There is no better way to celebrate Women’s History Month 2019 than to shine the spotlight on some of our fantastic clients. The women on this year’s list is by no means complete and we look forward to featuring more hometown heroes who are blazing trails and paving the way to make the world and our community better for all.
Join us in celebrating their contributions.
Judge Sheree Davis Cunningham
The Honorable Sheree Davis Cunningham is a judge in The 15th Judicial District of Florida (Palm Beach County). She was appointed by Governor Lawton Chiles in 1993 and was most recently re-elected to a new six-year term in 2016.
Cunningham received her undergraduate degree from Rutgers University and her J.D. degree from the Howard University School of Law. She worked as an assistant state attorney in the 15th Judicial Circuit from 1985 until she was appointed to the county court in 1993.
A 2012 HERLIFE Magazine cover story chronicles Judge Cunningham’s road to the bench. Here is an excerpt.
A steel gavel and a heart of gold are two reasons why Judge Sheree Davis Cunningham is making a world of difference in the South Florida judicial system. Since her appointment by Governor Lawton Chiles almost two decades ago, she has been faithfully servicing the public. Her appointment to the bench marked the first time in Palm Beach County history that an African-American woman has served as a judge. Since then, she has been recognized as one of Florida’s 25 Most Influential and Prominent Black Women, received the Heritage Leadership Award for Outstanding Community Service, and was the recipient for Extraordinary Commitment to Fairness in the Criminal Justice System for 2010.
Judge Cunningham shares with HLM about family, her faith and the road to the bench. But for Judge Sheree Davis-Cunningham, it’s more than just holding court and setting wrongs aright. It’s reaching beyond the bench and into the hearts of the community to make a difference. “I enjoy and care about people and work hard to be committed and patient as I perform my labor of love.”
Her ‘labor of love’ is serving the community of Palm Beach County. Her commitment to life, to her family and to God is what makes her a woman of difference.
Dr. Audeanne D. Donaldson, MSN, RN
Dr. Audeanne D. Donaldson has worked 25 years in healthcare, serving in various roles within the industry. She is an author, lecturer, and speaker, who motivates and moves her audience to a different state of mind. She challenges them to make a difference in the world, but, most importantly in their lives. Through the years, she has experienced God’s faithfulness through His promises and felt compelled to share her wonderful experience with others. She earned a PhD from Barry University and a MSN from Florida Atlantic University.
Support Dr. Donaldson’s latest publication, a compilation of daily devotionals entitled God’s Promises and Declarations for Your Life, and visit her website here, where you’ll find an inspirational array of note cards for purchase.
Charice Marbury Robinson
Charice Marbury Robinson is Director of Program Budget for Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County, a funding resource for programs and services that improve the lives of children and their families. Children’s Services Council focuses the majority of its funding on prevention and early intervention services for all Palm Beach County children so they grow up healthy, safe, and strong.
Robinson is also a past president of the West Palm Beach Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a proud Wolverine (University of Michigan).
For more information, visit the websites of Children’s Program Council of Palm Beach County and the West Palm Beach Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Dr. Janice Scott Cover
Dr. Janice Scott Cover is an educator, author, and philanthropist. Her educational experiences include serving as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, Director of Elementary Education, Assistant Superintendent and Area Superintendent. Dr. Cover’s reputation as a turnaround principal with a successful school reform model is the focus of her book, 7 Insider Secrets: Transform your Low-Performing Elementary School and Score an A in Record Time.
Dr. Cover earned a Doctorate in Education and Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University, a Bachelor of Science Degree from Louisiana State University and a Diploma in Education from Moneague Teachers’ College in Jamaica. She has been a participant at the Harvard Institute for School Leadership and twice at Darden/Curry School Executive Leadership. She is an active member of the One Word at a time Elite writers’ Club and the Florida Writers’ Association.
Dr. Cover founded and is President of the Caribbean Educators’ Association (CAR.E), a (501) (c) 3 organization, which awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors.
Bookmark Dr. Cover’s website and follow C.A.R.E. on Facebook.
Denise Katz
Denise Katz is the CEO/Founder of Escala Swim & Active Wear.
Denise was born in Jamaica and started her swim and active wear business under the Spunk swimwear label. She has been designing and manufacturing for over 25 years. Her collections have been sold across the Caribbean and Europe and showcased on the runways of the Pret-a-Porter in Paris and the Igedo in Düsseldorf Germany.
Denise has dressed Miss Jamaica Universe and Miss Jamaica World contestants for many years. She has also worked with named actors such as Halle Berry.
For more information, visit Denise Katz and Escala online.
We salute all of our amazing clients and the work they do in the workplace, community, and at home. We thank them for trusting the care of their hair to us.
If there’s a Hometown Hero you’d like to nominate for next year, let us know.
Have a great hair day!