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Osceola Woman NewspaperThe Osceola Woman Newspaper™ is part of a national network of educational, informational and resourceful women’s publications from coast to coast. We are not associated with any other local publication. The Osceola Woman Newspaper™ is everywhere women shop, play and live. Women pick up their copies at any Walgreens locations as well as local health clubs, retail stores, day spas, beauty salons, retail stores physicians offices, hospitals and hundreds of locations throughout the Osceola County area and the list keeps growing! We do not endorse political candidates or have a political agenda of any kind. Our newspapers are about us, a diverse and economically powerful segment of the population, whose goals are to improve the quality of life for ourselves and those we cherish.
Publisher Kena Blain:Kena Maria Blain (Parnell), has lived in Osceola County since 1968. She attended Osceola High School and graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Kena has worked in advertising sales with The Orlando Sentinel (Osceola Zoned edition), The Anniston Star Newspaper (Anniston Alabama), Meister Publishing (Winter Park) and McGraw Hill (Orlando). She brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to the Osceola Woman Newspaper. Kena Blain is President of the Board of Kissimmee Main Street. Kena was awarded publisher of the year for the Woman’s Newspapers.
Editor Gregg BlainEditor, Gregg Blain, was raised in Osceola County and attended Osceola High School. He enlisted in the U. S. Navy several years after graduating from Osceola High. He served 20 years before returning home to retire in 1997. Gregg’s analytical skills, good business sense and knowledge of the county make him a valuable asset to the Osceola Woman Newspaper. Gregg also sits on the Board for The Osceola County Historical Society.
Associate EditorJena Threadgill has been with us from the conception of Osceola Woman Newspaper. Her experience in customer service and knowledge of Osceola County has been an asset to our team. You may find Jena with camera in hand, or making sure our editorial gets in on time and to the editor in a timely manner. Growing up in the publishing business she is a real natural at helping put the puzzle together at deadline. Jena is an integral part of special event planning and feature publications, as well as ad sales.
Office ManagerMona Somers is a long-time resident of Osceola County. As a cast member for 22 years with the Walt Disney Company, 13 of which were with Vista-United Telecommunications, Mona’s administrative and managerial skills were honed with such roles as Business Analyst, Team Leader for Customer Service/Repair, and Training Coordinator. Currently Mona’s role as Office Manager with Hanson, Walter & Associates, Inc., and involvement with her church, civic, professional and school-related activities keep her active in our community.
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