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Mia Poinsette Recognized by Women’s Executive Council of Central Florida

Oct 12, 2023
Women's Executive Council, 2023 Women of Achievement Central Florida Influencer Award

We are proud to share that our Founder and Executive Director, Mia Poinsette, was honored by the Women’s Executive Council of Central Florida as a Central Florida Influencer Honoree. She was recognized during the 51st Annual Women’s Achievement Awards.

The mission of the Women’s Executive Council of Central Florida is to unite professional women by creating opportunities to recognize and inspire women leaders and students to serve the Central Florida community. Since our inception, the organization has awarded over $850,000 to women and local non-profit organizations in Central Florida.

Other honorees for the evening included:
2023 Woman of the Year: Deborah C. German, MD—UCF College of Medicine
Entrepreneur Honoree: Betsy Gardner Eckbert—Winter Park Chamber of Commerce
Community Development Honoree: Kimberly Fogle—Central Florida Home for Good
Tourism Honoree: Nicole Guillet Martz, Esq AICP—Orlando International Airport
Education Honoree: Loretta Faith Harris, EdD—Triumphant Living Enterprises, Inc.
Communications Honoree: Monica May—Monica May Communications
Emerging Leader Honoree: Danielle Permenter—Orlando Economic Partnership
Public Service Honoree: Karla Ray—WFTV Channel 9
Arts Honoree: Theresa Smith-Levin—Central Florida Vocal Arts
Philanthropy Honoree: Nicole Donelson—Central Florida Foundation

About The Poinsette Foundation

Founded in 2022, the Poinsette Foundation is a living family heirloom committed to empowering and amplifying the voices of underserved women and children of color. Guided by disruptive philanthropy, the organization partners with other nonprofit organizations to address gaps in service, fulfill immediate needs, and lead as a catalyst for change. To date, the organization has invested more than $100,000 in initiatives that enrich the lives of minorities throughout Orange and Osceola counties. To learn more about the Poinsette Foundation, visit poinsettefoundation.org.