San Antonio Woman

07/25/2025

Meet Kim Ford! Kim leads theKFORDgroup with a clear vision grounded in service, trust, and compassion. She is passionate about empowering clients by understanding their unique challenges and helping them navigate every stage of their financial journey. Her focus on personalized planning spans income tax, estate, financial, retirement, succession, and exit strategies—all delivered with care and clarity.

Learn more about Kim and theKFORDgroup here: https://sawoman.com/2025/07/dossier-thekfordgroup/

  Kim Ford Vision, Values, and Compassionate Leadership   Kim Ford leads theKFORDgroup with a clear vision grounded in service, trust, and compassion. She is passionate about empowering clients by understanding their unique challenges and helping them navigate every stage of their financial journe...

07/24/2025

Meet Racheal Centeno, Senior Vice President, Treasury Management Sales Officer, at Jefferson Bank!

Racheal specializes in Treasury Services for Business and Corporate customers, focusing on cash management, liquidity optimization, payment and receivables processing, fraud prevention, and customized financial reporting. Her goal is to help customers streamline their operations and strengthen their financial performance. Learn more about Racheal and Jefferson here: https://sawoman.com/2025/07/dossier-jefferson-bank/

Racheal Centeno Senior Vice President, Treasury Management Sales Officer   What is your specialization in the financial services industry? I specialize in Treasury Services for Business and Corporate customers, focusing on cash management, liquidity optimization, payment and receivables processing,...

07/24/2025

🎉 Exciting news from NAWBO San Antonio! Meet their dynamic President, Melissa Mastrodomenico.

NAWBO SA is a thriving community dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs by providing essential resources, strategic connections, and impactful advocacy. Under Melissa’s leadership for 2025-2026, NAWBO SA is committed to further elevating women-owned businesses across San Antonio.

Melissa's vision includes:
🤝 Strengthening alliances & strategic partnerships
💛 Reintroducing Service Saturdays to serve our community
📚 Elevating business education for women at every stage
🌎 Growing a diverse, inclusive community of members
🎓 Expanding scholarships & foundation programs
🏢 Leveraging corporate partnerships for greater resources
📣 Amplifying advocacy, visibility, & digital reach

If you're a San Antonio woman looking to grow your business, expand your network, and join a supportive community, NAWBO SA is the place for you.

Learn more at www.nawbosa.org.

07/22/2025

This issue's Dossiers focus on Financial Service Professionals.

Meet the team at Sendero Wealth Management! In a traditionally male-dominated industry, Sendero Wealth Management in San Antonio, Texas, is setting a new standard by focusing on the unique financial needs of professional women. Led by CEO and Partner Elizabeth Flavin Crawford—recognized by Forbes as a top advisor—Sendero has become a destination for accomplished women seeking more than investment advice: they want partnership and understanding. Read more about Sendero here: https://sawoman.com/2025/07/dossier-sendero-wealth-management/

  Elizabeth Flavin Crawford, Partner | Chief Executive Officer   Breaking Barriers: How Sendero Wealth Management is Redefining Financial Advisory for Professional Women   In a traditionally male-dominated industry, Sendero Wealth Management in San Antonio, Texas, is setting a new standard by foc...

07/22/2025

Meet our newest Guy to Know, Terrin Fuhrmann!

Terrin is a creative force in San Antonio’s hospitality scene, the founder of Elsewhere - Garden Bar & Kitchen, an outdoor bar and gathering space along the Riverwalk that feels more like a whimsical escape than a bar. It is filled with foliage and open spaces to play games and spend quality time with friends and family. The project has been so successful, Fuhrmann and his team are launching a second location with six acres of green space and a 53-foot Ferris wheel imported from Turkey.

Read more about this San Antonio community leader here: https://sawoman.com/2025/07/guy-to-know-terrin-fuhrmann/

  Creating Spaces for Connection By Michelle Vasquez | Photography by Kinsley Danielle   Terrin Fuhrmann is no stranger to overcoming hardship. Raised in San Antonio, he lost his father at four and his sister at fifteen. The grief of those early losses shaped him deeply, but so did the people who ...

07/21/2025

Meet our newest "Boots to Business" leader, Stephanie Gattas... United States Navy Veteran, Founder of The Pink Berets, and Advocate!

