Who's Who of Professional Women

Professional Women Honorees

social work

LINA YUK-SHUI FONG

In 2005, Lina Yuk-Shui Fong, PhD, founded Global Adoption, Counseling, Cultural Resources Inc., a Christian nonprofit organization.

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Melanie Kennedy

MELANIE V. KENNEDY

With a passion for helping others, particularly children, Melanie V. Kennedy first earned an associate degree from the Pennsylvania State University in 1976. From there,

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Terry Dixon

TERRY L. DIXON

Coming from a military family, Terry L. Dixon, MS, MSW, LPC, LCSW, was greatly inspired by her father and brothers, all of whom served in

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Katherine Haile

KATHERINE HAILE

Having devoted 37 years of professional work to the United States government, Katherine Haile specialized in substance abuse counseling until her retirement in 2014. She

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Vicki Schmall

VICKI L. SCHMALL

Starting out in the field of education, Vicki L. Schmall, PhD, began her career as an instructor at the Wilsall Consolidated Schools in 1969 while

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Angelene Vinson

ANGELENE MCCOY VINSON

Angelene McCoy Vinson, BS, has excelled as the owner and operations manager for AA&G Group Homes, LLC since she joined the company in 2005. Through

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Theresa Pringle

THERESA PRINGLE

A proven leader in the nonprofit sector, Theresa Pringle has dedicated her life’s work to helping people escape homelessness and become self-sustaining individuals. Having personally

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Chanel Weathers

CHANEL D. WEATHERS

An experienced service professional of more than 10 years, Chanel D. Weathers, MPA, is distinguished for her skill across multiple channels. Hailing from a service-oriented

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GALE MITCHELL HINSON

Gale Mitchell Hinson, MSW, began her career as a paraprofessional before studying social work at Farmingdale State College and earning a Bachelor of Social Work

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MAYA D. HENNESSEY

Maya D. Hennessey is an independent consultant and behavioral health expert who has dedicated her career to policy and intervention work, serving women with substance

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Barbara Agnell

BARBARA VIRGINIA AGNELL

Barbara Virginia Agnell was inspired to a career in social work early on due to her experiences taking care of her disabled younger brother. Furthermore,

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Sylvia Haydash

SYLVIA ANDERSEN HAYDASH

Initially considering a career as an English teacher, Sylvia Andersen Haydash ended up switching paths after she accompanied her husband on his first tour of

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Urania Glassman

URANIA ERNEST GLASSMAN

First embarking on her studies at Hunter College, Urania Ernest Glassman earned a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy in 1960 before joining the Teacher’s College,

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PEG PITTMAN MUNKE

Inspired to a career in social work out of a desire to affect positive change, Peg Pittman Munke got her start in the civil rights

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Sonjia Howard

SONJIA A. HOWARD

Holding considerable expertise in clinical social work for military service members and their families, Sonjia A. Howard earned a bachelor’s degree at Hawaii Pacific University

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Julie Taylor

JULIE G. TAYLOR

First earning a bachelor’s degree in social science and Native American studies, Julie G. Taylor began her career as an intern with the National Indian

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Kenya Mills

KENYA M. MILLS

Kenya M. Mills is an accomplished and upcoming social worker and finance professional. Graduating from Pomona High School in California, she began her postsecondary education

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Barbara Lang

BARBARA WILSON LANG

Barbara Wilson Lang celebrates more than four decades as a community spiritual leader, teacher, and the chief executive officer of West Street Baptist Church. Ms.

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ANH HA THI HO

Born in Vietnam, Anh Ha Thi Ho spent 16 years in France as a child, where she received her elementary and secondary education. She returned

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Kathy Rider

KATHY T. RIDER

Obtaining considerable expertise in mental health services for adults, couples, families, and adolescents, Kathy T. Rider, LCSW, BCD, CGP, FAGPA, became involved in her profession

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