Central Exchange has announced the winners of its STEMMy Awards, which celebrate women and their achievements in science, technology, engineering, math and medicine.
“These women are the inspiration for current and future women in STEMM. They are key ingredients in making Kansas City a thriving community for STEMM,” said Courtney Thomas, CEO of Central Exchange, a leadership development organization.
Central Exchange, through its Women in STEMM (WiSTEMM) initiative, aims to equip women in STEMM with opportunities for personal and professional development, along with a support network to help them thrive in male-dominated industries.
The honorees will be recognized at a luncheon from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 27 at Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, Mo. Learn more and purchase tickets at CXStemmys.com.
The following women and organizations will be honored:
- Corporate Hero // Henderson Engineers
- Groundbreaking Leadership // Julie Pierce, Henderson Engineers
- Enterprising Innovator // Angela Hurt, Veracity
- WiSTEMM Educator // Dr. Carol Spradling, Northwest Missouri State University, Zulma Perez-Estrella, Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools
- Rising Trendsetter // Diana Acevedo, University of Kansas Medical Center, Britney Hommertzheim, AMC Theatres, Kerrie Greenfelder, Burns & McDonnell, Amy Gum, Cerner
- WiSTEMM Student Achiever // Lauren Stephenson, Johnson County Community College
- WiSTEMM Champion // Jen Nelson, Catalent Pharma Solutions
