South Jersey Biz: Leveling the Playing Field

Leveling the Playing Field: South Jersey’s female business leaders rise to the top.

Jo-Ann Weiner
Owner, J.L. Weiner and Associates, LLC

Weiner spent 35 years as an agent for the IRS before starting her forensic tax accounting practice in 2013. She is in the process of founding a nonprofit, Women, Words, and Wisdom, to help women make informed decisions and provide college scholarships.

Support for other women: The pandemic affected many people but women were profoundly affected. Many women lost their jobs or had to resign due to the company closing or having to take care of their children. It’s being called the “Pink Recession,” and this pandemic has set women back for years. We have to find solutions to match women’s skills to job and support them as they navigate a career. I believe in raising up other women. We’ll never get to true equality if we don’t have a seat at the table.

Words of Wisdom: I’ve had to pay my dues; work hard and longer to prove myself, no matter where I went. When you go through hard times, don’t let it get you down. Learn from it, find solutions. It makes you stronger.

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