Worcester Business Journal

www.wbjournal.com August 31, 2015 • Worcester Business Journal 11 >> 40 U N D E R F O R T Y Career highlights: Earning my CFP credentials by age 30, amassing $170 million in assets under management with my friend and business partner, Jim Reynolds; also, loving what I do every day I come to the office. Community involvement: Priority should be placed on assisting those in our community who suffer not from their own doing or decisions. Sherry's House in Worcester has assisted families affected by childhood cancer for 30 years, providing emotional and financial support. I have the honor of serving on their board and fundraising to help make a difference in people's lives. Ultimate career goal: I feel I am living it: Running a world-class financial advisory practice, working with wonderful clients. Non-relative you admire most: Dr. Ben Carson Favorite book: "Atlas Shrugged," by Ayn Rand Hidden talents: I enjoy playing the drums and writing opinions on current topics, I've completed 5 Tough Mudders and I am a formidable trivia player due to volumes of acquired useless knowledge. "By the time I turn 50, I'd like to have accomplished … having a loving family, financial freedom and being thought of as someone who cares about his community." Joseph E. Andrews Vice President/Investments, Senior Financial Adviser, Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management, Worcester Birthplace: Augusta, Ga. Residence: Worcester High school: St. Peter-Marian Colleges and degrees earned: B.A., Assumption College Career highlights: Organizing an annual Small Business and Entrepreneurs award ceremony, as well as an annual Women In Action symposium. Also, an annual back-to-school drive, in which kids and their parents are introduced to after- school options and given backpacks and school supplies. Community involvement: Chair, Worcester County Commission on the Status of Women; chair, Advisory Committee on the Status of Women for the city of Worcester; member of board of directors, RCAP Solutions; member, Citywide Parent Planning Advisory Council; host, The Positive Impact Show on Flava 105.5 FM in Worcester. Ultimate career goal: To have WIA Inc. become a national women's support group where all women learn to take care of themselves and learn what their goals and aspirations are. Non-relative you admire most: Karen Koller, president and CEO of RCAP Solutions. She stands for Integrity, strength and confidence, exhibits humili- ty and has a willingness to learn. Favorite books: "Mama," by Terry McMillan; "Forgiveness: 21 Days to Forgive Everyone for Everything," by Iyanla Vanzant Hidden talents: I can really sing. "By the time I turn 50, I'd like to have accomplished … my dream (of having a) community center for women." Chantel Bethea CEO & President, Women In Action Inc., Worcester Birthplace: Georgia Residence: Worcester High school: Leominster High School Colleges and degrees earned: Studying toward bachelor's degree at Worcester State University Career highlights: Receiving a promo- tion to work closely with Holy Cross donors to secure major gifts to the col- lege toward financial aid and other edu- cational opportunities; earning a Fulbright scholarship to teach English to high school students in Austria. Community involvement: Ran the Boston Marathon this year as a charity runner for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Ultimate career goal: To be a leader in my industry, to connect people with a cause, and to remain kind and approachable. Non-relative you admire most: My dear friend from business school, and resident of Yorba Linda, Calif., Lisa Sanchez Gonchar. She is a mother of two, soon to be three. Her first born, Jacoby, is nearly 4. He has cerebral palsy. She is as strong a person as they come. Favorite book: "Romeo and Juliet." With my children, it's "Everywhere Babies," by Susan Meyers Hidden talents: I love to sing (nowa- days just at weddings and funerals), I can beat box (aka, percussion with my voice), a skill I learned while singing a capella at Holy Cross, and it takes me no time to write poems that rhyme. "By the time I turn 50, I'd like to have accomplished … giving our children a wonderful childhood, and traveling the world with my husband." Amanda Corbett Beaver Leadership Giving Officer, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester Birthplace: Boston Residence: Natick High school: Winchester High School Colleges and degrees earned: B.A., Holy Cross; MBA, University of California, Irvine Melanie Bonsu Fund Development Manager, Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts, Worcester Birthplace: Worcester Residence: Worcester High school: Doherty Memorial High School Colleges and degrees earned: Bachelor's degree, Worcester State University Career highlights: Increased corporate, foundation and individual support of mission since joining Girl Scouts in 2012; increased attendance and money raised for two fundraising events, and was cho- sen to help plan the donor experience for the Girl Scouts' 53rd national convention. Community involvement: I have a soft spot for children (especially my two sons), and I love this city and my profes- sion. I try to support all three passions through my work and volunteering. I am part of the PTO, the advisory committee for the Rainbow Child Development Center, and am communications chair for Women in Development of Central Mass. Ultimate career goal: To lead a nonprof- it organization that makes a lasting impact on our city. Non-relative you admire most: My boss, Pattie Hallberg, CEO of GSCWM. She is one of the strongest women I know and, because she is almost 6 feet tall, she shares my love and appreciation for high heels. Favorite book: "Great Expectations," by Charles Dickens Hidden talents: My vast knowledge of everything "Star Wars," and I'm pretty amazing on the grill. "By the time I turn 50, I'd like to have accomplished … raising two happy, health and successful young men who are proud that I'm their mom." Andrews Beaver Bonsu (with son) Bethea

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