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Appoints Two New Board Members Sharon Lechter and Judi Sheppard Missett Named to WPO Board of Directors NEW YORK (May XX, 2008) - Marsha Firestone, Ph.D., president of the Women Presidents' Organization (WPO), has announced that Sharon Lechter of YOUTHpreneur and Judi Sheppard Missett of Jazzercise Inc. were recently appointed to the WPO Board of Directors. Both members have been recognized as extremely successful entrepreneurs who will be able to help and guide other women from their positions on the WPO Board of Directors. "It is truly an honor to have Sharon Lechter and Judi Sheppard Missett as the newest members appointed to the WPO Board of Directors," said Marsha Firestone, president and founder of the WPO. "Both members have proved to be highly-committed advocates for women in business. They have brought business expertise, experience and enthusiasm to the WPO and will be assets to the board of directors." "I'm thrilled to join the prestigious leadership of the Women Presidents' Organization," said Lechter. "I know we can help advance the cause of business women across the nation and globally." "I am humbled to have been selected as a board member of this prestigious organization," said Missett. "The WPO is the best organization for entrepreneurial and business women with which I have ever been affiliated. When asked to become a board member, I saw it as an opportunity to give back, mentor and help other women in business." About Women Presidents' Organization (WPO) The Women President's Organization (WPO) connects top women entrepreneurs at the million and multi-million dollar level ($2 million in gross annual sales or $1 million for service-based business) - locally and internationally - with greater personal and professional success. In monthly meetings across the US and Canada, chapters composed of 20 accomplished women presidents - from diverse industries and backgrounds - invest time and energy in themselves and their businesses to drive their corporations to the next level. For more information, call 212-688-4114. About Sharon Lechter A life-long education advocate, Sharon Lechter is the founder of YOUTHpreneur, an innovative new way to spark the entrepreneurial spirit in our children. She is co-author of the international best-selling book Rich Dad, Poor Dad and the Rich Dad series of books. She is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, educator, international speaker, licensed CPA in Wisconsin and mother. She has been a pioneer in developing new technologies to bring education into children's lives in ways that are innovative, challenging and fun, and remains committed to education - particularly, financial literacy. Sharon was appointed to the President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy in January to advise the President on the state of financial literacy in our nation and how best to promote a financially literate populous. A committed philanthropist, Sharon also gives back to the world's communities as both a volunteer and benefactor. Sharon serves the local community on the Business Advisory Council for the Attorney General for the State of Arizona. She is an active member of Women's Presidents Organization and serves on the national board of Childhelp. In 2002, Childhelp honored Lechter and her husband, Michael, as recipients of the Spirit of the Children Award. In 2004, Sharon and Michael were recognized as an Arizona "Power Couple." Sharon was honored as a 2005 Woman of Distinction by the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America. She serves on the Dean's Council 100 of the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University and is also a member of the advisory Board of the Spirit of Enterprise at the W.P. Carey School of Business. About Judi Sheppard Missett Judi Sheppard Missett founded Jazzercise, the world's leading dance-fitness program, in 1969. Today, she remains President and CEO of Jazzercise, Inc., teaching classes, choreographing routines, traveling extensively as a guest presenter, and overseeing 161 staff members and 7,200 franchised instructors worldwide. Additionally, Judi stars in Jazzercise home DVD products and "Jazz Cardio Strength Stretch", a professionally produced, half-hour workout program designed specifically for Public Access cable stations; spearheads activities to give back to the community; and regularly conducts media interviews and appearances. Judi's passion for bringing the joy of fitness to thousands of individuals has led to great success and numerous honors. Some of these include: President's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports' "Lifetime Achievement Award"; Club Industry Fitness Business Pro Magazine's "Lifetime Achievement Award"; San Diego Business Journal's "Women Who Mean Business Award"; induction into the National Association of Sport and Physical Education Hall of Fame; IDEA "Lifetime Achievement Award"; "Entrepreneur of the Year Award" from the National Foundation for Women Legislators; and March of Dimes "Mother of the Year Award." And acting upon her philosophy of giving back to the community, Judi and her legion of instructors have raised more than $26 million for a wide range of charities. << Back to WPO News |
