Testimonials
“With the Impactful Women’s Association, women who are accomplished, ambitious, and authentic now have a place to connect and support one another. Because Marisa sets the example with her generosity, she attracts like-minded women professionals. It is a privilege to partner with Marisa and provide IWA members with tools to grow their business and leadership even in uncertain times.” − Sharon Melnick, Ph.D., CEO and President, Horizon Point
“I was looking for a networking group that would allow a space for professional women to come together and learn from one another, develop relationships, and support each other professionally. I was fortunate to be invited to join the IWA. Every month I learned about key issues facing woman in a very inviting and energetic environment. I really appreciate how the group actively fundraises for local causes. I would highly recommend joining this group if you want to develop strong relationships with dynamic women who will encourage you to move your business forward.” − Heather Clarke-Peckerman, President and Chief Learning Officer, HCP Consulting Group
“I am already inspired by the amazing, diverse group of women. Everyone is genuinely there to be a part of a team, and to create a lasting impact on everything they do. Personally I am happy to see so many women working together to help and support each other. Professionally, as the Director of a not for profit organization, IWA has been an amazing partner and has offered our agency the ability to connect on a unique level, while sharing resources, ideas and connections, to better serve our community.”− Joann Björnson, LSW, Executive Director, Interfaith Council for Homeless Families of Morris County
“Rothstein Kass is committed to helping women develop their careers by providing them with training, mentoring and business development opportunities that will help them reach their potential both personally and professionally. We are excited to be a sponsor of Impactful Women Association (“IWA”) and look forward to working together to promote leadership and visibility for women in business.” − Rosalie Mandel, Principal and Founder of LIFE at Rothstein Kass
“As the Sustainability Collaborative seeks to make an impact to enable sustainable future for us and the future generations, I see the collaboration with Impactful Women Association as an enabling relationship for a positive change.” − Ann Lee-Jeffs, Founder of The Sustainability Collaborative, Co-Chair of Healthcare Plastics Recycle Council, Founder of GreenPharma and Johnson & Johnson Senior Manager, Product Stewardship
In today’s ‘new normal’ economic landscape, professional women want to engage in meaningful and advantageous collaborations. Impactful Women Association ™ (“IWA”) provides opportunities for like-minded women of across all diverse careers/industries to connect and support one another to grow professionally and personally. Marisa Patawaran-Tonnesen, IWA Founder & President is a visionary connector, committed to cultivating a quality-based network of women professionals; that increases your relevance, knowledge, influence, and connections. Professional networking and mentoring relationships, whether “climbing the corporate ladder”, breakthrough ‘glass ceilings’, starting a new business, or growing a business – these along with work/life integration continue to be issues for women. Marisa fosters an environment to “connect, promote and celebrate” women through IWA’s engaging networking support ; helping members achieve professional growth in their business and in their personal lives which are the hallmarks of the IWA experience. She is directly impacting lives, careers and touching the community with initiatives such as domestic violence prevention. I am honored to know and support Marisa and IWA, who’s work will leave a legacy that positively impacts our next generation of women professionals and community leaders.” − Willa Edgerton-Chisler, President and Chief Empowering Officer, Symphony Coaching
“Impactful Women Association is a dynamic association whose members are outstanding professional, executive and successful entrepreneurs. Its standard of excellence and its collective wealth of executive leadership skills and insights promote relationships and create growth and prosperity for women to help each other and to impact future generations. I am proud to be a member.” − Laura DeRose, President & CEO, Prime Time Personnel, Inc.
“I have been a member of Impactful Women Association since its inception, and it has proven to be a valuable resource for me. I enjoy meeting other professional women with similar goals and objectives, and who also face the challenges of juggling personal and professional lives. Membership in IWA has enabled me to network with terrific women. Furthermore, I find the topics presented by the speakers at our monthly meetings to be informative and on point with today’s marketplace. I would recommend IWA for any woman who is looking to join a group of women who strive to balance their professional careers and personal lives.” −Ronnie Ann Powell, Partner of Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.
“We are truly grateful for Impactful Women Association’s partnership with Interfaith Food Pantry in effort to help our neighbors.” − Rosemary Gilmartin, Interfaith Food Pantry, Executive Director
“We are so excited about Impactful Women Association’s participation in our first annual 5K Power Walk. It should be a great day, combining fun and exercise for the entire family while benefiting Dress for Success Morris County. ” − Stefanie Conley, Executive Director of Dress for Success Morris County
“Dress for Success is grateful for Impactful Women Association’s support in helping our clients both look and feel fabulous as they walk into a job interview that might be the first step in rebuilding the life of a woman and, in most cases, a family.” − Jacque Bruno, Dress for Success Morris County Board Member
“We are thrilled to have Impactful Women returning to the track in the 2011. As one of our previous top teams the Impactful Women Association helped the Relay For Life of Morristown over $100,000 in the fight against cancer last year. It is only through the engagement of community and professional groups, like the Impactful Women Association, that Relay For Life is able to not only raise dollars but awareness as well.” − Eric P. Range, Director, Special Events of American Cancer Society
“Thank you again for having me as a speaker at today’s Impactful Women event! I thoroughly enjoyed meeting the women and having the opportunity to share something I am passionate about. I am so impressed with what you have accomplished with this group and I look forward to participating in future events.” − Yvonne Zuidema, President & CEO of United Way of Passaic County