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Dorothy E. Maxwell: 2022 ATHENA Leadership Award Recipient

Distinction from the American Society
for Talent Development. Maxwell is
among the rare triple-awardees of
the Lansing Regional Chamber of
Commerce, having been recognized
with the 2003 Outstanding Small
Business Award, 2006 Community
Service Award, and now the 2022
ATHENA Leadership Award.

Maxwell is very proud of her role as a
mother and wife. She says many of her Nat Lentz/Tandem Studios/FirstLast Media
most noteworthy community endeavors
happened after her daughters, Terrion
and Kier, were in college. She proudly
notes that her daughters are women
who have achieved well in their
respective educational, professional, and
family lives. Maxwell and her husband,
Bob, have enjoyed their personal and professional lives to young women is to get prepared for whatever they
together. The couple were long-time owners of Robert’s seek in life.
Elegant Attire and Gems & Jewels Fine Jewelry, for
which they received the Outstanding Small Business “Be clear with yourself who you are and what you really
recognition from the Chamber. want,” said Maxwell. “Then, be prepared to pursue your
dream. Go after opportunities as they come, and be
Maxwell continues enjoying the opportunity to mentor willing to seek opportunities that aren’t necessarily
numerous women throughout her career. Her advice easy for you. Do not be discouraged easily.”

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