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Angela Balfour Franklin

Community Partnership Leader / Health Equity Architect

Connecticut USA

Graduated from The Fearless Leader program in November 2023.

“I expected this course to be theoretical in nature, but I found The Fearless Leader Program to be utterly practical and applicable. It helped to open my eyes, learn more about myself and meet my Shadow. It also allowed me to see and understand others around me and find new ways to relate and work with them and get more positive outcomes.” - Angela Balfour Franklin

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    Angela works with health providers, businesses, and community influencers to create strategic partnerships that improve health outcomes for socially vulnerable communities. As a strategist, she creates programs and plans to reduce health inequities. Her approach is culturally appropriate, evidence based, and community centered. She holds a master’s degree from Emory University and a B.A. from the University of Virginia.  


    Connect with Angela at linkedin.com/in/angelabalfourfranklin 


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Jenna Barnett

Inside Sales Manager for TTM Technologies in the Aerospace and Defense business unit.

Connecticut USA

Graduated from The Fearless Leader program in November 2023.

“The Fearless Leader Program provided a new introspect in identification, motivation and successful communication across cultures.” - Jenna Barnett

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    Jenna Barnett is an inside Sales Manager with over 20 years in leadership positions. Developing strong relationships is the foundation of everything she does, both professionally and personally. With diversified collaboration that include but are not limited to Quality Improvements, Women in Technology and Customer Satisfaction- her goal is always mutual success. 


    Connect with Jenna - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-barnett-69a02810b/


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Laura Biggerstaff

Owner of Iron Elk, LLC

South Carolina USA

Graduated from The Fearless Leader program in June 2022.

“The Fearless Leader program gave me the tools to overcome ‘shadows’ that were holding me back personally and professionally.” - Laura Biggerstaff

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    Laura Biggerstaff is known as a leader in the safety apparel industry. As CEO/Owner of Iron Elk, LLC (embed link https://www.ironelk.com/ ), she is passionate about providing safety apparel for all body types. She has partnered with safety apparel manufacturers that have included women's cuts in their product lines. 


    Connect with Laura https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurabiggerstaffironelk/


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Oriana Bracaglia

Student of Economics and Global Difference Maker

Venezuela, South America

Graduated from The Fearless Leader program in March 2022 when she was only 17 years old.

“The Fearless Leader Program helped me to build confidence in my strengths and define strategies to manage emotional intelligence while leading.” - Oriana Bracaglia

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    Oriana is studying Economics at UCAB and will graduate in 2026. She has taken leadership in gender equality activism and youth representation. Oriana enjoys participating in MUN and will be attending once again to HNMUN. She aspires to gain formative knowledge for her career, as an Economist and global difference maker. 


    Connect with Oriana - https://www.linkedin.com/in/orianabracaglia/ 


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Amanda M . Dumas

Sr. Product Manager, LIMRA LOMA, & Town Commissioner for Huntersville NC

North Carolina USA

Graduated from The Fearless Leader program in November 202????

“The confidence and connections grown through The Fearless Leader Program are unmatched.” - Amanda M. Dumas

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    Amanda's relationship-based leadership and business expertise has allowed her to develop products at LIMRA and LOMA that help individuals find careers and growth opportunities within the Financial Services Industry. As a community leader, she has led in the creation of two employee resource groups at her organization and was recently elected as Town Commissioner for the town of Huntersville, NC. 


    Connect with Amanda - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-m-dumas/ 


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Sheryne Glicksman

VP Sales at Kelly Office Solutions

North Carolina USA

Graduated from The Fearless Leader program in February 2023.

“I was able to take my leadership skills to the next level after participating in The Fearless Leader Program." - Sheryne Glicksman

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    Sheryne is known as a visionary fearless leader and change agent with a mindful approach to life. She is inspired by making a difference in other people’s lives by focusing on quality time, listening to understand, educating, and motivating our future leaders to live their best lives. She is also a certified yoga instructor, writer, and technical workflow specialist. 


    Connect with Sheryne - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheryneg/ 


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Laura Ibarra

Founder and CEO of 3 Wins International

South Carolina USA

Graduated from The Fearless Leader program in May 2021.

“The Fearless Leader Program created an amazing ripple effect in my life professionally and in my personal development.” - Laura Ibarra

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    Laura is the Founder and CEO of 3 Wins International LLC (embed link https://www.3winsinternational.com/ ) inspired by the visionary principles of

    Buckminster Fuller, a renowned architect and designer. Embracing the concepts of comprehensive thinking and synergetics, to create harmonious and sustainable solutions for successful brand communication. She focuses on doing business with social consciousness. Laura holds two master's degrees, one in Innovation and Strategic Design, and another in Business Administration both from Universidad Iberoamericana Torreón in Mexico.  She is currently pursuing a Doctorate degree in Social Research.


