Mrs. Hamad interned at the WRCSC as a student at Eckerd College. During that time, she attended the Challenge class, observed Peer Counseling and Mentor sessions as well as reviewed many WRCSC classes to evaluate their effectiveness. Upon completion of her internship, she became an active WRCSC volunteer. She was Chair of the 2010 Renaissance luncheon. She is a past board member of the Sarasota Ballet and a current board member of the New College Foundation.
Dr. Irene Bandy-Hedden has been serving in the field of education her entire professional life. She received her Ph.D. in Education Administration from the Ohio State University, MA in Guidance & Counseling and Psychology from Eastern Kentucky University and BS in Education from Ohio University. In the mid-80’s, Irene led the development of Ohio’s Early Childhood Program. Today, she is on the Board of the OSU University Alumni Association, chairs Forum Truth, volunteers with the WRCSC, the Sarasota Orchestra Assn., Palm-Air Country Club, and the local Sarasota-Manatee Ohio State Alumni Club.
Jamie Aymerich, Second Vice President
Mary Miller, Secretary
Mrs. Aymerich has held senior-level management positions at Fortune 500 companies and is the former Vice President, Associate Publisher at Sarasota Magazine. She is She is currently with Truforte Business Group as a business broker helping people buy and sell businesses throughout the state of Florida. Originally from Buffalo, N.Y., she has a master’s degree in IT and career and HR development from the Rochester Institute of Technology.
Mrs. Miller is a former nurse. She first attended the Renaissance luncheon five years ago; since that time, she has supported the WRCSC scholarship program. She was the 2009 Co-Chair of the Renaissance luncheon. Mary is a current member of the Board of Trustees for Eckerd College.
Kim Wheeler, Treasurer
Betty Schoenbaum, Assistant Treasurer
Ms. Kim Wheeler has a combined expertise in business/finance and mental health counseling. Her undergraduate degree is in business administration from the University of Southern California. After 20 years, she then received a master’s degree in mental health counseling from Florida Atlantic University. She has been the Controller for two large travel agencies and served in management positions in the software and hospitality industries. She also served on the staff of the Student Counseling Center at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. She currently volunteers with the Junior League and is a supporter of The Community Foundation of Sarasota. In addition, she is a volunteer at the WRCSC serving as a Peer Resource Advisor and on the Renaissance Committee.
Mrs. Schoenbaum currently serves as the Assistant Treasurer for the WRCSC. She received her bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University as well as honorary degrees from both the University of Charleston (Doctor of Humanities, May 1999) and The Ohio State University (Doctor of Business, March 2001). Betty is a 2003 recipient of Women of Power Recognition from the National Council of Jewish Women as well as a 2005 recipient of the Women of Community Impact honor from United Way of Sarasota County. She was named the Charleston Gazette-Mail’s 2008 West Virginian of the Year in December 2008. In addition to her contributions to the WRCSC, Betty has also served on the Boards of American Jewish Committee, Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Sarasota-Manatee, Inc., The Ohio State University Foundation, The Salvation Army Advisory Board and The Shoenbaum Family Foundation. Betty is a co-founder of the Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center.
Dr. Leslie Beth Wish
Kimberly A. Bald
Dr. Wish has presented and facilitated numerous workshops and seminars for the WRCSC. She is both a noted psychologist and social worker, who has gained national recognition for her work with women. For over 30 years, as a therapist, researcher, author and university administrator and faculty member, she has helped women with mourning, intimate relationships, family, parenting and careers. Her expert quotes and advice have most recently appeared in USA TODAY, Woman’s Day, Women’s Health, CNN.com, MORE Magazine, and Better Homes and Gardens. She is currently finishing research for her next book about women’s relationships. She is Chair of the WRCSC Development Committee.
Ms. Bald is currently the Principal and President of Harlee & Bald, P.A. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., and her Juris Doctorate with Honors from Stetson University College of Law. She is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Sarasota as well as a member of the Board of Trustees for Pines of Sarasota Foundation. She was named one of the Florida Trend Legal Elite in 2009, 2011 and 2012 as well as one of Florida’s Super Lawyers in 2011 and 2012.
