3rd Annual Middle East Women Leaders’ Summit & Awards KSA 2024: Empowering Women, Shaping Futures

Apr 2, 2024 | Business

The 3rd Annual Middle East Women Leaders’ Summit & Awards KSA 2024 is poised to be a transformative gathering, scheduled to take place on May 14-15, 2024, at the prestigious venue in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Organized by Verve Management, this groundbreaking event aims to celebrate the resilience and achievements of women leaders while championing a new era of empowerment and equality.

Under the theme of “Empowering Women: Kingdom’s Transformation Through Equality & Opportunity,” the summit promises to transcend conventional discussions on women’s empowerment. It seeks to create an ecosystem where women from diverse backgrounds can thrive together, moving beyond traditional paradigms to challenge and reshape societal norms.

The summit will feature insightful discussions, engaging workshops, and inspirational talks by prominent women achievers from various sectors. Attendees can expect to gain invaluable insights into the challenges faced by women in the workforce, exchange knowledge and best practices, and forge meaningful connections with fellow leaders committed to driving positive change.

Confirmed speakers for the summit include distinguished individuals such as Her Royal Highness Princess Abeer Al Saud, whose presence underscores the significance of the event in the region. Additionally, notable figures such as Maha Shirah, Founder and CEO of Sheworks, Julie Barbier-Leblan, CEO & Co-founder of Merit Incentives, andSouhair AlQaisi, CEO of Quantum Star, will share their insights and experiences, inspiring attendees with their journeys of success and empowerment.

The 3rd Annual Middle East Women Leaders’ Summit & Awards KSA 2024 promises to be a landmark event in the journey towards gender equality and women’s empowerment in the region. Join us as we celebrate women leaders who have shattered the glass ceiling and continue to inspire the next generation of leaders.


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BYD | RIDE Supports Women in Transportation with $5,000 Build Your Dreams Scholarship

Dec 2, 2023 | Business

Los Angeles, CA. – WEBWIRE –

Julia Garcia, a dedicated graduate candidate for the Master of Infrastructure Planning and Management and the Master of Sustainable Transportation, has been selected as the esteemed recipient of the $5,000 WTS-LA BYD | RIDE Build Your Dreams scholarship. This award was announced during the Annual Scholarship and Awards Gala hosted by WTS-LA (Women in Transportation).

ulia Garcia, currently a student at the University of Washington, has demonstrated exceptional commitment and passion for sustainable transportation. As a Sustainable Transportation Coordinator at California State University, Long Beach, she has already begun contributing to the advancement of environmentally friendly solutions.

I am truly grateful and honored to be receiving this scholarship. It is a crucial lifeline given the financial challenges students face in higher education, Ms, Garcia. This scholarship will provide me with invaluable support, allowing me to focus on my academic and career aspirations in the transportation industry. I am eager to leverage this opportunity to propel myself toward academic excellence, make a positive impact within transportation, and contribute to a more sustainable and resilient future.

The BYD | RIDE Build Your Dreams scholarship aims to empower and support women like Julia who are dedicated to making a difference in the transportation industry. BYD | RIDE is proud to support women in transportation and remains committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within the industry.

Hong Kong – Women Sector Dialogue on “The Chief Executive’s 2023 Policy Address” (with photo)

Nov 8, 2023 | International

Women Sector Dialogue on “The Chief Executive’s 2023 Policy Address” (with photo)

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     The Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Miss Alice Mak, and the Permanent Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Ms Shirley Lam, attended the Women Sector Dialogue on “The Chief Executive’s 2023 Policy Address” today (November 8). They introduced the policy measures related to the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau (HYAB) featured in the Policy Address to representatives of local women’s organisations and members of the Women’s Commission, and listened to the opinions of the participants. 

     During the dialogue, Miss Mak introduced the key initiatives related to the facilitation of family and women’s development in the Policy Address. She pointed out that the Government attaches great importance to the support of women’s development. Following the allocation of additional funding to establish the Women Empowerment Fund last year, the HYAB will set up a dedicated Women Affairs Team and designate the post of Commissioner for Women Affairs to steer work related to women’s affairs. The HYAB’s key initiatives in the aspect of family and women’s development for the coming year include launching a one-stop family and women information portal; organising the first Family and Women Development Summit; introducing a maintenance mediation pilot scheme through the Community Care Fund, launching a new five-year Funding Scheme on the Promotion of Family Education, etc. 

