Press Releases

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

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

The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) is thrilled to announce the selection of Mindy Mackenzie, a distinguished bestselling author and former CEO and board director, in 2024. After a rigorous selection process, Ms. Mackenzie has been recognized for her outstanding leadership and contributions. LOS ANGELES, Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) is excited to announce that Mindy Mackenzie has been accepted into the organization for 2024. With

The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) announces that after an expansive search and in-depth interview process, Malika Begin, CEO and Founder of Begin Development, in 2024 was selected to join EWA as an exceptional woman leader. LOS ANGELES, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) is thrilled to announce that Malika Begin, CEO and Founder of Begin Development, has been accepted into EWA in 2024. As the driving force behind a business consulting

The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) announces Jourdan Hathaway, Chief Marketing Officer, General Assembly was selected to join EWA as an exceptional woman leader after an expansive search and in-depth interview process. LOS ANGELES, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) announces that Jourdan Hathaway, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at General Assembly (GA) was accepted into EWA in 2024. She leads the marketing, admissions, and partnerships

The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) proudly announces that Ms. Cecilia Aviles, MBA, BSN, RN, has been appointed as the CEO of LifeLong Medical Care, leveraging her extensive healthcare operations experience to lead the organization into a new era of excellence starting August 5th. LOS ANGELES, July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) proudly congratulates EWA Ms. Cecilia Aviles, MBA, BSN, RN, who has been appointed as the Chief Executive Offic

The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) announces that after an expansive search and in-depth interview process, Courtney Wright, CEO and Owner, Gemini Builds It! and Showcase Acrylics, in 2024 was selected to join EWA as an exceptional woman leader. LOS ANGELES, June 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) announces that Courtney Wright, CEO and Owner, Gemini Builds It! and Showcase Acrylics, in 2024 was accepted into EWA. In 2016 Ms. Wright purchase

The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) announces that after an expansive search and in-depth interview process, Brooke Hopkins, Managing...

The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) announces that after an expansive search and in-depth interview process, Nicole Brownell, Chief...

The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) announces that after an expansive search and in-depth interview process, Shari Hofer, marketing and...