Women of Influence Awards 2024

Don’t miss this popular event as we honor the most influential businesswomen in our region.  Help us to recognize these leading women who are changing their industries and impacting their communities.

The event will start with a networking cocktail reception, followed by an awards ceremony and end with a celebration reception featuring premier networking, food stations, and open bar.

2024 Women of Influence Career Achievement Winner: 

Sister Linda Yankoski, CSFN, EdD, Holy Family Institute

2024 Women of Influence Award Winners:

Gunjan Agarwal, Fox Rothschild LLP

Gretchen Baker, Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh

Samantha Balbier, University of Pittsburgh

Joyce A. Bender, Bender Consulting Services, Inc.

Rachel Burcin, Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Institute

Terri Glueck, Innovation Works

Annie Hanna Cestra, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

Tiffany T. Huff, When She Thrives

Diane S. Hupp, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh

Leslie Hyde, Koppers Inc

Kavita Iyengar, Highmark Health

Steffanie Jasper, PNC

Linda Jones, United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania

Vera Krekanova, PhD, Allegheny Conference on Community Development

Maureen Mahoney Hill, Advancement Advisors

Brittany McDonald, PhD, Uptown Partners of Pittsburgh

Kellie McKevitt, Southwestern PA Human Services, Inc.

Myah Moore Irick, ChFC, The Irick Group, Merrill Private Wealth Management

Sarah Olexsak, Duquesne Light Company

Michelle L. Patrick, PhD., Robert Morris University

Melissa Rayworth, Kidsburgh.org

Beth Slagle, Meyer, Unkovic and Scott LLP

Patriece Thompson, Turner Construction Company

Sonya Tilghman, Hazelwood Initiative Inc.

Cynthia M. Wallace, EdD, Bible Center Church – The Oasis Project