Cambridge Who’s Who^® member Barbara Alexander, of Designwest Graphics, consistently delivers high quality and a broad array of services ranging from website design, Web hosting and graphic design to copywriting, e-commerce, advertising design, and placement.

Regarding her work, clients have stated, “Contract obligations are met with accuracy and are consistently on time,” and, “We are very pleased with your thoroughness and how quickly you worked.”

Cambridge Who's Who Member Barbara Alexander

As owner and graphic designer of Designwest Graphics, Ms. Alexander utilizes her expertise, gleaned from working for 30 years in the field of website and graphic design communication, to personally generate sales, manage all projects through completion, and preside over all client interactions. She has managed website and design campaigns for a variety of industries, which include fundraising, music, medical, dental, financial consulting, real estate, magazine, book design, embassies, nonprofits, retail, interior design, and landscape design.

Ms. Alexander was fueled to enter her profession by a lifelong passion for art and design. Before founding New York Designworks, which later evolved into Designwest Graphics with a move to California, she was art director for the New York City National Headquarters of the American Cancer Society, designer and editor for Reader’s Digest Books, and production associate for Esquire.

She studied graphic design at Harvard University and the School of Visual Arts in New York City. She is a graduate of Russell Sage College with a B.A. in Fine Arts. Ms. Alexander also attended the AIGA Communications Graphics Seminar and the Milton Glaser Advanced Design Seminar at the School of Visual Arts. She is included among 2000 Outstanding Artists and Designers of the 20th Century, and is affiliated with Marquis Who’s Who, and the San Francisco Ad Director’s Club.

To further cultivate her relationships with new clients, Ms. Alexander has created the Client Colleague Network — a Web page allocated to provide them with free banner advertisements. For complete information about Barbara Alexander and her company, and how to receive Free Complimentary Advertising, please visit the Designwest Graphics website.

Cambridge Who's Who member Helen Osterman

Cambridge Who’s Who^® member Helen Macie Osterman is an author and the creative force behind the  Emma Winberry Cozy Mystery Series, a set of fictional accounts about a 60-something detective who frequently finds herself at odds with a cast of misfits, outcasts, criminals and the supernatural. Ms. Winberry relies on her intuition, her guardian angel and the help of her lover to solve mysteries and bring justice to the world.

A former nurse, Ms. Osterman holds her hometown, Chicago, very close to her heart. She was inspired at an early age to pursue a vocation in nursing; she recalls administering “care” to her doll set and bandaging her dog’s “wounded” limbs at the age of 7. After receiving a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Mercy Hospital-St. Xavier College, she embarked on a 45-year nursing career, even returning to academia to obtain a master’s degree from Northern Illinois University. Ms. Osterman also contributed her expertise by writing articles that appeared in industry publications.

In 2007, she released the first book in the series, titled “The Accidental Sleuth.” This was followed by the release of the second Cozy Mystery, “The Stranger in the Opera House,” in 2009. Both publications have afforded Ms. Osterman the opportunity to indulge her interests, as she incorporates opera music, gardening and baking. Setting her second book in a haunted opera house was particularly delightful, because it allowed her to reflect on her experiences as a youngster listening to Saturday night broadcasts from The Metropolitan Opera with her family. Coming in the fall of 2011, Ms. Osterman will be releasing the third book of the series, titled “The Elusive Revelation.”

Notes In A Mirror

Taking place in the 1950s, Ms. Osterman’s latest book, “Notes in A Mirror,” recounts the fictional tale of Mary Lou Hammond and Kate Stephens, two student nurses completing their psychiatric rotations at Hillside State Mental Hospital, located right outside of Chicago. Mary Lou begins receiving messages from beyond the grave, prompting her to find out what she can about Margaret Montague, who tells her, through dreams and writing mirrors, that she died in 1911. Ms. Osterman drew upon her personal experiences as a young nurse of that era to create a world full of suspense, mystery and intrigue. The primitive mental health facility, for example, uses practices that are drastically different from those accepted today.

In addition to her writing pursuits, Ms. Osterman is also a talented artist, specializing in portraits and street scenes. Her artwork is lauded — so much so that four of her paintings, depicting the historic, celebrated Maxwell Street in Chicago, are in the permanent collection at the Chicago History Museum.

You can catch Helen Osterman in a live interview on “The Sunday Morning Papers with Rick Kogan”  (WGN Radio 720 AM), on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. She will also be appearing at a number of limited engagements in the Chicago area. To find out more about her publications and her public appearances, visit Helen Macie Osterman’s website.

Cambridge Who’s Who^® member Bonnie Daneker has announced the publication of her book, “CLIMB: Leading Women In Technology Share Their Journeys To Success,” which she co-edited. Comprised of 60 compelling profiles of women in the technological business community, the book includes powerful, personal and poignant essays contributed by women who exemplify leadership in an industry where few females venture.  Readers will garner valuable advice that they can incorporate in their own leadership efforts.

The book was published by Women In Technology (WIT), Inc., an organization that advocates for the advancement of women in the technology industry. “These extraordinary women have generously shared their invaluable experience, advice, and journeys that will inspire leaders in this generation and the next,” said Sandy Hofmann, president of WIT, Inc. “CLIMB” depicts the heart and soul of leadership for the next generation. Additionally, “CLIMB” chronicles Women In Technology’s philanthropic effort, the WIT Foundation, which supports the next generation of women through pre-career programs, encouraging girls to study and work in STEM-related careers (science, technology, engineering and mathematics.) Net proceeds from book sales will provide additional funding for the WIT Foundation.

Cambridge Who's Who Member Bonnie Daneker

Bonnie Daneker’s professional resume is comprised of more than 15 years of entrepreneurial experience, including the launch of five separate companies, as well as 10 years in technology consulting. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Ohio State University, in Columbus, Ohio, and a Master of Business Administration in Strategic Planning and Entrepreneurship from Emory University, in Atlanta, Ga. Ms. Daneker founded and is the president of BD Donaldson Publishing, Inc., which produces and distributes health care information, primarily to caregivers for cancer patients. After her father was diagnosed with cancer, she was inspired to write, “The Compassionate Caregiver Series®.” Starting BD Donaldson Publishing allowed her to reach other caregivers, and patients. She continues to write and publish books about cancer and patient care.

Technology re-entered Ms. Daneker’s life after attending national conferences for cancer research. She was exposed to the critical role technology plays in scientific discovery. Thus, she established her involvement with the WIT organization. Ms. Daneker noted, “Being involved with WIT’s community has richly enhanced my view of women’s roles in technology.” More importantly, the connections she established with WIT served as the foundation for her growth and development. Ms. Daneker asserts that she wrote and produced “CLIMB” because she believed that “learning from these lessons will propel women faster into polished leadership performance.”

“CLIMB: Leading Women In Technology Share Their Journeys To Success” is available for purchase at WIT’s website, http://www.mywit.org/home or at Amazon.com.