2024 Leading Light Award Nominees

Change The Landscape Award

• Suzanne Boucher, Associate VP, Customer Operations & Data Enablement, Tech@Lilly, Eli Lilly & Company
• Linda Calvin, Chief Impact Officer, Reboot Representation
• Amanda Findlay, Executive Director, MatchBOX Studios
• Mercy Orukpe Moses, Ph.D. Graduate Student, Purdue University
• Rupal Thanawala, CEO/President, Trident Systems

Equity and Inclusion Champion Award

• Jade Bing, Research Investigator, Corteva
• Lauren Clark, Six Sigma Black Belt, Information Technology, Corteva
• Jamie Inskeep, Vice President, TechPoint Foundation for Youth
• Mercy Orukpe Moses, Ph.D. Graduate Student, Purdue University
• Phuong-Tran Nguyen, Organizational Scholarships Program Manager , Scholarship America
• Diana Vasquez, Senior Engineer FTR Market, Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)

Leadership Award

• Sukaynah Abu-Mulaweh, Engineering Manager, Franklin Electric
• Sheena Becker, Microbial Screening and Microbial Repository Leader Biologicals Discovery and Development, Corteva
• Linda Calvin, Chief Impact Officer, Reboot Representation
• Lilia Eller, Chief Information Officer, Lippert/Elkhart County
• Amanda Findlay, Executive Director, MatchBOX Studios
• Negar Garizi, Discovery Chemistry Department Leader, Corteva
• Mercy Orukpe Moses, Ph.D. Graduate Student, Purdue University
• Laura Rauch, Executive Director, Transmission Planning, Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)
• Michelle Smith, Insecticide, Nematicide & Seed Applied Technologies Biology Lead – Retired, Corteva Agriscience – Retired
• Rupal Thanawala, CEO/President, Trident Systems
• Jennifer Wolfgram, Vice President, SHE & Site Operations, Roche Diagnostics Operations

Mentor Me! Award

• Kristin Eilenberg, Vice President - Life Sciences and Healthcare, Elevate Ventures
• Crystal Evans, Associate Director, Electromechanical Components Engineering, ENG-Mechatronics & Transmission Control Systems, Allison Transmission
• Samantha Griffin, Mode of Action Scientist, Corteva
• Beibei Li, Manager, Strategic Assessments, Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)
• Linnea Taketa, Chief Lifecycle Engineer North America, Rolls Royce
• Tonya Wallace, Director, Solution Delivery | CEO Gideon VI, Cox Automotive
• Carla Yerkes, Principal Research Scientist, Corteva Agriscience

OperationALL Male Ally Award

• Adam Dunigan, Senior Director of Advancement Services and Analytics, Franklin College
• William Heath Jr, Group Vice President- Medicines Innovation Hub, Eli Lilly & Company
• Mike Hineline, Chief Executive Officer, Make Ripples, LLC
• Enrico Lo Gatto, AE Defense Tech Lead, Rolls Royce
• Reza Rasoulpour, Vice President, Global Regulatory and Stewardship, Corteva
• Dennis Trinkle, Senior Vice President, Talent, Strategy, and Partnerships, TechPoint
• Justin Wagner, Associate Director-Tech@Lilly-Clinical Design and Operations, Eli Lilly & Company
• Luke Zhang, Prototype Architect, Resultant

Outstanding Achievement in STEM Award

• Nila Boyce, Director, Data Governance, Sallie Mae
• Natalie Giampietro, Small Molecule Discovery & Development Enabling Capabilities Department Leader, Corteva
• Poonam Gill, Operations Support Instructional Designer, Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)
• Jie Hu, Staff Data Scientist, Corteva Agriscience
• Brenda VandeWater, Senior Consultant, E-gineering, Inc.

Outstanding Educator in STEM Award

• Lisa Haines, STEM Teacher, Smith Elementary
• Joanna Millunchick, Dean, IU Luddy School of Informatics and College of Engineering
• Cathy Tooley, CEO, Author, Speaker, Tools for Success, Inc

Rising Star Award

• Ayanna Bodake, CS and Engineering Intern, Pierce Aerospace
• Susannah Cox, Formulation Enabling Capabilities Team Leader, Corteva
• Alexa Gonzales-Tuesta, Cybersecurity Intern, Reveal Risk
• Emily Holdmeyer, Lead Engineer - Mechanical & Supplier Engineered Equipment, Control Systems, Rolls Royce
• Mary Kaka, Graduate Student, Purdue
• Yamini Krishnan, Process Development Engineer, Corteva
• Mercy Orukpe Moses, PhD Graduate Student, Purdue University
• Fatou Thiam, Lead Seams Administration, Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)
• Nakeisha Washington, Founder & CEO, Nyla Nova STEMversity

Risk Taker Award

• Belgin Canturk, Research Scientist, Corteva
• Lilia Eller, Chief Information Officer, Lippert/ Elkhart County
• Mercy Orukpe Moses, Ph.D. Graduate Student, Purdue University
• Lauren Woods, Director Product Management, Sallie Mae

