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On Location with Goodstock by Nolan Ryan, 2020 - Laurie Canepa
On Location with Goodstock by Nolan Ryan, 2020 - Laurie Canepa
By Laurie Canepa
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“On Location” with Sprinkles CFO, Vicki Kraft - December 2020
“On Location” with Sprinkles CFO, Vicki Kraft - December 2020
By Laurie Canepa
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🎶 19 years ago this week we sent our first Community Impact newspaper to press. 🎶 I remember the heat of Austin that summer. Riding in my red…
🎶 19 years ago this week we sent our first Community Impact newspaper to press. 🎶 I remember the heat of Austin that summer. Riding in my red…
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Excited to be opening another Austin ProVisors Group, Austin 7! In my 10 years of community building, Austin has been the quickest to embraced the…
Excited to be opening another Austin ProVisors Group, Austin 7! In my 10 years of community building, Austin has been the quickest to embraced the…
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Education
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Charleston Southern University
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Activities and Societies: NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Team (4 year starter; 2 years - Captain, 2 years - MVP) https://www.csusports.com/sports/womens-soccer; Member of the 1st Women's Soccer Team at CSU, NCAA Division I Women's Track (1 year), Volunteer soccer instructor at Summerville Soccer Club
Founded in 1964 in the heart of the Charleston metro area, Charleston Southern University is a private, Christian liberal arts university. With an enrollment of 3,537 students, CSU offers more than 80 academically rigorous and faith-integrated undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Charleston Southern has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as #29 nationally for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs and #21 for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans. Students can learn online…
Founded in 1964 in the heart of the Charleston metro area, Charleston Southern University is a private, Christian liberal arts university. With an enrollment of 3,537 students, CSU offers more than 80 academically rigorous and faith-integrated undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Charleston Southern has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as #29 nationally for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs and #21 for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans. Students can learn online or in a traditional classroom setting, all while discovering their pathway to purpose.
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San José State University is a major, comprehensive public university located in Silicon Valley. The founding campus of the California State University system, SJSU takes pride in a faculty and student body that is active in hands-on learning, research, community service and the arts. What powers us changes our world.
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Impact Austin
- 3 years 3 months
Economic Empowerment
We are an Austin-based women’s collective giving organization, funding Central Texas nonprofits that provide services in Bastrop, Hays, Travis, and Williamson counties.
Our membership and leadership proudly reflect the many faces, cultures and walks of life that make up our society. We believe diversity helps us to better understand and address the issues facing our community.
Impact Austin combines annual donations from members and gives multiple grants each June and in the…We are an Austin-based women’s collective giving organization, funding Central Texas nonprofits that provide services in Bastrop, Hays, Travis, and Williamson counties.
Our membership and leadership proudly reflect the many faces, cultures and walks of life that make up our society. We believe diversity helps us to better understand and address the issues facing our community.
Impact Austin combines annual donations from members and gives multiple grants each June and in the fall to local, worthy causes selected by our members.
Our membership requirements are simply to be female and to donate $1,250 each year. Beyond this, each member can be as engaged or uninvolved as she chooses. One thousand dollars of each member’s donation goes to our grant recipients. The remaining donation supports our events, member initiatives, education programs, and operations.
Grant applications are accepted in the following focus areas:
Community
Education
Health and Well-Being
Catalyst Grant
Social Innovation Grant
While no time commitment is required, members may volunteer to serve on various Impact Austin committees and events. All-volunteer Grant Review Committees analyze grant applications and recommend finalists in each focus area.
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Professional Women of Williamson County
- Present 4 years 4 months
Education
PWOW started as a small group of women dedicated to educating, empowering, and meeting other like minded women across Williamson County. Since its inception in 2007, we have led outreach projects, shared countless meals and life lessons, and cheered on members as they advanced in their careers.
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Buccaneer Bridge Mentoring Program
Charleston Southern University
- Present 3 years 7 months
Education
Volunteer mentoring program for fellow Charleston Southern Alum or currently enrolled students.
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Committee Member
50/50 Women on Boards
- Present 3 years 3 months
Education
50/50 Women on Boards shares a mutual desire to ignite meaningful change across all corporate leadership levels and bring attention to the business imperative of diverse boards.
In 2010 we launched 2020 Women on Boards, now 50/50 Women on Boards™, to educate, advocate and collaborate with corporations and action groups committed to advancing women to corporate boards. We created our proprietary 50/50 Women on Boards Gender Diversity Directory and Index™ to transparently track the…50/50 Women on Boards shares a mutual desire to ignite meaningful change across all corporate leadership levels and bring attention to the business imperative of diverse boards.
