Tiffany Aqabli
Sponsored by the Tampa Chapter

From Tampa, FL, Tiffany graduated with honors from the University of Tampa and currently works for a CPA firm in Tampa, FL. She is a program leader for “Emerge Tampa” – an organization for young professionals and has plans to begin her MBA in the Fall. She has been nationally recognized as a young leader to watch, and is involved in many philanthropic activities in the Florida region.

Jennifer Bauer
Sponsored by the Cincinnati Chapter

Born and raised in Cleveland, OH Jennifer now lives in Mason, OH with her husband and children, and has recently began a business called Independent Spirits. Her goal is to help as many people as possible while giving back to the community. She volunteers with the YPALZ group (Young Professional Alzheimer’s Group), Dress for Success, Club 30 and with the local eWomenNetwork chapter.

Alicia Bishilany
Sponsored by the Cleveland Chapter

Alicia Bishilany grew up in Seven Hills, OH and graduated from Mount Union College in 2005, where she majored in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing, and Economics. It was through her role as a tutor that Alicia saw how she could specifically give back for all the wonderful blessings she had received in her life. Alicia now works in sales and marketing for ComDoc, Inc.

Hope Carberry
Sponsored by the Austin Chapter

Hope was born and raised on a ranch in Central Texas, and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin. During her college years, aside from her academics, Hope focused on her community service projects and the volunteer work she did for Breast Cancer Research, and the American Heart Association. Hope is now the Production Director for austinwoman Magazine and produces the austinwoman Pink Pages.

Barbara James
St. Louis, MI
Sponsored by the St. Louis Chapter

Barbara was born and raised in St. Louis, MO, and attended Webster University where she received a B.A. in Business Management and has recently finished a M.A. in Management and Leadership. She is a proud wife, and mother of two children, and a passionate volunteer with several organizations in St. Louis including Dress for Success and Operation Brightside.

Hyun Kim
Sponsored by the Philadelphia Chapter

Hyun was born in South Korea and immigrated to the US with her family as a child. She grew up within a multicultural and diverse community in Philadelphia and attended The Art Institute of Chicago. Hyun volunteers as the Chair of the Scholar Development Committee where she mentors young Asian American women and has participated in a Habitat for Humanity project in South Korea.

Allison Kreiger
Sponsored by the Ft. Lauderdale Chapter

Born in Fort Myers, FL, Allison moved to Orlando and graduated from the University of Florida in May 2006, with honors. Allison is most proud of the outreach organizations she implemented while an undergraduate, and as a survivor of an eating disorder during high school she made the commitment to educate and help others by speaking out and telling her story.

Tifany Lake
Sponsored by the Colorado Springs Chapter

Tifany was born and raised in Port Orchard, WA and graduated from Pepperdine University majoring in Political Science. She is currently the Director of the Heart Walk in Colorado Springs. She hopes to extend her influence and become a role model some day because she is so aware of how others have helped her. She is intent on continuing her philanthropic work with a September 11 Memorial Fund.

Christina Lomas
Sponsored by the St. Louis Chapter

Christina studied economics at the University of Missouri in Kansas City and Pre-Law at Avila University. She has been in the financial industry for 9 years and is currently the Vice-President of research and analysis at Advanced Financial in Kansas City. Her passions include speaking to young women of The Light House in Kansas City on topics such as finance, goal setting and empowerment.

Irene Moustakas
Sponsored by the San Jose Chapter

Irene was born in Greece and moved to the States with her family when she was seven. She graduated from the University of California Santa Barbara and is now a loan consultant with Granite Financial Real Estate Loans, Inc. Irene is excited about a recent decision to start her own business and pursue her real estate broker’s license. She also volunteers often at Julian Street Inn to provide shelter and food for the homeless.

