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Meet Mindy Barker
Mindy Barker is CEO of Barker Associates, financial strategist and a frequent guest speaker to up-and-coming entrepreneurs, experienced CEOs and CFOs, and nonprofit leaders. As a financial strategist, Mindy works with her clients to develop positive cash flow and increase company value. Together they uncover areas to drive out waste in financial reporting, replacing it with dashboards to alert management to key organizational metrics to guide critical decisions. Mindy is actively involved with Jacksonville Women’s Network. She has served on the JWN Board, the Nominating Committee, and was the Category Chair for Business Executives for two years. Her JWN connections have benefited her personally and professionally. Meet Laura Boeckman
Laura Boeckman is the North Florida Bureau Chief for the Consumer Protection Division of the Florida Attorney General’s Office. She supervises a staff of attorneys and investigators who investigate and prosecute civil violations of Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act. “Essentially, we go after businesses and individuals who are scamming people or not fully disclosing the terms of a financial transaction,” says Boeckman. She has served in the position for the past five years, but she is no stranger to public service. Public service and protecting peoples’ rights are issues Boeckman feels strongly about. In 2015, she was named The Florida Bar’s Consumer Protection Lawyer of the Year and received Jacksonville Area Legal Aid’s Outstanding Pro Bono Legal Service Award. In 2017, she was awarded The Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Award for the 4thJudicial Circuit. She currently serves as co-chair of the Jacksonville Bar’s Pro Bono Committee and serves on the 4thJudicial Circuit’s Pro Bono Committee. She is the immediate past president of the Jacksonville Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and the vice-chair of the Florida Bar’s Consumer Protection Law Committee. Boeckman is a member of the Chester Bedell Inn of Court, where she serves as counselor-elect on the executive committee and is a member of the First District Appellate Inn of Court where she serves on the mentoring committee. “I have thoroughly enjoyed my first year in the JWN. It has been very fulfilling to meet so many influential and interesting leaders both in and out of the legal profession. It is inspiring to see what the women leaders in our community have accomplished. I look forward to many years of being involved in the Network.” |
Newsletter
September 2018 
President's Message
As I take stock of this year, it’s amazing to realize that we are heading into the final stretch! My grandsons are turning 3 and 1, I have a few more gray hairs (well-earned!) and my time as JWN president is also heading into its final months.
One of the things I’ve tried to do this year is keep it real. It’s often tempting to only speak of our victories, but I think one of the best ways we can encourage one another is to be honest about our struggles as well. Sometimes the most encouraging thing in the world is to know that you are not alone; that you’re not the first person who’s ever felt overwhelmed, unsure or just plain exhausted.
No matter how mature and accomplished we get, we are all walking that tightrope every day, and I love that my JWN friends will talk about that and share strategies for coping. I’ve heard the same from many of you.
For me, the past few months have been all about hustle – JWN activities, meetings, selling homes, and family time. My calendar is filled with all these activities. Like you, I try to fit it all in while maintaining a balance, but I’m not always successful! Our August program, Aging Gracefully, was a timely one in that regard. It encouraged me to reduce my stress level and be especially mindful of balance.
This month’s JWN Meet Up is a very casual networking program of wine and painting. After a hectic August and the festivities of Labor Day weekend, that sounds like just the right balance of “me” time and business networking. I hope to see you at our September Meet Up, and if we don’t know one another please introduce yourself – I’d love to learn more about you.
Warmly,
Zelda
Of Special Note
JWN LUNCH LADDERS
Our JWN Monthly Lunch Ladders are an integral part of your membership. Our lunch ladders promote inclusion and networking for all that participate.
It is extremely important that these lunch ladders are planned and facilitated. If you have not heard from your lunch ladder leader by the end of the month preciding the lunch ladder, please make an effort to reach out to them directly.
In the News
MEMBER KAREN COLE
On August 8, 2018, Circuit Judge Karen Cole provided the 165 World Language teachers of the Duval County Public Schools an interactive presentation entitled, “Whatever It Takes: A Judge’s Perspective on the Challenges Our Children Face.”
MEMBERS ANN SABBAG & GWEN GRIGGS
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