Women’s History Month Spotlight: Women Who Are Building, Leading, and Elevating the Notary Industry

Let’s skip the fluff for a minute. These are the women who are out here building real businesses, creating real solutions, and making a lasting impact in the notary space. Not someday, not “aspiring to,” but right now.

Chen Lin with the NNA, Jen Neitzel and Selecia Young-Jones at the 2025 NNA Conference

💼 Women's History Month Spotlight: Selecia Young-Jones

Owner, Rainbow Notary and Nuptials, Jacksonville, Florida

Selecia is a powerhouse example of what happens when you combine creativity with service.

As the owner of Rainbow Notary and Nuptials, she has carved out a unique niche that blends professionalism with celebration. She is not just notarizing documents; she is creating meaningful experiences for couples during some of the most important moments of their lives.

That takes vision. That takes courage. And let’s be honest, it takes marketing savvy to stand out in both the notary and wedding space.

She represents what is possible when you stop trying to fit into the box and instead build your own.

Jen Neitzel and Sue Hope, showing off her special conference gala jeans at the 2024 NNA Conference.

📊 Women's History Month Spotlight: Sue Hope

Creator, Notary Assist, Southern California

Sue saw a problem that most notaries were quietly struggling with, and she fixed it.

Instead of accepting the chaos of tracking expenses, invoices, and income across a dozen spreadsheets and sticky notes, she created Notary Assist, a bookkeeping solution designed specifically for notaries.

That is leadership.

She did not just build software; she built clarity for business owners who needed to finally understand their numbers, their profitability, and their growth.

Because here is the truth: you cannot grow what you are not tracking. Sue stepped in and made that easier for thousands of notaries across the country.

Lori Hamm, Executive Director of the American Guild of Notaries Public

🏛️ Women's History Month Spotlight: Lori Hamm

Executive Director, American Guild of Notaries

Lori brings something incredibly valuable to this industry… perspective from both sides of the table.

As the former Notary Administrator for the Montana Secretary of State’s Office, she understands the regulatory side of this profession at a level most people never will. Now, as the Executive Director of the American Guild of Notaries, she is using that knowledge to advocate for notaries nationwide.

She is not just part of the conversation; she is helping shape it. From policy to professionalism, Lori is working to elevate standards, support notaries, and ensure this industry continues to move forward with integrity.

💥 Final Thought on Women's History Month Spotlight

These women are not waiting for permission. They are building businesses. Creating solutions. Leading organizations. And raising the bar for everyone around them.

That is what Women’s History Month is about.

Not just looking back… but recognizing the women who are actively shaping what comes next. That is deserving of a Women's History Month Spotlight! 💡