Text Box: JUDITH A. HABERT Editor-in-Chief Judith joins San Diego Woman Magazine with an extensive background in publishing and photography.  Judith holds a degree in Photojournalism from St. John’s University in New York .  As the owner of WriteOnDemand, a writing and marketing firm serving the San Diego area, she has authored articles, ghostwritten and edited books, and provided marketing and sales materials to local and national corporations.  Judith is the author of a humorous book entitled “Hey, I’m Italian,” the story of growing up Italian in New York.  A previous book,  “Superstars of Insurance Sales,” was  the foundation of a “How to Succeed in Business,” series.  Judith has also ghostwritten and edited several financial and business books, as well as authoring several hundred articles, which have appeared in newspapers and magazines nationwide. She currently has two more books in the works, a cookbook and a follow-up to her current humor book. Judith was previously the Editor-In-Chief of “Women and Money Magazine,” a financial industry based publication which helped educate women on matters of finance. Judith also served as Associate Editor of “The Canon Pro-file,” A professional photography publication.  As a freelance photographer Judith has had her photo essays published internationally. As a former Manager for Prudential, at one of the premier branch offices in New York, Judith served as their Marketing and Recruitment Manager. Judith has served in corporate positions for Canon, USA; Nikon Inc.; Doubleday Inc.; and New York Newsday. As a promotional photographer and writer for Newsday, Judith has extensive experience helping to promote firms to obtain a positive image through the use of various media channels.  Judith also teaches adult writing workshops, publishing seminars, and corporate writing clinics.  She currently travels around the country promoting her latest book at Italian clubs and historical societies .    SONALI SONI Creative Director  Sonali comes to San Diego Woman Magazine with an extensive background in art and design. Sonali holds a Masters Degree in Textile Design & Development from The National Institute of Fashion Technology in New Delhi, India, a Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts, Art History and Aesthetics from Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda India and Certificates in Digital Design, Stained Glass and Photography from UCSD in San Diego California.   Her past experience includes positions as a Digital Designer for the University of California, San Diego and as an Art Director for an independent film company, Katha Films. She is an instructor for the San Diego Museum of Art and UCSD. A true artist, her murals and other art work can be found gracing the walls of many local San Diegan homes. Sonali works with small business in helping them creating effective design concepts, graphic design, logos and visual communication solutions for their business needs. She is also an active Rotarian. LAURIE M. DYSON Advertising Director Laurie comes to San Diego Woman with an extensive and impressive background in sales and marketing.  A self starter and career entrepreneur, Laurie is the owner of Aspire Transformation, a well-respected business and life coaching firm, serving the needs of clients across the country.  Prior to her position as a Business and Life Coach, Laurie began several successful businesses from the ground up, providing sales, marketing, management and superior client relation services to her customers.  An earlier background in commercial property management gave her invaluable insight into team building, sales, marketing financials and budgeting.  A graduate of California State University, Northridge with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing, Laurie continues to utilize her many skills to bring the pages of San Diego woman in the local business community.  As a former high fashion model, Laurie approaches every challenge with a sense of grace, determination and style.  A consummate professional, Laurie focuses on how she can help businesses grow by working with her clients to create a sales presence that will place them a step above the competition.