Tags : diversity

Challenges are also Opportunities for Women in Business

Junyao “Joy” Andrews has 1,400-plus employees, an annual budget of more than $1.75 billion, and oversees critical areas like public safety, emergency management, growth management, economic development, community services, infrastructure and environmental stewardship. But she isn’t the chief executive officer of a large corporation; Andrews is county administrator for St. Johns County. “Operating a local […]Read More

Working Women: A Look at How Two Women are Trailblazing

Women are revolutionizing the business world. In fact, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration, women own more than 12 million businesses. For some women, that means leading in male-dominated industries, like construction and automotive, and redefining female roles at work.  Below, we share two leaders’ approaches to leadership and how they tackle the challenges […]Read More

Leading the Health Charge: Two Female Leaders Shape Local Healthcare

There’s no doubt about it – women lead the pack in healthcare. Women make up 67% of the global health and social care workforce. Annually, they provide health services to 5 billion people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. Given the female stronghold in the healthcare industry, we interviewed two local heavy hitters: Dr. […]Read More

Daytona Beach Among Cities Vying to Land Florida Museum of

If the number of cities competing to be the home of the Florida Museum of Black History is an indication, the cultural landmark will be one of the state’s most popular destinations. More than a dozen communities from across the Sunshine State – including St. Augustine and Daytona Beach – made presentations to the Florida […]Read More