(December 2014) “Thrive: A Breakfast Panel with Women of Influence” took place on Tuesday, December 9th @ Embassy Suites in East Peoria, Illinois. Colleen Callahan, Illinois director of USDA Rural Development, moderated the discussion, featuring panelists Suzette Boulais, Judge Kate Gorman, Kim Hauer, Elizabeth Jensen, Debbie Simon and Dr. Sarah Zallek. Panelists talked about risks they’ve taken in their professional careers and how they’ve succeeded in creating nurturing, supportive work environments for employees.