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Sheila Trauernicht Cheif Communications Officer Westfield Insurance Sheila Trauernicht’s favorite piece of advice comes from Michelle Obama, who said “Failure is a feeling long before it is an actual result.”  That’s a powerful reminder to avoid being paralyzed by fear – if you’re afraid to do something, just do it afraid! As Westfield’s Chief Communications… Continue Reading Sheila Trauernicht: Woman of Professional Excellence

Jill Stevens National Customer Service Leader Westfield Insurance With a life motto of “work hard, play hard, give back,” Jill Stevens of Westfield leads by example in all three of these areas.    As Westfield’s National Customer Service Leader, Jill’s role is to influence service and customer experience across the enterprise. Jill’s leadership style is to… Continue Reading Jill Stevens: Woman of Professional Excellence

Brenda Ewart Officer, Business Systems Analyst PNC Brenda Ewart of PNC is passionate about the success and development of others.  At PNC, Brenda serves as President of the African American Employee Resource Group.  Through her leadership, the group creates a culture of respect and inclusion.  “As a result, employees feel empowered to achieve professional development… Continue Reading Brenda Ewart: Woman of Professional Excellence

Susan Donlan Chief Communications Officer KeyBank Susan Donlan’s role at KeyBank is to enhance Key’s brand by telling their story and helping to manage Key’s reputation. Because she is new to the role, Susan is focused on learning all she can and understanding where she can best make an impact. Seeing her team succeed is… Continue Reading Susan Donlan: Woman of Professional Excellence

Irma DeLeon National Director of Community Development – Mortg KeyBank Servant Leadership is very important to Irma DeLeon, National Director of Community Development, Mortgages at KeyBank. She mentors fellow Latina women at Key and always makes time to answer any questions they have about their careers and what it takes to get ahead. “I want… Continue Reading Irma DeLeon: Woman of Professional Excellence

Denise Cissell Shade Enterprise Payments; Group Head – Foreign Exchange, Financial Institutions and Technology KeyBank Denise Cissell Shade manages several businesses within KeyBank’s Enterprise Payments Group; Foriegn Exchange, which helps companies to identify and mitigate the FX risk in their businesses; Financial Institutions, which provides services to other banks and a team that provides end-to-end… Continue Reading Denise Cissell Shade: Woman of Professional Excellence

Lauren Backus Business Technology Executive KeyBank According to Barb Smith, Lauren Backus’ friend and co-worker, Lauren’s super power is her ability to take very complex concepts and simplify them so anyone can understand. As KeyBank’s Business Technology Executive, Lauren leads a team who delivers on Key’s strategic imperatives through technology. Lauren also serves in the… Continue Reading Lauren Backus: Woman of Professional Excellence

Gabrielle Aryeetey SVP Operational Risk Management KeyBank Gabrielle Aryeetey finds fulfillment in doing work that matters, has purpose, and brings value to her clients and community. “You never get back the time spent in (or out) of the office, so doing work that aligns with my core values, is meaningful, and has a positive impact… Continue Reading Gabrielle Aryeetey SVP: Woman of Professional Excellence

Beth Adams Chief Tax Officer KeyBank Beth Adams, Chief Tax Officer for Keybank, leads the team that is responsible for all corporate tax planning, compliance, and controversy. “Closing a deal certainly brings a high, but for me the greatest and most lasting professional fulfillment has come from developing my teams and then watching them further… Continue Reading Beth Adams: Woman of Professional Excellence