In 2010 we launched 2020 Women on Boards, now 50/50 Women on Boards™, to educate, advocate and collaborate with corporations and action groups committed to advancing women to corporate boards. We created our proprietary 50/50 Women on Boards Gender Diversity Directory and Index™ to transparently track the progress of women, and report insights that compel good corporate governance.
Reaching and exceeding our initial triumphant goal of 20% women directors by 2020, our new campaign boldly calls for gender balance and diversity on corporate boards of the Russell 3000 Index companies.
OUR MISSION:
We educate, advocate and collaborate to increase the number of women on corporate boards and drive the business imperative for corporate action.
OUR VISION:
50/50 Women on Boards is committed to accelerating gender balance and diversity on boards of the Russell 3000 Index companies, with women holding 50% of all of the corporate board seats, and women of color holding at least 20% of all of the corporate board seats.
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Next.Up.Athletic
- Present 1 year 2 months
Education
Welcome to Next.Up, an exclusive network focused on the advancement of current and former athletes as they make the transition into the professional world of business.
Our team, made up of former collegiate athletes and career experts, recognizes the unique attributes and needs of athletes. Here's why you would want to join Next.Up:
Tailored Support for Success: We provide personalized advice, critical career resources, and mentorship to ensure a smooth transition from college…Welcome to Next.Up, an exclusive network focused on the advancement of current and former athletes as they make the transition into the professional world of business.
Our team, made up of former collegiate athletes and career experts, recognizes the unique attributes and needs of athletes. Here's why you would want to join Next.Up:
Tailored Support for Success: We provide personalized advice, critical career resources, and mentorship to ensure a smooth transition from college sports into professional life. Our customized approach helps athletes leverage their inherent qualities, such as motivation, teamwork, and leadership.
Strategic Advantage in Business: Studies show that 85% of companies highly value the characteristics typically found in collegiate athletes. At Next.Up, we guide athletes in formulating strategies that capitalize on these traits, providing them with a competitive edge as they enter the business world.
Connection with Experienced Professionals: Being a part of Next.Up means accessing a network of former collegiate athletes and career coaches who have successfully navigated the transition themselves. They are ready to share their experiences, insights, and support to help you achieve your dream career.
Join Next.Up today and embark on an exceptional journey towards a rewarding career in business. Whether you're a college athlete looking to make your mark in the professional realm or a seasoned pro seeking to draw from the discipline and drive of collegiate athletes, Next.Up is your pathway to success.
Honors & Awards
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Top 25% of LinkedIn Recruiters for 2022 and 2023
LinkedIn
Recognized by LinkedIn as being in the Top 25% of All Recruiters on LinkedIn for 2022 and 2023
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StevenDouglas 2 Comma Club
StevenDouglas
StevenDouglas 2 Comma Club Award Winner
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Women to Watch - 2023
Austin Woman Magazine
Issued by Austin Woman Magazine · November 2023, Finance Issue
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Women to Watch - 2020
Austin Woman Magazine
Named as a "Woman to Watch" by Austin Woman Magazine
https://atxwoman.com/women-to-watch-accountability-resources/
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English
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Spanish
Limited working proficiency
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ProVisors
Group Leader (7)
- PresentElevated Networking - ProVisors is the premier national networking organization exclusively for Trusted Advisors. Building deep relationships with other Trusted Advisors who can truly impact your business. ProVisors is the largest professional networking organization exclusively for Trusted Advisors with regional chapters across the country. We've helped over 8,000+ members in legal, accounting, banking and other spaces win countless referrals for 30+ years. Our proven relationship building…
Elevated Networking - ProVisors is the premier national networking organization exclusively for Trusted Advisors. Building deep relationships with other Trusted Advisors who can truly impact your business. ProVisors is the largest professional networking organization exclusively for Trusted Advisors with regional chapters across the country. We've helped over 8,000+ members in legal, accounting, banking and other spaces win countless referrals for 30+ years. Our proven relationship building system is based on the foundation of Know, Like, Trust, Refer by which members quickly establish powerful relationships that generate referrals, meet other high level advisors to help them better serve client needs, and establish meaningful relationships with like minded professionals.
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ATX Women's Affinity Group
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- PresentCommunity of extraordinary female business professionals built on fun, impact, collaboration and connection.