Stephanie's Navy service fundamentally shaped her approach to leadership and advocacy in ways that directly translate to her roles as Founder of The Pink Berets. The military taught her to operate under pressure, make decisive decisions with limited information, and maintain unwavering focus on mission-critical objectives. Read more about Stephanie's journey here: https://sawoman.com/2025/07/boots-to-business-stephanie-gattas/


📷David Teran Photography

    United States Navy Veteran, Founder of The Pink Berets, and Advocate Photography by David Teran     How has your military career prepared you for your current job?   My Navy service fundamentally shaped my approach to leadership and advocacy in ways that directly translate to my roles as Fo...

07/21/2025

Today we're showcasing Jazmyne Sandoval of True Law Firm! She specializes in family law and personal injury law, as well as immigration law, on occasion. Her expertise in family law includes assisting clients with property division, child custody, and conservatorship. “I take my time to analyze what people need and how we can reach a satisfying resolution for everyone,” she said.

Read more about Lauren here: https://sawoman.com/2025/07/showcase-true-law-firm/

  Jazmyne Sandoval Attorney at True Law Firm By Antonio Gutierrez | Photography by Jennifer Denton   Jazmyne Sandoval has probably watched every single episode of the popular crime series, “Law & Order” and “Law & Order: SVU,” which is where she drew inspiration to practice law.   “I’...

07/19/2025

🩱 Swimsuit season is in full swing, and Summer 2025 brings a fresh wave of stylish swimwear that celebrates every shape. Whether you're planning a beach getaway or lounging poolside, there’s a trending style that’s made to highlight your best features and help you feel confident and chic.Here's what’s hot this summer, tailored to five common body types.

Check out these choices by fashion editor Edie Styles!
https://sawoman.com/2025/07/swimsuit-trends/

  Swimsuit Trends for Every Body Type By: Edie O’Brien, ediestyles.com      

07/19/2025

Today we're showcasing Lauren Ciminello of Jackson Walker LLP! For as long as she can remember, Lauren wanted to be an attorney. Growing up as a middle child, she was always negotiating. "I never saw things in black and white, but rather the gray in between. I was born this way!" says Ciminello, a corporate attorney with Jackson Walker, who serves as state-wide Chair of the Family Office practice.

Read more about Lauren here: https://sawoman.com/2025/07/showcase-jackson-walker/

    Lauren Ciminello Corporate Attorney with Jackson Walker By Antonio Gutierrez | Photography by Suzanne Pack     For as long as she can remember, Lauren Ciminello wanted to be an attorney. Growing up as a middle child, she was always negotiating. “I never saw things in black and white, but r...

07/18/2025

👏 We’re proud to support the incredible work being done at UT Health San Antonio as they lead a major statewide expansion of opioid use disorder and recovery services through their Be Well Texas program. This bold initiative will bring much-needed help, hope, and healing to thousands of Texans—offering accessible, compassionate care for those battling substance use and supporting long-term recovery.

Read more about this powerful program and the impact it will have across the state:
🔗 https://news.uthscsa.edu/be-well-texas-at-ut-health-san-antonio-to-lead-major-statewide-expansion-of-opioid-use-disorder-and-recovery-services

Treatment access, improvements will reach both rural and urban communities Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, [email protected] SAN ANTONIO, July 16, 2025 – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has formally announced that Be Well Texas, an initiative of the Be Well Institute on Substa...

07/18/2025

This summer, San Antonio’s streets have transformed into a vibrant, open-air art gallery with over 70 life-sized, artist-transformed cows dotting the city as part of CowParade San Antonio 2025, presented by IBC Foundation.

These colorful sculptures aren’t just for show, they’re raising awareness and critical funds for CHRISTUS Children's, the region’s first and only freestanding hospital solely dedicated to the care of children and expectant women. The cows will be auctioned in September, with proceeds supporting critical programs like cardiac and critical care, child life services and music therapy.

Read about these beautiful art pieces and the inspiring artists behind them here: https://sawoman.com/2025/07/women-of-the-cowparade/
✏️ Shelby Young
📷 Paola Longoria

07/17/2025

✨ The third superstar in our Feature Story this issue is Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager, City of San Antonio, whose passion for inclusive and affordable housing is fueling downtown’s transformation. She’s championing homes, historic preservation, and spaces that invite residents—because a city thrives when locals can claim it.

Read about this vital leader in our community here: https://sawoman.com/2025/07/feature-story-shaping-downtown/


✏️ Michelle Vasquez
📷 David Teran Photography
City of San Antonio