Meet The Creative Board

Denise is the CEO of The Career Mompreneur™ and an experienced finance & accounting leader with over 10+ years of experience in Corporate America. She is currently an assistant marketing director with over 5+ years of marketing experience. She gained education and experience in personal financial coaching and planning. She has a diverse background in finance, marketing, accounting, and brand strategy with a passion for teaching others how to achieve financial freedom. 

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She holds a MBA in Finance & Financial Markets, MBA in Marketing & Strategic Marketing & Leadership Services from Arizona State University. In addition, she has a  Master of Science in Finance from Arizona State University, a Bachelor of Science in Accounting & Finance from DePaul University. 

Anita Sharma Aderinkomi is a motivated health care leader who is passionate about transforming “sickcare” into healthcare by connecting the dots in the ecosystem and challenging the status quo. As a stragegic partner and change agent, she strive to empower and develop others.As a new mother, she is passionate about empowering other women to bring their authenticity and “super mom skills” into their careers. 

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She has her doctorate in pharmacy (PharmD) degree from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, post graduate residency training in primary care through The University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, and a Master of Business Administration from The University of Saint Thomas in Minnesota. She is also a Board Certified Ambulatory Care pharmacist and has her Lean Bronze certification through the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. 

Melody Bell is a manager with 10 years of experience in accounting, finance, tax, and change management across all industries including oil & gas, transportation, retail, healthcare, and biotech. Mrs. Bell is a results-driven engagement leader with a proven track-record of impactful process improvement, efficient project management, and effective communication.  She is a mom first and has a passion for others to reach their financial goals.  When she is not working, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.

She holds a MBA in Finance and Financial Management Services from The University of Chicago, a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance & Accounting from DePaul University. She is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). 

Karla is a skilled recruiter with 10 years of experience staffing and recruiting in multiple industries, including marketing, finance, accounting, and healthcare for companies of all sizes, including Fortune 500 companies. Her passion is helping ambitious professionals take their careers to the next level and finding top talent that will positively impact the business. When she is not connecting with potential candidates, Karla runs her own luxury candle business, Carrion Collections. Making a candle, just like making the right hire, takes time. But boy is it worth the wait. 

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She holds a Bachelors in Liberal Arts & Sciences, English Concentration in Media, Rhetorical & Cultural Studies from UIC.

Muirisha Lavender is a passionate healthcare provider set on understanding health economics and the intricacies of the US healthcare landscape to transform how Americans access affordable, innovative and data-driven medicines and medical devices. She believes in the power of women, especially as healthcare decision makers, and hopes to empower more women to take on leadership roles in healthcare industry. 

In her free time, she is an avid traveler, novice historian, and sidecar racer with her father and sister. She is also the mother of Toby, an Australian cattle dog mix and 100% good boy. 

She has her Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) and Master of Business Administration from Butler University. Go Dawgs! 

Margaret Marsaw is a passionate about tax planning, business & personal taxes, and overall accounting services. She brings over 25+ years of industry expertise in accounting, taxation, and HR.  She believes in the power of women, and educating them on financial literacy regarding taxes, accounting and creating a future legacy for themselves. 
In her free time, she is a wife, mother, and avid reader, and leader. She is open minded and always willing to educate others rather in her profession or personal life.  

She has her education in Accounting from DePaul University & Governors State University. She hold numerous certifications and a licensed Enrolled Agent (EA) the highest level in taxation.