Victoria Loyola, 38

Victoria Loyola, 38

Victoria Loyola is a prime example of climbing the career ladder. The Florida Gulf Coast University graduate started at accounting and consulting firm Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Company as an intern, joined the company full-time in 2005 and became a partner a few years ago.

She’s stayed there for almost two decades because of her coworkers and the variety her job brings. “It’s enjoyable to work with the people here,” she says. “And every day is different.”