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November 8, 2006/p>
Marja Brandon Selected One of 2006 Women of Influence
by Puget Sound Business Journal
Seattle, WA - The Puget Sound Business Journal has named Marja Brandon, Head of Seattle Girls' School, as one of its 2006 Women of Influence honorees.
Now in its third year, the award program shines the spotlight on local businesswomen, community leaders and philanthropists who play an integral role in the Seattle community. "We are delighted that Marja has been recognized with this well-deserved award," said Sonia Doughty, Director of Development. "She is an inspiration to everyone at our school and in our community as a whole."
A panel of distinguished judges reviewed hundreds of nominations to come up with the top 20 women leaders. Each winner was described as a woman who possesses the authority and power to "move the needle" in business and industry, while working for the good of her institution, the community and mentoring other women to become leaders.
Along with Brandon, the following Women of Influence were selected:
- Susan Brotman, Community Volunteer and Philanthropist, Seattle Art Museum
- Terry Byington, Executive Director, AeA - Washington Council
- Grace Chien, CEO, Girl Scouts-Totem Council
- Carolyn Corvi, Vice President and General Manager, Airplane Production, Boeing Commercial Airplanes
- Alice Cunningham, Co-Owner, Olympic Hot Tub Company
- Suzanna Darcy-Hennemann, Captain, Boeing Commercial Airplanes
- Trish Millines Dziko, Executive Director, Technology Access Foundation
- Mimi Gates, Director, Seattle Art Museum
- Edie Hilliard, Executive Vice President and COO, GreenStone Media
- Deborah Kessler, Executive Director, Gene Expression Laboratory, Merck & Co.
- Kaycee W. Krysty, President and CEO, Laird Norton Tyee
- Betsy Lieberman, Executive Director, AIDS Housing of Washington
- Nancy Lucks, Ph.D., Wellness Consultant, Nikken Inc.
- LeAnne Moss, Executive Director, Women's Funding Alliance
- Joanie Parsons, President, Parsons Public Relations
- Diane Symms, President and CEO, Lombardi's Neighborhood Italian Restaurants
- Sandra E. Taylor, Senior Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility, Starbucks Coffee Company
- Kathleen P. Wicox, President and CEO, WSA
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Founded in 2000, Seattle Girls' School empowers middle school girls to think critically and seek creative solutions to real world problems in a challenging academic environment that highlights math, science, and technology, embraces diversity and promotes collaboration, integrated learning and respect for all. Seattle Girls' School is a member of the National Coalition of Girls' Schools and holds a Candidate membership in the Pacific Association of Independent Schools.
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