Cancer has touched our family through many generations. A few years ago, after sitting in an oncologist’s office, and doing WAY TOO MUCH research on WebMD on risk factors and family health history, I decided that I needed to make some lifestyle changes.
Holy cow! Where did the year go? It feels like merely weeks ago that I stood in Chattanooga and promised to get back to basics – Connect, Advance, & Lead! And let me tell you, your National Board of Directors has been doing just that!
Who loves a good road trip?! I know I do and I recently had the opportunity to take an AFWA road trip with my good friend and AFWA President-Elect, Karyn Hartke to Illinois State University
I was determined to not let it all get to me – to have a more productive, less stress-filled tax season. And I was on the verge of being successful, until the last week… Here are my tips to a healthier tax season.
As we start a new year, I want to continue beating my drum – back to basics – for our organization! I’m going to focus on “LEAD” this month. For AFWA to succeed, it is imperative that we help our members grow into the leaders they want to become.
No one ever won an award for attending the most Christmas parties, sending out the most Christmas cards, making the most Christmas candies or buying the most presents. Simplify and slow down!
The only constant is change – we can’t escape it. But the mechanism that always keeps AFWA steady and true, is its commitment to be relevant and to give value to all its members.
AFWA will continue to promote the professional growth of women in accounting and finance by educating, mentoring, enlightening and advocating for women in the profession.
Being connected has become essential to us in every aspect of our lives. There are many benefits to making and maintaining a network of connections:
This year, AFWA National President, Lori Kelley, CPA, will lead AFWA's Board of Directors back to basics. With a focus on AFWA's intent to connect, advance, and lead.