THIS IS ALABAMA
Women Who Shape the State
Pictured here is our class of 2016. We are honored to continue celebrating the women who make Alabama great.
Thursday, November 14, 2019 at The Club
Honorees pre-event reception
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Luncheon 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Join us in honoring the 2019
Women Who Shape the State
We will highlight 30 women that are impacting their cities, regions or the entire state of Alabama from where they serve – philanthropy, commerce, public service, nonprofit, small business and advocacy.
For more information on sponsoring or buying a table contact Deidra Diaz at events@al.com.
Our 2019 Nominees
Dr. Mary Beth Armstrong, Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs, University of Montevallo
Jenna M. Bedsole, Shareholder, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
Representative Adline Clarke, State Legislature – Fair Pay Bill
MG Janet L. Cobb, USA (Retired), Executive Director, USS Alabama Memorial Park
Tiffany Johnson Cole, Attorney, Law Offices of Robert Simms Thompson
Connie Cowan, Alabama Rabbit Rescue
Dr. Tyna Davis, President, Board of Directors, Montgomery Botanical Gardens
Amala Duggirala, Enterprise Chief Operations and Technology Officer, Regions Bank
Senator Vivian Figures, State Legislature – Fair Pay Bill
Devin Ford, Founder, Focus Women’s Conference
Kelly Hackbarth-Picard, CEO, Hackbarth Delivery Service
Brenda Hampton, Founder, Concerned Citizens of North Alabama
Dr. June Henton, Emeritus Dean of the College of Human Sciences, Auburn University
Cindy Hildebrand, Founder, My Sisters Place
Gina Locklear, Owner/Founder, zkano Socks and Little River Sock Mill
KoKo Mackin, Vice President, Corporate Communications and Community Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Dolester Miles, Pastry Chef, Highlands Bar and Grill
Dr. Sandra Parker, Chief Medical Officer, AltaPointe Health
Brenna Powell, Chief Strategy Officer, St. Vincent’s Health System
Ashley Robinett, Vice President, Corporate Real Estate Division, Alabama Power
Terry Saban, Nick’s Kids Foundation
Dr. Patricia Sims, President, J.F Drake State Community and Technical College
Jeanie Sleadd, Attorney, Heninger, Garrison & Davis
Andrea Smith, Birmingham CEO, BBVA Compass
Elizabeth P. Stevens, President & CEO, Downtown Mobile Alliance
Les Stuedeman, Head Softball Coach, UAH
Dr. Grace Thomas, Assistant State Health Officer for Family Health Services, Alabama Department of Public Health
DeJuana Thompson, Partner, Think Rubix LLC
Catherine Timmons, Corporate VP Human Resources, Wind Creek Hospitality
Gayle Watts, Executive Director, Children’s Aid Society
Be a part of the buzz, and join us in supporting these important influencers.
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