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Photography by Laura A. Wiegmann.
Chamber CEO Beth Nowell with the 2023 panel
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Photography by Laura A. Wiegmann.
Senator Pamela Beidle with Amy Salmon
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Shawn Haught, Cathleen Ward, Robert Pratz, and Jeff Weidley
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The 2023 panel: Dr. Dawn Lindsay, Michelle Coates, Nadine Chien, Esq., Amy Gowan, and Kris Valero Shock
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Photography by Laura A. Wiegmann.
Michelle Coates and Jessica Butler
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Photography by Laura A. Wiegmann.
Stuart and Michelle Schmidt
On October 17, the Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce hosted a special panel discussion, lunch, and networking event, 2023 Women Who Make a Difference. Led by moderator Dr. Dawn Lindsay, President of Anne Arundel Community College, the four panelists—Michelle Coates, Finance Administrator and Education and Outreach Coordinator, Register of Wills, Anne Arundel County; Nadine Chien, Esq., Vice Chair, Board of Trustees, Anne Arundel Community College; Amy Gowan, President & CEO, Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation; and Kris Valero Shock, President & CEO, Leadership Anne Arundel—touched on topics of business, philanthropy, and public service. Learn more at naaccc.com.