    Connect with Laura - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraibarracreative/


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Fernando Meneses

Global operations & manufacturing leader in the automotive industry

South Carolina USA

Graduated from The Fearless Leader program in November 2023.

“The Fearless Leader Program has proven to be an exceptional course. Exploring my leadership shadow within it has been instrumental in my ongoing development as a manager, leader, and husband.” - Fernando Meneses

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    Fernando specializes in transforming manufacturing plants into beacons of industry excellence. Embracing lean manufacturing and personnel development, he fosters a culture of efficiency and safety. Under his guidance, numerous plants have received customer awards for excelling in safety, quality, and on-time delivery. Fernando is a graduate of Sloan School of Management at MIT and is certified in LEAN manufacturing. A global citizen, Fernando has lived and worked in multiple countries including Mexico, US, Canada, Netherlands, Brazil, and Argentina. 


    Connect with Fernando https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernandomenesesalvarez/


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Megan Robinson

Readiness and Enablement Lead, Engineer at Pratt & Whitney

Connecticut USA

Graduated from The Fearless Leader program in February 2023.

“The Fearless Leader Program provided a framework to learn and practice new skills, and a community of support.” - Megan Robinson

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    Megan Robinson believes the greatest engine for progress is knowledge. She leverages nearly 25 years of engineering experience and expertise to ensure Engineering organizations leverage knowledge sharing, upskilling, and experiences to deploy cutting-edge capabilities that transform the aerospace business. Megan holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State, and a B.A. degree in Mathematics with a minor of Physics from Saint Vincent College. Megan also possesses creative and graphical skills that have allowed her to envision bold new solutions. 


    Connect with Megan https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-robinson-knowledge/ 


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Dionne Sandiford

Threadmaster and CEO of Corporate Stitch

South Carolina USA

Graduated from The Fearless Leader program in February 2021.

“The Fearless Leader Program helped me to reflect and focus on how I interact with others and how I see myself. It made me be bolder and more confident to expand my business and network.” - Dionne Sandiford

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    Dionne is the founder and CEO of Corporate Stitch an embroidery, screen printing, sewing and embroidery company. Certified as a minority and woman-own business, her organization provides these services and create a variety of high-quality, custom-made products for customers with orders of all sizes. An award-winning entrepreneur, Dionne has won several pitch contests and grants and in 2019 was named the Eugenia Duke Woman-Owned Business of the Year. 


    Connect with Dionne https://www.linkedin.com/in/dionne-sandiford/ 


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Dione Sims

CEO and Founder of Unity Unlimited, Inc.

Texas USA

Graduated from The Fearless Leader program in December 2021.

“The Fearless Leader program allowed me to come out of the shadows to lead from the front.” - Dione Sims

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    Dione is the CEO and founder of Unity Unlimited, Inc. which produces the Dallas Fort Worth month-long Juneteenth celebration with her grandmother, Dr. Opal Lee. Dione engineered Opal’s Walk campaign for Juneteenth holiday awareness, which was honored with an Emmy award at the 2023 Lone Star Emmy for their documentary film. Dione and her grandmother were both present at the White House signing of the bill that established June 19th as a federal holiday. Dione serves as the Founding Executive Director of the National Juneteenth Museum, working to highlight the message of freedom that Juneteenth represents. She graduated from Texas Wesleyan University with a bachelor’s degree in information systems management. She is a Software Quality Manager by vocation, which matches her perfectionist mindset and drive for excellence in whatever she does. 


    Connect with Dione https://www.linkedin.com/in/dionesims/ 


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Patricia Vivas

Talent Recruiter, Michelin North America

South Carolina USA

Graduated from The Fearless Leader program in September 2020.

“I really enjoyed participating in The Fearless Leader Program. It provided me with applicable tools and strategies that were invaluable! It equipped me with skills and self-awareness needed for effective Leadership. I highly recommend this program to anyone aspiring to become a fearless and impactful leader.” - Patricia Vivas

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    Patricia serves as a Recruiter for Michelin No. America plant in Spartanburg, SC. As a volunteer leader advocating for a stronger communities and workplaces, Patricia extends her leadership, language skills and educational background to provide essential services to bilingual members of Michelin’s Hispanic Network and Asociación Hispano-Americana de Mujeres (embed link: https://www.ahamsc.org/  ) She more than fifteen years of experience in bilingual services as a teacher, translator, interpreter, and customer service professional. She holds a bachelor’s degree in modern Languages (Spanish, French and English), a Bachelor of Arts in teaching from the Universidad Pedagogica Nacional de Colombia, and an associate degree in Applied Science majoring in Supply Chain Management at Grenville Technical College. 


    Connect with Patricia https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-v-4383481b6/ 


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