Korey Branch
Sponsored through eWomenNetwork Foundation Donations

Korey Branch received a BS degree from the University of Arkansas and is pursuing an MBA degree with an emphasis in Project Management at Dallas Baptist University. Korey is employed by the Army and Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES) as a Business Analyst.

Tessa Burns
Sponsored by the Calgary, AB Chapter

Tessa Burns is the owner and registered psychologist at Serenity Now Wellness Centre. Since she was small she knew she was meant to help people. Her company focuses on developing communities of healers dedicated to making a difference in the lives of many people.

Winner of the 2011 Emerging Leader of the Year

Rosemarie DeMars
Sponsored through eWomenNetwork Foundation Donations

Rosemarie completed dual masters with anticipation to finish the Accounting Certification in 2012. Rosemarie is preparing for the Project Management exam. Activities include; fundraiser for Texas Woman's University-NABA and Leadership Institute, grant writer and volunteer coordinator.

Helen Gebre
Sponsored by the Plano, TX Chapter

Helen attends Dallas Baptist University, pursuing a Masters of Education in Higher Education. Helen's goal is to travel to Ethiopia to assist in the start-up of a rural elementary school. She plans to begin doctoral studies to become a college professor teaching marketing and advertising.

Leyauna McGriff
Sponsored by the Charlotte, NC Chapter

Leyauna is a middle school English and Social Studies teacher who prides herself on sharing the fun of learning with all children. Focusing on literacy and self-confidence, she teaches, tutors, mentors and volunteers her time to K-12 children in her community.

Alyssa McQuaid
Sponsored by the Edmonton, AB Chapter

Alyssa McQuaid is a singer-songwriter with a big heart. She finds her passion in storytelling through the art of performance. Alyssa wants nothing more than to be a positive role model for a younger generation of women with the truth and honesty of her music.

Christie Scott
Sponsored by the Kansas City, MO Chapter

Christie stepped out of corporate America and began freelance writing while working on her MBA in Marketing and Entrepreneurship. She wanted to follow her passion for all things creative. Christie created EA Bride, a magazine that defies print standards and dares to go against the grain.

Rachel Sherwood
Sponsored by the Minneapolis, MN Chapter

Rachel is a graduate from Cordon Bleu Culinary Institute. As a food stylist she presents food at its best for projects ranging from print advertising and packaging to cookbooks and television. Some of her recent clients include General Mills, Schwan's, Heinz, and Shop NBC. She brings the family together through food.

Pinky Slater
Sponsored through eWomenNetwork Foundation Donations

Pinky, from Zimbabwe, will graduate in 2012 with dual masters, MBA and Master of Health Systems Management (MHSM). She is President of the Texas Woman's University National Association of Black Accountants (NABA). With NABA she is involved in numerous fundraising functions for her chapter.

Phung Kim Vo
Sponsored by the Elk Grove, CA Chapter

The family's first college graduate, Phung majored in International Relations at UC Davis where her philanthropic passion earned her the Silver Recognition in Community Service. A sales representative with Liberty Mutual, she is competing for the prestigious Lamplighter award for outstanding life sales results within the first year.

Charity Wooten
Sponsored through eWomenNetwork Foundation Donations

Charity Wooten is a champion for "Hero on my Arm" which makes handbags out of military uniforms. She is involved in Married to the Army, F7 Group and Women Veterans Business Center. She is launching an event planning business for service members and is a volunteer firefighter.

Xiaoyuan "Fanny" Zha
Sponsored by the Southlake, TX Chapter

Xiaoyuan is majoring in Finance with a minor in International Business while interning with United Risk Consultants and NBA D-League. She is President of the International Culture Center, Student Director of Professional Leadership Program, and a Top 40 Leader at the University of North Texas.