Women in Leadership: Maggie Bender-Johnson
Our annual salute to women at the top of their field
Maggie Bender-Johnson, the new CEO of family-run Bender Insurance Solutions, has some big, hairy, audacious goals (BHAGs).
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DELEGATA’S NEW PRESIDENT AMIRA MENOUFY
LEADS THE CHARGE WITH A TEAM OF CRITICAL THINKERS
There’s no doubt about it, we are living through a time when technology is continuing to evolve at a rapid pace — where innovation continues to propel us forward.
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CASBO
DRIVING THE BUSINESS SIDE OF CALIFORNIA’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS
As CEO of the California Association of School Business Officials (CASBO), Tatia Davenport brings her relentless quest for improvement, her innovative mindset, and her profound ability to inspire and mobilize people to transform education and drive results with her team to support the organization’s members and the students they serve.
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ROSEVILLE ELECTRIC UTILITY
EMPOWERING WOMEN IN THE PUBLIC POWER INDUSTRY
Community-owned Roseville Electric Utility has served Roseville with a reputation for reliable service and low rates for more than 100 years. Traditionally, electric utilities have been male-dominated realms, but at Roseville Electric, women are working to change that.
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COHNREZNICK
ELEVATING WOMEN FROM INTERNSHIP THROUGH PARTNERSHIP
CohnReznick continues to create opportunities for women in its own firm as well as in the broader business community. As a leading national advisory, assurance, and tax firm and industry employer of choice, CohnReznick is committed to career advancement for women across its 30 U.S. offices and three global subsidiaries.
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Dignity Health
LEADING THE WAY TO BETTER HEALTH CARE FOR ALL WOMEN
“My passion is women’s health care and caring for all women, no matter what insurance they have, what background they have, or where they come from,” says Dr. Jennifer Overbey, M.D., chief of obstetrics and gynecology at Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento.
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ESKATON
ESKATON USHERS IN A NEW ERA WITH ITS FOCUS ON PEOPLE AND MODERNIZATIONS
In 2023, Eskaton elevated Sheri Peifer to the organization’s top position. While serving as president, Peifer was selected during a formal CEO succession plan and now holds both titles as the primary steward of this community-based nonprofit serving older adults through health, housing, and social services.
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FLORIN ROAD PARTNERSHIP
BREAKING THE GLASS CEILING: NURTURING DIVERSITY AND EMPOWERING WOMEN LEADERS
From Franklin Blvd to Tamoshanter Way there is a new project blossoming in South Sacramento. One that is fueled by a passionate group of female leaders behind the scenes and at the forefront.
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GILBERT CPAs
SUPPORTING EMPLOYEES’ DIFFERENCES AND NEEDS ON THE PATH TO SUCCESS
Historically, public accounting has been a male-dominated field. However, today in the U.S., women represent nearly 60% of CPAs and about 40% of the industry’s leadership positions.
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HEARTLAND CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES
Leading From the Heart
For over 40 years, HeartLand Child & Family Services has fielded a mental health team devoted to “Doing Whatever It Takes” to support children, youth and their families as they cope with life stressors and strive to achieve resilience and wellness.