Dr. Marguerite Barnett, MD
Audrey Coleman
Dr. Barnett is a double Board Certified Harvard/MIT Trained Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon and the Past Surgical Section Chief at Bon Secours Venice Hospital. She is the past and upcoming president of the Sarasota County Medical Society and past AMA alternate Delegate. She is the Director and Owner of Mandala MedSpa in Sarasota.
Mrs. Coleman graduated with a bachelor’s degree in music and education from Youngstown University and a master’s degree in education at State College of Boston. Audrey provided leadership to charter a local chapter of The Society Incorporated, a not-for-profit organization committed to providing opportunities for the development of fine and performing arts among young people, with a special emphasis on African American youth. She has served on many boards and is currently affiliated with Asolo Repertory Theatre, Community Foundation of Sarasota County and Girls, Inc.
Dr. Elinor Crawford
Patricia Johnson
Dr. Crawford received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in physical education from University of California, Berkeley. She went on to receive her Ph.D. from University of Oregon. Dr. Crawford has 30 years of teaching experience at University of Iowa, where she became the head of women’s athletics. She played a significant role in the deliberation of Title IX and successfully worked with the male athletic department to implement Title IX at University of Iowa. Dr. Crawford is a former state president of the American Camping Association in Iowa; she has also been involved in Girl Scouts in Iowa and Florida as well as UNIFEM, AAUW and a volunteer at All Faiths Food Bank.
Mrs. Johnson graduated from the School of Nursing at State College of Florida and served as surgical nurse, supervisor, head nurse and open heart surgery nurse at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Patricia was appointed to the State Board of Nursing by the Governor and served for seven years, including as Chair of the Credentials Committee. She is certified National nurse in the operating room. Patricia supported her husband, Bob Johnson, in his role as State Representative and Senator. She is currently president of her condominium association.
Cynthia Sharpe Malkin
Janine Marrone
Mrs. Malkin is an active leader in the Sarasota community. She has served on numerous boards and currently holds the position of Board Chair of the William and Marie Selby Foundation. She is a member of the Planned Parenthood Advisory Council.
Mrs. Janine Marrone is a management strategist with an expertise in marketing, sales and finance. She held numerous positions with MBNA (now Bank of America) including CEO of MBNA Europe and Group Executive for Customer Experience/New Brands and Markets. She has also been with Household Finance Corporation, Chase Manhattan Bank and Beneficial National Bank, all in Delaware. She is a former volunteer with the Blood Bank of Delaware and Chesapeake Girl Scouts, co-chairing their capital campaign.
Robin Serbin
Ann C. Thompson
Ms. Serbin has enjoyed various professional, social and volunteer endeavors, primarily in leadership or management positions. She has over 27 years experience in Human Resources at the senior management level. She currently serves as Partner for Mail-It, LLC. She earned her bachelor’s degree in business management from Eckerd College. Her volunteer involvement includes Assistant to Producer of Community—The TV show, Sarasota Orchestra Board of Directors and volunteer facilitator for the Women’s Resource Center of Sarasota County, Inc.
Ms. Thompson earned her law degree at Franklin Pierce Law Center (now the University of New Hampshire School of Law) in Concord, N.H. After practicing law for 18 years at Sanders and McDermott in Hampton, N.H., Ms. Thompson relocated to Venice, Fla. to open her own law office, which is a family-centered estate planning practice. She has previously served as a member and President of the Board of the Women’s Support Center of South Sarasota County as well as, later, the Women’s Resource Center of Sarasota County. In 2011, she was elected to the board of Venice Main Street as well as appointed Co-chair of the Venice Yacht Club Charitable Foundation.
Kathy Coffey
Lydia McIntire, ex officio
Throughout the 30 years Kathy has resided in Sarasota, she has been extensively involved in community philanthropic organizations. Kathy began her volunteering efforts as President of the Southside School PTA, ultimately establishing the Southside Foundation, and continued her educational involvement by chairing the Pine View School for the Gifted Association. She was also a member of the PALS Board and has served on numerous advisory committees for the school board. In addition to being a local business owner, Kathy currently serves as the Board Chair for the Evelyn Sadlier Jones YMCA, as a member of the Sarasota County YMCA Metropolitian Board, on the Board of Trustees for the New College Foundation and as Director for Hispanic Point. Prior to her volunteer efforts, Kathy was a corporate human resources director. She holds a Master of Public Administration from Southern Methodist University in Dallas and a bachelor’s degree from The Lindenwood College in St. Louis.
