Women Who Move Maryland 2025 – Baltimore Magazine https://www.baltimoremagazine.com The Best of Baltimore Since 1907 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 17:38:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Women Who Move Maryland 2025 – Baltimore Magazine https://www.baltimoremagazine.com 32 32 TS EXECUTIVE ABSTRACT MARYLAND https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/profile/ts-executive-abstract-maryland/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 19:40:55 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=profiles&p=167195 Continued]]> Jennifer Fox joined the title company started by her mother in 2021 and has taken over Maryland operations at this family-run, boutique-style firm. The company also serves Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, providing title and closing services for residential and commercial clients. Fox’s training as an attorney enables her to provide expert advice in often-times complex real estate transactions. Fox has been named one of The Daily Record’s Leading Women and a Super Lawyer’s Rising Star.

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MJ BALTIMORE CLEANING SERVICES https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/profile/mj-baltimore-cleaning-services-4/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:17:45 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=profiles&p=167143 Continued]]> For the past 18 years, MJ Baltimore Cleaning Services has been recognized as one of the top cleaning companies in the area. With a reputation for trustworthiness, the company has earned several industry accolades, including being named Best of Baltimore by Baltimore magazine in 2021.

“Building relationships with our clients is always our top priority,” says owner Julissa Lambruschini, who deeply understands the value of a clean and organized home.

For many, maintaining a clean house can be time-consuming and overwhelming. “When someone becomes a client, my goal is to understand their needs and expectations,” Lambruschini explains.

“A cluttered or dirty home often adds to stress and anxiety, but coming home to a clean space can be incredibly uplifting.”

To further enhance her ability to support clients, Lambruschini became a certified life coach, gaining valuable insights into managing stress and improving overall well-being. “I’ve learned that having a clean home isn’t just about appearances—it’s about creating a space that promotes peace of mind and makes life easier,” she says.

Lambruschini’s mission remains the same: to simplify each client’s life, ensuring that coming home is always a pleasant and stress-free experience.

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AMANDA GALLAGHER ORTHODONTICS https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/profile/amanda-gallagher-orthodontics-5/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:02:15 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=profiles&p=167128 Continued]]> Dr. Amanda Gallagher and team are recognized leaders in aesthetic orthodontics. Her practice, Amanda Gallagher Orthodontics, has been providing a fun, positive atmosphere for state-of-the-art orthodontic services in the Baltimore area for the last 11 years. The practice is excited to have recently opened its fifth office in Roland Park’s revitalized Cross Keys development! An orthodontics specialty practice, AG Ortho offers Invisalign, InBrace (behind-the-teeth braces), and clear and metal braces for children, teens, and adults. The practice also offers in-office teeth whitening and Botox treatment for TMJ. New patient consultations are free, most insurance plans are accepted, and flexible financing is available.

AG Ortho specializes in the latest cosmetic treatment options, and the practice’s offices more closely resemble high-end spas than a typical dental setting. Dr. Gallagher is a sought out national speaker in her field, and she was recently interviewed by editors from Allure, Cosmopolitan, Shape, Real Simple, Health, New Beauty, Good Housekeeping, Martha Stewart Living, Parents, Men’s Health, and Esquire about the latest advances in cosmetic orthodontics.

Dr. Gallagher and team are a Top 1% Invisalign Provider nationwide and AG Ortho is the Mid-Atlantic’s #1 ranked InBrace provider. Dr. Gallagher has published in the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics and has been recognized for 10 consecutive years as a top orthodontist in Baltimore’s annual peer survey. She is a graduate of Temple University School of Dentistry and completed her orthodontics specialty training at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.

The practice’s outstanding team also includes Drs. Lisa Veselovsky, Sydney Schneider, Mair Chaluparambil, and Marisa Romeo. Dr. Veselovsky completed an orthodontic residency at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City, and Dr. Schneider graduated from the University of Texas, Houston’s orthodontics program. Dr. Chaluparambil’s orthodontic residency was completed at the University of Connecticut, and Dr. Romeo graduated from the University of Colorado’s orthodontics program. More information on AG Ortho can be found on the practice’s website, as well as Facebook and Instagram (@agortho).

