Sarasota Magazine is proud to present 2024’s Women of Influence, a diverse group of exceptional women who are transforming our community for the better. 

From successful entrepreneurs to healthcare innovators, arts advocates to community leaders, these women are creating positive change and leaving a lasting legacy in Sarasota.

Explore their stories of resilience, innovation and leadership, and get a glimpse into their keys to success.

In This Feature:

Meet All Faith Food Bank's Women of Influence

Michelle Collins, Jerri Fuentez, and Jill Mckenzie

06/25/2024 By Sarasota Magazine's Content Studio

2024 Women of Influence: Jill Geisdorf

Senior Interior Designer at Chic on the Cheap

06/26/2024 By Sarasota Magazine's Content Studio

2024 Women of Influence: Alexis Connolly

Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Connolly Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

06/26/2024 By Sarasota Magazine's Content Studio

Meet Girls Inc. of Sarasota County's Women of Influence

Angie Stringer, Shayla White, and Zuleima Martinez

06/26/2024 By Sarasota Magazine's Content Studio

2024 Women of Influence: Erin Minor

Chief Executive Officer at Harvest House

06/26/2024 By Sarasota Magazine's Content Studio

2024 Women of Influence: Michael Saunders

Founder & CEO at Michael Saunders & Company

06/26/2024 By Sarasota Magazine's Content Studio

Meet New College of Florida's Women of Influence

Sydney Gruters, Elizabeth Moore, and Dr. Heidi Harley

06/26/2024 By Sarasota Magazine's Content Studio

2024 Women of Influence: Kendra Simpkins, LCSW

Founder & CEO at Operation Warrior Resolution

06/26/2024 By Sarasota Magazine's Content Studio

2024 Women of Influence: Dr. Sarah H. Pappas

Philanthropist & Resident at Plymouth Harbor

06/26/2024 By Sarasota Magazine's Content Studio

2024 Women of Influence: Valerie Jones

Vice President at Preferred SHORE Real Estate

06/26/2024 By Sarasota Magazine's Content Studio

Meet Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center's Women of Influence

Jessica Hays, Nicole Hartsock, Christian Hind, Jessica Johnston, Tanjee Lane, Mary Ellen Mancini, Melissa Smith, Shannon Stafford, and Linda Thull

06/26/2024 By Sarasota Magazine's Content Studio

2024 Women of Influence: Erin McLeod

President & CEO at Senior Friendship Centers

06/26/2024 By Sarasota Magazine's Content Studio

2024 Women of Influence: Jan W. Pitchford

Partner, Real Estate and Development Regional Service Line Leader at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

06/26/2024 By Sarasota Magazine's Content Studio

2024 Women of Influence: Dee Stephenson M.D.

Board Certified Ophthalmic Surgeon, Founder at Stephenson Eye Associates

06/26/2024 By Sarasota Magazine's Content Studio

2024 Women of Influence: Anne LeBaron

Chief Executive Officer at Take Stock in Children of Manatee County

06/26/2024 By Sarasota Magazine's Content Studio

2024 Women of Influence: Heather Van Wie

CEO and President at The Cottages on The Key

06/26/2024 By Sarasota Magazine's Content Studio

2024 Women of Influence: Summer Dawn Wallace

Founder and Producing Artistic Director at Urbanite Theatre

06/26/2024 By Sarasota Magazine's Content Studio

Meet The University of South Florida's Women of Influence

Karen Holbrook, Denise Davis-Cotton, Ph.D., and Lindsay Persohn, Ph.D.

06/26/2024 By Sarasota Magazine's Content Studio

2024 Women of Influence: Sharon Bloodworth

CEO and Owner at White Oaks Wealth Advisors

06/26/2024 By Sarasota Magazine's Content Studio

2024 Women of Influence: Andrea J. Spellman, DO

Partner at Wright Spellman Plastic Surgery

06/26/2024 By Sarasota Magazine's Content Studio