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LOS ANGELES, March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) is pleased to announce that Leslie Motter, President & Chief Executive Officer of Make-A-Wish America, has joined its invitation-only peer mentorship organization of accomplished women leaders. Leslie Motter is a distinguished C-suite executive with more than 30 years of experience leading enterprise-wide strategy, finance, operations, human resources, and large-scale transformation initiatives a

EWA Impact Report 2023

EWA Impact Report 2022

LOS ANGELES, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Driving enterprise-wide digital transformation at scale, Wouleta Ayele has joined the Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA), the invitation-only peer mentorship organization of high-level women leaders across industries. Wouleta serves as Chief Technology Officer of Sweetgreen, where she leads the company's technology strategy, modernizes its infrastructure, and advances customer- and retail-focused digital platforms that power continued

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A global industrial leader driving sustainable innovation and double-digit growth across North America, Valentina Videva Dufresne has joined the Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA), the invitation-only peer mentorship organization for accomplished women executives. As President, North America and a member of the Group Executive Committee at Zehnder Group International AG., Valentina leads a multi-brand industrial HVAC portfolio spanning

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lori J. Morgan, MD, MBA, is a nationally recognized healthcare executive and physician leader with deep experience guiding complex health systems through periods of significant transformation and growth. She has joined the Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA), a global community of women executives and founders committed to leadership excellence, meaningful connection, and impact. "For me, the most amazing part is the women," said Dr. Mo

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tarah Castleberry, DO, MPH, an accomplished aerospace medicine physician, educator, and medical leader, has joined the Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA), a global community of women executives and founders committed to leadership excellence, meaningful connection, and impact. Dr. Castleberry is board certified in Aerospace Medicine, Family Medicine, and General Preventive Medicine and Public Health, with a career spanning operational

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) proudly welcomes Suzanne Shelton , Founder and CEO of Shelton Group , the nation's leading marketing communications agency entirely focused on sustainability (now known as ERM Shelton since the firm's acquisition by ERM, the world's leading pure-play sustainability consultancy), into its distinguished community  of influential women leaders. A pioneer in purpose-driven business and communications,

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) proudly welcomes Dr. Karyn Koven, Ed.D. , founder and CEO of LanguageBird , into its distinguished community of influential women leaders. A visionary educational entrepreneur, Dr. Koven has transformed world language instruction through innovative technology, helping students across the globe achieve academic success and cultural fluency. Founded in 2015, LanguageBird provides accredited, one-to-

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) is proud to welcome Kerri Schoonyoung , Founder and CEO of Dept. 11, Inc., into its distinguished network of accomplished, influential women leaders. With more than 25 years of experience as a visionary entrepreneur, CEO, and digital marketing strategist, Kerri brings a unique blend of creativity, innovation, and data-driven insight to help organizations navigate complex challenges and drive meanin

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) is proud to welcome Major General Shanna Woyak, USAF (Ret.) , a mission-focused board director and retired U.S. Air Force Major General, into its distinguished network of influential women leaders. With deep governance, healthcare, logistics, and enterprise transformation experience across both military and civilian sectors, she brings a unique and powerful perspective to the Alliance. Over the c

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) is proud to welcome Maureen Power Sweeny , Chief Revenue Officer at RapidScale (a Cox Business company), into its prestigious organization of accomplished, influential women leaders. With more than 40 years of leadership experience as a global C-suite executive and business advisor, Maureen brings unparalleled expertise in revenue growth, operational excellence, and large-scale transformation acro

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) is proud to announce that it has been awarded the 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid – the highest level of recognition offered. The Platinum Seal is a significant milestone that reflects EWA's unwavering commitment to integrity, accountability, and measurable impact. This recognition required EWA to share its goals, strategies, board demographics, and impact metrics openly – underscor

LOS ANGELES, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) proudly announces the selection of Cinzia Amadio, Chief Marketing & Growth Officer of ROAR AFRICA, as one of its newest participants. Amadio's extensive global leadership in marketing, sales, and business development, combined with her passion for innovation and high-performance team building, makes her an outstanding addition to EWA's influential alliance of women leaders. Amadio is a resourceful

LOS ANGELES, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) proudly congratulates Patricia Mishic O'Brien, a distinguished EWA, on her appointment as Chief Sustainability Officer at Teknor Apex. A seasoned executive with a proven track record in sustainability and corporate leadership, O'Brien exemplifies the innovation, strategic vision, and commitment to responsible business practices that EWA celebrates. Her leadership will play a pivotal role in advan

The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) congratulates Renee James, Founder and CEO of Ampere Computing, on the company’s acquisition by SoftBank Group. A visionary leader in technology, James continues to drive innovation and break barriers in the semiconductor industry. EWA proudly celebrates her achievements and impact. Ms James was a founding sponsor of EWA enabling its creation as a 501C3 in 2017, served on EWA’s Advisory Board for 5 years and in 2024 was accepted into EWA a

Renowned Physician, Patient-Centered Advocate, and Biopharmaceutical Leader Joins EWA The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) proudly welcomes Dr. Roslyn F. Schneider, a distinguished physician, consultant, and global leader in patient-centered innovation, biopharmaceutical research, and healthcare advocacy, as one of its newest participants. Dr. Schneider’s career spans medicine, corporate leadership, and patient advocacy, with a consistent focus on aligning healthcare solution

The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) is pleased to announce the selection of Ana Villegas, a distinguished global marketing executive and advocate for diversity and inclusion. Following an extensive selection process, Villegas has been recognized for her outstanding leadership, innovation, and contributions to the business World. With over 20 years of experience in global marketing leadership, Villegas has built a reputation as a forward-thinking executive with expertise in b

EWA Impact Report 2024

The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) congratulates Larraine Segil Selected as One of the Directorship 100™ for the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) LOS ANGELES, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) congratulates Larraine Segil Selected as One of the Directorship 100™ for the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD). This prestigious recognition is a testament not only to Segil's individual achievements but also t