The response was remarkable and it was not easy choosing from the dozens of unique EXTRAordinary women nominees. My team and I decided to choose ten instead of three.
Here are your ten EXTRAordinary women finalists. Please vote for your favorite. The voting ends Friday August 14, 2009 at 12 a. m. PDT.
Dianne York-Goldman is an internationally recognized media expert, speaker, author, model and business woman. Read more»
Donna W. Hill, an eighteen-year breast cancer survivor, is an author, singer/songwriter, recording artist, speaker and avid knitter in rural Pennsylvania. Read more»
Dr. Aldona J. Spiegel is the Director and Founder of the Center for Breast Restoration at the Institute for Reconstructive Surgery at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. Read more»
At age 85, Navy Veteran Helene Weinberger has a lot of energy to give to others. Read more»
Jill Starishevsky is an Assistant District Attorney in New York City,where she has prosecuted hundreds of sex offenders and dedicated her career to seeking justice for victims of child abuse and sex crimes. Read more»
Kate Atwood is the founder of Kate’s Club (www.katesclub.org) , a nationally-acclaimed not-for-profit organization that provides support to children and teens facing life after the death of a parent or sibling. Read more»
Marcie Allen is President of Nashville-based sponsorship and fulfillment agency MAC Presents. Read more»
Nell Diallo is a bilingual professional serving as Executive Director of International and Corporate Relations at MedShare, a nonprofit organization in Atlanta that recovers and redistributes surplus medical supplies to developing countries. Read more»
Susan Beacham is an award-winning, nationally-syndicated columnist, author, inventor, entrepreneur and sought-after motivational speaker. Read more»
Terri Jay enjoys a solid reputation as a spiritual healer, communicator, and psychic messenger in both the animal and human world. Read more»
Dianne York is not only extraordinary, but a blessing to all whom she touches. I she her on Oprah’s Show in the future. She has changed my life, and have seen first hand how she touches others.
ACTOR/ARTIST/WRITER, Ruben H. Chato
I have to say, in all sincerity, that I never have known a more resilient, resourceful, and impressive woman than Dianne.. not to mention so beautiful!