In this issue
Meet Laurie Price
As a long- term leader in the nonprofit community, Laurie Price launched a consulting practice focusing on Board and Organizational Development in 2014. In 2016, she additionally became a principal in Clarity Transitions, adding a focus on preparing and supporting healthy leadership transitions in the sector.
Laurie previously served as the CEO of Hope Haven Children's Clinic and Family Center, an outpatient clinic for children with special needs, and as Executive Director of Clay Behavioral, a sliding fee scale provider of mental health and substance abuse services.
Laurie’s recent work with Jacksonville nonprofit organizations has included strategic planning, employee coaching, succession planning, organizational assessments, team building, and serving as an interim CEO. She also serves as a consultant with The Community Foundation of Northeast Florida. Her volunteer service includes Leadership Jacksonville, the Nonprofit Center’s community coach program, and the Jacksonville Women’s Network.
According to Laurie, JWN has enabled her to connect with accomplished women outside of her usual circle. “I’ve met so many talented and interesting woman through the Jacksonville Women’s Network. Through our work together on JWN initiatives, women I never would have had the opportunity to get to know have become close colleagues and friends.”
Meet Teresa Hale
Teresa Hale is passionate about helping families build wealth and building our community through home ownership. With over 25 years’ experience in the mortgage industry, Teresa has a deep understanding of finance and the local real estate community. She uses her knowledge to help families achieve their dreams, including those just starting out, those moving up as kids get older, and those downsizing and or buying their dream retirement home. Teresa’s broad knowledge base enables her to seek out custom scenarios that fit each family’s unique situation.
Teresa Hale has a unique background of both sales and credit underwriting for Banks and Mortgage Companies. She has a proven history as a dynamic sales leader helping build mortgage production for four North East Florida banks over her career: Enterprise National Bank, SunTrust Bank, EverBank and Atlantic Coast Bank. Currently, Teresa is market leader for one of the largest independent mortgage bankers in the nation, Homebridge Financial Services. Under Teresa’s leadership, over 10,000 families have bought, built or refinanced their home.
Teresa earned her MBA from Auburn University and her undergraduate degree from Tift College. She has been active in Residential Finance, holding a variety of leadership positions including underwriting, operations and sales for local, regional and national lenders. Teresa’s family has a long history of helping build Florida. She is a sixth generation Floridian and has earned the designation of Florida Pioneer from Florida’s Genealogical Society. Teresa is committed to giving back to future leaders and financial education serving on the Financial Services Advisory Board of Florida State College of Jacksonville, the Board of Governors Mortgage Bankers Association of Florida and the Board of Governors Mortgage Bankers Association of Jacksonville.
“As a business leader in the Jacksonville Community, I value the Jacksonville Women’s Network. I’ve grown professionally with these ladies who’ve become not only friends but also mentors and business partners. I look forward to the monthly luncheon ladders and our bi-monthly program meetings. The new meet-ups have added additional opportunity to deepen relationships while having fun and learning about and continuing to grow our community.”
Meet Jan Hirabayashi
Newsletter
November 2018 
President's Message
My year as JWN president is drawing to an end, and recent events have me – once again – in a reflective mood. We had a memorable annual meeting, with some spirited discussion about moving our organization in a more political direction. After the meeting, I heard from other members who felt just as strongly about staying on our present course.
In response, we are convening a study group to ascertain what our members think and recommend appropriate action. However, the results won’t be available until after the first of the year. If it’s the will of the group to begin endorsing candidates at that time, we will need to vote on a change in our bylaws.
We are a diverse group of women with differing views, and everyone should have an opportunity to be heard. But I personally believe the great benefit of JWN membership is building relationships.
As you may know, I was involved in a devastating car accident a couple of weeks ago. My car was a total loss and we were all fortunate to survive. It was a timely reminder how precious life is and how quickly it can end. The experience certainly reminded me of what is most important – our loved ones and friends, and the good we can do for others.
I hope as we look to the future, we can all remember that a difference of opinion is an opportunity to talk, learn and get to know -- and understand -- one another better. We are very blessed, and I wish you a joyful Thanksgiving.
Warmly,
Zelda
Of Special Note
At our annual meeting, we heard about Anna Lopez Brosche's "Picture of Service," which is a painting she commissioned in 2014 to reflect The Four Agreements: (1) be impeccable with your word, (2) do not take things personally, (3) do not make assumptions, and (4) always do your best. She shared how the painting serves as a daily reminder of these principles and her personal vision, mission, and values, together which are part of the personal constitution on which she leans as she serves her community. The artist, Jack Allen, lives in Jacksonville.
October Annual Meeting - Photo Gallery
TASK FORCE - Looking for members to participate
We hope you were able to participate in our Annual Meeting and have noted our new vision and mission. As we strive to fulfill our purpose of serving as the Voice of Influence for Women, we are exploring what that means in terms of issue engagement. To help us chart this course, we are forming a task force to work Human Resources expert and JWN member Suzi Lemen and 2 incoming Officers.
In the News
Congratulations to members Rosa Beckett and Julie Negrete Anderson for winning prestigous awards at the Professional Women's Council Women Connecting Women Event in October.
Congratulations to member Nancy Dreicer, CEO of Chappell Schools, for winning an award from Jacksonville Business Journal.
Congratulations to Susan Mack for becoming partner at Adams and Reese LLP beginning in January, 2019.
Newsletter Submission Guidelines
This is an exclusive e-newsletter for and about Network members and upcoming JWN events. We welcome items about your personal and professional achievements, and any projects you would like to promote to members of JWN. Please include photos, preferably in JPG format. Please email all submissions to Zelda Greenberg at zelda@gozelda.com
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