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Controllers Council
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- PresentControllers Council™ is the leading national community, association and platform of Controllers, CFOs, and corporate accounting and finance professionals focused on best practices, training and career resources, recognition, and multiple peer interaction opportunities. We’re based on the premise that the Controller and related titles are critical to organizations of all types and sizes, yet get little recognition in comparison to other C-Suite peers. Case in point, Controllers outnumber CFOs…
Controllers Council™ is the leading national community, association and platform of Controllers, CFOs, and corporate accounting and finance professionals focused on best practices, training and career resources, recognition, and multiple peer interaction opportunities. We’re based on the premise that the Controller and related titles are critical to organizations of all types and sizes, yet get little recognition in comparison to other C-Suite peers. Case in point, Controllers outnumber CFOs nearly 3-1 in the United States, and almost 6-1 globally. In fact, there are over 250,000 Controllers in the United States, and more than 800,000 Controllers globally.
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ProVisors - Group 1
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- PresentElevated Networking - ProVisors is the premier national networking organization exclusively for Trusted Advisors. Building deep relationships with other Trusted Advisors who can truly impact your business. ProVisors is the largest professional networking organization exclusively for Trusted Advisors with regional chapters across the country. We've helped over 8,000+ members in legal, accounting, banking and other spaces win countless referrals for 30+ years. Our proven relationship building…
Elevated Networking - ProVisors is the premier national networking organization exclusively for Trusted Advisors. Building deep relationships with other Trusted Advisors who can truly impact your business. ProVisors is the largest professional networking organization exclusively for Trusted Advisors with regional chapters across the country. We've helped over 8,000+ members in legal, accounting, banking and other spaces win countless referrals for 30+ years. Our proven relationship building system is based on the foundation of Know, Like, Trust, Refer by which members quickly establish powerful relationships that generate referrals, meet other high level advisors to help them better serve client needs, and establish meaningful relationships with like minded professionals.
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Bizwomen Leadership Council
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- PresentOur Mission The mission of the Bizwomen Leadership Council is to connect, elevate and create. Connect women leaders with peers across multiple industries, elevate women in business and in our communities while creating meaningful relationships personally and professionally.
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Texas Chapter of CPAs
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- PresentThe Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TXCPA) is the largest, most influential association of accounting and finance professionals in Texas, dedicated to supporting one another, and promoting and protecting the value of the CPA designation. Since 1915, our members have counted on TXCPA for a wide array of professional resources and to stay up-to-date on critical professional issues. We advance the accounting profession in Texas from influencing policy and regulation, to shaping the…
The Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TXCPA) is the largest, most influential association of accounting and finance professionals in Texas, dedicated to supporting one another, and promoting and protecting the value of the CPA designation. Since 1915, our members have counted on TXCPA for a wide array of professional resources and to stay up-to-date on critical professional issues. We advance the accounting profession in Texas from influencing policy and regulation, to shaping the perception of CPAs across the state. We protect the ethics, integrity and high standards of our profession. We provide resources, education and professional development to maintain excellence in our work. We defend and promote the value of CPAs. We are a powerful business network across the state. In cities big and small we form a local community of supportive friends and colleagues. And at colleges and universities we are a beacon for the profession. Our members are highly trained strategic advisors, civic leaders and respected in their communities. They represent the best of our field, and we represent them as the elite business professionals they are. We are TXCPA. Connecting. Protecting. Advancing.
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5 Percent Club
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- PresentThe Five Percent Club MISSION is to inspire, impact and invest in our exclusive community of current and former college athletes. https://www.linkedin.com/company/connexsports/
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Alautus - Women Helping Women Series
Member
- PresentAlautus - Women Helping Women Series Alautus was founded on the core belief that women deserve the magic of custom suiting and with the passion to empower women in all areas of their lives. Women deserve clothes that fit their body and reflect their unique style. In the pursuit of connecting and uplifting women, we created a five-part event series to deliver a curated space to connect women who share these same values, bring forth perspective to our business and uplift other women-owned…
Alautus - Women Helping Women Series Alautus was founded on the core belief that women deserve the magic of custom suiting and with the passion to empower women in all areas of their lives. Women deserve clothes that fit their body and reflect their unique style. In the pursuit of connecting and uplifting women, we created a five-part event series to deliver a curated space to connect women who share these same values, bring forth perspective to our business and uplift other women-owned businesses. Our exclusive guest list is intentionally selected to include powerful women like yourself in sports, banking, tech, venture capital, law and business.