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NACHMAN EXECUTIVE CONSULTING https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/profile/nachman-executive-consulting-2/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 19:26:37 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=profiles&p=167186 Continued]]> Sherry Nachman’s mission is to empower businesses by building valuable connections and driving growth. Her firm, Nachman Executive Consulting (NEC), specializes in intentional networking and business development, crafting bespoke events that foster collaboration, leadership growth, and strategic partnerships. With a results-driven approach, NEC helps businesses identify opportunities for growth, optimization, and to achieve sustainable success. Founder Sherry Nachman brings energy, authenticity, and vision to every opportunity, passionately balancing her career, her two children, and meaningful relationships.

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WYE RIVER INSURANCE https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/profile/wye-river-insurance/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:32:37 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=profiles&p=167155 Continued]]> The real question isn’t “What does insurance protect you from? It’s what does insurance empower you to pursue with confidence?” says Katherine Santarelli, president of Wye River Insurance. As a respected leader in the insurance industry, and a Baltimore native, Santarelli is renowned for her transparency, technical expertise, and steadfast commitment to excellence, innovation, and exceptional customer service.

Wye River Insurance is changing the way real estate and construction companies—and people in general—think about insurance. Offering tailored insurance brokerage services to commercial, personal, surety, and life insurance clients, Wye River empowers clients with clear and comprehensive insurance strategies that offer full coverage and true piece of mind.

As a boutique insurance brokerage and risk consulting company, Wye River Insurance draws inspiration from the dependable balance of nature. “As we continue to lean into our boutique ethos, the more I am reminded of the power of risk management and the reliable process that adds structure, defines priorities, and empowers our clients to take the next step forward,” says Santarelli. “The process creates options, options create opportunities, and this potential makes some risks worth taking.”

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MTM TRUCKING AND LOGISTICS https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/profile/mtm-trucking-and-logistics/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 19:24:37 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=profiles&p=167183 Continued]]> Taylor Santiago never expected to take over the trucking and logistics company begun by her father in 2001. But life led her back to MTM. Her background in business and leadership coupled with the team spirit she cultivated as a competitive lacrosse player and certified personal trainer motivated her to grow the business. Today, the woman-owned business specializes in custom multi-stop routing for mail and other dry goods.

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DONOVAN WATERWORKS https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/profile/donovan-waterworks-2/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 19:18:42 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=profiles&p=167174 Continued]]> This full-service residential plumbing service is owned by master plumber Danni Donovan.
“We provide access to honest and ethical plumbing so homeowners can feel in control of the decisions around their plumbing and safe around the technicians in their home,” says Donovan. In addition to supporting Asylee Woman’s Shelter and Towson University Women’s Athletics, Donovan WaterWorks offers new homeowner classes free to the community to teach basic plumbing maintenance. It’s little wonder they were a Best of Baltimore winner in 2022.

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ONYX DEVELOPMENT https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/profile/onyx-development/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 19:30:48 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=profiles&p=167189 Continued]]> Rian Hargrave is the owner and founder of Onyx Development, a Baltimore-based real estate development company. Hargrave has a passion for returning the “charm” to Charm City by restoring blighted areas into thriving community assets. Onyx is currently renovating a block in Southwest Baltimore and is the co-developer for the Pikesville Armory. Additionally, Ms. Hargrave works with Mahogany Inc., owned by her father, Jeff Hargrave. Ms. Hargrave believes in maintaining her family’s legacy while creating her own.

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MARIAN HOUSE https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/profile/marian-house-3/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:37:50 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=profiles&p=167116 Continued]]> In the late 1970s, Sr. Margaret Beatty, a Sister of the Sisters of Mercy, was serving as chaplain at the former Women’s Detention Center in Baltimore City. As women received release dates, Sr. Beatty noticed how difficult it was for them to find housing, employment, and support as they reentered a society that had become increasingly unfamiliar and, often, ostracizing.

Sr. Beatty, along with Jane Harrison, a long-time advocate for the unhoused, and Sr. Josanna Abromaitis, from the School Sisters of Notre Dame, began to seek funding to build a program to fulfill these dire needs.

In 1982, what was once St. Bernard’s convent became Marian House. Located in the Better Waverly neighborhood, Marian House provides safe housing, counseling, training, and sustained encouragement to women reentering society. Maintaining the vision of its three bold women founders, Marian House proudly celebrates almost 43 consecutive years as a transformative home for women who are facing unstable life situations. All women enter unhoused and unemployed, often due to behavioral health conditions, substance use disorder, intimate partner violence, physical and sexual abuse, and/or justice involvement.

