Women in Business’ mission is to empower and develop women through education, networking, mentoring and partnerships and to promote opportunities for all women throughout Frederick County.

Women in Business committee members develop programs that provide opportunities for women to learn and network as well as share their expertise with each other and to address the unique issues of women in business.

Women in Business Steering Committee Members 

Co-Chairs: Rachael Pashkevich, Esq | Cybersecurity Compliance Program Lead | Thermo Fisher Scientific & 
Ashley Warthen | Realtor | Warthen Team of Real Estate Teams LLC
Staff Liaison: Jennifer Gerlock | Vice President, Marketing & Communications 

ML Carroll | Chef & Founder | Canapés 
Carol DeLaski | Executive Coach, Author, Speaker | Clear Choices Coaching 
Kimberly Dow | Owner & Publisher | Sass Creative Studios
Sue Hough | Creative Director | Octavo Designs 
Chris Laurich | Community Relations Director | Somerford of Frederick
Laurie Ward | Vice President, Marketing & Communications | Hood College
Vicky Weldon | CEO | Team HOPE
Dory Schoek

"The Frederick County Chamber has given me so many wonderful opportunities! Throughout the 20+ years I have been a member I’ve used my membership to meet businesses to connect and grow my company as well as to participate in the many programs they have available like Leadership Frederick County (LFC). I enjoy volunteering as a Chamber Ambassador and helping newer members learn about resources that will help their company flourish. For me, it has been an honor and privilege to be a part of the Frederick County Chamber community." - Ellen Keyser, Owner, EKDesigns.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

NEW MEMBERS