Member Successes
Our members' successes are a source of inspiration to everyone in the Ellevate community.
Member Success
Diane DiResta's Course, Speaking Confidently and Successfully, Ranks #5 on Linkedin's Top 20 Courses
Speaking Confidently and Effectively, a linkedin learning audio course by Pete Mockaitis and Diane DiResta, made the Top 20 Most Popular Courses on Linkedin.
Member Success
Next Charlotte Invites Sonya Smith-Valentine as Financial Trainer
Sonya Smith-Valentine will be providing financial training for emerging businesses in the current cohort of Next Charlotte.
Member Success
Andraya Lund Awarded Fellowship with Social Venture Partners
SVP Fellows are selected through a rigorous nominations process and must meet specific criteria. The goal of the Fellowship program is to center the diverse communities in MN intentionally.
Member Success
Female-Founded Wellness Company FitPros Certified By the WBENC
FitPros, a female-founded business specializing in workplace wellbeing services, is proud to announce national certification by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).
Member Success
Vanessa Correa, MS Awarded the Freddie Mac Above and Beyond Award
Vanessa Correa, MS was nominated for this award by her direct supervisor after she helped cover a colleague's workload when she was on leave for a month.
Member Success
Sonya Smith-Valentine Earns Post-Crisis Leadership Certification from University of South Florida
Sonya Smith-Valentine completed classes to earn the Post-Crisis Leadership Certificate from the University of South Florida.
Member Success
Andraya Lund Named to the Board of Directors for Connections to Independence
Named to the Board of Directors for Connections to Independence, a unique organization providing services & provide support for youth in foster care.
Member Success
Sonya Smith-Valentine Selected for Panel on Mentorship for Women of Color
The Network of Executive Women – Carolinas Region invited our Sonya Smith-Valentine, CEO of Financially Fierce, to be a panelist for its Women of Color Mentorship event.
Member Success
Sonya Smith-Valentine Completes Cornell University's Women's Entrepreneurship Program
Women's Entrepreneurship at Cornell offers an unparalleled opportunity for women to earn a certificate in business while gaining the skills and knowledge necessary to manage and scale a business.
Member Success
Shareen Luze Appointed to Head of Culture and Field Experience
Shareen Luze has been appointed to the newly created position of Head of Culture and Field Experience at RBC Wealth Management-U.S.
Member Success
Lori Farris and Friends Launch Senior Living Specialists in Chicago, Houston, and Philadelphia
Learn how three BFF's from Elementary School are re-uniting to help seniors to keep safe and get the appropriate care in order for them to thrive and find community.
Member Success
Gloria Halim Receives Excellence in Health Coaching Award
Gloria Halim received the Excellence in Health Coaching Award in March 2021 from the World Health Awards in the UAE.
