Sponsored Content Women of Influence 2019 41 Inspiring Women You Need to Know! Authenticity. Leadership. Empathy. Success. They know who they are and are passionate about what they do. In This Feature: Sheila Miller - Vice President of Philanthropy, Child Protection Center “Child abuse victims need the support I received with cancer. Their fight is my fight.” 06/13/2019 Nelle Miller - Chair, Board of Directors, Community Foundation of Sarasota County “Being the connection between philanthropy and the community.” 07/01/2019 Allison Werner - Broker/Owner, Couture Real Estate “Redefining the Real Estate Experience.” 06/24/2019 Florida Studio Theatre "Empowered women empower women.” - Kate Alexander 06/19/2019 Allison Imre - Owner/President, Grapevine Communications “Never be afraid to take your swing. Sometimes the curve is the one you smash over the fence.” 06/13/2019 Lindsay J. Ketchum, ESQ. Lindsay Ketchum, P.A “Her Boutique Litigation Firm is a Commanding Force.” 08/06/2019 Elizabeth Van Riper PLLC Realtor, Michael Saunders & Company “The art of living in Sarasota” 06/13/2019 Barbara Feldman - Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, New College of Florida “I have dedicated my life to education, because it changes lives and betters the world.” 06/13/2019 Souad Dreyfus - Founder/CEO, Open Arms Surrogacy and Egg Donation “There is power in facing your fear and trusting in the unknown.” 06/13/2019 Sherri Baker - Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, PGT Innovations “Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier.” – MOTHER TERESA 06/14/2019 Jo Rutstein - Realtor, Premier Sotheby's International Realty “Having true passion for what you do in life is a crucial key to success.” 06/14/2019 Vittoria Rutigliano - Realtor, Premier Sotheby's International Realty “Being tenacious and having integrity instilled my success.” 06/14/2019 Anne-Marie Russell - Executive Director, Sarasota Art Museum, Ringling College of Art and Design “Il faut cultiver notre jardin.” — VOLTAIRE 06/17/2019 Rita Medical Elite “How old you are is your business… How young you look is our business.” 06/14/2019 Holly Sharpe - Owner/President, Shore Rejuvenation Day Spa “It’s never too late to chase your dreams, you never know where they may lead you.” 06/17/2019 Charla M. Burchett - Partner, Shutts & Bowen LLP “30 Years of Estate Planning & Building Relationships” 06/17/2019 Take Care - Private Duty Home Health Locally nurse and family owned, Take Care Home Health was established by Susanne S. Wise, R.N., M.B.A. 06/17/2019 Brynne Anne Besio - CEO, The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature “Driving force for science education” 06/18/2019 Elizabeth Dumbaugh, CPP THG Consultants “Be authentic, think critically, act ethically.” 06/18/2019 University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee (USFSM) recognizes the vital role women play in the continued growth of STEM-based careers, where they are u... 06/18/2019 Cheryl Mendelson - Chief Executive Officer, Van Wezel Foundation “We enthusiastically embark on this legacy project. The future is now.” 06/18/2019 Anne Rollings - Business Development, Government Relations Gecko's Hospitality Group “Every day we have the opportunity to be the best thing that happens to somebody.” 06/18/2019