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WOMEN IN JAZZ SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.
We put women musicians to work and get their music heard by multitudes!
A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that promotes women musicians, globally, especially, women who compose and perform their own music, and men who support them. To get membership FREE for one year, email Joan at divajc47@yahoo.com, when your friend purchases or downloads our compilation CD.
Since 2007
Women in Jazz South Florida, Inc.
2801 S. Oakland Forest Drive, Suite 103
Oakland Park, FL 33309
954-740-3398
info@wijsf.org
| www.wijsf.com
Joan Cartwright, Founder and Executive Director is a veteran jazz and blues singer, composer, author, historian educator and producer.
My goal is to teach and bring awareness about the lives, contributions and joy brought to the global society by musicians who have made a difference no matter what circumstances they had to overcome. - Diva JC
Joan Cartwright is an inspiration, a role model, a brilliant educational visionary and a spicy addition to this journey called life. - Lydia Harris
2011 Awards - Spirit of Excellence Music Leader of the Year (ABWA); Pea'ce Award (WOW); Quiet Storm (WPC)
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Amanda Sedgwick, International President was born in Stockholm, Sweden. She grew up in a musical family and started playing the piano and singing at an early age. When she picked up the alto saxophone at age 13, she fell in love with jazz and has been devoted to learning and exploring this art form ever since.
Amanda has released three records under her name. Her latest CD “Delightness”,
which features her own composing and arranging skills, was released
in June 2009 and received highly favorable reviews in Scandinavian jazz magazines and was chosen as one of 25 best
CD’s of 2009 by W. Royal Stokes of the Jazz Journalists Association.
Amanda has played with Walter Booker, Rolf Ericsson, Hotep Galeta, Jeremy Pelt,
Mike DiRubbo, Willie Jones III, Johnny O’Neal, Sacha Perry, Dwayne
Clemons, Ingrid Jensen, as well as most of Sweden’s jazz elite.
After living and working in Sweden, the Netherlands and Atlanta, GA – where
she was the woodwinds instructor at Morehouse College for two years –
Amanda recently moved to New York City. She continues to perform in
Sweden, where she recently toured with the renowned pianist and
composer Freddie Redd.
“…an eloquent spokesperson whose captivating voice we hope to hear more often.” (Jack Bowers,
All About Jazz)
Christine Vitolo, Esq.
Joseph Mustipher
Joseph Mustipher, Vice President has over 30 years experience in all facets of marketing, sales management and training. He brings leadership and vision to those he trains in sales and marketing organizations and consulting practices. Joseph provided expertise as a consultant and trainer with his own firm, Rosen’s Prestige Tire & Auto, and during his career in full time positions with several major corporations in the Automotive Sector markets.
Joseph developed and managed education, sales and marketing programs; created sales education programs for Bridgestone Firestone LLC to Customized training programs for Ampac Inc’s Tire Pro University, and American Tire Distributors Starz program.
As
the Senior Sales and Education Specialist for Bridgestone Firestone LLC, he was responsible for the
development and implementation on “How to market, sell and promote”
brand name performance tires for
He served as Regional Sales Trainer for Pirelli
Tire Corporation. One of four people retained by Pirelli, after
dissolving the sales force and giving distribution rights to Cooper tire,
Joseph specialized in training Cooper Tire Southeast Sales Force,
independent tire dealers and Sears Automotive Centers on “How to sell”
performance tires. His responsibilities included the development and
implementation of sales through a variety of distribution channels for
Pirelli. Through his efforts, Pirelli developed lucrative dealer networks
in the
As
a Sales Training Manager for Michelin
Tire Corporation, Joseph was accountable for the professional
development and supervision of new sales staff through beginner,
intermediate and advanced training of product knowledge and selling
skills.
Joseph has written several professional technical papers and served on the
SEMA panel at the international tire trade show in
During
his career, Joseph held various Sales Management and Management consulting
positions with International tire companies known and perceived as
“Being and making the best”. His
recent accomplishments include:
Community Involvement
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23rd Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon / Wasie Foundation - recognized for demonstrating extraordinary support of local non profits (November 2010)
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Build On Hope – Board Member
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Children’s
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South Florida Symphony - Past Advisory Board member
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Women In Jazz South Florida, Inc. – Vice President
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Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber Of commerce
Chamber
Of Commerce Diplomat
Government
Committee member
Graduate
of Leadership Fort
Lauderdale Program—Class XVI
Chamber Hero – June 2010
Mimi Johnson, Secretary, was born in the Bronx, NY and
resides in Atlanta, GA. She is the President and CEO of Caustic
Entertainment Group that operates a recording studio and produces and
distributes original music CDs of various artists. She has traveled the world gracing
stages with her powerful voice, engaging rhymes, and captivating stage presence.
She has packed out many venues with Hiphop ~ Soul group Caustic Dames, where she performs as the lead vocalist.
MUSIC is her true gift and she stops at NOTHING to share it with the World!
Mimi Johnson is "W O M A N" & she inspires all true lovers of real music, filling the void of the vocals of the grown women in the music industry.
In 2009, Mimi released her first solo project entitled WOMAN. She is currently working on her second solo CD release entitled SOCIAL BUTTERFLY My Mothers Songs, featuring the compositions of Jazz and Blues World Renowned Vocalist and Composer, Diva Joan Cartwright, her solo sophomore CD is bound for platinum success.
Vanessa M. Lowe
Vanessa M. Lowe, CPA, Treasurer is a Senior Tax Analyst with MEDNAX, Inc. in Sunrise, FL. Previously employed with JM Family Enterprises, Inc. as a Senior Tax Accountant, RailAmerica as a Tax Accountant, Gerald Stevens as a Tax Accountant; Templeton Worldwide, Inc. and Senior Fund Accountant/Assistant Supervisor. She is an Adjunct Professor at Florida Memorial College 2003-2005
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Sienna Club HOA Treasurer 2007-present
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NABA
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NABA Southern Region Treasurer 2008-2010
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NABA Miami Chapter Treasurer 2006-2008
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NABA Miami Chapter, various other board positions 2001-2006
WIJSF Members November 2009
2010-2011 Board
2007-2009 Board
Born in North Carolina, I lived in Pennsylvania, New York,
Florida and St. Thomas, V.I. She is a Ph.D. in Management with a concentration in Human Resource and Organization Development. I have come to understand and accept that writing is my passion and divine purpose.
Working to empower women and girls is Anita's focus for her book, “A Woman’s Guide to Soulful Living…Seven Keys to Life and Work Success.” Associate Editor with the Caribbean Voice,
a South Florida newspaper, Anita also writes an advice column for She-Caribbean, a St. Lucian magazine that is sold in 16 islands, Canada and
London. She is a television host on Caribbean Weekly, produced by the Florida and Jamaican-based Duke of Earle Group.
Karen Black, Esquire
Sandra Nobles, Secretary
Janice Boursiquot, Treasurer
