We Certify, Champion & Connect
women-owned businesses
A Legacy of Partnership
The Women's Business Development Council of Florida became a regional partner of the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) 25 years ago. During our tenure, we have certified hundreds of women-owned businesses in Florida, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Your business is our business, and we are on a mission to help women-owned businesses grow through connections and collaboration.
Our Team
We have a dedicated team with a diverse background bringing knowledge of every sector of the industry and business ownership.
Our Board
We are proud to have a distinguished group of leaders on our board of directors, supporting our mission and helping us drive and achieve our goals.
Terri Hall, Chair
President
Doubletake Marketing
Buffy Butler, Vice Chair
Managing Director
NEXTAFF of South Florida
Allen Hall, Secretary
VP and Senior Counsel
Florida Blue
Samine Jernigan, Treasurer
Senior Program Manager Corporate Engineering Compliance
Cardinal Health
Brian Auden
President and CEO
Affinity Media
Vickie Frazier-Williams
Registered Representative
NYLIFE Securities LLC
Willie Johnson
Vice President, Strategic Sourcing and Economic Development
VyStar Credit Union
Maria Leon
Middle Market Area Sales Manager
UPS
Alyce Zahniser
CEO & President
Zahniser & Associates Inc.
Our Commitment to ESG
At the Women's Business Enterprise Council of Florida, we are dedicated to uplifting women-owned businesses while fostering a more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable marketplace. Our commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles shapes how we operate, how we serve our members, and how we build partnerships across Florida, throughout the U.S., and around the world.
We believe responsible leadership starts with us — and we are proud to model the values we champion.
To learn more about our ESG approach and ongoing goals, we invite you to read our full ESG Policy.
Read Our Full ESG Policy
Environmental Stewardship
We prioritize sustainability in the way we work, the way we show up in our communities, and our efforts to educate others.
Social Responsibility
Through our social impact initiatives, we strive to expand economic opportunity and build strong, connected communities.
Governance with Integrity
We are committed to strong governance practices that ensure transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership.
A Thriving Ecosystem
Our ESG commitments create the foundation for a vibrant environment where businesses can grow, connect, and succeed.
