WOW Women of Arvada

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Women’s History Month is celebrated annually in March to highlight women’s achievements and promote gender equality across the globe. The month corresponds with International Women’s Day on March 8, a day of education, empowerment, and action. This year’s IWD theme is “Give to Gain,” encouraging collective action and philanthropy to drive parity.

For the sixth year, the Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce is leading a celebration of Arvada women leaders all month long. WOW Women of Arvada will celebrate women in business, non-profits, and our community on this page and offer resources and engagement opportunities. This year’s celebration will also include an exclusive networking event for those recognized.

Community members can nominate women to highlight as the Chamber celebrates business owners, executives, rising stars, pioneers, badass norm-breakers, entrepreneurs, inventors, influencers, and other leaders in Arvada. 

2026 WOW Women of Arvada

Every day in March, on the Chamber Facebook page, we will celebrate a different woman making a big impact in this community. Below is a running list of the 2026 WOW Women of Arvada.

Nicole Bendig-Lamb

Nicole Bendig-Lamb

Snarky Sweet Cake Chick LLC & Pathway 2 Profit

Kendra Prospero

Kendra Prospero

Turning the Corner HR

Mindy Mohr

Mindy Mohr

Arvada Housing Advisory Committee / Arvadans for Progressive Action

Deb Starkey

Deb Starkey

Deb Stakey Coaching

Emily Storie

Emily Storie

Snooze

Lisa Reich

Lisa Reich

PRP Group at RE/MAX Alliance

Traci A. Kimball, MD MBA

Traci A. Kimball, MD MBA

The WISH Clinic

Kari Bakken

Kari Bakken

Black & Read

Michelle Stout

Michelle Stout

Apex Park and Recreation District

Audrey Charness

Audrey Charness

Crossroads at Lakewood

Jennifer James

Jennifer James

Jen James Real Estate

Amanda Baranski

Amanda Baranski

Rise & Rally Institute

Abby McDaniel

Abby McDaniel

DNVR Lending

Hillary Roemersberger

Hillary Roemersberger

Apex Park and Recreation District

Linda Engel

Linda Engel

GreenThings Cooking

Theresa Mazza

Theresa Mazza

Mirror Image Arts

Autumn Jensen

Autumn Jensen

Key Element Acupuncture

Candace Cooledge

Candace Cooledge

PorchLight, A Family Justice Center

Wendy Quiles

Wendy Quiles

Maia Primary Care and Wellness

Katie Sorensen

Katie Sorensen

Weight Loss NP

Rachel Harris

Rachel Harris

Tribe Mind Body Wellness

Laurel Mura

Laurel Mura

Studio Pilates Arvada West

Mollie Gilligan

Mollie Gilligan

Payroll Vault Arvada - North Metro Denver

Jean Gordon

Jean Gordon

Visit Arvada

Tracie Wilcox

Tracie Wilcox

On Tap Credit Union

Heather Speaks

Heather Speaks

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital

Caitlin Sexton

Caitlin Sexton

Thrive Workplace

Sammi Gonzales

Sammi Gonzales

Barber-Nichols, LLC

Nicole Cruz

Nicole Cruz

Footers Catering & Events

Dr. Loddie Foose

Dr. Loddie Foose

Know Your Worth, DocDocFoose, The Imagine Fund

Diane Cushman Neal

Diane Cushman Neal

Justice Necessary

All 2026 WOW Women of Arvada Nominees

Alyssa Aberle, Laudenslager Seminars & Deserving Dental
Amber Stevens, Boundless Body & Wellness
Amie Costanzo, Freedom Street Social
Cindi Samorajczyk-Lyon, Ralston Valley High School
Debra Kooser, Northstar Elder Solutions
Dr. Page Mader, Five Parks Animal Hospital
Emilie Strawhun, Scouting Colorado
Emily Garcia, Tribe Mind Body
Erica Valenzuela, e•motion
Hannah Szakal, Sustainable Shine
Jenny Mears, Arvada Barre
Jessica Dunn, PMFinancial
Jolene Harrelson, Therapy With Jolene
Kathryn Tighe, Kathryn Tighe The Agency
Katie Lambert, Clean Queen
Kelly Kawachi, Blackbelly

Kitty Coy, You Be You Coach
Kristin Memmott, City of Aurora
Lindsey Zaback, WeeCycle
Loren Naftz, Rheinlander Bakery
Marissa Ward, Namaste Health
Maya Oren, Talnua Distillery
Megan Thompson, Spark Interiors Colorado
Rita Lawrence, All Secure & Arvada Center
Samantha Echtenkamp, NA
Sandy Martin, Community Table
Shelley Cook, Veggie Van
Susan Wass, Five Parks Animal Hospital
Tatiana Kolcheva, Summit Cleaning
Traci A. Kimball, MD MBA, The WISH Clinic

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