ENTERPRISING WOMEN
ENTERPRISING WOMEN
Inspiring Stories of Leadership , Hard-Work and Determination
Celebrating Bright Stars in Every Industry
As chair of the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey , I ’ m proud to introduce this special feature on “ Enterprising Women .” Each year , we ask our colleagues and peers in the business community and in academia to nominate extraordinary women for recognition by our association .
This year , we heard remarkable stories of women who demonstrate professional prowess and high achievement . I am confident that you , too , will be impressed by industry leaders and those nominated as “ Ones to Watch ,” along with our “ Platinum ” honorees . I ’ m proud to report that a growing number of women are earning roles in front offices , board rooms , courtrooms , legislatures , and capitols across the country . Their advancement is often due in part to their mentors – other women who want to make certain their talents are fully recognized and properly rewarded .
Throughout my career , I have been a strong proponent of mentoring . Here at Hackensack Meridian Health , our Women in Leadership Team Member Resource Group was created as one of several company-sponsored voluntary groups . This group provides opportunities for self-reflection , while facilitating mentoring relationships , and teaching practical leadership skills . The program helps women strengthen self-confidence , assert influence , and exercise authority , while pursuing leadership goals .
Strategies involving international tax laws requires experience and continuing education .
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It ’ s just as important for us to nurture those who are new to the workforce , which is why at HMH we also established the Aspiring Women Leaders TMRG , an extension of our Women in Leadership TMRG , and is meant for women at all levels to realize their full potential . I ’ m looking forward to August 16 , where we will celebrate all the nominees at a breakfast ceremony , and where our judges ’ selections for this year ’ s Enterprising Women will be announced . I ’ d like to take a moment to thank our judges for their valuable guidance : Paige Dworak , president and CEO of CareWell Health Medical Center , Sally Glick , a business development advisor at CLA ( CliftonLarsonAllen , LLP ) and Kim Vierheilig , president of buildings and facilities at STV . We hope you can join us at this celebration . Thank-you .
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Mazars Tifphani White-King US National Tax Practice Leader
Tifphani has nearly 20 years of international tax experience , providing operational , strategic , and marketplace direction for emerging , midmarket , and large multinational companies . Her expertise includes international tax structuring , transaction planning , mergers and acquisitions , tax provision , compliance reporting , and other related services . Beginning in 2017 , Tifphani took the helm of the International Tax service line . Under her leadership of this practice , profits doubled , and the number of professionals in the practice quadrupled .
In 2019 , she took over leadership of the overall US Tax Practice , the largest revenue generating unit of Mazars . Tifphani has grown the tax talent pipeline by 10 % and added to the diversity of cultural background , skill sets and perspectives at the firm . Prior to joining Mazars , Tifphani was the first black , female Tax Principal at a Big Four firm . She made history as the firm ’ s first African-American female Tax partner . As one of the few black female leaders in top 25 accounting firms in the US , Tifphani has a unique perspective on the importance of actively working towards diversity as part of improving the industry . Nominated by Olivia Collins of Mazars
Audrey Murphy HMH EVP , Co-CLO and CO , Team Health , Hackensack Meridian Health
ENVIRONMENTAL
The Chemours Company Rayna Laiosa Regulatory Affairs Senior Manager
Rayna Laiosa is a home-grown , dedicated environmental professional who is a highly respected and trusted advisor to industry , state and national organizations , and is a dedicated volunteer in her community . She has more than 20 years of experience providing regulatory advocacy and policy guidance focusing on both local and national environmental issues .
Rayna actively participates in multiple NJDEP stakeholder groups representing NJ Industries . She is a tireless volunteer who follows the mantra “ Think globally , act locally ” to help tackle environmental issues in her community .
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