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
Snarky Sweet Cake Chick LLC & Pathway 2 Profit

Kendra Prospero
Turning the Corner HR

Mindy Mohr
Arvada Housing Advisory Committee / Arvadans for Progressive Action

Deb Starkey
Deb Stakey Coaching

Emily Storie
Snooze

Lisa Reich
PRP Group at RE/MAX Alliance

Traci A. Kimball, MD MBA
The WISH Clinic

Kari Bakken
Black & Read

Michelle Stout
Apex Park and Recreation District

Audrey Charness
Crossroads at Lakewood

Jennifer James
Jen James Real Estate

Amanda Baranski
Rise & Rally Institute

Abby McDaniel
DNVR Lending

Hillary Roemersberger
Apex Park and Recreation District

Linda Engel
GreenThings Cooking

Theresa Mazza
Mirror Image Arts

Autumn Jensen
Key Element Acupuncture

Candace Cooledge
PorchLight, A Family Justice Center

Wendy Quiles
Maia Primary Care and Wellness

Katie Sorensen
Weight Loss NP

Rachel Harris
Tribe Mind Body Wellness

Laurel Mura
Studio Pilates Arvada West

Mollie Gilligan
Payroll Vault Arvada - North Metro Denver

Jean Gordon
Visit Arvada

Tracie Wilcox
On Tap Credit Union

Heather Speaks
Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital

Caitlin Sexton
Thrive Workplace

Sammi Gonzales
Barber-Nichols, LLC

Nicole Cruz
Footers Catering & Events

Dr. Loddie Foose
Know Your Worth, DocDocFoose, The Imagine Fund

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






