ROI Influencers: Women in Business 2023; Top 40 — Jayne Millard
Jayne Millard
Executive chairman
Turtle & Hughes
Family-owned and family-run company is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year by making sure it’s ready for the next 100 years.
ROI Influencers: Women in Business 2023; Top 40 — Liz Thomas
Liz Thomas
Co-founder
Thomas/Boyd Communications
Her decades-long leadership in the region ensures that her span of influence exceeds even that of her powerfully influential firm.
ROI Influencers: Women in Business 2023; Top 40 — Christina Renna
Christina Renna
CEO
Chamber of Commerce Southern N.J.
No one is debating that South Jersey exists — or that she is the key leader and connector for business in the region.
ROI Influencers: Women in Business 2023; Top 40 — Michele Siekerka
Michele Siekerka
CEO
N.J Business & Industry Association
She is the outspoken leader of one of the largest business groups in the state.
ROI Influencers: Women in Business 2023; Top 40 — Fran Ehret
Fran Ehret
N.J state director
Communications Workers of America, District 1
In a state that is decidedly pro-labor, she heads one of the most important — and influential — unions.
ROI Influencers: Women in Business 2023; Top 40 — Karen Kessler
Karen Kessler
CEO
Kessler PR Group
She can be honored for her public relations firm or her role on numerous boards or both — she’s an all-around force in the state.
ROI Influencers: Women in Business 2023; Top 40 — Elisa Charters
Elisa Charters
Co-founder & president
Latina Surge
Her role in various nonprofits and higher education (NJIT board), as well as her efforts in the Hispanic business community, are immeasurable.
ROI Influencers: Women in Business 2023; Top 40 — Lata Reddy; Shané Harris
Lata Reddy; Shané Harris
Chair; President
The Prudential Foundation
The two are elevating Prudential’s long-running commitment to being a good corporate steward in Newark and across the state.
ROI Influencers: Women in Business 2023; Top 40 — Suuchi Ramesh
Suuchi Ramesh
CEO
Suuchi Inc.
Self-made software specialist, she continues to reinvent her brand while maintaining role model status for so many.
ROI Influencers: Women in Business 2023; Top 40 — Dianna Houenou
Dianna Houenou
Chair
N.J Cannabis Regulatory Commission
The business possibilities connected to cannabis industry continue to make it an economic priority for the state.
