Tag: Women of Influence
Teresa Davidson: Inspiring policy changes through relentless advocacy
The passion Teresa Davidson has for her work has led her from Africa to Iowa to the White House and back again.
Ms. Davidson is...
Leslie Carpenter: Advocating for people with mental illness
When her son became sick with a severe schizoaffective disorder around 17 years ago, Leslie Carpenter was met with more barriers than treatment. She...
Jenny Bosking: Continuing a legacy of community service
Jenny Bosking has been immersed in community service her entire life.
Now serving as director of development and communications at the Arc of East Central...
Celebrating 2024’s Women of Influence
This year, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Corridor Business Journal and its Women of Influence awards.
The Women of Influence awards recognize 10...
Marion senior planner receives Waypoint’s Tribute to Women of Achievement award
Kesha Billings, a senior planner at the City of Marion's Community Development Department, received recognition for her community service at Waypoint's 42nd annual Tribute...
Celebrating this year’s Women of Influence
The 2023 Women of Influence are an inspiring group of community leaders who have each overcome adversity, taken chances and challenged themselves to make...
2023 Emerging Woman of Influence: Marlén Mendoza
Marlén Mendoza set out for Washington, D.C. after graduating from the University of Iowa in 2016 knowing she wanted to work in public policy.
Unsure...
2023 Women of Influence: Kelly Wood
After serving children at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital for the past 13 years, Kelly Wood has a reputation for being...
2023 Women of Influence: Thais Winkleblack
Thais Winkleblack glances at a sticky note displayed in the corner of her computer monitor as she ruminates on her journey to leadership. The...
2023 Women of Influence: Jill Wilkins
You might find something surprising about Jill Wilkins, the busy chief operating officer for the Cedar Rapids-based nonprofit New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative, Inc. (NewBoCo)...