About Professional Women of St. Tammany

Professional Women of St. Tammany is a nonprofit organization educating, promoting and supporting all women in our community through networking, information, scholarships and workshops. Since 2009, we’ve awarded over $137,500 in scholarships to deserving women of St. Tammany Parish pursuing higher education and advancement in the work force. Meet the current leaders who make up our organization.

Board of Directors

Karen Wall

President Founding Member

Home Bank
69291 Hwy 21
Covington, La 70433
985-893-8549 Office
985-237-9343 Cell

Aimée Dodds

President Elect

PROforma AD Branding Solutions
985-507-3686

Sarada Bonnett

Vice President of Programs

Marketing Representative
Stone Title
985-789-7183

Janet Fabre Smith

Vice President of Membership

Fabre Smith & Company
1070-B West Causeway Approach
Mandeville LA 70471

Paige Henderson

Secretary

Paige Henderson Studio
Madisonville, LA 70447
985- 503-8229

Melissa Ruddick

Treasurer

- Capital One Bank
- 3840 Highway 22, Suite 101
- Mandeville, LA 70471
- (985) 624-4265

Committees

Barbara Cranner

Scholarships Committee

Dr. Holmquist Healthcare
EVP
504-931-0564

The Scholarship Committee meets at the beginning of each year to review and update the scholarship application. Members assist in distributing scholarship information to schools and universities in the community. The committee reviews and scores the applications and the scholarships are given out at the June luncheon.

Jill Stoltz

Phenomenal Woman Retreat Committee

BusinessWorks Accounting Solutions, LLC
522 N. New Hampshire, Suite 1
Covington, LA 70433
985-327-7979 Office
985-789-0811 Cell

The Phenomenal Women Retreat Committee plans and coordinates the Phenomenal Woman Retreat, which is held each March. The committee begins preparations in late December, early January. Members solicit speakers, donations and door prizes for the event.

Emily Purvis

Public Relations Committee

Empower Marketing
1011 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 31
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 275-0401

The Public Relations Committee is responsible for press releases, calendar of events and takes pictures of speakers and attendees at Professional Women of St. Tammany events.

Jerilyn Schmidt

Community Outreach Committee

Speedway Printing & Copy Center
2575 N. Causeway
Mandeville, LA 70471
985-626-0032

The Community Outreach Committee coordinates community involvement and selects non-profits for donations and quarterly raffle proceeds. Also coordinates annual Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West Women Build in October.

Amy Sellers

Putting on the Glitz Committee

Regions Mortgage
1901 N. Causeway Blvd 2nd Floor
Mandeville La. 70471
985-626-3814 Office

Shiela Gunderson

Putting on the Glitz Committee

Stadium Cuts
American Garage Door
1750 N. Causeway Blvd. Suites 115/120
Mandeville La. 70471
985-674-4247 Stadium Cuts
985-264-7671 American Garage Door

Christina Rusca

Women’s Choice Awards Committee

Assurance Financial
1423 W. Causeway Approach
Mandeville, LA 70471
985-275-0334 Office
985-263-7623 Cell

The Women’s Choice Awards Committee is responsible for promoting the Women’s Choice Awards, evaluating the nominations, choosing the recipients and helping to coordinate the event.