Introducing
The New BizWomen Members
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I am a seasoned professional with 25 years of experience assisting both publicly funded and non-profit organizations to understand the impact of Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity. I develop strategies and tools to assist in strengthening equitable practices for individuals and systems that are intentional about making room for voices that have been underserved, invisible and marginalized.
Brandi Martin is a dedicated leader with a passion for empowering teams and fostering growth in the business world. As the President & CEO of InstaFab Company, she feels honored to lead and nurture an exceptional team. Since assuming the role in May 2022, Brandi has been focused on cultivating a healthy culture, setting growth strategies, and ensuring the organization’s financial well-being.
As a passionate and driven individual, she found strong value alignment at Kinesis, a brand and culture strategy firm for owner operated businesses. Joining in 2017, Anja put human-centeredness into action for Kinesis and their clients in her role as Director of Operations. In the beginning of 2023 Anja became President of Kinesis, preparing the company for the next generation of leadership.
I am a top performing executive with 20 years’ experience of building businesses from concept development to expansion. While finishing my pre-med degree at University of Portland I assisted in designing a new patented high-performance crutch. Weaving my experience in wellness, nature and my entrepreneurial spirit has led me to Alliant. Alliant perfectly encompasses all my personal passions and professional experiences.
As the CEO and Founder of Illumination Coaching LLC, I partner with corporate leaders to enhance their communication skills and illuminate their leadership potential. In particular, I work with leaders who are uncomfortable having difficult conversations and want to have tools to be more confident in this area. I am a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with over 13 years of coaching experience and a background in law, broadcast news, charitable estate planning, financial services, and leadership
Lora Kyle is currently the Sr Director of Talent Development for Chegg, Inc. a publicly traded ed-tech company. She has enjoyed more than 9 years with Chegg, solving complex learning challenges and creating strategies to upgrade educational efforts which drive the business forward. In this role, she has scaled learning programs for more than 2,000 employees in 7 countries including new manager training programs, sr leadership programs, 360 coaching, and early career/intern programs.
Dr. Carol Parker Walsh is the CEO and founder of Carol Parker Walsh Consulting Group, an award-winning leadership development and talent optimization firm that partners with organizations to cultivate a culture that unlocks talent potential to solidify the company's future success.
Deniz is founder of illumeworks, a social impact tech startup launching in 2023, to build nonprofit capacity and a collaborative community of nonprofits and consultants to problem solve for our world’s biggest challenges. Deniz is a University of Michigan alumna and holds bachelor and master’s degrees in political science, environmental policy, and public and government administration.
Hannah is a best-selling author, CEO, and coach. She is a highly sought-after corporate leader and management professional. She specializes in the prevention and management of burnout by using her experience in consulting and executive coaching. As the CEO and founder of SheShatters, Hannah equips professionals with the support they need to burn brightly without burning out.
As the President of Competitive Edge Recruiting, a certified woman-owned business, I lead a team of dedicated professionals who provide an unparalleled level of service to our clients. Our sole purpose is to ensure that you receive the right person for your organization, whether you need accounting, finance, human resources, or manufacturing specialists.
Alaina Robertson is the Division President for Taylor Morrison, the nation’s fifth largest homebuilder, covering Portland and Southwest Washington. During her 17 years with the organization, Alaina has had the opportunity to support and lead various departments and initiatives in the business, including two acquisitions that brought Taylor Morrison to Portland, sales and marketing, land acquisition, entitlement, development, and construction operations, such as homebuilding and purchasing.
I enjoy partnering with individuals and organizations to develop their full potential through thoughtful connection and authentic communication. In fall 2019, I founded my own firm, O+I Develop where I enjoy utilizing my 30 + years of experience and my certification as an Integral Coach to partner with people, leaders, and organizations to reach their full potential.
As the Chief People Officer for Vista Capital Partners, she is intentional about creating a remarkable employee experience leading with a strong workplace culture. Prior to joining Vista, Tana was the VP of HR for Xenium, and outsourced HR Services Company, where she led a team of 55 employees. She has served in a senior leadership role for the past 15 years and has partnered with many executive teams to build great workplaces.
I am a contact center technology executive with extensive experience in banking, call centers, technology management and compliance. After a 25 year career with Wells Fargo, I joined US Bank in January 2023 to create a centralized enterprise support model for IVRs, dialers, text, email, chat and push notifications.
My name is Michele Fordice. I am a 3rd generation Italian American and I love to share my heart for hospitality by creating bountiful and beautiful charcuterie spreads. I am a mom, wife and business owner trying to balance my family, personal and business needs. So thankful to live in a community that welcomes us with open arms and celebrate my heart for hospitality.
Lauren Ridgley is an Emmy-award-winning advertising executive who spent the first part of her career in entertainment marketing for broadcast television. She is a graduate of the University of Oregon and a Portland native. Her career in television took her to New York City, Seattle, Denver and Milwaukee before she returned home to start Left Hand Agency, a media-buying agency with a digital-first approach to advertising. The agency represents businesses of all sizes.
Lori Spencer is a 25+ year business executive with vast experience building brands with various CPG premium companies mostly in the food and beverage industry. Since co-founding Oregon Chai, co-leading it from concept to a successful acquisition, she has worked with brands like New Seasons Market, Tillamook Creamery, Salt & Straw, Zoomcare+ and Beaverton Foods to help manage and scale growth, develop disruptive products and oversee all aspects of the business.
With over three decades of hospitality expertise, Shelly Kelly became the University Club of Portland's inaugural female Managing Director in 2014. Leading with grace and dedication, Shelly orchestrates the club's daily operations, fostering engagement, social connections, and enjoyment for our esteemed members. Collaborating seamlessly with her exceptional management team, she is the driving force behind ensuring a consistently positive and enriching member experience.