iBi - December 2014 | PeoriaMagazines.com

2014 Women of Influence

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They are visionaries: building the future of our community, advocating for the underserved, preparing the next generation of workers, and guiding organizations through times of great change. They are among Greater Peoria’s most influential leaders, and each is making a positive difference in the lives of others.

An Influence Felt All Over

Jan Wright, Publisher, iBi

Our fourth annual Women of Influence issue comes on the heels of an influential election, with a record number of women elected to Congress.

Laraine Bryson

President, Tri-County Urban League

A community leader, uplifting the underserved through social and economic opportunities

Meredith Bunch

President and CEO, Midstate College

A life’s work in higher education, building a skilled and trained workforce

Sister Judith Ann Duvall

Chairperson, OSF HealthCare

A servant leader, healing through faithful service in healthcare

Kim Hauer

Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Caterpillar Inc.

A leader at home and abroad, achieving success in business and in the community

Elizabeth Jensen

Councilwoman and attorney, Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen

An advocate for the City of Peoria, the poor, and victims of sexual and domestic abuse

Karen Jensen

President and CEO, Farnsworth Group

A business leader, building our community in healthcare, education and transportation

Amy Lambert

Cofounder, Startup Peoria

An innovative thinker, promoting the entrepreneurial spirit in Greater Peoria

Angela Weck

Executive director, Peoria Area World Affairs Council

A world-class educator, working to infuse a global perspective in Peoria

Region

A Cook’s Recipe For Success
by Norman V. Kelly
The Year Ahead
Mayor Jim Ardis - City of Peoria
Pathways to Emotional Healing
Michael Stephan - Heart of Illinois United Way
Women Making History in Congress
Congressman Aaron Schock

Finance

Let Year-End Planning Lower Your Tax Bill
Cathy Butler - Morgan Stanley
Market Multiples: Valuing Your Business
by Nathan Isenberg Heinold Banwart, Ltd.

Workplace

Five Tips for Surviving the Office Holiday Party
by Geoffrey Tumlin Mouthpeace Consulting LLC
WOSB Certification
A Primer
by Greg Faulkner Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Center at Bradley University
C-Suite Tsunami
The Skills That Could Sweep Women to the Top
by Edward D. Hess
Trailblazing Women Inspire Girls to Explore STEM Careers
by Kathie Brown University of Illinois Extension

Healthcare

Making Waves of Influence
Debbie Simon, UnityPoint Health
Leading By Example
by Shelli Dankoff OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

More...

Immigration and Global Competition: A Snapshot
Courtesy of Caterpillar Inc.
The Science Behind Successful New Year's Resolutions
by Dr. Tasha Eurich
Five Reasons to Buy a Home Now
by Phil Harvey Peoria Area Association of REALTORS
Well-Intended Efforts Not Improving Workforce Progression of Women
courtesy of Mercer

Balance

Stand Up and Be Heard

by Samantha Foster

A local counselor helps young women let their voices be heard.