Mrs. McIntire is an active community leader. She has served on the Town Hall Committee in Sarasota and New Hampshire for 11 years and as Town Hall Chair in 2005. Lydia served on the School Board of Bedford, New Hampshire for six years, two of which she served as Chair. She also served on the School Board of Sarasota County for a four-year term, one of which was Chairman. Additionally, Lydia is Past President and Past Treasurer of Chi Omega Alumnae. Lydia has served as past Chair of the WRCSC’s annual Renaissance luncheon.
Dr. Irene Bandy-Hedden has been serving in the field of education her entire professional life. She received her Ph.D. in Education Administration from the Ohio State University, MA in Guidance & Counseling and Psychology from Eastern Kentucky University and BS in Education from Ohio University. In the mid-80’s, Irene led the development of Ohio’s Early Childhood Program. Today, she is on the Board of the OSU University Alumni Association, chairs Forum Truth, volunteers with the WRCSC, the Sarasota Orchestra Assn., Palm-Air Country Club, and the local Sarasota-Manatee Ohio State Alumni Club.
Mrs. Aymerich has held senior-level management positions at Fortune 500 companies and is the former Vice President, Associate Publisher at Sarasota Magazine. She is She is currently with Truforte Business Group as a business broker helping people buy and sell businesses throughout the state of Florida. Originally from Buffalo, N.Y., she has a master’s degree in IT and career and HR development from the Rochester Institute of Technology.
Mrs. Miller is a former nurse. She first attended the Renaissance luncheon five years ago; since that time, she has supported the WRCSC scholarship program. She was the 2009 Co-Chair of the Renaissance luncheon. Mary is a current member of the Board of Trustees for Eckerd College.
Ms. Kim Wheeler has a combined expertise in business/finance and mental health counseling. Her undergraduate degree is in business administration from the University of Southern California. After 20 years, she then received a master’s degree in mental health counseling from Florida Atlantic University. She has been the Controller for two large travel agencies and served in management positions in the software and hospitality industries. She also served on the staff of the Student Counseling Center at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. She currently volunteers with the Junior League and is a supporter of The Community Foundation of Sarasota. In addition, she is a volunteer at the WRCSC serving as a Peer Resource Advisor and on the Renaissance Committee.
Mrs. Schoenbaum currently serves as the Assistant Treasurer for the WRCSC. She received her bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University as well as honorary degrees from both the University of Charleston (Doctor of Humanities, May 1999) and The Ohio State University (Doctor of Business, March 2001). Betty is a 2003 recipient of Women of Power Recognition from the National Council of Jewish Women as well as a 2005 recipient of the Women of Community Impact honor from United Way of Sarasota County. She was named the Charleston Gazette-Mail’s 2008 West Virginian of the Year in December 2008. In addition to her contributions to the WRCSC, Betty has also served on the Boards of American Jewish Committee, Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Sarasota-Manatee, Inc., The Ohio State University Foundation, The Salvation Army Advisory Board and The Shoenbaum Family Foundation. Betty is a co-founder of the Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center.
Dr. Wish has presented and facilitated numerous workshops and seminars for the WRCSC. She is both a noted psychologist and social worker, who has gained national recognition for her work with women. For over 30 years, as a therapist, researcher, author and university administrator and faculty member, she has helped women with mourning, intimate relationships, family, parenting and careers. Her expert quotes and advice have most recently appeared in USA TODAY, Woman’s Day, Women’s Health, CNN.com, MORE Magazine, and Better Homes and Gardens. She is currently finishing research for her next book about women’s relationships. She is Chair of the WRCSC Development Committee.
