Women of Achievement

Meet Dr. Stephanie Freese, a Mobile Equine Veterinarian Serving Chatham County and Beyond

By Morgan Cartier Weston | April 28, 2026

Dr. Stephanie Freese’s mobile veterinary clinic, Polaris Equine, provides on-site care, emergency response and community-centered equine services across eight central North Carolina counties

Norma Perdomo Turns Personal Immigration Journey Into Perdomo Law Firm in Siler City

By Chatham Magazine | May 1, 2025

Norma Perdomo founded Perdomo Law in Siler City to help others navigate the immigration system with compassion and clarity.

Agriculture as Social Justice: Edna Rodriguez’s Journey

By Brooke Spach | May 18, 2023

Discover how Edna Rodriguez found her passion in the agricultural sector, advocating for farmers and promoting social justice at RAFI-USA.

Meet Abbie Lee Roehm, the Visionary Owner of Paces and Roehm Architecture

By Chatham Mag Intern | May 27, 2023

Abbie Lee Roehm’s passion for design began at a young age, and has blossomed into a thriving career creating stunning custom homes and inspiring other women in the field.

Elisabeth Lewis Corley: A Modern Renaissance Woman

By Chatham Mag Intern | May 15, 2023

Meet Elisabeth Lewis Corley, a Chatham County poet, playwright, actor, director, producer, screenwriter, editor and lecturer.

Environmentalist Elaine Chiosso Shares Her Love of the Haw River

By Anna-Rhesa Versola | May 23, 2023

We spoke to Elaine Chiosso, Executive Director and Senior Policy Advisor of the Haw River Assembly about environmentalism.

Meet Tonnika Haynes, Owner of Brown’s Automotive

By Chatham Mag Intern | May 8, 2023

Tonnika Haynes, the owner of Brown’s Automotive, is paving the way for women interested in entering the auto industry.

WEBB Squared Builds Bridges for Black Entrepreneurs

By Chatham Magazine | May 30, 2023

WEBB Squared founder Stephanie Basima Terry works to reduce wealth inequalities among Black and brown entrepreneurs in rural North Carolina.

CORA Executive Director Works to End Hunger in Chatham County

By Anna-Rhesa Versola | May 12, 2023

One in 10 Chatham residents face food insecurity – Melissa Driver Beard looks to change that by expanding the reach of the CORA food pantry

From Player to Head Coach: Kerri Snipes Leads Northwood High’s Girls Basketball Team

By Chatham Mag Intern | May 3, 2023

After leading the team to a state championship victory in 2022, Kerri Snipes continues building the Northwood Girls Basketball program.

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