2022 Women Who Lead Honored on The Paul W. Smith Show

DETROIT, November 18, 2022 ~ Friday, 760 WJR proudly celebrated and recognized the 2022 “Women Who Lead,“ spotlighting women from throughout the Great Lakes region who are leading the way in business, civics, and humanity.The 12th annual Women Who Lead Honoree Ceremony was held at Joe Muer Seafood in Detroit’s GM Renaissance Center, and aired as part of a special edition of “The Paul W. Smith Show.”Each year, 12 women are chosen from all of those who are featured on 760 WJR’s “Women Who Lead” program. Hear their stories below, then learn even more at WJR.com/Women-Who-Lead.

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November 18, 2022 ~ Herbert Sloan Collegiate Professor of Cardiac Surgery at University of Michigan Medical School Dr. Jennifer Romano talks to Paul W. at the about her work as a pediatric heart surgeon and she thanks 760 WJR for the Women Who Lead award.

November 18, 2022 ~ MTD Marketing Group President Jennifer Mefford talks to Paul W. about her work with NECA/IBEW supporting women in the trades and she thanks 760 WJR for the “Women Who Lead” award.

November 18, 2022 ~ DTE Energy Foundation President and Chairman Lynette Dowler tells Paul W. she has a great job because she gets to give money to many different organizations around Michigan helping others and she is also honored to be part of the 2022 “Women Who Lead” honoree class.

November 18, 2022 ~ Clinical Psychologist and founder of the online community, “Already Famous” Dr. Donna Rockwell talks to Paul W. about her work helping teenagers with their self image, and Paul W. congratulates her on being part of the 2022 “Women Who Lead” class.

November 18, 2022 ~ Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort Properties CEO Melinda Coffin tells Paul W. she is honored to be first female CEO of the organization and she is also honored to be a “Women Who Lead” honoree.

November 18, 2022 ~ The Capital Grille Sales and Marketing Manager Lisa Banish thanks Paul W. for the 2022 “Women Who Lead” award and she also talks about the important ingredients for a great restaurant like The Capital Grille.

November 18, 2022 ~ Make Food Not Waste Founder and Executive Director Danielle Todd talks to Paul W. about making sure food does not go to waste in Metro Detroit and gets into the hands of people who need it. She also says she is grateful for the 2022 “Women Who Lead” award.

November 18, 2022 ~ BasBlue Co-Founder Nancy Tellem explains to Paul W. why she started the Detroit-based group which provides event space for women around Metro Detroit to gather and share ideas. She also thanks 760 WJR for the 2022 “Women Who Lead” honor.

November 18, 2022 ~ United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan Dawn Ison talks to Paul W. about her work helping law enforcement fight crime in Detroit, and she says she is honored to be recognized as a member of the 2022 “Women Who Lead” class.

November 18, 2022 ~ Former President and CEO of the United Community Family Services / Chaldean American Ladies of Charity Jane Shallal talks to Paul W. about her work helping refugees settle in the Detroit area and she thanks 760 WJR for the “Women Who Lead” award.

November 18, 2022 ~ General Motors Vice-President of Corporate Giving Terry Rhadigan talks to Paul W. about the company’s ongoing work on electric vehicles and the automaker’s commitment to the community and support of 760 WJR‘s “Women Who Lead” program.