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Texas Wall Street Women
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- PresentTexas Wall Street Women (TXWSW) was formed to bring together women in the finance industry no matter which specific area they are in. Our members come from hedge funds, private equity and venture capital firms, mutual funds, public pensions, endowments, foundations, wealth management firms, investment banks, attorneys, accountants, and other money-management and service provider firms. We also welcome those individuals in government and non-profit entities in the financial industry as well as…
Texas Wall Street Women (TXWSW) was formed to bring together women in the finance industry no matter which specific area they are in. Our members come from hedge funds, private equity and venture capital firms, mutual funds, public pensions, endowments, foundations, wealth management firms, investment banks, attorneys, accountants, and other money-management and service provider firms. We also welcome those individuals in government and non-profit entities in the financial industry as well as students that wish to pursue a career in finance and those looking to return to the industry. TXWSW is an exclusive and inclusive non-profit peer network of professional women who are committed to developing and growing professionally, making a difference in our community, and supporting one another as we pursue our goals. We help our members achieve their goals through the programming and opportunities we provide in professional development, networking, and philanthropy.
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ACG Austin/ San Antonio
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- PresentDoing business is at the heart of the ACG membership experience. Chapters in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia bring dealmakers together to help them achieve their business and professional goals. 75% of ACG members report that they have done business with fellow members. This return on investment has made ACG the most trusted and respected resource for middle-market dealmakers and business leaders who invest in growth and build companies. Face-to-face events, online tools, structured…
Doing business is at the heart of the ACG membership experience. Chapters in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia bring dealmakers together to help them achieve their business and professional goals. 75% of ACG members report that they have done business with fellow members. This return on investment has made ACG the most trusted and respected resource for middle-market dealmakers and business leaders who invest in growth and build companies. Face-to-face events, online tools, structured networking opportunities, exclusive member benefits and leading-edge market intelligence provide ACG members with powerful business-building resources. Private equity professionals, investment bankers & intermediaries, attorneys, auditors & accountants, lenders, corporate development officers, company leaders and others focused on the middle market make ACG your resource for opportunities, capital and services. ACG brings together every segment of the growth community. Founded in 1954, ACG is the premier M&A dealmaking community with 59 chapters worldwide. ACG’s global network comprises more than 100,000 middle market professionals who invest, own and advise growing companies. ACG’s mission is to drive middle-market growth. ACG reaches its audience through its content-rich media channels, including its award-winning flagship publication Middle Market Growth®,which dives into emerging trends, GrowthTV which brings those stories to life and its podcasts that provide in-depth conversations with industry thought leaders. ACG’s content reaches an average daily audience of 30,000 and receives 1 million impressions monthly. ACG’s 13,000 members leverage an array of exclusive benefits rich in dealmaking and networking opportunities and extend to its partnerships with Insperity, Cambridge FX, Grata, Founders Card, CLEAR and more. Learn more about ACG membership at www.acg.org.
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50/50 Women on Boards
Committee Member
- Present50/50 Women on Boards shares a mutual desire to ignite meaningful change across all corporate leadership levels and bring attention to the business imperative of diverse boards. https://5050wob.com/events/austin-tx/ In 2010 we launched 2020 Women on Boards, now 50/50 Women on Boards™, to educate, advocate and collaborate with corporations and action groups
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SHRM - Society for Human Resource Management
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- PresentSHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management, creates better workplaces where employers and employees thrive together. As the voice of all things work, workers and the workplace, SHRM is the foremost expert, convener and thought leader on issues impacting today’s evolving workplaces. With 300,000+ HR and business executive members in 165 countries, SHRM impacts the lives of more than 115 million workers and families globally. Our purpose is to elevate the HR profession. Our mission is to…
SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management, creates better workplaces where employers and employees thrive together. As the voice of all things work, workers and the workplace, SHRM is the foremost expert, convener and thought leader on issues impacting today’s evolving workplaces. With 300,000+ HR and business executive members in 165 countries, SHRM impacts the lives of more than 115 million workers and families globally. Our purpose is to elevate the HR profession. Our mission is to empower people and workplaces by advancing HR practices and by maximizing human potential. Our vision is to build a world of work that works for all.
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National Association of Professional Women
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Athlete Network
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C12
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-We equip Christian CEOs and owners to build great businesses for a greater purpose.
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CHIEF
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-Chief is a private network built to drive more women into positions of power and keep them there. Chief is the only organization specifically designed for the most powerful women executives to strengthen their leadership, magnify their influence, and pave the way to bring others with them.
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