For the past 17 years, Katie Allston, LCSW-C, has served as the president and CEO of Marian House, working tirelessly with her team of 40 professionals to help women lead healthy, stable lives. “It takes a village—full of experience, compassion, and dedication—for a woman to turn her life around when it has gotten as difficult as our ladies have experienced,” says Allston.

Marian House has carefully cultivated programming that meets the needs of each woman. Standing beside her as she works toward her new life, Marian House creates an individualized plan with achievable steps, building confidence, teaching valuable life skills, and fostering the will to change.

Marian House is known as a leading organization within the field of human services and behavioral health for women and families. However, increasing their visibility to a broader audience will help them grow even stronger. Says Allston: “We hope that women in need of our services will find us, and those who don’t need our services will support us.”

For professionals looking to contribute to the empowerment of women and families, further information on volunteer opportunities and involvement can be found at marianhouse.org.

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DOMINION REAL ESTATE https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/profile/dominion-real-estate/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 19:16:39 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=profiles&p=167171 Continued]]> With 27 years of experience in real estate development, finance, and executive leadership in banking and affordable housing, Nicole Earle formed Dominion Real Estate, LLC, and Dominion Community Development Corporation. At Dominion, she combines her expertise in low-income housing tax credits, tax-exempt bonds, historic tax credits and new market tax credit projects. She is the only Baltimore-based minority female Low Income Housing Tax Credit housing developer. In 2024, she was voted as a Woman of Influence by I95 Business.

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MONTGOMERY FERTILITY CENTER https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/profile/montgomery-fertility-center-5/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 19:22:40 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=profiles&p=167180 Continued]]> Montgomery Fertility Center provides state-of-the-art care, including in vitro fertilization, donor egg services, third party reproduction including surrogacy, and fertility cryopreservation such as egg freezing. The practice provides a high level of care and compassion, offering personalized treatments in a friendly environment. “I have a genuine love of science and fascination with the physiology of reproduction,” says Dr. Oluyemisi Famuyiwa, medical director. Famuyiwa is the recipient of numerous awards, including being named a Castle Conolly Top Doctor every year since 2012.

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BALTIMORE DENTAL ARTS https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/profile/baltimore-dental-arts-6/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:53:47 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=profiles&p=167122 Continued]]> Baltimore Dental Arts (BDA) provides general dentistry and cosmetic dental procedures, Invisalign, TMJ therapy, sleep medicine, implant therapeutics, grafting procedures, laser therapy, and sedation options. Devon Conklin, DDS, and her partner purchased her parents’ practice and have since expanded it. She and periodontist Melody Ward have been featured among Baltimore’s Best Dentists and Dr. Conklin was a Top Forty Under Forty. BDA understands that dental procedures can be emotional for some. Drs. Conklin and Ward say the relationships they build with patients—understanding them and connecting with them on a personal level—are just as important as the dental work provided. Says Dr. Ward: “Our practice understands that open communication, trust, and expertise are essential to the patient-doctor relationship.” Drs. Conklin and Ward are active in the community, Conklin in the South Baltimore neighborhood where she lives and Ward as a lecturer and participant in dental study clubs.

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CURE MEDSPA AND WELLNESS https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/profile/cure-medspa-and-wellness/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 19:14:34 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=profiles&p=167168 Continued]]> Courtney Roberts, MSN, FNP-BC, is the owner and medical director of Cure MedSpa and Wellness in Towson. A board-certified nurse practitioner, she offers expert services including laser hair removal, neurotoxins, fillers, IV hydration, weight loss, facials, and chemical peels. As a Black-owned business, Cure MedSpa values inclusivity and cultural appreciation. “My goal is to provide personalized care, empowering clients to feel confident, embrace their natural beauty, and honor diverse backgrounds and preferences,” says Roberts.

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LYFE ACAI & SMOOTHIE BAR https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/profile/lyfe-acai-smoothie-bar/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 19:20:36 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=profiles&p=167177 Continued]]> Penny Seabolt, a figure competitor and nutritionist, founded Lyfe to make healthy, organic food delicious and accessible. Born from the challenges of COVID-19, Lyfe has grown into an award-winning business serving schools, hospitals, and communities. With 20 employees and plans for a second food truck, Seabolt’s focus on quality and community has earned local recognition and a loyal following. Her mission is simple—showing that healthy food can taste amazing and drive positive change!

