Member Spotlights

Get to know Ellevate members — women who are leading the charge — and learn from their stories.

Lauren Zajac

Chief Legal Officer Globoforce

I'm Lauren Zajac. I'm Chief Legal Officer at Globoforce, a company that focuses on employee recognition and performance. My current focus has been working with leaders in the HR space on initiative...

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Emily Hunter Plotkin

Instructor in Law Vanderbilt University Law School

I have launched my own law firm focused on resolving various civil disputes. I am a trained mediator, and have experience getting disputes successfully resolved. Additionally, I am an experienced...

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Dr. Joynicole Martinez

CEO The Alchemist Agency

I'm Dr. Joynicole Martinez, CEO and Founder of The Alchemist Agency. I'm focused on building capacity for executives, boards, and corporations that are purpose-centered. My company accomplishes thi...

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Amy Laney

Senior Director, National Account Sales Extended Stay America

I'm a senior sales leader for national account sales with Extended Stay America. As an adoptive parent I am also working on a passion project to launch a non-profit organization.

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Stephanie Lewis

Health And Wellness Coach and Meditation Instructor LiveWellFlow

I'm a health and wellness coach and mindfulness and meditation instructor. I'm also a practicing lawyer. I am passionate about helping busy professionals navigate the stress and demands in their ...

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Karen Gentry

VP of Development Because Stores, Inc

I am a mother, wife, friend, big sister, volunteer, dreamer, and a professional. Up until the last year I always thought that in order for me to make a big impact on the world I would need to have ...

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Tai Docarmo

Founder Provanah

I'm Tai Docarmo, founder and CEO of Provanah. It's a contract management software for hedge funds that help them stay ahead of their subscriptions to investment research.

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Lori Bailey

Global Head of Cyber Risk, Commercial Insurance Zurich North America

My name is Lori Bailey and I'm the Global Head of Cyber Risk for Zurich Insurance Group. As part of this role, I am responsible for developing and implementing global strategies, portfolio managem...

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Alexandra Stanton

CEO Empire Global Venture LLC

My name is Alexandra Stanton and I am the CEO of Empire Global Ventures, an international business development firm that finds clients and business opportunities in markets that are complex and unt...

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Tiffany Dufu

Founder & CEO The Cru

My life's work is advancing women and girls. I'm Founder & CEO of The Cru, a peer coaching service for women looking to accelerate their personal and professional growth.

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Tana Gildea

Principal Homrich Berg

I'm a financial guide for clients looking to have someone help them optimize financial decisions, grow and protect their wealth, and assist them in realizing their goals.

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Jessica Disch

Director, Sales & Client Strategy Touchpoint Media

I'm the Director of Sales & Client Strategy for a boutique content marketing agency in Minneapolis. Currently I'm focused on getting more active outside of work - engaging more with associations an...