In each issue of HER magazine, you’ll read stories about businesswomen that will inspire and motivate you. Get real-world advice and insights as you open your eyes to the incredible accomplishments of Eastern Iowa women in business.
“Looking Back While Moving Forward” April 8, 4PM-5:30PM
2020 included a lot of necessary quick pivots-at work, at home, life in general. While the pivots may continue, many are feeling some sense of settling into a “new normal”—the remote work, family dynamics. While we all hope we see some return to connecting with loved ones, doing our favorite activities around town, when it comes to professional roles, will things ever return to the way they were pre-covid? Join us and hear perspective from a panel pondering these questions-as employees and employers!
Briana Smallwood – Vivian’s Soul Food
Dusty Swehla – Panda Marie
Lori Ristau – Iowa Health Care Association
Presenting Sponsor: 
HER Women of Achievement is an annual program celebrating Eastern Iowa women for their amazing leadership, drive and dedication.
Each honoree has made sizable contributions in their workplaces, community organizations and in their communities. Through peer or self-nomination, women are able to share stories about unique experiences and the impact others have felt by their unique gifts. These extraordinary women not only inspire and motivate change and action, but serve as role models for future leaders.
Nominations will be reviewed, with an announcement of the 2021 honorees scheduled for June – all leading to an incredible celebration experience.
2021 PRESENTING SPONSOR OF THE HER WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Lisa Rhatigan ImOn Communications Lisa Rhatigan is vice president of marketing for ImOn...
Read More >Laurie Hamen Mount Mercy University Laurie Hamen was the first laywoman to serve...
Read More >Robin Mixdorf Meth-Wick Community As president and chief executive officer of the Meth-Wick...
Read More >Shannon Hanson United Way of East Central Iowa Put Shannon Hanson in any...
Read More >Keesha Burke Henderson Mount Mercy University The arts, social mobility for historically excluded...
Read More >Kathy Kaiden YPN Local nonprofit fundraising professionals often strive to accomplish what Kathy...
Read More >Barbara Thomas University of Iowa Tippie College of Business Barbara Thomas leads by...
Read More >Karmin McShane Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency As executive director of...
Read More >Heather Wagner Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Heather Wagner fell in love with studio...
Read More >Debbie Takes Dan & Debbie’s Creamery Debbie Takes and her husband, Dan, have...
Read More >Jessica Horaney Collins Aerospace At Collins Aerospace, Jessica Horaney leads the Achieving Competitive...
Read More >Andrea Achenbach University of Iowa College of Nursing Andrea Achenbach has never missed...
Read More >Jamie Henderson NXT Bank Jamie Henderson has proven herself in a number of...
Read More >Caitlin Slessor Shuttleworth & Ingersoll Caitlin Slessor connects her love and knowledge of...
Read More >Ana McClain Lion Bridge Brewing Company A mind for business combined with creative...
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