Women We Admire Announces Top 50 Women Leaders of North Carolina for 2023
Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Top 50 Women Leaders of North Carolina for 2023
NEW YORK, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Top 50 Women Leaders of North Carolina for 2023. North Carolina boasts a diverse and robust economy, with several key industries contributing to its development including technology, manufacturing, healthcare and life sciences, agriculture, renewable energy, and more. The leadership from this year's awardees has been instrumental in driving innovation, fostering diversity, and promoting inclusive growth throughout the state. By breaking down barriers and challenging traditional norms, these leaders have paved the way for positive change and economic advancement. As North Carolina continues to thrive, it is essential to recognize and support the invaluable impact of women's leadership, as it paves the way for a more prosperous and equitable future for all.
Among this year's awardees is Michelle Weston, Vice President of Security & Resiliency at Kyndryl, who as a PhD chemist, inventor, and author, holds an impressive 38 US patents and has published numerous works. Awardee Maureen McQueen, Chief Operating Officer at Anthem, is a customer-centric and meticulous governance leader responsible for overseeing a workforce of 10,000 employees across various locations, serving 30 million customers in 14 markets, processing 380 million claims yearly, and supporting an operating revenue of over $38 billion. Also awarded is Kim Drumgo, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Geisinger Health System, who has led more than 63,000 leaders and employees in having authentic, compassionate conversations about race, social justice, and health equity.
Please join us in celebrating the accomplishments of The Top 50 Women Leaders of North Carolina for 2023.
Lyudmila Mishra (Wells Fargo), Jessica Rosen (UPS), Michelle Weston (Kyndryl), Marina Taylor (Marsh & McLennan, Inc.), Stephanie Turner (UNC Health Alliance), Kim Drumgo (Geisinger Health System), Sabina Schneider (Globant), Elizabeth Edwards (Parexel), Danielle Pavliv (SAS), Katherine Georger (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill), Rachel Gilstrap (Shopmonkey.io), Shontera Gillespie-Coleman (Walker Auto and Truck), Marie McLucas (Primax Properties), Christine Rutherford (Rhythm Systems, Inc), Katie Pahner (National PACE® Association), Katie Roudabush (Alpine Intel), Naya Powell (Utopia Global Wellness), Angie Breedlove (Xcelerator Group), Amanda Rose (Prestige Connections, Dating Boutique, SwoonMe Events, and the Dating Stylist), Aliyah D. Powell (Favor Delivery), Melissa Royal-Martinez (Sanofi Pasteur), Suzy Jackson (Accenture), Judith Ha (Under Armour), Courtney Spencer (Live Oak Bank), Monica Arroyave (Gilbarco Veeder-Root), Kristin Warton (Wingate University), Cheryl Parquet (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina), and many others.
To view the full list, visit https://thewomenweadmire.com/2023/05/29/the-top-50-women-leaders-of-north-carolina-for-2023/
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