Women of Influence returns for year two! In 2022, we launched this end-of-year campaign to celebrate the everyday impact women have on the past, present, and future of their companies. Our employer partners were invited to nominate one woman from their organization who’s been, in the simplest of terms, remarkable. Stories of women shaping their company culture, shepherding new programming, and being good managers, parents, and humans poured in. You can read those here.
This year, we continue that now-tradition with a new set of honorees. 2023’s influential women are smart, hard-working, ambitious, kind, unconventional, and irreplaceable, according to their nominators.
Meet our 2023 Women of Influence honorees below.
InHerSight’s 2023 Women of Influence
DriveTime
Monica Alvarez, Head of Capital Markets, Treasury, and Tax
Not only does Monica Alvarez fulfill the DriveTime Brand Family mission of creating opportunities and improving lives, but she also lives it daily. Her advocacy for her team, coupled with an inclusive environment, sets her apart as a woman of influence in the finance industry. Her impact goes beyond the bottom line, shaping a workplace where challenges are met collaboratively, and everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Read more
EBSCO Information Services
Sheila Dykstra, Executive VP and Chief of Staff
As Chief of Staff, Sheila Dykstra is uniquely positioned to influence culture at all levels of the organization. She understands that without people and a healthy culture the business would not be successful, and with people and relationships as her focus, she leads by example. She shows those she works and talks with that it’s okay to be human, to make and own mistakes, and to be vulnerable. She listens to the organization and seeks out opportunities to improve collaboration, coach team members through change and challenges, and remind people that a healthy culture doesn’t just “happen”—we each have a part to play. Read more
eClerx
Sarah Koch, Program Manager, Financial Markets
Sarah Koch exhibits the company values of “People” and “Integrity” in everything she does to ensure eClerx is providing enormous value to clients in the most effective manner possible. She has built and led her team to be an integral part of the company’s growth strategy. Her energy, positive attitude, and drive to succeed through collaboration and teamwork have garnered admiration from her team and peers. Read more
Hitachi Energy
Annalisa Paliyenko, Global Learning Partner
Annalisa Paliyenko embodies many of Hitachi Energy’s core competencies, but one that stands out the most is "People Champion - Harmony." She is a People Champion because she is first and foremost an ally. She creates a safe place for everyone to speak up and have honest conversations and discussions. Read more
InfoTrust
Stacey Shiring, Vice President of Social Impact
Stacey Shiring’s impact at InfoTrust has been nothing short of profound. Beginning her journey seven years ago in an ambiguous role, she swiftly acted as a leader and built InfoTrust’s client success department from the ground up, significantly streamlining and enhancing client relationships. Since then, she’s continued to make a difference. Read more
Nugget
Caroline DeConto, Director of Talent & Culture
Nugget’s four values—Just for Fun, Care about your Craft, Don’t make ‘blankets,’ and Play the Long Game—harbor depth and foster healthy tension when considered collectively. A tall order for a Director of Talent & Culture, Caroline DeConto handles it skillfully. Her commitment to cultivating a culture of "High Care and High Performance" has been formative in shaping the Nugget of today, and tomorrow. Read more
Palm Tree LLC
Dieema Wheaton, Director of Talent
Dieema Wheaton exemplifies and personifies Palm Tree’s core values through not only her work ethic, but through her character and commitment to excellence. She speaks up and advocates for what is right, she creates a safe space for diverse perspectives, and she treats everyone with the utmost respect. She is an advocate for international prospects during onboarding and employees seeking permanent positions, ensuring they possess the necessary paperwork and meet the required criteria. Read more
Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Danielle Jacobson, Senior Instructional Development Specialist
While a comprehensive list of Danielle Jacobson's accomplishments could be extensive, what truly distinguishes her as PRT’s Woman of Influence is her approach to tasks—marked by creativity, boundless energy, and genuine commitment to ensuring everyone can excel in their roles. Beyond being recognized as a tech expert, trainer, or implementer, she is driven by a sincere desire to conquer new challenges and to watch others accomplish their goals. Her unwavering dedication ensures that she goes above and beyond to meet the needs of all individuals involved. Read more
Publicis Sapient
Adrienne Graham, Senior Manager, Global Growth
Adrienne Graham is a go-getter—the type of person who you want on your team. She’s passionate about creating change, detail- and goal-oriented in her execution, inspiring and supportive to those around her, and fearless about taking on challenges with purpose. Whether collaborating to host a guest speaker, organize a game night, or facilitate tough conversations about injustices within the Black community, she always shows up to work with a listening ear and open mindset to provide support, action, and most of all, execution. Read more
Radancy
Ann Marie Dellaccio, Vice President of Project Operations
What sets Ann Marie Dellaccio apart is her tireless dedication and meticulous approach to her work. She operates behind the scenes, ensuring that tasks are not only completed, but also executed with precision. Her calculated decision-making, coupled with her highly communicative style, has been instrumental in fostering collaboration and driving positive change. Read more
RS Americas
Manisha Kadoche, Vice President CFO, Americas
Manisha Kadoche's exceptional leadership at RS Americas is not just about her position as CFO—which required her to break a lot of glass ceilings—it's about her unwavering dedication to uplifting and empowering every individual in the organization. Her approach to leadership is a true embodiment of the company’s mission to "make amazing happen for a better world." Kadoche is a visionary leader who leads by example, showing everyone around her how to be a better professional and a more compassionate human being. Her role transcends her title as CFO, she is a source of wisdom and a warm, bright light at RS. Read more
Sono Bello
Sara Tam, Senior Project Manager
Sara Tam is a dynamo. She is smart, creative, curious, empathetic, and driven—a powerful combination. Team members trust her and love working with her because of her tremendous accountability, positive orientation, willingness to help, and the quality of her work. In 2023, Sono Bello opened more than four times the number of new centers than we did in 2022, and they are on track to exceed their new center business goals. This is due in large part to Tam’s leadership and passion. Read more
Sunbelt Rentals
Tiffanie Mendez, Director of P&P Sales
Tiffanie Mendez’s passion has set a new standard for leadership, leaving an indelible mark on Sunbelt Rentals. As a visionary leader, she will continue to inspire, reminding many of the power of conviction and the importance of championing DEI in every aspect of our lives. Countless more individuals will challenge the status quo and strive for a more inclusive future because of her. Read more
Taulia LLC
Sara Begley, Senior Director of Professional Services
Sara Begley is a remarkable example of a professional who continually seeks new challenges and opportunities for growth within Taulia. Throughout her career at Taulia, she has demonstrated a commitment to self-improvement and a dedication to embracing diverse roles and responsibilities. She epitomizes the concept of building one’s career through internal opportunities, which is a great example to other women at Taulia. Read more
VTS
Brielle Silvestri, Senior Executive Assistant, Team Lead
Brielle Silvestri has supported every executive at one time or another, led annual kick-off exercises, established processes and procedures that streamline the company’s operations, and trained all new executive assistants. She is often the voice of reason, helping people to keep perspective, and she is always open to listening to others’ ideas and provides valuable feedback. Read more
