Women of Achievement

Chan Little

Chan Little Changes Her Clients’ Lives at Downtown Wellness Studio

By Durham Magazine | June 9, 2022

The veteran and Durham native opened The 360° Approach in 2015 with a mission to move away from membership models and focus on personalized workouts

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Arsheen Allam

Meet the Young CEO Changing the Clean Energy Game

By Morgan Weston | June 1, 2022

GOLeafe Founder Arsheen Allam is doing her part to leave our planet a better place by developing low-cost, eco-friendly graphene

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Nish Evans

In a Field Dominated by Men, She’s in Charge

By Durham Magazine | May 26, 2022

Black women in building development is a rarity, but Lennox and Grae’s Nish Evans is changing that standard, all while carrying on her family’s legacy

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Melissa Chappell

The Unsung Champion for Durham Tech Students

By Morgan Weston | May 25, 2022

Durham Tech Foundation Executive Director Melissa Chappell is working toward equity-centered education that support current and former students

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Nancy McKaig

The Rise of Smitten Boutique’s Nancy McKaig and Her Plans to Expand

By Durham Magazine Intern | May 18, 2022

The owner of Smitten Boutique has pioneered a loyal following for nearly two decades and intends to open another retail shop this summer

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Indira Everett

Indira Everett Was Always Inspired by Successful Women. Then She Became One.

By Morgan Weston | May 15, 2022

As the director of Duke Energy’s East region, Indira Everett has stepped up in more ways than one to give back to her community

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Deanna Adkins

This Duke Doctor is ‘Changing Lives’ After Opening a Clinic for Transgender Youth

By Durham Magazine Intern | May 12, 2022

Dr. Deanna Adkins founded the Duke Child and Adolescent Gender Care Clinic in July 2015. It was the first of its kind in North Carolina.

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Kelly

Kelly Smedley Saw Mothers in Need. Here’s What She Did About It.

By Durham Magazine | May 2, 2022

Kelly Smedley founded Waypoint Counseling & Maternal Wellness to provide pregnancy and postpartum support and resources to our community

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Victoria Creamer

How Victoria Creamer Won Principal of the Year, the Highlight of Her Career

By Durham Magazine Intern | April 30, 2022

2021-2022 Durham Public Schools’ principal of the year came out on top despite pandemic challenges

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Get To Know the Duke Doctor Speaking Up for Our Latinx Community

By Durham Magazine | April 26, 2022

Dr. Viviana Martinez-Bianchi emerged during the pandemic as one of the most prominent voices in and for North Carolina’s Hispanic community

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