New Mexico Chapter of AWC - Board Members 2007-2008
Jane
Blume, President
Desert
Sky Communications jblume@desertskycommunications.com
294-1976
Since 1989, Jane has owned a public relations firm called Desert Sky Communications. Desert Sky Communications is in the storytelling business: clients have great stories to tell, and Desert Sky Communications provides a broad range of services to help them tell those stories and gain visibility and recognition for their great work.
Jane is a past president (1992) of Women in Communications, New Mexico
chapter.
Gayle
Williams ,
President Elect
Business
Network International - New Mexico
gayle@bni.com
898-4363
Gayle started the very first BNI chapter in New Mexico in 1994. She now oversees 24 chapters in 3 states. She has been part of the Support Services Division of BNI for 3 years. Earlier this year, she was asked to head up the Mentor/Mentee Program for BNI Directors, worldwide. In September, 2007 she was honored by being invited to sit at the “Founder’s Circle” of BNI. Only 2% of Directors, worldwide are honored to sit with this group.
Gayle presently sits on the Programs Committee of AWC and she is looking forward to continuing to propel this organization into the top woman’s organization in New Mexico when she becomes President next year.
Val
Romero, Treasurer
Advanced Legal Solutions
vromeroatppl@aol.com
362-8546
Phylis
Wolf ,M.A., Immediate Past President
Jewish Community Center
powcoach@comcast.net
610-0248
Phyllis offers executive coaching, leadership development, sales, and marketing training. She is also Programs Director of the Jewish Community Center in Albuquerque.
Vicki
Reisenbach,
Programs
KASA/Channel 2
vickir99@yahoo.com
263-1344
As programs chair, Vicki has set up a variety of programs. Many are continuations of "hits" throughout the years. She along with her committee have scheduled some incredibly interesting programs.
Vicki is also a past president (2004) for Women in Communications, New Mexico Chapter.
Diane
Furie,
Membership Retention
Diane Furie, Event and Meeting Planning
disales@flash.net
890-5062
As owner of Diane Furie Event and Meeting Planning, Diane has organized distinctive business events of every sort since her move from Chicago more than a dozen years ago. She plans gatherings ranging from corporate retreats to retirement bashes for clients and also runs an annual event she co-founded seven years ago: the Celebration of Excellent Women. It has become the largest businesswomen’s networking event in the state.
Diane is a past president (1999) of our NM Women in Communications chapter.
Alessandra Valenza,
Membership
Keller Williams Realty
avalenza313@msn.com
720-2220
Alessandra
Valenza is a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. She has been
in the real Estate industry for over 14 years. "Helping
people realize The American Dream is what makes me happy."
Alessandra loves being part of AWC and enjoying meeting so many wonderful,
professional women.
Beth
Chase, Sponsorship Chair
Edward
R. Jones, Financial Planning
Beth.Chase@edwardjones.com
296-1990
Beth is a financial advisor and is employed
by Edward R. Jones Financial Planning. If you're interested in becoming
a sponsor for NMAWC's upcoming programs, please contact Beth at Beth.Chase@edwardjones.com
Sandy
Schargel ,
Facilities & Reservations
Sandy
Schargel Interiors
sandy@schargelinteriors.com
823-2339
Since
1976, Sandy has assisted her clients in every aspect of residential and
commercial interior decorating and design. Sandy has used her experience
and expertise in projects ranging from a one room color consultation to
total renovations and believes that decorating is within the reach of every
budget.
Sandy was
drawn to AWC because of the programs and the women she met when attending
an AWC meeting, seminars and Jazz at the Museum. Sandy
believes that getting involved can enhance one’s membership,
business and personal life.
Carla
Hall ,
Publicity
Carla
Hall Public Relations
writersms@earthlink.net
944-6915
Carla is a freelance marketing communications consultant and writer
with more than 25 years of agency and corporate experience. She has written
everything from Web site content to broadcast scripts to news releases.
Formerly, Carla headed product public relations for Captaris, Inc., a
Seattle-area communications software manufacturer marketing internationally.
She was also managing director at Wendt Public Relations in Montana and
public relations director at Carden & Cherry Advertising in Nashville,
Tennessee. Carla began building national media relations expertise in
1981 when she planned and executed publicity for Carden & Cherry's "Ernest" (Hey,
Vern!) television commercial character. Her portfolio is at: Carla
Hall Public Relations
Carla has served on the AWC board for two years.
Sandra
Wylie ,
Newsletter Publisher / Eblast
Possiblilty Life Coaching
sandrawylie@msn.com
407-4344
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This is Sandra's first term on the AWC board.
Mary
Rothman, Website Design
Advertising Art Design Studio, Inc.
mary@adart-design.com
890-1900
International award winning designer, Mary Rothman, brings 25+ years
of illustration and design experience to the board. As art director for
campaigns such as: Governor Richardson's Truancy Prevention Program, GRIP,
Governor Richardson's Investment Partnership, Mary always has her eye
on giving back to the community. She has worked closely with publishers
doubling the readership for magazines such as The Wedding Guide of New
Mexico and the Northwest Texas Wedding Guide. Owner of Advertising Art
Design Studio, Inc. for over 10 years, her company is dedicated to delivering
design solutions on time and on budget.
Mary is a past president (2003) of Women in Communications, New Mexico
chapter.
