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PRESIDENT ’ S VIEW

PRESIDENT ’ S VIEW

Honoring the Achievements of Women Business Leaders

By Anthony Russo President , CIANJ

It is hard to believe that

at one point in our history , women were not allowed to vote . It is a thought that , in today ’ s world , seems unfathomable — but it was a reality . When one thinks of the great women leaders we have had throughout history , it is so appropriate that we take a moment to recognize the significance and the role they continue to play in the success of our businesses .
CIANJ is fortunate to have as members many women who , through their hard work and dedication , have made a difference to so many companies and firms . We highlight a few in this issue , but the takeaway for all of us is we are all
better off because of the qualities and strengths that these women bring to the table .
Did you know that our very own Lieutenant Governor , Sheila Oliver , was the first woman Speaker of our Assembly ? In our 300-year history , that is a remarkable milestone and
achievement — and did you know that New Jersey ’ s first two Lieutenant Governors were women ? Preceding Sheila Oliver was Kim Guadagno , New Jersey ’ s first-ever Lieutenant Governor . We all need to honor the achievements of these great women .
Women leaders meet at the American Dream to discuss the future of NJ Business .
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1 . Sheila Oliver , Lieutenant Governor State of NJ
2 . Nadine Leslie , CEO , Suez North America
3 . Nicole Mozeliak , COO American Dream
4 . Josephine Savastano , Chief Lending Officer for New York and New Jersey , Valley Bank
5 . Helen Archontou , CEO , YWCA Northern New Jersey
6 . Kim Vierheilig , Senior Vice President AECOM
7 . Kathleen Alexander , Partner , Sax LLP
9 . Jemi Goulian Lucey , Partner , Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis , President , NJ Women Lawyers Association
10 . Sue Henderson , President , New Jersey City University
11 . Lucy Sorrentini , Founder & CEO , Impact Consulting LLC
12 . Marcia Frieze , President / CEO , Case Medical
13 . Sally Glick , Principal & Chief Growth Strategist , Sobel & Co .
14 . Audrey Murphy , COO and Chief Legal Officer , Hackensack Meridian Health
8 . Michele Zolezi , General Manager , Pure Soil / Earle Companies
15 . Dina Opici , President , Opici Family Distribution
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Cover portraits by Ulrich Studios . Photos shot on location at American Dream , East Rutherford .