Maureen Higgins is the Vice President of Integrated Network Operations and Information Services for an Alberta based electrical utility. An Operations and Information Technology executive with over 28 years of experience Maureen has worked diligently to fine tune her experience in business management, leadership and strategy, Maureen oversees approx. 160 employees and several managed services agreements. Maureen’s portfolio includes corporate information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), telecommunications, cyber and physical security, power system operations and facilities. Maureen is a strategic visionary leader with a clear sense of purpose and urgency when faced with adverse business scenarios. She is skilled at establishing operational excellence within a diverse culture, translating conceptual ideas and models into growth and operational strategies. Focused on innovation and bringing value to the overall business in the areas of; Strategy, Relationship Management and Return on Investment. Maureen has the ability to work with and influence traditional engineering mindset through multiple approaches.
Maureen has also worked to develop her understanding of corporate governance. Over the past couple of years she created a corporate governance structure for a critical operational area. The structure was to inform senior leaders across the organization of key risks and mitigations plans. This committee, which Maureen chaired, also recommended prioritization of key initiative and mitigation plans to the executive governance committee for oversight and alignment.
Enterprise Risk Management is also an area in which Maureen has developed her business acumen, leading the company in developing a revised functional risk matrix and prioritization plan to identify and mitigate high risk areas in her portfolio. Maureen has able to leverage this practical application of governance, along with her learning from the ICD program to create a holistic and pragmatic governance approach.
After earning a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Calgary, Maureen went on to complete a Master of Business Administration from the University in 2004. She served as Director of the Calgary Public Library and serves their Finance and Audit Committee as well as the Governance Committee. Her past Board experience includes the Bethany Care Foundation on both the Finance and Audit, and Investment Committees. In addition to her role as VP of Integrated Network Operations and Information Services, she held the role of Interim Chief Operating Officer last year.
Maureen credits her success to being articulate, thoughtful and professional. She has brought and continues to bring strong leadership capabilities and understanding of a regulated environment to the Board, and to every task she undertakes. She continues to reside in Calgary, where she keeps abreast of causes in human rights, child welfare and the environment.
Worldwide Women’s Association Member of the Year Maureen Higgins, MBA can be found on the Association Directory, where she is looking forward to networking with you.
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Richelle Harrelson is the Senior Vice President of Operations at Medical Management Services, a healthcare consulting solutions company based in Pensacola, Florida. With over 26 years of experience in healthcare management and operations, Richelle is a seasoned professional at the top of her game. With expertise in risk management, medical billing and coding, medical practice operations, business and financial strategy, customer service and filing, and information technologies, she offers a compendium of skills and served as a Senior Executive Consultant in addition to her role as Senior VP.
After launching her career in the healthcare revenue cycle management arena, Richelle transitioned from working with third party insurance and physician reimbursement involvement to working directly with multispecialty physician offices as an operations management executive. She is a member of the MGMA, ACMPE and AAPC, and holds both CMPE and CPC certifications.
Richelle credits her resounding success to the hard work and dedication that allowed her to succeed in a field traditionally administered by men. She hopes to connect with other top female professionals, and is always happy to offer advice or mentor up and coming healthcare industry administrator and executives.
Worldwide Women’s Association Member Richelle Harrelson, CMPE, CPC can be found on the Association Directory, where she is looking forward to networking with you.
Amanda Livingston is a renowned professional photographer and the proud owner of her own studio, Livingston Photography and Print Shop. The studio, spearheaded by Amanda, opened its’ doors in 2008 and has enjoyed steady growth, with a second photographer joining in 2014, and a full printing shop with four additional employees beginning in 2015. With customer service as their key focus, Livingston Photography and Print Shop is sought by a diverse clientele for their attention to detail, professionalism, and high quality product.
Amanda was initially drawn to the art of photography for its’ unique ability to preserve memories. Her philosophy is simple; she believes that it is your moment, your event, your memory, and it should be captured the way you want it to be. Moving forward, Amanda plans to further expand the business, build an addition onto their building, and to continue providing excellent customer service.
In addition to her work at the studio, Amanda is a passionate humanitarian, and acts as a volunteer photographer for Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep, a nonprofit organization that provides thousands of families of babies who are stillborn or are at risk of dying as newborns with free professional portraits with their baby. Amanda resides in Nephi, Utah, where she enjoys reading, cooking, camping, and spending time with her family, when not taking photographs.
Worldwide Women’s Association Member Amanda Livingston can be found on the Association Directory, where she is looking forward to networking with you.
Ivette De Jacobis is the Founder and CEO of Call Center of Mexico, a leader in the field of customer service and considered one of the 10 centers of Mexico’s leading company contact.
Throughout her career and personal journey, Ivette was always interested in studying the different theories and practices of leadership and growth, and synthesizing them into simple and practical tools used to improve one’s emotional wellbeing in the interest of maintaining a constructive culture in business. This has now become Ivette’s passion, and has led her to research, develop and create new strategies that bring about transformation and continued reinvention in herself, her family and her team.
Ivette has a Degree in Business Administration from the Anahuac University and a Diploma in Senior Management from ITESM, in addition to one in Positive Psychology from the Universidad Iberoamericana. Additionally, she studied Positive Leadership at the University of Michigan and has a certificate granted by the Collaborative Practice Group Champs Elysees.
Ivette resides in Santiago, Oxipaco, Mexico, and is fluent in English and Spanish. When not engaged with work, she enjoys reading, cooking and spending time with her family.
The Worldwide Women’s Association Member Ivette De Jacobis can be found on the Association Directory, where she is looking forward to networking with you.
Robyn A. Bowman, President of Phoenix Asset Group, LLC, is a strategic and innovative financial leader with high energy, strong determination and an assertive pro-active marketing and sales approach. With over 23 years of experience and unrivaled expertise in her industry, Robyn was named Cambridge Who’s Who Executive of the Year in Banking and Collections, 2006 and 2007.
Phoenix Asset Group is a proud leader in Portfolio Acquisitions of distressed debt from creditors that have been charged off. The company adheres to a strict due-diligence process that uniquely allows them to forecast conservative recovery rates. Their five sources of revenue per portfolio ensure their investors ROI’s of 40-72% in 12 – 18 months.
As a leader, Robyn is confident in spearheading Phoenix Asset Group toward achieving its’ every goal by committing its’ talent, resources and capabilities collectively to increase the probability of predictable results and reducing risk. She finds great reward in helping small investors make higher returns on their money and has successfully helped families with $10,000 -$50,000 in investment money and make up to $15,250 – $85,000, with the lowest return of 25% ROI in 12 months. She is a diamond member of the ACA and a member of the DBA.
Also a passionate humanitarian, Robyn frequently donates time and resources to children in need. She resides in Chanhassen, Minnesota and enjoys traveling when she is not engaged with work.
Worldwide Women’s Association VIP Member Robyn A. Bowman can be found on the Association Directory, where she is looking forward to networking with you.
