Women We Admire is pleased to announce Top Women Leaders for 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Women We Admire is pleased to announce Top Women Leaders for 2023. Historically women have been underrepresented in the workforce around the world, but that is starting to change.

In contrast to their male counterparts, women have witnessed a more rapid escalation in labor force participation rates. This trend can be attributed to a range of contributing factors, namely the growth of healthcare and other industries traditionally led by women, significant advancements in women’s educational attainment, and their growing presence in historically male-dominated sectors such as construction, finance, and information technology. According to data furnished by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: 75% of what’s termed as “prime-age women” (those aged 25–54) are engaged in employment, in contrast to just over 66% a decade ago. In short: there are more women working jobs than ever before.

However, it is important to bear in mind that there is still a long journey ahead of us. The list of leaders this year is particularly remarkable as it underscores the ongoing struggle of pioneering women who are dismantling obstacles and dispelling preconceived notions. These exceptional individuals have showcased remarkable innovation, tenacity, and resolve across a spectrum of traditionally male-dominated domains. Through their forward-thinking guidance, they have set new standards of leadership, driven transformative endeavors, and nurtured inclusive professional atmospheres.

Among this quarter’s awardees is Vanessa B. Beasley, the 20th President of Trinity University, who took office in July 2022, marking a historic milestone as the first woman to hold this position in the institution’s 153-year history. She is dedicated to advancing the university’s student-centered mission and vision by collaborating with an outstanding leadership team to uphold its values and aspirations. Awardee Ning Duong holds the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Credit Union West, where she drives the formulation of strategic initiatives to uphold the institution’s mission of promoting financial well-being and life quality for members and communities. Also awarded is Lexie Komisar who holds the position of Director and Global Head of Partner Products & Growth at Meta (formerly Facebook), overseeing the global advancement, monetization, and revenue-driven expansion of partner products spanning diverse domains such as Business Messaging, Telco, Commerce, FinTech, Core Ads, and Measurement & Signals on WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger.

Please join us in celebrating the accomplishments of this group of Top Women Leaders of 2023. These awards provide a major platform for acknowledging the exceptional leadership of today’s women leaders, while also laying the foundation for celebrating the potential leaders of tomorrow.

Hiba M. Anver (Erickson Immigration Group; George Washington University School of Law), Chitra Arora (J.P. Morgan Wealth Management), Vanessa Beasley (Trinity University), Melissa Bissen (Whitney Bailey Cox & Magnani), Ashley Reid Brown (ghSMART), Teresa Cerbolles (General Motors), Pearl Chen (Bain & Company), Ning Duong (Credit Union West), Dana Erf Fortman (Walgreens), Genevieve Gimbert (PwC), Lexie Komisar (Meta), Lori Lane (Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties), Joanne Mizell (Banner | Aetna), Paula Payton (Deloitte), Marie-Pierre Pelletier (Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton), Emily Popovich (L3DFX), Leslie Quinton (Ubisoft), Whitney Soule (University of Pennsylvania), Cheryl Stargratt (IPEX Group of Companies), Paige Strand (IR Labs Inc.), Emmanuelle Toussaint (Cleo Innovations), Tobie Webb (Sandia National Labs), Brittany Westling (Team b. Strategy+), and Kiely Wilkerson (Strategic Engineering Solutions).

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Lightbridge Academy has signed its largest franchise deal in Orlando with CAB Childcare Group for seven units and aims to provide high-quality early childhood education in the Orlando community. The partnership aligns with Lightbridge Academy’s Circle of Care philosophy® and reflects the franchise’s growth momentum and commitment to offering essential educational child care services to local communities nationwide.

ORLANDO, Fla. , Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Lightbridge Academy® , The Solution for Working Parents® and one of the fastest-growing early childhood education franchises with over 150 centers either open or in development, announces its biggest franchise signing to date in Orlando with CAB Childcare Group, comprised of experienced franchisees Amit Varma, Bud Patel, and Chinmay Patel. The signing includes an agreement for seven units in central Florida, bringing its Circle of Care philosophy and innovative programs to the Orlando community. The award-winning franchisor has continued growth momentum across the country as investors with an interest in education recognize the opportunity to introduce an essential and rewarding service to their local community through Lightbridge Academy’s proven franchise business model.