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ZIDE LAW GROUP, LLC https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/profile/zide-law-group-llc/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:34:41 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=profiles&p=167158 Continued]]> Since her admission to the Maryland Bar in December 2001, Marla Zide has dedicated her practice solely to family law, earning accolades as a Top 100 Attorney and Top 50 Women’s Attorney for more than 10 consecutive years. In September 2011, Zide started her own law firm. Over the years, the firm has expanded and recently rebranded as Zide Law Group, LLC. The firm is comprised of five attorneys, focusing on family law, adoption, criminal law, bankruptcy, and estate matters. With two decades of experience advocating for families during the divorce and separation process, Zide values the connections she’s made with other advocates in various roles. “Our office takes pride in being true counselors of the law and in our commitment to educating ourselves about issues that impact families as they transition,” Zide reflects. She is particularly passionate about supporting organizations like Marian House, which plays a crucial role in transitioning women and families.

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MARYVALE PREPARATORY SCHOOL https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/profile/maryvale-preparatory-school-2/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:06:49 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=profiles&p=167134 Continued]]> Laura Scott is the director of the Patricia J. Mitchell ’65 Leadership Institute at Maryvale Preparatory School. With a strong background as a global supply chain leader at McCormick & Company and previously with Quest International, Scott brings extensive experience in leadership and business success to Maryvale. She is actively involved with the United Way of Central Maryland. Scott is an influential leader passionate about helping young women reach their professional and personal goals. She is committed to delivering, developing, and growing Maryvale’s distinctive and distinguished school-wide leadership program.

Ten years ago, Maryvale launched the Mitchell Leadership Institute. This signature academic leadership program was the first of its kind for independent girls’ schools in Baltimore. Named in 2023 for Patricia J. Mitchell ’65, Maryvale’s first woman and alumna president of the board of trustees, this program encompasses academic training, real-life experiences, and immense opportunity to develop exemplary leadership skills that will catapult young women in college, career, and life.

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WHITWORTH ORGANIZED DESIGN, LLC https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/profile/whitworth-organized-design-llc/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:30:01 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=profiles&p=167152 Continued]]> Leah Whitworth is the founder of Whitworth Organized Design LLC, based in Sparks. Whitworth draws inspiration from world travel and a love for creating beautiful spaces, blending timeless elegance with strong emphasis on expert craftsmanship and detail. Whitworth’s work reflects commitment to quality, offering a highly curated experience using contemporary design trends and time-honored elements.

Working with both local and national clients, Whitworth prides herself on her reputation for detail and problem-solving skills. She listens closely to her client’s needs while offering direction and new ideas. Effective project management is top priority, which alleviates worry at every step of the process. Whitworth sees it as an honor to be entrusted with designing her client’s space, whether new or existing, to better suit their needs. “It’s a pleasure to be given the opportunity to create these extraordinary spaces for my clients.”

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MARKEYS SERVICES https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/profile/markeys-services/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:05:04 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=profiles&p=167131 Continued]]> Markeys Services was founded by Maria Snyder, who had the vision of being a general contractor. What began with flipping houses transformed into commercial construction.

She created Construction Cleaning Services (as a division) and quickly gained knowledge and experience. She added additional services within a year, including interior demolition and skilled and semi-skilled temporary labor. But general contracting was always her goal.

Today, Markeys Services is an established construction company. Whether you’re planning a residential, commercial, or industrial project, their team has the expertise and dedication to ensure its success from inception to completion.

Snyder previously served as the founding chair of the Metro Baltimore Hispanic Contractors Association and currently serves as a board member of the Washington Building Congress, where she is the first Hispanic to hold this position in the organization’s history.

What sets Markeys apart is its unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. “We prioritize open communication, transparency, and collaboration throughout the entire construction process,” says Snyder. “We want your vision to be realized to perfection.”

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McCORMICK AUTO BODY https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/profile/mccormick-auto-body/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:11:57 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=profiles&p=167140 Continued]]> Anna Vekker is a certified welder and estimator, skills she puts to use at McCormick Auto Body, a family-run business focused on quality mechanical and collision repairs.

Since joining the company begun by her husband, the shop has grown. Opened in 2014 in a space of 2,000 square feet with three staff members, it is now in a 10,000-square-foot location and has 15 staff members. McCormick is a I-CAR Gold Class-certified shop and holds many OEM certifications. (The latter is recognition given to body shops by manufacturers for adhering to their repair standards.)

Vekker explains what sets their shop apart: “We are a family-owned business, and we try to provide great service to every customer no matter how big or small the job is. We educate the customer about the importance of quality repairs.”