     Participants attending the dialogue responded positively to the relevant measures. In particular, the designation of the post of Commissioner for Women Affairs responds to the aspiration of the women sector. Participants also actively shared their views on taking forward various initiatives in relation to the promotion of women matters and facilitation of family education, and more.

IDI Consulting Supports Women Mentorship Through Strong Women Strong Girls Awards

Aug 8, 2023 | Business

 IDI Consulting, a leading provider of IT consulting services for businesses, is proud to share a commitment to empowering generations of women by sponsoring the 2023 Strong Women Strong Girls Pittsburgh Strong Awards. The 9th annual Strong Awards breakfast will be held in Downtown Pittsburgh on Friday, August 11. This year’s Strong Award winners include three exceptional women and girls and a company/organization advocate.

“The impact mentorship has on raising aspirations and self-esteem through Strong Women Strong Girls programs is truly remarkable,” said William Thomas, Managing Partner at IDI Consulting. “IDI Consulting is proud to join in celebrating these women’s accomplishments and their impact within the community. As a representative of the technology space, we encourage and continue to do our part to help provide young women opportunities to excel and become leaders in our industry.”

Strong Women Strong Girls aims to empower women and girls to imagine a broader future and to realize their inner strengths to dream and do. Three generations of women come together through Strong Women Strong Girls to build community, connections, and strength to break down barriers. Girls in grades 3-5, primarily from under-resourced neighborhoods, attend weekly mentoring sessions with college women mentors, who themselves build relationships with professional women mentors, to create a sustainable future for the next generation of female leaders.

Tickets for the 2023 Strong Awards Breakfast held at the Westin Hotel, from 8:00am till 10:00am on August 11 can be purchased at swsg.org/pgh-strong-awards-23.

As a team of business-minded individuals, IDI Consulting solves business problems through the practical application of the most appropriate technology, focusing on clients’ real-world business objectives. Learn more about available positions and joining the IDI Consulting team at www.idi-net.com/careers-at-idi.

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Located in Pittsburgh, PA, New York City, NY, and Houston, TX, IDI Consulting is dedicated to solving business problems using strategic and technological methods. Services include Project Management, Business Process Re-engineering, Major ERP Installation, Custom Application Development, Programming and Installation, Application and System Design, Database Analysis and Design, Systems Analysis and Design as well as Software Analysis and IT Consulting. Visit IDI-Net.com for more information.

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Women of Color STEM DTX Conference Announces 2023 List of Award Recipients

Jun 24, 2023 | Books, Business

The annual conference, now in its 28th year, gathers leaders, innovators, and disruptors in STEM industries and education for a three-day event of keynotes, panels, awards, and activities.

28th WOC STEM Conference, October 12-14, 2023

28th WOC STEM Conference, October 12-14, 2023

DETROIT – June 22, 2023 – PRLog — For 28 years, the Women of Color (WOC) STEM Digital Twin Experience (DTX) Conference has been a beacon of recognition for outstanding achievements in STEM, shedding light on the glaring lack of women’s representation in these fields and their under-representation at senior levels across all disciplines.

The annual three-day event, hosted in Detroit, Michigan, October 12-14, 2023, honors the impactful achievements of diverse leaders in STEM. This year’s theme is “Waves of Change, Oceans of Opportunity.”

Employers dedicated to fostering inclusivity have consistently turned to the Women of Color STEM DTX Conference as a vital platform for sharing best practices and implementing strategies to attract and retain more women in scientific and technical careers.

Alongside a diverse range of events designed to foster collaboration, education, and personal development, the conference organizes a prestigious awards ceremony to recognize extraordinary women from diverse backgrounds.

Each year, a panel of esteemed WOC judges evaluates a dynamic pool of candidates, including outstanding college students, emerging talents, accomplished mid-career professionals and managers, influential C-suite executives, innovators, visionary inventors, and impactful change agents.

