Deborah Young Studio

Stand out from the crowd? Before teaching a private photography class this morning, I gathered some flowers to illustrate depth of field. The fresh summer blue hydrangeas contrasted with the more mature stems from earlier in the season. Older spring blooms with their soft greens, subtle flaws from weathering the heat, drought reminded me it's ok to be me. To have experience in my profession. To stand out.

So happy Rhonda has been nominated! Lets make this happen!!

Congratulations to our very own Rhonda Olivera on being nominated for Lake Norman Woman of the Year!

Rhonda Olivera was nominated by her friend, Diane Hall, for her compassionate leadership, selfless service, and unwavering faith. Rhonda describes her heart as belonging to “Faith, Family, and Service.” She is a devoted wife to John, proud mother of Brock and Hunter, and grandmother to Ryker, Brynn, Luke, Landis, and Jackson. As Director of Customer Relations at Randy Marion Automotive, she has used her career as a platform to serve the community through organizations including the YMCA, FeedNC, the American Heart Association Executive Leadership Team, and The Feather Project, which helps individuals experiencing homelessness find restoration, hope, and dignity. Diane shared that Rhonda “leads with kindness, faith, humility, and a servant’s heart” and added, “If there is such a thing as an angel on earth, it would absolutely be her.” Rhonda’s dedication to lifting others up embodies the spirit of the Lake Norman Woman of the Year award.

To vote, go to https://lakenormanwoman.com/2026-finalists/