FEATURED AT: LONG ISLAND PRESS - CLOTHESLINE/JEWELRY http://blogs.longislandpress.com/clothesline/2011/05/etsy-celebrity-charity-necklace/ AT:WWW.POSITIVEIMPACTMAGAZINE.COM PIC OF ACTRESS WEARING THE NECKLACE IN DIFFERENT COLOR THAN THAT OF THE TITLE OF THE POST: http://www.positiveimpactmagazine.com/2011/05/27/malin-celebrity-favorite-white-harvest-necklace/ AND HAMPTONS.COM/STYLE http://www.hamptons.com/Hamptons-Style/Main-Articles/13978/Etsy-Celebrity-Necklace-To-Benefit-Share-Our.html CAREER PATH AND INSPIRATION Hera started her professional life as a Banker in New York City. She was in charge of the Citi Senior Program the Citibank Special Event Program for Senior Citizens. She developed and executed creative sales and investment portfolios for all financial needs, She culminated her career in banking 20 years later after attaining title of Assistant Vice President. Hera now has a 20 month old daughter who inspires her with something new and magical everyday! Hera loved designing jewelry out of fine glass as a hobby. Hera's passion and focus is making custom, "Mom" bracelets with Murano (Venetian) Millefiori beads. Millefiori in Italian means: 1000 flowers. The motto of the company is: " Sending the sentiment of 1000 flowers" Hera wanted to express the sentiment to moms of young kids. In May of 2004 Hera embarked upon entrepreneurship starting H. Jewelry Designs after returning to New York from Florida. H Jewelry Designs inc. quickly gained celebrity acclaim for the Murano Millefiori Glass pieces with the message of “Sending the Sentiment of 1000 Flowers.” It was a dream come true when Hera started h* Jewelry Designs Inc.and was surreal when a piece Hera designed was worn by a prominent celebrity on a major TV show. Hera has received compliments and expressions of gratitude from Hollywood celebrities for "Mom" Murano Millefiori bracelets, Mom Murano Millefiori charm necklaces and other Murano Millefiori items with the sentiment that was gifted. Hera was humbled and grateful when the message she was trying to deliver was poignantly received. PHILANTROPHY AND HONORS Hera has been recognized by many charities for her volunteer efforts.Hera has been an avid volunteer and received more from volunteering than she could give .Hera was recognized with the honor of being named:" Office Volunteer of The Year", by the Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Florida. Hera was a Board Member for the, “Wish makers.” Hera Served on the Pr