Here is the list of the 2023 Women of Color STEM Award recipients:

Technologist of the Year
Mary Hor-Lao
Director, Software Engineering Abbott Neuromodulation
Abbott

Career Achievement in Government
Patricia Sullivan
Deputy Director
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center

Career Achievement in Industry
Kathleen Jolivette
Vice President Vertical Lift
The Boeing Company

Melissa Welch, MD
Chief Medical Officer
Health Catalyst

Community Service
Shaneka Lawson, Ph.D.
Research Plant Physiologist
USDA Forest Service

Maria Thorpe
Human Systems Engineering Department Director
Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Systems Acquisition Group, Human Systems Engineering Department

Corporate Responsibility
Teresa Blanco
Vice President –Supply Chain Readiness
The Boeing Company

Toyin Ogunfolaju
Director, Social Value & Equity Americas
Jacobs

Diversity Leadership in Government
Karen Hudson
Chief, Avionics Engineering Division
Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Engineering Directorate

Lyndsey McMillon-Brown, Ph.D.
Research Electrical Engineer
NASA Glenn Research Center

Diversity Leadership in Industry
LaDavia Drane
GlobalHead of Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity
Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Deepa Shankar
Director, Partnerships
UL Research Institutes

Educational Leadership –College-Level Promotion of Education
Whitney Gaskins, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean
University of Cincinnati

Anne-Marie Kosi-Koupe, PhD
Lecturer 1
University of Detroit Mercy

Educational Leadership –Corporate Promotion of Education
Kelly Keena, Ph.D.
Senior Director
UL Research Institutes

Kadidia Thiero
SOARS® Principal Investigator/Program Lead
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

FinTech Leadership
Madhura Damle
Business Intelligence Specialist
Lordstown Motors Corporation

Managerial Leadership
Manasi Reardon, Ph.D.
Director, R&D
Abbott

Christina Upah
Vice President Attack Helicopter Programs & Mesa Senior Site Executive
The Boeing Company

Dakeesha Wright
Operations & Site Leader
Raytheon Technologies, Collins Aerospace

New Media/IT Leadership
Amanda Hundt
VP of Corporate Communications
Health Catalyst

Outstanding Technical Contribution
Michelle Chen
Software Systems Engineer
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

Yagna Pathak, Ph.D.
Manager Medical Affairs
Abbott

Ning Yu, Ph.D.
Chief Research Scientist
Leidos

Pioneer Award
Jessica Jones, Ph.D.
Staff Aeroelastician
Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company

Professional Achievement in Government
Ariel Ash-Shakoor, Ph.D.
Biomedical Engineer/Acting Team Lead
United States Food and Drug Administration

Natasha White, Ph.D.
Program Manager
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Professional Achievement in Industry
Ashley Johnson-Long, Ph.D.
Plant Engineering Manager, IDM
Corning Incorporated

Laura Luengo
Vehicle Integration -Voice of the Customer Supervisor
Lordstown Motors Corporation

Student Leadership –Graduate Level
Tracy Edwards
Graduate Research Assistant, Isotope Harvesting Group
Michigan State University, Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB)

Technical Innovation in Government
Chenelle Covin
Technical Writer-Editor
Department of Defense

Patricia McDaniel, Ph.D.
Senior Research Scientist for Chemistry
U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center

Technical Innovation in Industry
Clara Rivero-Baleine, Ph.D.
Lockheed Martin Fellow
Lockheed Martin

Rashmi Prasad, Ph.D.
Staff Researcher
General Motors LLC

Visionary Award
Anike Sakariyawo
Founder and Executive Director
S.E.E.K. Foundation, Inc.

Special Recognition
Sabrina Bailey
Vice President of Operations –Integrated Product Support
HII

Diedra Hollins
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Idaho National Laboratory

Qiana Jackson
Engineering Program Manager 3
Penn State Applied Research Lab

Judith Jeevarajan
VP & Executive Director
UL Research Institutes

Yoko Kawai Parker
Scientist, Systems Engineering
L3Harris Technologies

Autumn Leake
Chief Engineer
Naval Air Systems Command –NAWCWD

Melody Martinez
Chief, Prototypes and Flight Experiments Branch, Section B
Air Force Research Laboratory, Space Vehicles Directorate (AFRL/RV)

Gitanjli McRoy
Chief Engineer, Electric Vehicle Energy Management Systems
Ford Motor Company

Ana Lucia Ochoa-Lorenzini
Director Supply Chain Management
AAM

For more information on WOC STEM Award Winners visit https://intouch.ccgmag.com/mpage/woc-stem-conference-awardees

About the Women of Color STEM DTX Conference
The Women of Color STEM DTX Conference is an annual event that celebrates outstanding achievements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). With a rich history spanning nearly three decades, the conference provides a platform for individuals and organizations to recognize excellence, foster career development, and facilitate networking opportunities.

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