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SUSAN GOLDEN
VP, Director Retail Channel Marketing
MARS Advertising
Chicago

Years with company
11

Duties
Currently vice president, director of the MARS Advertising Cincinnati/Kroger team. MARS Advertising is a full service shopper marketing agency.

Reason for joining NEW
I joined NEW to expand my network, re-connect with professional women in the CPG/retail industry, and to help in the development of women in the industry.

Education
B.S., University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana

Personal interests
Spending time with my friends and family (I have a husband and two teenage daughters), travel, shopping and Pilates and running.

LAUREN HUIZAR-MARTINEZ
Events and Member Services
Network of Executive Women
Houston

Years with company
Less than 1

Duties
Provide exemplary customer service to guests and members by providing information in response to inquiries about products or services and to handle and resolve complaints. I also assist with event management and all pertinent adminstrative duties such as registrations and data-entry.

Reason for joining NEW
I wanted to be a part of the Network of Executive Women for the support, training, advice, troubleshooting and inspiration that it provides to its trusted members and women of diversity.

Education
Houston Community College

Personal interests
I am married with a 4-year-old daughter, Chloe. I enjoy spending time outdoors with my family as well as entertaining friends at my home. I also love to travel and see new places. My last trip was to Paris.

SHERI KELLY
Database Administrator
Network of Executive Women
Chicago

Years with company
Less than 1

Duties
Liaision between our database provider and our team, and apply registration and sponsorship payments.

Reason for joining NEW
To have a part in promoting women from all cultures in a positive work environment.

Education
B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Personal interests
Interpreting between English and Spanish-speaking individuals, playing the guitar and singing.

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