Join us as we celebrate women of excellence on Friday, June 3, 2022, at the Energy Innovation Center, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (Old Connelly Trade School).
Registration is closed...SOLD OUT! Honorees should contact me for details.
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Over the past 31 years, Onyx Woman has...
The Honorable Tiffany Sizemore is one of 3 women who will be honored with the Women of the Year Award.
Are you where you thought you would be, and how did you get there?
I am not where I thought I would be, but I know now that I’m exactly where...
Grace Robinson, Retired Entrepreneur
Grace Robinson Insurance Agency Inc.
What role has the support of other women played in your success?
Women like my mother, sisters, family, and close networking friends played a very supportive role. My mother’s love and wisdom gave me strength and guidance to continue to move forward when...
What role has the support of other women played in your success?
I founded SisterFriend, Inc in 2015, to provide a supportive service to women. In return, we have been supported by hundreds of women locally, domestically, and internationally with donations of time and resources. Because of this support, we...
What was the bravest thing you have ever done that got you where you are today?
Hmmm…I have done a lot of brave things in my life. One day, I traveled to New York City by myself to audition for a radio gig (Radio103.9) to do a 6-hour show...
Entrepreneur, Facilitator, Author, and Mentor
Organization: A Hair Boutique Shadyside and Entrepreneurs Forever
1. What role has the support of other women played in your success? The support of other women has played a critical role in everything successful in my life. I grew up in a community where female kinship...
Dr. Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew. Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Allegheny Health Network.
1. What role has the support of other women played in your success?
Many women, living and deceased, are role models within my wellness circle and are responsible for who I am today. I reflect on...
Name: Christy H. Porter
Title: Founder & CEO
Company: Jasmine Nyree Campus
Industry: Social Work & Education
What role has the support of other women played in your success?
I recently read, “A woman alone has power; collectively, we have impact.” It’s important that we work to reverse the stereotype that women don’t support...
Name: Lisa J. PerryTitle: Executive DirectorCompany: Pittsburgh Action Against Rape (PAAR)Industry: Nonprofit
What role has the support of other women played in your success?While some may have us believe that women, especially Black women, can’t be there for each other, the truth is that for me, my anchors have and...
Name: Fonda S. Dusé
Title: Director of Equity and Inclusion
Company: Port Authority of Allegheny County
Industry: Transportation
1. What role has the support of other women played in your success?
Many women have been beacons of light to show me how to navigate in new and different environments. The women in...
Name: Indea Herndon
Title: Senior Engagement and Inclusion Consultant
Company: UPMC
Industry: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion/Healthcare
What role has the support of other women played in your success?
There is no way that I would be where I am today without the support of the strong, motivational, and intelligent women in my life. I...
Maria A. LaVelle
Chief Executive Officer
Pheple Federal Credit Union
Are you where you thought you would be, and how did you get here?
As a high school graduate, my goal was to pursue my dream as a fashion designer. However, I soon realized that motherhood and retail hours were no longer compatible,...
Name: Elaine B Jenkins RN, FCN
Company: Community Health Equity Advocacy
1. What role has the support of other women played in your success?
I have found various role models I could identify with; their inspiration has kept me focused on my goals. We are all unique and have purposeful...
Name: Kim El
Title: Playwright/Educator
Industry: Creative Arts
What role has the support of other women played in your success?
A variety of women ranging from 14 to 83 years old have been an influence, encouragement, and support in my journey to success. First and foremost, my mother has always instilled in me...
