| Board Members
Ada S. Polla, Founder
 Ada Polla is the co-creator of the cosmeceutical line Alchimie Forever. With Drs. Luigi and Barbara Polla, owners of the two medical spas Forever Laser Institut in Geneva, Switzerland, she helped to launch this 15-sku antioxidant skin care line in Europe, North America, and is expanding the business to Asia. She graduated in the top 5% of her MBA class at Georgetown University in May 2004, and received her Magna cum Laude BA at Harvard University in Art History in 1999. She has professional experience in consulting and product management in the medical device industry.
Abby Fisher Hayes, VP Technology
 Abby Hayes is a co-founder of Sisters3 Epilation and Lingerie Boutique, the premiere destination for luxurious epilation services and exceptional lingerie and lounge-wear. A proven leader in innovative web-based retail sales and operational logistics, Abby set new standards in today's competitive e-commerce sales environment. In 2003, Abby managed the launch of the Grooming Lounge Catalog; the Capitol's first destination for men's grooming services and products. As Director of Online and Catalog Operations at the Grooming Lounge, Abby tripled sales, expanded the warehousing division and established a partnership with Amazon. She was also awarded Yahoo!'s Top Service Rating for two consecutive years for outstanding site, service and policy. Abby holds a BS in Hospitality Management from Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida and has spent her career incorporating specialized customer service into standard business operating procedures.
Kassie Rempel, VP Treasury
 Kassie Rempel, a mom, a CPA with a Masters in Tax and a background in personal wealth management, founded SimplySoles in 2004. Equipped with financial knowledge to run a business, and inspired by her passion for shoes, she decided to bring a carefully edited collection of designer women's footwear to the homes of many via her print catalog and online boutique. With nationwide distribution and an annual circulation of over 400,000, SimplySoles' catalog and website allows women to shop for the best footwear fashions from the comforts of home.
Julie Sterling, VP Membership
 Julie Sterling is the owner of the Arlington territory of The UPS Stores. Prior to purchasing the franchise territory, Julie was a strategy and operations consultant with Deloitte Consulting in New York. Julie advised many Fortune 100 companies in the Financial Services Industry on a wide range of Operational and Financial issues. Julie holds a BA in Finance and Economics from Duquesne University. Julie is also a Certified Public Accountant.
Jennifer Myron Donohue, VP Legal Affairs
 Jennifer Myron Donohue is the founder and owner of Treat Boutique, the sample sale boutique located in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. The first store of its kind in the Washington metro area. Treat scouts the best deals on contemporary brands of women's clothing, shoes and accessories from other boutiques and online stores based on the East Coast bringing customers a weekly sample sale. A partner at a large firm in Washington specializing in trademark and intellectual property law, Jennifer combined her experience in running a successful law pratice with her obsession for shopping and bargain hunting to fulfill a long-held dream of owning her own business. Jennifer holds a BA, cum laude, from Dickinson College and a JD from the DIckinson School of Law, Penn State.
Aimee Dominick, VP Events
 Aimee Dominick, Founder and President of A. Dominick Events a full-service event planning firm specializing in corporate events and weddings. Her corporate clients include Williams and Connolly and the Washingtonian magazine. She and her team have produced numerous events locally and internationally. A certified chef and graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC, Aimee's firm is widely regarded as one of top planning firms in the region. Aimee, her husband and daughter reside in downtown DC.
Kelly Collis Fredrick, VP Communications
 Kelly Collis Fredrick is founder and publisher of CityShopGirl. CityShopGirl is the only subscription email publication delivering daily updates on lifestyle in the Washington, D.C. area. CityShopGirl has grown rapidly to thousands of opt-in subscribers with a highly targeted audience of women between 21-45. U.S. News and World Reports named CityShopGirl a site to watch in 2009. Prior to launching CityShopGirl, Kelly worked as Director of Marketing for National Jean Company, a nation wide women’s retailer. Kelly was also a partner at DBC Public Relations for five years where she counseled both private and public companies in the consumer and technology sectors on public relations and marketing strategies. Kelly graduated with a BA in economics from Trinity College in Hartford, CT. |
