Christa K. Santos
President
Christa Santos, MPA is president of CKS Marketing Communications LLC. Santos brings extensive experience marketing entrepreneurship initiatives, high technology, and professional services companies, as well as a deep commitment to empowering women in business. As NAWBO Orlando’s Chapter President, she will provide strategic direction and foster a supportive network for women business owners emphasizing industry collaboration and creating valuable industry partnerships.
cathy levendoski
Immediate Past President
Cathy Levendoski is the owner of ActionPoint Marketing and has more than 25 years of experience in building brands, developing communications plans and marketing campaigns, counseling clients on communication strategy, and designing digital marketing campaigns and demand generation programs. Levendoski’s chapter and industry knowledge in marketing will provide valuable insights and continuity to support the board's ongoing initiatives.
REgine Bonneau
President-Elect
Regine Bonneau, CTPRP is the Founder and CEO of RB Advisory, LLC, which provides cyber risk management, security assessments, compliance services, forensic audits, and privacy consultations for private sector and government clients. She founded RB Advisory after years of working in the risk management and compliance industries. With her strong leadership skills and expertise in business consulting for large and small companies, Bonneau will play a key role in shaping the chapter's initiatives and advocating for women entrepreneurs.
deanna Novak
Secretary
Deanna is the founder of The Write Journeys, LLC and is a professional copywriter, author, and ghostwriter, with more than 20 years of experience combining legal and journalism backgrounds. She has been re-elected as Secretary. Novak's expertise in professional writing and content creation, along with her roles as Director and Treasurer on the NAWBO Institute for Entrepreneurial Development Board, as well as her past experience on the South Florida NAWBO Chapter board, equip her to advance compliance and facilitate effective communication among NAWBO Orlando board members in contributing to the advancement of its goals.
tracy rickard
Director, Programs Chair
Tracy Rickard is president of Tracy’s Total Wellness, a women’s health coaching organization empowering women to live in a body and life they love. She is a Certified Health and Life Coach, Yoga Teacher, and Licensed Massage Therapist and Energy Worker. She currently serves as Program Chair for NAWBO Orlando.
karen kurta
Director, Communications Chair
Karen is a commercial and portrait photographer, graphic designer, and owner of Karen K Photo. She specializes in photography for business and uses her 20+ years of corporate marketing experience to plan and create branding and marketing images. She currently serves as Communications Chair for NAWBO Orlando. Kurta leverages her creative talents and marketing skills to enhance the chapter's communications strategies and outreach efforts.
SHAWNTIA LEE EMILUS
Director, Membership Chair
Shawntia was the first in her family to go to college and found it challenging trying to balance school, work, and academics. That’s why she set out to help first-generation/minority students reach their full potential by providing resources within College-Thriver Education, a pioneering organization dedicated to helping first-generation and minority students navigate college admissions and career readiness. Emilus's entrepreneurial spirit and expertise in education will contribute to NAWBO Orlando's efforts to attract and grow its membership base. She was the winner of the chapter’s PropelHER Pitch Emerging Business in 2022 as part of its annual Take Flight Business Conference.
Vanessa Clark
Director, Sponsorship Chair
With over 10 years of experience and licensed to practice law in Florida, Attorney Vanessa Cotto Clark has successfully guided individuals and families through the intricacies of estate planning while also fiercely advocating for the rights of personal injury victims. In 2021, she opened Clark Law PLLC with a focus on Estate Planning and Personal Injury.
Mona Lou Cherkaoui (aka Mona Lou)
Director
Mona is an expert in cultural intelligence and diversity. As the founder of Mona Lou International, she provides consulting, training, and coaching on cultural intelligence worldwide. Additionally, she is the founder/CEO of World Properties Group, a real estate boutique serving global investors for more than 20 years. Lou's expertise in cultural intelligence, marketing, and global sales, along with her commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs from all backgrounds contributes to NAWBO Orlando's mission of fostering diversity and inclusivity in the business world.