Among their community work, the shop supports VOTECH schools in Maryland to encourage future generations to go to trades schools.

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KELLY L. GEOGHAN, D.P.M. https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/profile/kelly-l-geoghan-d-p-m-4/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:09:51 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=profiles&p=167137 Continued]]> Dr. Kelly L. Geoghan is a board-certified podiatrist with over 25 years of experience helping patients address the root cause of foot and ankle conditions, relieve pain, and return to daily activities in comfort.

“Our feet support every step we take and play a vital role in our overall health,” states Dr. Geoghan. “Unfortunately, feet are often taken for granted until they become painful problems. Heel pain is a common yet particularly punishing condition that can prevent normal daily activities and become debilitating. Suffering patients compensate for their pain by altering the way they walk, creating unnecessary strain in other areas of the body, including the legs, hips, and back. To prevent serious harm to your body and quality of life, it is important to seek treatment from a qualified podiatrist as soon as possible.”

Recognized as a leading specialist in heel pain solutions, Dr. Geoghan is renowned for providing patients with exceptional care and outstanding results. At her practice in Lutherville, MD, she offers a wide range of treatments—from custom orthotics and injections to laser therapy, shockwave therapy, and surgery—using today’s most advanced technology and innovative techniques that allow patients to enjoy shorter recovery periods with minimal pain. “For patients with chronic heel pain,” says Dr. Geoghan, “I recommend shockwave therapy, a revolutionary technology that eliminates heel pain in just one treatment.”

Dr. Geoghan attended Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine and served as Chief Resident at Saint Agnes Medical Center. She is board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, a member of the International Aesthetic Foot Society, and on staff at GBMC. Dedicated to providing her patients with the most advanced products, technology, and techniques available, Dr. Geoghan travels throughout the year to participate in medical conferences and workshops.

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ALUMA TRAVELS https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/profile/aluma-travels/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:36:30 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=profiles&p=167161 Continued]]> Melody Kleeman left her career in special education to become a yoga instructor. After opening Aluma Yoga, she began leading international yoga retreats in 2014. “That ignited my passion for travel and developed into a small group travel company,” says Kleeman. Today, Aluma Travels offers luxury, small group tours around the world. Experiences include upscale accommodations, wine tastings, Michelin Star dining, private tours and cultural experiences.

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TACO LOVE GRILL https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/profile/taco-love-grill/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 19:36:10 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=profiles&p=167192 Continued]]> A Mexican taqueria was Jimena Portillo’s late father’s dream. In 2011, she and her husband made it a reality. Although her background is in accounting, Portillo has grown Taco Love from a small establishment to four locations: Taco Love White Marsh, Taco Love Federal Hill, Birria Love Parkville, and Tito’s Fried Chicken by Taco Love in Bowleys Quarters. Serving authentic Mexican food based on family recipes, Taco Love has won numerous best restaurant awards.

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MORGAN STANLEY https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/profile/morgan-stanley-4/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:24:58 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=profiles&p=167150 Continued]]> As a Morgan Stanley wealth advisor, Lori Villegas designs custom strategies with her clients to manage, preserve, and transition their wealth. Villegas, with more than 25 years of experience, focuses on first-generational wealth, working with business owners and executives to help them preserve their wealth and create individual plans that address their unique needs. “Being a woman in a male-dominated field gives me a distinct perspective,” says Villegas, who was on the United Way board and serves on the National Diversity and Inclusion Council for Morgan Stanley. Villegas is passionate about giving back to the community and believes that one person can truly make a difference. She accomplishes this by mentoring other businesswomen, participating in Giving Circles, and working with various charitable organizations. “I hope that my small impact will help Baltimore be a better city,” she says.

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DIVINE COUNSELING LLC https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/profile/divine-counseling-llc/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:51:34 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=profiles&p=167119 Continued]]> Founded by Cara Baltimore, Divine Counseling LLC began with a mission to help individuals, especially BIPOC, who struggled with mental health disorders. The practice offers trauma-informed counseling to individuals, couples, and groups, in-person, and via telehealth. Divine Counseling also offers art therapy, mindfulness-based Reiki and yoga, EMDR therapy, and medication management that is CARF-accredited practice.

