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2009-2010 OFFICERS

Dr. Dora Vilk-Shapiro, President
     Dora is active in many business groups. She is the current Woman of the Year for ABWA, recognized for 2008 Hispanic Woman of Distinction, a past board member of WEC-Women's Executive Club, a Past-President, Past Secretary, and past-program chair of NAWBO-National Association of Women Business Owners: Broward/Ft. Lauderdale chapter. Dora is a life member of National Council of Jewish Women, a member of Temple Beth Orr, and an award winning member of WOSO-Women of Spanish Origin.
     In addition, she has been the recipient of many other awards including: Pioneer 2000, a NAWBO National Leadership award, the Triple Teal Heart, NAWBO's State award, the Crystal Slipper Award, and is also a past Honoree of the Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Broward County-Mother of the Year Award. She was also a semifinalist in S. Florida Business Journal's Entrepreneur Awards.      Dora received her Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-New Jersey Dental School in 1986 and her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Florida. Dora is a Family and Cosmetic Dentist who merged her practice of Dental Visions with Dr. George Green of Union Dental. Their office is located in Coral Springs. She is also Adjunct Faculty and Clinical Dentist for Broward Dental Research Clinic, Dental Hygiene Program at Broward Community College.
     Originally from Cuba, she is fluent in Spanish. Dora lives in Kensington, in Coral Springs with her husband Larry Shapiro, PhD Medical Services Manager for Schering Plough Pharmaceutics and Jordan her adorable 18 year old son and future dentist! She also is the proud mom of her furry son, Mr. Peanut, her 6 year old Boston Terrier. Dora enjoys swimming, biking, reading, and community service.

Paula Pirozzi, President-Elect
               

The Coral Springs Charter Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association selected Paula Pirozzi as their Top Ten Candidate.  She will compete with candidates from across the nation for the honor of being one of the “Top Ten Business Women of ABWA.” 

 

A 10-year member of the association, Paula also belongs to the Northern Palm Beach Chapter in North Palm Beach, Florida.  She is a former ABWA District I Vice President, chapter President, Vice President, Treasurer and Woman of the Year. For the 2009-2010 chapter year, she will serve the Coral Springs chapter as President-Elect. A member of ABWA's prestigious Inner Circle , Paula is a Top Ten candidate who was named Coral Springs ’ Chapter Woman of the Year in 2004. She has also been chair, vice chair and secretary of the Tri County Council. Paula has been active in groups that include the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast , Lupus Foundation and the American Cancer Society. Starting her career in the banking industry, Paula has worked her way from a teller to a branch manager with various different financial institutions.  Advancing yet further in her career, Paula is now a training officer for SunTrust Bank in Deerfield Beach, Florida . She is responsible for planning, scheduling and conducting training programs.

 

Paula lives in Boca Raton, Florida with her husband of 15 years, Vinny and their two dogs, Apache and Star.  Paula’s hobbies include reading, beading and doting on her nieces and nephews.

Nancy Wolfe, Vice President   
       Nancy Wolfe joined the Coral Springs Charter Chapter of ABWA in 2006.  She currently serves as Secretary and co-chairs the Membership Committee.  In addition to this organization, Nancy is also a member of the Coral Springs Chamber of Commerce, Coral Springs Referral Group and Heartlink Network. 

After working in the corporate world as Director of International Sales for a health and nutritional company for many years, Nancy decided to take on the challenge of starting her own business.  In 2003, Sweet Deliveries By Nancy  was formed and today has grown into a prosperous business.  Nancy creates homemade cookies and chocolates for every occasion. 

Nancy and her husband Tony have been residents of Coral Springs for 36 years raising their two girls.  Now that her family is grown, she looks forward to giving back to the community whenever she can. 

Sherri Miller, Secretary  
      

Sherri is happy to be a new member of ABWA. She is eager to serve the community thru our chapter and is looking forward to serving as Secretary and learning about ABWA and it’s many functions.

Sherri represents Kuhn Flooring Gallery in the Coral Springs Chamber of Commerce, serving as an Ambassador and participating in a Referral Group. She belongs to the Coral Springs Newcomers. She feels it is a pleasure and a responsibility to be a working part of the community.

 

Sherri's and her daughter Jordan  moved to Coconut Creek 13 years ago. They became instant Floridians and it is hard to imagine living anywhere else. Since then they have lived and worked in Boca Raton, Delray Beach , Fort Lauderdale , and Coral Springs .

 

Sherr is from a suburb of Chicago and graduated from Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin . She has a degree in Art and in Education. Sherri taught elementary, secondary and adult art for almost 15 years, in Waukegan, Illinois . She moved to Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband and daughter for his business. Sherri decided to take a break from teaching and enter the design field. She went into sales, specifying and design with  McSwain Carpets and worked in residential, commercial and builder sales and designed custom area rugs for 10 years. This led to furniture sales and design.

