Virginie Velasco is Founding Partner and Director for archdifusión and offers over 15 years of experience. She is responsible for overseeing the business to further promote architectural and design talents globally, as well as brands related to the industry. More than a PR or marketing agency, archdifusión is made up by architects promoting other architects. She loves her chosen field and dove into it because she wanted to engage in the development of local talent. She is known for her ability to get things done.
She holds a Degree in Architecture from l’Ecole d’Architecture et de Paysage in Bordeaux, France, and lives in Mexico since the year 2000. She plans to continue to grow her business while showcasing the work of architects, designers and brands related to such field, as well as sharing her firm’s knowledge with the community. For that purpose, archdifusión has recently embarked in organizing both workshops and a series of unique architecture-related experiences.
Women’s Networking Association Member Virginie Velasco can be found on the Association Directory, where she is looking forward to networking with you.
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Diane Strand is Executive Producer at JDS Video & Media Productions, Inc, a multi-award-winning video production and multimedia solutions company, where she is also majority owner. Partnered with Scott Strand, who is also her partner in life, the production company specializes in corporate marketing and communications, and is committed to supporting local businesses and community organizations. The firm has been a 10-time recipient of the National Telly Award and a 9-time recipient of the National Communicator Award and 4-time nominee for Sterling & Bronze Business of the Year by the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce.
JDS Inc. has a dba: JDS Actors Studio, an actors training center based in Temecula, California that has launched over 100 professional acting careers into the entertainment industry. As a serial entrepreneur in 2014, Diane and Scott co-founded JDS Creative Academy (JDSCA), a 501c3 nonprofit specializing in education, training and apprenticeship programs. Diane wrote and developed a California State Apprenticeship program for college students and graduates, and a title 17 video production training program that provides career pathways for adults with autism and developmental disabilities.
Diane serves as an Executive board member for Riverside County Workforce Development, and Southwest Economic Development Coalition. Diane chairs the Southwest Committee Workforce committee, serves on the Woman in Business Committee and the State of City Committee for the City of Temecula. Diane was also a founding board member of the Women’s Business Center of California.
After earning an associate’s degree in Liberal Arts from Fullerton Community College, Diane went on to complete a bachelor’s degree in Television/Film Production and a minor in Media Marketing Communication from California State University Northridge College of Arts, Media and Communications. She launched her career in project development, producing and writing children’s content at Images and Imagination Children’s Theatre, and learned the ropes of television production working for ABC Studios General Hospital, and on other A list shows like Friends, and Veronica’s Closet. She also launched The Disney Channel’s Playhouse Disney, worked in the creative division at Universal Studios, and built the High-Def streaming control room at Staples Center for HBO PayPerview and the first national online streaming broadcast for the 2000 Democratic National Convention. Aside from retaining mentionable local clients, including Abbott Vascular, City of Temecula, TEDx, and California State University of San Marcos. Diane is also the creator and executive producer of Spirit of Innovation, the first local news and information television show for Riverside County, and the founder of Digifest Temecula, the city’s annual film and media festival.
Outside of their professional accomplishments, Diane and Scott’s greatest accomplishments are their three children: Joshua, Jordan and Jasmine. She credits her success to being an organized, enthusiastic and creative problem solver with people skills and the initiative to manage herself and her team.
Women’s Networking Association Member Diane Strand can be found on the Association Directory, where she is looking forward to networking with you.
Jennifer Mulligan is President and Chief Executive Officer of Mulligan Financial Service, https://mulliganfinancialservice.com/. She is passionate about her work and loves to help clients to achieve their financial and business goals.
Jennifer loves to ask her clients:
“What accomplishment are you most proud of?” That’s a question she has been asked many times. It shocks her to find how many people are surprised when she tells them that she is most proud of the leaders and bankers she’s helped to create. She has found that there is nothing more rewarding than helping someone develop their skills, challenging them to do more than they thought possible and watching them take the next steps in their career. She credits her success to dedication and perseverance, and is looking forward to connecting with likeminded professionals.
Women’s Networking Association Member, Jennifer Mulligan, can be found on the Association Directory, where she is looking forward to networking with you.
Vioneth Villatoro-Ramírez, (LPC), is a highly qualified bilingual (Spanish and English) professional counselor, lecturer and professor. She trains and speaks to diverse groups in topics related to Mental Health, women, family and marriage. Her well known private practice focuses on anxiety disorders, codependency, self-esteem, conflict resolution, trauma, depression, prevention and recovery from fatigue (burnout).
Her passion is helping individuals and couples, particularly couples involved in Christian Ministry in the Hispanic community. Her objective is that the ministers of God experience in their marriage the restoration that comes from a loving and merciful God who always is willing to give a second chance to whom comes with a sincere heart looking for help.
Vioneth has a Master’s degree in counseling from Denver Seminary and is trained in the use of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Vioneth also holds a Master’s degree in Christian Ministry from SETECA (Central American Theological Seminary) in Guatemala.
Vioneth is passionate about change and personal transformation. For this reason, she produces educational content for her Youtube channel “Servicios de Consejeria” and her social media networks. Vioneth´s life goal is raising awareness about mental health issues in the Hispanic community. Under the concept of “changing the way you think, to change the way you live,” Vioneth shares ideas and tools that help her audience have healthier thoughts and thus live better.
Over the years she has published: “Mujer, Sal de tu crisis”, “Lealtad a toda prueba” and “Felizmente Casados”.
Women’s Networking Association Member Vioneth Villatoro, MA, NCC, LPC can be found on the Association Directory, where she is looking forward to networking with you.
Anne-Raissa YACE is Deputy Financial Controller for BOUYGUES UK. As the acting Finance Lead for a charity, she is a very successful Financial Controller at a multinational construction business.
She has a demonstrated history of working in the construction & financial services industries. Skilled in Business Planning, Management, Business Intelligence, Risk Management, Finance and Control and Business Process Improvement.
As a financial controller for a multinational construction business, she works in a site-based, male-dominated industry. She brings confidence to an industry where women are not accepted and recognized for what they could bring in the organisation.
She also leads a coaching/training group within her company. She takes people from the start of their career and gives them support, and encourages them in the learning process to go from point A to point B, so they can be proud of what they have achieved. She realized that the passion for her work and the coaching/training group she runs within the company had brought her much respect and admiration.
She is also the Finance Lead and board member of an honour-based abused charity where she directs, develops and monitors a long-term financial strategy. She contributes strongly to crucial decisions on financial priorities, resource allocation, risk management. It is her passion to help people live a life of their own choosing. She believes it is unacceptable today to be forced into a life that goes against your own values.
She is very passionate about Women’s Empowerment, Diversity, Inclusion and Equity, and she is well known for her leadership, emotional intelligence, and commitment to helping others thrive. Her vision for the future is to expand her role as financial controller and continue her mentoring and coaching. She is fluent in French, English and Spanish.
Women’s Networking Association Member Anne-Raissa YACE can be found on the Association Directory, where she is looking forward to networking with you.