“We come from a holistic, human first perspective,” says Baltimore, “and meet each individual where they are.” In fact, Divine’s values are in its name:

D-Dedication
I-Improvement
V-Vulnerability
I-Integrity
N-Neighborly
E-Example

Baltimore explains that she “fell into” the field of therapy. While tutoring math as an undergraduate, she found herself assisting people with emotional regulation and navigating life changes along with exam anxiety and writer’s block. “Dealing with a very troubling childhood prompted me to feel deeply connected to others and to want to help them feel better,” says Baltimore. “During my undergrad, I worked part time as a rehabilitation counselor and worked directly in the community with underserved families helping them learn skills to keep them successfully in the community.”

Baltimore opened her private practice in 2021. Today, Divine Counseling has over 50 providers and 119 employees and is accredited as an Outpatient Mental Health Center (OMHC), a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP), and for Assertive Community Treatment (ACT). Through its five locations, Divine Counseling offers assistance with community housing, day treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, partial hospitalization, residential treatment, community employment services, job development, and respite services.

The organization is active in the community through its nonprofit arm, Faith With Works. Faith With Works empowers and uplifts the underserved, under-privileged, and under-represented in Maryland.

Baltimore says the work of helping people through trauma is a challenge, but one that is worthwhile. “It takes true heart, true patience, and true dedication to help each individual reach their highest self.”

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THE GROUP OF NORTHROP REALTY https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/profile/the-group-of-northrop-realty/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:20:46 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=profiles&p=167146 Continued]]> Julie Singer and Marni Sacks have backgrounds in psychology and prelaw and business/marketing respectively, skills that set them up well to launch their full-service real estate team. Since forming The Group with their other partners, one of their main focuses has been to help mentor and grow their team. They are consistently the #1 team at Northrop Realty, and both Singer and Sacks rank in the top 100 agents in the DMV and top 1 percent in the country.

They are passionate about helping their clients. From investment properties to estates, they have the expertise and support to seamlessly guide you through your purchase or sale.

When asked how they were able to grow their team and business Singer says, “Our marketing is the best in the industry and our connections with other agents, brokerages and vendors, make it all incredibly seamless for our clients.” She also notes that their talented support staff play an essential role in The Group’s success. “With over 35 years of combined experience between us, we’re equipped to handle nearly any situation, but we’ve also surrounded ourselves with a strategic network of partners who are always available to us when needed.” The Group knows that understanding the market forecast is extremely important in being able to educate clients on making the timeliest purchase or sale. Technology, social media, and use of AI are rapidly transforming the residential real estate field, so The Group is constantly educating itself to adapt the business to best utilize these tools.

“Our client-focused approach is what truly sets us apart,” says Sacks. “We go above and beyond the typical ‘transaction duties’ to ensure our clients’ satisfaction. From working with contractors to get our listings ready, to personally staging and even helping to clean and move prior to closing, we take the small but important details off our clients’ plates to keep the experience stress free.”

It is ultimately all a part of creating a community where everyone has access to safe and stable housing and their clients are expertly guided when purchasing or selling that housing.

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BREATHE FREE PHYSICAL THERAPY & YOGA, LLC https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/profile/breathe-free-physical-therapy-yoga-llc-2/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 19:10:06 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=profiles&p=167165 Continued]]> Melissa Wohlberg teaches her clients that they have a superpower: their breath! She founded Breathe Free in 2021 as an integrative health physical therapy clinic and yoga studio for people with movement challenges. It has since blossomed into a full-service wellness studio offering small group yoga classes, wellness counseling, workshops and special events at her new studio. “If you don’t spend time on your wellness, you will be forced to spend time on your illness.”

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LONDONDERRY ON THE TRED AVON https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/profile/londonderry-on-the-tred-avon-8/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:56:55 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=profiles&p=167125 Continued]]> These are a few of the amazing women who are a part of the Londonderry on the Tred Avon team, the premier 62+ independent retirement living community on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Through their visionary leadership and unwavering commitment, they’ve created a vibrant, hospitality-focused culture where residents and team members can thrive.

With the continued support of Londonderry’s board of directors and team, these women have positioned the community as a trusted leader in resort-style retirement living. Always innovating, Londonderry tailors its personalized services to meet the evolving needs of today’s retirees, setting the gold standard for senior living. Londonderry residents enjoy a dynamic, collaborative lifestyle where wellness is prioritized, independence is celebrated, and every day offers something new.

From curating engaging social calendars and organizing fitness classes to coordinating outings, book clubs, winemaking, and card games, the community fosters meaningful connections and lifelong enrichment. At Londonderry, every moment is an opportunity to flourish.

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