 

After attending a family wedding in Miami , Sherri and her daughter decided to move to Florida to be near family and live the good life. Since moving to South Florida  she has worked for Robb and Stucky Interiors in Boca Raton , ABC Carpet and Home in Delray Beach , and now with Kuhn Flooring Gallery in Coral Springs . Kuhn Flooring Gallery is a family owned business that has been selling and installing wood, laminate, carpet, area rugs, porcelain tile and marble for over 30 years. We do work from Miami to Vero Beach and specialize in customer satisfaction and service

Randee Abramson, Treasurer
     Welcome! My name is Randee Abramson. I was born in Long Island, NY and am one of three sisters. I moved to South Florida in my teen years and graduated Cooper City High School. I continued my education at Florida Atlantic University and obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.      After obtaining my Certified Public Accountant designation, I joined Arthur Anderson as an auditor, and went to work for one of my clients, Development Corporation of America (DCA) and continued my business experience with real estate companies such as Wilshire Corporation, Homes of South Florida, Transeastern Homes, and Lennar Homes of Broward County in the capacities of Controller or VP of Finance. I am married to my high school sweetheart, Stuart, and have two wonderful and challenging teenagers, Brian-16 and Nicole-15. I enjoy gourmet cooking, traveling, and dancing, although it is not often I get the opportunity.
     In 2007, I had changed career paths and decided to get out from behind the desk and work with people in a position where I could help them achieve their goals, whether they are looking to find the perfect home, selling their existing home, relocating to another area, leasing or purchasing commercial property or marketing their businesses. I completed courses at the Coldwell Banker University honing my core and specialized real estate skills, and completed a Harvard Business School Professional Real Estate Investing course, to assist my clients with the technical knowledge needed to succeed. I hold certifications as Certified Negotiation Specialist (CNS), and Transnational Referral Certification (TRC). I serve on the International Real Estate committee of the Realtor Association of Greater Fort Lauderdale (RAGFL) and as Hospitality chair of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA).
     I work at the Coral Springs/Heron Bay office of Coldwell Banker selling residential and commercial real estate in the Coral Springs/Parkland and surrounding areas, and am a licensed real estate agent and a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the Florida Association of Realtors (FAR), and the Realtor Association of Greater Fort Lauderdale (RAGFL). I am focused on the highest quality customer service and bring years of professional experience and dedication to the customer, in every process, every day, and also work as an associate for John Sommerer & Co., P.A., CPA’s running a successful CPA practice during tax season.
     My objectives for this year are to build professional relationships with other successful women, who will both understand the roadblocks as well as the rewards of business ownership. I hope to become more comfortable with public speaking and develop lifelong friendships. I would also like to give back to our community through volunteer projects that improve the lives of others less fortunate.

 Lynn Fedoriw, Past President
     Lynn Fedoriw joined the Coral Springs Charter Chapter of ABWA in 2003 and has been an active member through out her tenure. She currently holds the office of chapter President. Lynn previously served the chapter as  President-Elect, Vice President for two terms and Program Chair from 2004 to 2008. Highlights of her efforts include organizing the chapter’s annual “Women to Women Business Showcase and Networking Event” coordinating a clothing drive for “Dress for Success”.  Lynn also initiated the chapter’s meeting sponsorship program, which affords businesswomen the opportunity to promote their business, while bringing additional revenue to the chapter.
     Her dedication to the chapter earned Lynn the Chapter’s ABWA Woman of the Year Award in March 2007. The annual award honors a member who made a significant contribution to the chapter.
      Lynn first entered the workforce while in school and was employed by a national retailer for 11 years where she quickly advanced to Senior Merchandise Manager. After her son Aleks (18) was born, Lynn returned to school to pursue her degree in accounting. She graduated with honors from the State University of New York, College at Old Westbury with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. She was awarded the Charles Waldo Haskins Memorial Award by the New York State Society of CPA’s as a top scorer on the Uniform CPA Examination in New York State Society of CPA;s as a top scorer on the Uniform CPA Examination in New York State. Lynn earned her State of Florida CPA certification in 2000. 
      As the owner of Lynn A. Fedoriw CPA, PA, a public accounting firm in Boca Raton, FL, Lynn tax and accounting services for small to medium sized businesses and individuals.  Lynn is also a QuickBooks ProAdvisor and provides hands-on accounting assistance to clients. Before founding her firm in 2008, Lynn worked with accounting firms in New York and Florida where she held staff and supervisory positions.
     In addition to her work with ABWA, Lynn is member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Lynn has been a board member of the Atlantic Chapter of the FICPA since 2006 and is currently holds the officer position of CPE Liaison. For the third year, Lynn is coordinating the Atlantic Chapter’s annual Take a Student to Work Day, an event which provides local college student the opportunity to visit CPA firms and private companies to learn more about careers in the accounting profession.
      Lynn’s community involvement includes volunteering at her church, Our Lady of the Sign Byzantine Catholic Church in Coconut Creek, FL. She also helps with the Vanguard, the marching band at West Boca Raton High School, where her son Eric (16), is a member of the drum-line. Currently, Lynn is training and fundraising for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Charlotte, NC, where she’ll walk 39.3 miles over two days in October.
      Lynn enjoys walking, bicycling and ballroom dancing with Walter her husband of 25 years. She lives in Boca Raton, Florida with her husband and two sons, Aleks and Eric.
Committee Chairs 2009-2010 

Audit
Carol Wechsler

Brookwood Home for Girls
Michele Weston,  Jill Forgea

Chamber of Commerce Representative
Randee Abramson

Education
Dianna Farrar, Marisa Leibmann

Historian 
Bonnie Satterfield

Hospitality
Lisa Edmonds, Donna Emperador, Susan Feiner, Francine Frenchko

Ladies Night Out Event
Wendy King

Membership
Jo Burdette, Terri Nunez, Annyse Gross 

Newsletter
Kathy Gallagher

Our Town Board
Lois Margolin,  Wendy King

Programs
Diane Yousefi , Lynn Fedoriw

Public Relations
Lisa McCoy

Recognition
Diane Farrar

Tri-County Council
Kathy Gallagher, Lois Margolin

Ways and Means
Cheryl Scavron

Webmaster 
Lois Margolin

Woman of the Year
Randee Abramson