Dr. Adelina Silva Vice Chancellor for Student Success for ACCD by Meredith Kay "Paying It Forward One Student at a Time" As the Vice Chancellor of Student Success for the Alamo Community College District, Dr. Adelina Silva is tasked with developing programs that focus...
Feature Story: Dr. Adena Williams Loston – Aiming Higher for Higher Education
Dr. Adena Williams Loston President of St. Philip's College by Meredith Kay "Inspiring Students to Believe That They Can Achieve Anything" Dr. Adena Williams Loston has had a career that would humble the most successful professional. It has taken her from a small town...
Fashion: Back To Business!
Gone are the days of sweatpants and blazers for virtual meetings (we hope)! Whether you're back in the office, working remotely, or conveniently scheduling every meeting at happy hour, we're getting "back to business" with some fresh looks from top to bottom!...
WEDDINGS: Mr. & Mrs. Blanchard
Bride: Krisann Bendele Blanchard Groom: Avery Blanchard Wedding date: April 24, 2021 Photographer: Madison Richards Photography Videographer: Uptime Films Venue: Bendele Family Home, Hondo, TX Wedding Dress:Gown - All Who Wander, Raine...
Collaborative Commission on Domestic Violence
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Women in Commercial Real Estate
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BET ON A GOOD TIME With a Casino Resort Getaway
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MOMMY MATTERS: Summer Survival – Make Time for You
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You Don’t Want to Argue with Attorney Heather Tessmer
You Don't Want to Argue with Attorney Heather Tessmer If Heather Tessmer wasn't practicing law, she would be just as busy with a fulfilling career as a caterer. By Rudy Arispe Photography by David Teran Although it seems like an interesting choice for someone who has...
Business Woman Spotlight: Carrie Cooper, OnPoint Premier
Carrie Cooper Chief Operations Manager OnPoint Premier What career path led you to where you are today? I was working as an office manager for several dental practices. I was working constantly. My husband, Jac, overheard his boss talking about needing an office...
DOSSIER – FINANCIAL PLANNERS: Texas Financial Advisory
Texas Financial Advisory Brooklynn Chandler Willy, President & CEO Texas Financial Advisory’s purpose is to help individuals take something complex and make it simple. We foster collaboration to deliver better outcomes and pursue a common goal – financial...
DOSSIER – FINANCIAL PLANNERS: National Financial Alliance
National Financial Alliance Kristen Wagner, Financial Advisor & Partner What is your primary objective in working with clients? I work with my clients to reach their idea or vision of financial success. That success is different for every client, and every...
Dossier – Financial Planners: Scroggins Advisory Strategies
Scroggins Advisory Strategies Jennifer & Wade Scroggins How has your investment strategy changed over the past year? There’s a lot of opportunity right now to take action. I am excited to see what innovation is ahead as we come out of the crisis of the past year....
Nonprofit Spotlight: SA Youth
Lisa Hutchinson SA Youth Site Coordinator What is your role at your organization, and what does it entail? I may be a bit biased, but I believe I have the best role at SA Youth as a Site Coordinator in our Elementary Out-of-School Time (OST) Program! Our OST Program...
What Parents Can Do to Prepare Their Daughters for the World of Women’s Health
By Jennifer Newell, Founder and CEO of Betty's Co. & Jillian LoPiano, MD, Medical Director of Betty's Co. One of the most challenging aspects of parenthood is helping children navigate the many milestones of adolescence. For parents raising daughters, this...
The Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute
By Blithe Wiley Many San Antonians don't realize that the city is home to one of only two institutes in the United States dedicated solely to pediatric cancer research. Established in 2004, the Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute's mission consists of three...
Women in Law: Robbie L. Ward
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Women in Law: Cathleen Lockhart
Cathleen Lockhart, BSN, JD Lockhart Law Firm PC Everyone has a story, and I am passionate about my client's story primarily because of my experience. Born and raised in a small, poor rural community outside El Paso, Texas, by two blue-collar working parents, I was...