty holistic rehabilitation and acupuncture practice in South Florida. A leader in holistic veterinary medicine, she combines advanced rehabilitation techniques with acupuncture, herbal medicine, laser therapy, and other integrative modalities to improve quality

Chief Health & Wellness Officer, BLU by  ThriveWell™ As a Board-certified Internal Medicine physician and Diplomat of the Board of Anti-aging and Metabolic Medicine, Dr. Jessica Chen’s extensive experience in health and wellness began at ChenMed as Chief Clinical Officer. She led clinical quality and shaped patient-centered care by training hundreds of physicians and clinical