Insight_7th Ed_Summer_Dr. Karen Bravo

Seventh Edition Marquis Who’s Who INSIGHT 3 Marquis Who’s Who Insight is published by Marquis Who’s Who Ventures LLC 350 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means – including, but not limited to, electronic, photocopying, recording or otherwise – or used for any commercial purpose whatsoever without the prior written permission of the publisher and, if the publisher deems necessary, execution of a formal license agreement with the publisher. Manufactured in the United States of America. Editor’s Letter Dear Readers, The summer months can be a joyous time for opportunity and the culmination of springtime efforts coming to fruition. If we’ve toiled and endured during the winter, summer may present rejuvenated spirits and a renewed drive to succeed. Adopting a positive mindset moving into summer may afford a greater chance for personal and professional development. As we turn toward the warmer season, we leverage lessons learned to apply wisdom to the balance of the year. Of course, linear advancement and success are not always guaranteed; we may encounter challenges and pitfalls in our professional lives and personal pursuits. Prospective and incremental achievements support our virtues, testifying to our spirit when we rise above adversity and accomplish greatness. In this regard, the industry experts highlighted in this issue of Insight are paradigms of progress, adaptability and innovation, their feats demonstrating that ambitions, no matter how big or small, are attainable when one refuses to accept failure. Whether involved in the creative arts, legal and government affairs, academia, the STEM disciplines, or business ownership, the fundamental desire to march onward and cultivate a more welcoming future is a universal notion, regardless of the industry in which one practices. As you browse the seventh edition of Insight, we encourage you to heed the wisdom offered by our talented roster of listees and cultivate inspiration to harness and master your own abilities. With underlying themes of perseverance, strength and innovation, we are confident that this most recent issue of Insight may inspire you to light the beacon for future generations. With warm regards, Lisa Diamond Lisa Diamond Senior Editor Marquis Who’s Who INSIGHT MARQUIS WHO′S WHO SEVENTH EDITION Chief Executive Officer Erica Lee Chief Marketing Officer Kristine McCarthy Executive Vice President, HR and Organizational Development Deborah A. Morrissey Director, Editorial Services Renée Dutcher-Pryer Director, Print Production John Sartoris Senior Editor Lisa Diamond Senior Graphic Designer Carlton Ramsey Assistant, Editorial Jaclynkelli Kronemberg Technical Administrator, Editorial Charles Varriale Manager, Transcription Jamie Daniels Transcriptionist Erni Marquez Director, Recruitment Fran Bardio Director, Customer Service and Compliance Iris Cannetti Managing Director, Sales and Training Michael Swinarski Manager, Senior Sales Nikki Masih Manager, Sales Irmela Kastrat

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