Charleston Women Winter 2021-22

www. Char l es tonWomenPodcas t . com | www. ReadCW. com | www. I ns tagram. com /Char l es tonWomen CW - 7 F or the cover of this issue’s Charleston Women, we chose to honor those who serve and have served our country. Veteran’s Day always falls on Nov. 11, and although the magazine will only be in circulation until our spring issue next March, recognizing our veterans is vital year- round. There are many ways to serve in or for the military, and we are proud to showcase a few of the veteran women based in Charleston to honor them as well as the many others within our community. The idea behind this cover comes from Mandy Willis, a media consultant with Mount Pleasant Magazine and HealthLinks Charleston. The beauty and expertise of the photo itself comes from Charleston-area photographer Mark Staff. This cover was shot on board at the USS Yorktown in Mount Pleasant. The four women featured here — from left to right, Summer Levert, Port Operations Officer in the United State Navy; Lisa Metheney, Senior Civilian / Deputy District Engineer for Programs and Project Management for the U.S Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District; Colonel Rebecca Elliot, Medical Group Commander / Director of the Defense Health Agency in the United States Air Force; Cara Lowry Sector Charleston Logistics Department Head / Commanding Officer of Enlisted Personnel and Budget Officer in the United States Coast Guard — are indisputably hard-working, intelligent and accomplished. By honoring the four women on this cover, we hope to raise awareness of the different experiences women have as they serve our country — and to demonstrate the nimble capabilities of women as leaders in the military and beyond. About the Cover Behind the Uniforms WOMEN AND THE MILITARY Glass- Shattering Breaking Barriers and Achieving Goals Winter Reads The Perfect Book for Cozy Nights The Future is Now Exciting Times for Genetic Counseling CHARLESTON Wi nter 2021-22 PODCAST MAGAZINE Women CHARLESTON CHARLESTON WOMEN PODCAST: A PLATFORM FOR ALL SOUTHERN WOMEN TO STAND ON. CharlestonWomenPodcast.com With Host Erin Kienzle