Page 26 - Boca ViewPointe - November '23

Page 26, Viewpointe November 2023
Sixth Annual ‘Women Changing The Game’ Event

Kicks Off Countdown To Tenth Boca Raton Bowl Game

Since women everywhere are making an impact in sports,
business and community, the sixth annual RoofClaim.com Boca
Raton Bowl’s “Women Changing the Game Presented by FPL”
drew a cross-section of 175 women leaders and their mentees in
a variety of industries for a night filled with women-empowering
insights, great networking, food and drink, pop-up shops, gifting
and more.
A traditional high point of the annual event was its panel
discussion by successful executive women sharing their career
experiences and advice. This year, the protege-cultivating panel
discussion was moderated by Keli Ferguson, the Emmy Award-
winning Sports and Anchor for ESPN 106.3 on WPTV and FOX
29. Featured ESPN and Florida executive panelists who shared
their mentor/mentee experiences were: Good Karma Brands Vice President Stephanie Prince-
Angela Adams Suggs, president and chief executive officer Springmyer, panel moderator: ESPN-WPTV Sports Anchor Presenting Sponsor FPL Team: Greta Willis, Katia Saint
of the Florida Sports Foundation, a highly accomplished Keli Ferguson with WCTG panelists Angela Adams Suggs, Preux, Kate Cotner, Crystal Stiles, Ana Rodriguez-Red
professional in the sports industry with decades of experience Amber Wilson, Amanda Clifford
in the field. She leads the organization’s efforts to advocate Sponsors for “Women Changing the Game” included
for Florida’s sports industry that generates over $70 billion in Amber Wilson, host of ESPN Radio’s national, weekday Presenting Sponsor FPL, Hilton West Palm Beach,
economic impact annually; assists communities with securing, show Joe & Amber, alongside Joe Fortenbaugh. She Trustbridge, Duffy’s Sports Grill, Deep Eddy Vodka and
hosting, and retaining sporting events and sports-related business regularly appears across ESPN’s platforms and studio the Gardens Mall. Guests enjoyed pop-up shops from
through the foundation’s grant programs; provides participation show coverage. Outside of ESPN, Wilson is a trial attorney Palm Harbor Boutique and a variety of shops from the
opportunities in the Sunshine State Games and Florida Senior practicing business and family law, licensed in both Florida Gardens Mall, including Aveda and This Place Blows;
Games; and assists national and state governing bodies to and Georgia. Prior to ESPN, Wilson was the co-host of the as well as VIP Gifting Bags and a chance to win a $500
promote amateur sport development. Zaslow, Roms and Amber Morning Show on 790 The Ticket gift certificate for shopping at the Gardens Mall. Adding
Amanda Gifford, vice president of production for ESPN, in Miami, the highest-rated morning show for four years. to the fun, Nothing Bundt Cakes gifted a chance to win
who oversees the company’s industry-leading college football “Women Changing the Game has become a highlight “bags of Bundt” cake yum and gift certificate books.
event productions, as well as the XFL. A 19-year ESPN veteran, on Boca Raton’s annual Bowl calendar, each year growing For more community countdown events and game
Gifford has continuously expanded her role over two decades, in popularity, engagement and stature,” shared RoofClaim week information, visit roofclaimbocaratonbowl.
contributing to a variety of areas, including ESPN Audio, Boca Raton Bowl Executive Director Doug Mosley. “This com and/or follow through social media on Facebook
SportsCenter and other studio and digital shows, the ESPN Talent football season we focused on women empowerment (Facebook.com/BocaBowl), Twitter (@BocaBowl), and
Office, and, most recently, event productions. through mentorship, and our panel’s experiences and Instagram (@BocaBowl).
expertise highly resonated with those in attendance.” Photos by Ron Elkman 

West Boca Medical Center Names

Jerad Hanlon As Its New Chief

Executive Officer

Women Changing the Game moderator and panelists on
stage: Keli Ferguson, Amanda Clifford, Angela Adams Suggs Jerad Hanlon is and understands our community.
appointed to the position These attributes will enable him to lead the continued
of chief executive officer elevation and expansion of services at this medical center.
of West Boca Medical This will build upon the positive momentum that our
Center (WBMC), effective high performing team at West Boca Medical Center has
October 9. Hanlon has a continued to support.
track record for leading Hanlon is a graduate of James Madison University,
hospital operations, earning his Bachelor of Science in Health Administration.
elevating s ervice He went on to earn his Master of Health Administration
excellence for patient from Virginia Commonwealth University.
care and expanding access West Boca Medical Center is part of the Palm Beach
to high quality, specialty Health Network and has been serving southern Palm
services. Beach and northern Broward counties for over 37
“Jerad is a steadfast hospital leader with dynamic years. WBMC offers general medical and surgical care,
Open Call capabilities and extensive knowledge of the market,” said orthopedics, a robotic surgery program, a state-of-the art
Eastern Group President for Tenet Healthcare, Maggie breast imaging center, women’s and children’s services
For Viewpointe Gill. “We are confident he will build upon the growth and and the only level III NICU in southern Palm Beach
development initiatives already underway at West Boca County. Its two emergency centers, one at the main
hospital and the other in Coconut Creek, are open 24
Medical Center.”
Contributing Writers! important role the medical center has serving its greater For more information about West Boca Medical
Hanlon is familiar with West Boca and recognizes the hours a day.
community. He is a proven healthcare leader with strong Center, its many Quality Awards or for a physician
We are looking for volunteers, whether experienced management and relationship building skills. Hanlon has referral, call (866) 904-WBMC (9262) or visit the
or hobbyist, interested in writing an article or a column experience partnering with physicians to develop and grow website at www.westbocamedctr.com.
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