Ms. Bald is currently the Principal and President of Harlee & Bald, P.A. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., and her Juris Doctorate with Honors from Stetson University College of Law. She is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Sarasota as well as a member of the Board of Trustees for Pines of Sarasota Foundation. She was named one of the Florida Trend Legal Elite in 2009, 2011 and 2012 as well as one of Florida’s Super Lawyers in 2011 and 2012.
Dr. Barnett is a double Board Certified Harvard/MIT Trained Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon and the Past Surgical Section Chief at Bon Secours Venice Hospital. She is the past and upcoming president of the Sarasota County Medical Society and past AMA alternate Delegate. She is the Director and Owner of Mandala MedSpa in Sarasota.
Mrs. Coleman graduated with a bachelor’s degree in music and education from Youngstown University and a master’s degree in education at State College of Boston. Audrey provided leadership to charter a local chapter of The Society Incorporated, a not-for-profit organization committed to providing opportunities for the development of fine and performing arts among young people, with a special emphasis on African American youth. She has served on many boards and is currently affiliated with Asolo Repertory Theatre, Community Foundation of Sarasota County and Girls, Inc.
Dr. Crawford received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in physical education from University of California, Berkeley. She went on to receive her Ph.D. from University of Oregon. Dr. Crawford has 30 years of teaching experience at University of Iowa, where she became the head of women’s athletics. She played a significant role in the deliberation of Title IX and successfully worked with the male athletic department to implement Title IX at University of Iowa. Dr. Crawford is a former state president of the American Camping Association in Iowa; she has also been involved in Girl Scouts in Iowa and Florida as well as UNIFEM, AAUW and a volunteer at All Faiths Food Bank.
Mrs. Johnson graduated from the School of Nursing at State College of Florida and served as surgical nurse, supervisor, head nurse and open heart surgery nurse at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Patricia was appointed to the State Board of Nursing by the Governor and served for seven years, including as Chair of the Credentials Committee. She is certified National nurse in the operating room. Patricia supported her husband, Bob Johnson, in his role as State Representative and Senator. She is currently president of her condominium association.
Mrs. Malkin is an active leader in the Sarasota community. She has served on numerous boards and currently holds the position of Board Chair of the William and Marie Selby Foundation. She is a member of the Planned Parenthood Advisory Council.
Mrs. Janine Marrone is a management strategist with an expertise in marketing, sales and finance. She held numerous positions with MBNA (now Bank of America) including CEO of MBNA Europe and Group Executive for Customer Experience/New Brands and Markets. She has also been with Household Finance Corporation, Chase Manhattan Bank and Beneficial National Bank, all in Delaware. She is a former volunteer with the Blood Bank of Delaware and Chesapeake Girl Scouts, co-chairing their capital campaign.
Ms. Serbin has enjoyed various professional, social and volunteer endeavors, primarily in leadership or management positions. She has over 27 years experience in Human Resources at the senior management level. She currently serves as Partner for Mail-It, LLC. She earned her bachelor’s degree in business management from Eckerd College. Her volunteer involvement includes Assistant to Producer of Community—The TV show, Sarasota Orchestra Board of Directors and volunteer facilitator for the Women’s Resource Center of Sarasota County, Inc.
Ms. Thompson earned her law degree at Franklin Pierce Law Center (now the University of New Hampshire School of Law) in Concord, N.H. After practicing law for 18 years at Sanders and McDermott in Hampton, N.H., Ms. Thompson relocated to Venice, Fla. to open her own law office, which is a family-centered estate planning practice. She has previously served as a member and President of the Board of the Women’s Support Center of South Sarasota County as well as, later, the Women’s Resource Center of Sarasota County. In 2011, she was elected to the board of Venice Main Street as well as appointed Co-chair of the Venice Yacht Club Charitable Foundation.
Mrs. McIntire is an active community leader. She has served on the Town Hall Committee in Sarasota and New Hampshire for 11 years and as Town Hall Chair in 2005. Lydia served on the School Board of Bedford, New Hampshire for six years, two of which she served as Chair. She also served on the School Board of Sarasota County for a four-year term, one of which was Chairman. Additionally, Lydia is Past President and Past Treasurer of Chi Omega Alumnae. Lydia has served as past Chair of the WRCSC’s annual Renaissance luncheon.
