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Continued From Page 18 amazing how she has absorbed and listened to my techniques and selling styles , she ’ s a mini me .” Nominated by Salvatore Freda Jr . of Brewster Washers
Gibbons P . C . Bisola A . Taiwo Director , Real Property Group
Bisola Taiwo joined Gibbons P . C . in 2022 , bringing a wealth of experience to the firm ’ s Real Property Group . Previously , as Assistant Director / Chief of Staff for the City of Newark ’ s Department of Economic and Housing Development , she led more than 70 employees across five multidisciplinary divisions , managed a high volume of complex redevelopment projects from concept to completion , and oversaw day-to-day operations on key initiatives and municipal capital improvement projects . Her high-profile achievements while working for the city include structuring deal terms for billions of dollars of new redevelopment projects and managing pre-development and day-to-day aspects of the Riverfront Park expansion project . She has been featured on the ROI-NJ “ Influencers : People of Color – Next Generation ” list and is involved with Volunteer Lawyers for Justice and the New Jersey Women Lawyers Association . Nominated by Peter J . Torcicollo of Gibbons .
Triangle Manufacturing Co ., Inc . Liseets Taveras Director of Human Resources
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As director of human resource , Taveras has a very progressive approach and always puts the associates first . She is constantly trying to improve the overall employee experience at Triangle . Despite the labor challenges of the pandemic , Taveras was able to recruit 50 new workers to help Triangle in its expansion . She accomplished it by stressing the opportunities , like the wages and benefits and chance for advancement . For those new to the industry , she brought them on as trainees to slowly acquaint them with operations . To change the perception that manufacturing is a male-dominated industry , ew started a Women in Manufacturing Networking Group at Triangle . She believes the industry offer great opportunities and there should be outreach to girls as early as grammar school . Nominated by Dax Strohmeyer of Triangle Manufacturing .
AmeriHealth Alix Tobler Senior Business Analyst
Alix Tobler is a passionate and tireless advocate for Ameri- Health . Day in and day out she is a focused problem solver and dedicated team player who leverages critical thinking and unending resourcefulness to improve business processes and member experiences . She collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver results and her positive attitude and kindness , along with her innate ability to think outside the box makes her a true asset to our organization and certainly someone to watch in 2023 and beyond ! Nominated by Carly LePore of AmeriHealth .
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Deloitte & Touche LLP Lara Abrash Chair and Chief Executive Office at Deloitte & Touche LLP
Having known Lara Abrash since 2006 , I have watched her grow to reach one of the highest roles at the largest professional services firm in the world .
Lara has served as the CEO of Deloitte ’ s US Audit & Assurance ( A & A ) business since June 2019 , recently elected as Chair of the US firm . Lara served in a number of leadership roles during her career at Deloitte : COO , National A & A Transformation Leader , and Deputy CEO of the A & A practice .
Lara frequently speaks on topics focused on advancing the profession including DEI , the future of work , and tech disruption . Lara stands out in her ability to motivate and inspire those around her to succeed , while focusing on giving back , specifically through Deloitte ’ s $ 75 million MADE commitment to increase racial and ethnic diversity in the accounting profession .
Lara is a wife and mother raising two incredible children . She also leads her women ’ s softball team . Nominated by Cecilia Fontana of Verina Consulting Group LLC .
Bergen Community College Susan Barnard , Ph . D . Dean of Health Professions
Bergen Community College Dean of Health Professions Dr . Susan Barnard represents the driving force behind the College ’ s renowned medical arts programs . Among her work at the college , Susan has shepherded the institution ’ s health professions offerings through countless successful accreditation cycles , developed community partnerships with major employers and solidified Bergen as the premier destination for the region ’ s prospective health professionals .
In fact , it was Susan who had the vision for the region ’ s only health professions integrated teaching center , which opened in 2016 . Her concept envisioned a facility where all of the college ’ s health professionals would work together – as they do in practice at medical facilities across the region . That vision , now a reality , has had a positive impact on students and the quality of care the residents of our region receive . Nominated by Eric Friedman , Ph . D , of Bergen Community College .
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Donnalee Corrieri Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
Extraordinary , tireless , dedicated , and a true team player – these are only some of the words to describe Donnalee Corrieri , Chief Communications and Marketing Officer for Bergen New Bridge Medical Center . The greatest task of her more than 30 years in the industry was to work with senior staff to chart the course for rebranding a newly reborn Medical Center that had faced its share of challenges . Donnalee has been a key part of the transformational journey of Bergen New Bridge and the architect of its image rehabilitation in the community .
She has also been a leader in its outreach with her role in developing the Community Health Needs Assessment and its implementation plan . Donnalee has been an important member of the DE & I Committee and its initiatives . She is a board member of numerous non-profit organizations and gives back to the community . Above all , she is a mentor , especially to the junior members of her team , inspiring and motivating the next generation of women at the Medical Center . Nominated by Tracy Schoenberg of Bergen New Bridge Medical Center .
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