North Bay Business Journal’s 15 Influential Women Leaders of 2024

What does it take to make our list of influential women? In this case, 15 outstanding individuals have been selected as this year’s winners. They make a difference in the business world with their achievements and contributions.

Here’s who we honor, sorted alphabetically, with their titles and organizations:

Leslie Antonelli Petersen vice president of program development and advocacy, Hanna Center

Betty J. Arterberry, CEO, Sonoma County Indian Health Project Inc.

Aubrey Ballinger, corporate graphics manager and chairman of the ESOP communications committee, Oliver’s Market

Lauren Bradner director of compliance operations, BPM LLP

Cynthia King, CEO, Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County

Ann Lobdell Hudson Chief Administrative Officer, Exchange Bank

Kristen Mahlmann, senior vice president for people and strategy, Redwood Credit Union

Maren McCloud, senior vice president of Bank of America

Sauda McDaniel, owner, Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Sonoma County

Cynthia Mordecai, director of marketing division, WSI Smart Marketing

Larkin O’Leary, Chief Operating Officer, Common Ground Society

Bet Schilder, councilman, city of Napa

Mariah Schilden, senior benefits consultant, Arrow Benefits Group

Karen Warren, district president, Robert Half

Dawn Weisz, CEO, MCE