CAB Childcare Group shares Lightbridge Academy’s Circle of Care philosophy® and is thrilled to be making an impact within the community as the solution for working families with a new multi-unit signing in Orlando.

CAB Childcare Group, which consists of three entrepreneurs including Amit Varma, father of two and Orlando resident with 25 years of hospitality experience, saw the opportunity to invest in a 7-unit franchise deal in a rapidly growing and essential child care industry with the leading high-quality early child care franchise. Lightbridge Academy’s economic resilience, strong support infrastructure, and predictable revenue appealed to the investors. Varma and the CAB Childcare Group believe in providing the best early child care education programs to the Orlando community that make a positive impact on shaping young minds through Lightbridge Academy’s Circle of Care philosophy and whole child approach, with the goal to open additional centers in surrounding Florida communities in the future.

“As a proud dad and an advocate for early childhood education, I am happy to announce our partnership with Lightbridge Academy in our 7-unit franchise agreement in Orlando,” said CAB Childcare Group franchisee Amit Varma. “Combining our passion for educating young minds with the proven success of Lightbridge Academy, we cannot wait to open seven child care centers in Orlando. These centers will help meet the urgent need for high-quality early childhood education throughout central Florida.”

Lightbridge Academy is filling the local need for high-quality educational child care, as the industry continues to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.18%, according to Grand View Research. In 2023, Lightbridge Academy has celebrated 18 franchise signings with 24 locations in development, entering new markets including Texas and Michigan while continuing to grow in existing markets like North Carolina and Pennsylvania. As an industry leader in educational child care franchising, Lightbridge Academy is making significant strides in expanding its presence nationwide, bringing The Solution for Working Parents® to vibrant communities in need of high-quality educational child care across the nation. With a commitment to providing exceptional care and fostering a nurturing environment, Lightbridge Academy is poised to make a positive impact on the local Orlando community, supporting families in their pursuit of a balanced work-life dynamic.

“We’re excited to announce our newest franchisee CAB Childcare Group and extend our Circle of Care to families in Orlando,” said Chief Executive Officer, Gigi Schweikert . “This new signing is a testament to our dedication to providing unparalleled early childhood education programs to working families and highlights Lightbridge Academy’s impressive growth throughout the country. We are incredibly proud of our proven business model that allows us to create partnerships with multi-unit franchisees who are committed to making a transformative impact in the communities they serve.”

As a category disruptor and the renowned option for successful franchise investors because of its proven business model and comprehensive support structure, Lightbridge Academy is thrilled to partner with passionate and qualified franchisees like CAB Childcare Group. Over 70% of the Lightbridge Academy’s franchise system is comprised of multi-units. Many franchisees have decided to scale with multiple units, benefitting from increased operational efficiencies and enjoying expansion into new markets. Ranked as one of the fastest-growing franchises in the essential child care education industry, Lightbridge Academy leads with visionary business-minded innovation and technological advancements, provides ongoing support infrastructure and trainings, and collaborates with dedicated franchisees to transform the child care education space by not only providing care and education for children but a host of solutions to support the needs of busy working families.

To learn more about Lightbridge Academy’s early childhood education programs in Orlando, visit, LightbridgeAcademy.com.

To learn more about franchising opportunities, visit LightbridgeAcademyFranchise.com.

About Lightbridge Academy:
Established in 1997, the company was founded as a family business based on core values and a Circle of Care philosophy that places equal importance on the needs of children, their families, teachers, center owners and the community. Now celebrating its 25th anniversary, Lightbridge Academy provides quality early education and child care programs to children aged six weeks through kindergarten. The company currently has over 150 child care centers either open or in development throughout Florida, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Lightbridge Academy also follows enhanced health and safety measures with The Lightbridge Promise as the Gold Standard in the child care industry. In 2020, the company was featured on the Inc. 5000 ranking, Franchise Times Top 200+ awards, and on Newsweek’s 2021 list of America’s Best Customer Service. In 2022, Lightbridge Academy was featured for the 7th year on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 and for the 2nd year on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies.

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