September 9, 2026 4:30-7:00 PM
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
Diana Metcalf
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Join co-chairs Debbie Banks-Snyder, Maureen Canada, Maureen Rotella, Stephanie Toothaker, and the JA Circle of Wise Women to sip and swirl Rosé and support Junior Achievement of South Florida’s young ladies!
MEET THE 2025 WOMAN OF WISDOM!
Lisa Duke is the cornerstone of Walter Duke + Partners, overseeing daily operations with expertise honed as a commercial real estate paralegal and licensed broker. She has facilitated complex transactions, earning client trust across the industry. A Florida native, Lisa is deeply involved in the community through organizations like The Circle of Wise Women, Fort Lauderdale Women’s Club, Historic Stranahan House & Museum, and Friends of Birch State Park. She has served on the Executive Board of the Port Everglades Association, is treasurer of the Winterfest Executive Board, and a board member of the Heart Gallery of Broward County. In 2022, she was crowned Belle of the Ball. Lisa and her husband, Walter, were honored as a Couple of Style and Substance by the Symphony of the Americas and named a Power Couple by Gold Coast Magazine. She was also recognized as an Influential Business Woman by the South Florida Business Journal. Known as a principled “change agent,” Lisa leads with passion, energy, and kindness. Her impact on her firm, family, and community is immeasurable. Most of all, she treasures time with her granddaughter, Bella.
CONGRATULATIONS 2025 SPARK AWARD HONOREE!
Taylor Heitner is deeply committed to uplifting her community. She mentors young girls through Junior Achievement’s Girls Rule (2021-2024), encouraging them to embrace their strengths and pursue their dreams. Through Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build (2019-2024), she helps create opportunities for women and families in need. As a mother, Taylor believes in the power of mentorship and positive affirmations to inspire confidence, resilience, and ambition in the next generation. Her dedication ensures young women know there are no limits to what they can achieve. Junior Achievement is honored to celebrate Taylor as our Spark Honoree!


























































