Rosita Najmi
Sponsored by the Tyson’s Corner Chapter

Rosita was born in India to Persian parents and raised in Knoxville, TN. She graduated from Wake Forest University and is currently employed by the World Bank in Washington, DC. She volunteers her time organizing fundraisers to support the center for the Baha’is of Northern Virginia, helping the Tahirih Justice Center, and assisting her mother produce a CD of Persian music.

Bryn Nihill
Sponsored by the Toronto Chapter

Bryn was born and raised in London, Ontario. She went to the University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, where she studied science and mathematics. After graduation, Bryn designed and began SOOS, an accessories company that wholesales the latest jewelry and handbag styles to high-end boutiques all over North America. She has worked with a number of nonprofit organizations throughout her teens and early twenties, and one of her favorite activities was to “hang out” with seniors in palliative care.

Lilian Raji
Sponsored by the Atlanta Chapter

Born in Nigeria, West Africa, Lilian moved to upstate New York with her family when she was five. She graduated from Clark Atlanta University in three years and soon afterwards opened her first company -- a modeling agency. One of her greatest accomplishments to date has been helping a wheelchair-bound friend with Ataxia raise $60,000 for Emory Ataxia Center by creating and implementing a marketing campaign for him.

The 2006 Emerging Leader of the Year

Rebecca Reis
Sponsored by the Palm Beach Chapter

Rebecca was born and raised in Rhode Island, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Central Florida, and has continued on to obtain a Masters in Public Administration. She currently works at Heart of Florida United Way, a service charity in marketing and communications, where she focuses her attention on special events. She is passionate about serving the needs of her community and enjoys volunteering her time.

Stacy Shaw
Sponsored by the Minneapolis Chapter

Stacy was born and raised in Chester, IA, a small farming community, and graduated with an accounting degree from the University of Minnesota. Stacy will be starting her MBA for CPA’s this fall and is currently employed with Boyum & Barenscheer PLLP in Bloomington, MN in the Emerging Business Group. She serves on the board for Project Paper, Pens and Pencils, a non-profit organization that collects school supplies for third world countries.

Charlyn Stanberry
Sponsored by the Orlando Chapter

Born and raised in Jacksonville, FL, Charlyn graduated from Paxon School for Advanced Studies and later the University of Central Florida. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Public Administration and is a graduate assistant in the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life. Charlyn is exceptionally proud of the fact that she is a first generation college graduate and wants to obtain her Doctorate within the next 5 years.

Stephanie Tait
Sponsored by the Vancouver Chapter

Stephanie was born and raised in a small town in British Columbia, Canada and was educated in Canada as well as London, England. She completed her double Bachelors degree at the University of British Colombia and then soon afterwards, launched her own coaching business, Visions Without Borders Coaching. Helping others and giving back to the community has always been a theme in her life. “Not for ourselves alone.”

Renee Van Tassell
Sponsored by the Northern Front Range Chapter

Born and raised in Littleton, CO, Renee studied classical ballet until the age of 14. In high school she choreographed several musicals, and she pursued a Mass Communications degree from Mesa State College. In college, Renee became the operations manager of her student radio station, and she was named choreographer of the year. She is currently in her forth year at Clear Channel Radio of Northern Colorado, and is on the board of the non-profit Dance Express.

Daphne Teyie
Sponsored by the Sacramento Chapter

Daphne was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, where she finished her high school education. She is currently a student at American River College with the goal of becoming a registered nurse in order to utilize her degree to become a nurse case manager. Her passion is not only to promote HIV awareness among female victims, but also to be a support and a role model for teenage girls in general.

Genevieve Thiers
Sponsored by the Chicago Chapter

Genevieve was born and raised in Langhorne, PA as one of seven children. She attended Boston College and Oxford University, and completed her master’s degree in opera performance from Northwestern University School of Vocal Performance. Genevieve keeps busy these days as CEO of Sittercity, Inc. the company she founded in 2001. She is also the founder and Executive Director of OperaModa, a Chicago opera company now in its third season, performing in Chicago’s Athenaeum Theater.