You Inspire Us! Award

• Anushree M Bag, AVP, Cybersecurity GRC, Eli Lilly & Company
• Rebecca Bormann, Founder & CEO, RB Consulting Agency
• Elizabeth Friend, Senior Director, Data Governance, Sallie Mae Bank
• Ronda Hamm, Ph.D., Informal Education Entrepreneur, Self
• Jennifer Merrell, Keynote Speaker, Emcee, and Consultant, Self
• Mercy Orukpe Moses, Ph.D. Graduate Student, Purdue University
• Christina Russ, Program Manager - Defense Operations Strategy, Rolls Royce

2024 Leading Light Scholarship Applicants

High School Senior Scholarship Applicants

• Hameedat Akintunde, Professional Flight, Purdue University
• Bea Cabot, Applied Mathematics, Purdue University
• Claire Fry, Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University
• Andrea Garcia, Robotics Engineering, Purdue University
• Corabelle Hite, Architecture, Ball State University
• Allie Hopkins, Professional Flight, Purdue University
• Manasi Indalkar, Computer Science, Purdue University
• Taylor Jerdon, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Indiana University - Indianapolis
• Abigail Jones, Journalism and Sports, Franklin University
• Hadley Macey, Biochemistry, Purdue University
• Arianna Magallanes, Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University
• Isha Mannan, Biomedical Engineering, Rose Hulman Institute of Technology
• Averie Oldham, UX Design, Purdue University
• Oghenevo Oruahwo, Computer Science, University of Notre Dame
• Emma Parsons, Biomedical Health Sciences, Purdue University
• Adesola Raji, Biochemistry, Purdue University
• Rachael Schaffer, Mechatronics and Animatronics, Purdue University
• Alison Stanley, Environmental Geoscience, Ball State University
• Adilyn Smith, Biomedical Engineering, Trine University
• Madison Tropp, Biology, Indiana University - Bloomington

Undergraduate Scholarship Applicants

• Nancy Agboalu, Cybersecurity, Indiana Wesleyan University
• Roseline Akinbobola, Computer Information Technology, IUPUI
• Madison Akridge, Professional Flight Technology and Aviation Management, Purdue University
• Georgia Apple, Chemistry, Butler University
• Maryam Ashamu, Architecture, Ball State University
• Mahugnon Ayihawou, Cybersecurity, Ivy Tech Community College - Lawrence
• Reese Bates, Pre-Dental, Butler University
• Madelin Billings, Industrial Engineering, Purdue University
• Amanda Borucki, Aviation Management, Purdue University
• Ava Brannon, Neuroscience, Indiana University - Bloomington
• Ashley Burse, Mechanical Engineering, Marian University
• Ayobami Calhoun, Applied Science, Ivy Tech Community College - Indianapolis
• Marissa Cates, Biology, Indiana Wesleyan University
• Rebekah Chaffee, Biology, Ivy Tech Community College - Lafayette
• Haidyn Clevenger, Neuroscience, Indiana University - Bloomington
• Foronda Coleman, Nursing, Ivy Tech Community College - Indianapolis
• Ni'sa Coleman, Cybersecurity, Indiana Wesleyan University
• Mikaili Commissiong, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship & Corporate Innovation, Indiana University - Bloomington
• Jazlyn Collyear, Cybersecurity, Indiana Tech
• Perla Cornejo, Nursing, Ivy Tech Community College - Lawrence 
• Eliza Culbertson, Cybersecurity, Purdue University
• Jordan Driemeyer, Electrical Engineering, Ivy Tech Community College - Valparaiso
• Jade Edmonds, Cybersecurity Analyst, Indiana Wesleyan University
• Cassandra Eich, Cybersecurity, Purdue University
• Olive Foster, Computer Science and Chemistry, Indiana University - South Bend
• Priscilla Gatewood, Aviation Management, Purdue University
• Adrienne Gooch, Computer Information Technology, Purdue University
• Rena Han, Molecular Life Sciences, Indiana University - Bloomington
• Ashleigh Havrilesko, Interior Design Technology, Purdue University
• Rebecca Hoff, Biochemistry, Butler University
• Shyla Judy, Computer Information Systems, Indiana Wesleyan University
• MaKayla Karagan, Biology, Ball State University
• Saadaya Karmo, Environmental Science, Indiana University - Indianapolis
• Nina Koutz, Informatics, Indiana University - Bloomington
• Kyra Krachinski , Biochemistry/Pre-Med, Ball State University
• Bridget Kunz, Computer and Information Technology, Purdue University
• Rileigh Lancaster, Middle School Science Teaching, Ball State University
• Abigail Lindvall , Computer Science, Indiana University - Bloomington
• Jadelynn Logan, Biology, Purdue University
• Thanh-Nhi Ma, Web Programming and Design/Computer and Information System, Purdue University
• Suhani Maini, Mechanical Engineering , Purdue University
• Corissa McClammer, Biotechnology, IUPUI
• Neyma Mohsin, Cybersecurity, Ivy Tech Community College - Indianapolis
• Rasheema Moore, Cybersecurity, Ivy Tech Community College - Indianapolis
• Katelyn Morrison, Biology, Indiana Wesleyan University
• Justine Mukashyaka, Cybersecurity, Purdue University
• Adrianna Musillami, Psychology, DePauw University
• Sophia Musillami, Respiratory Therapy, Indiana University - Indianapolis
• Celia Navarro, Artificial Intelligence, Indiana University - Indianapolis
• Kennedi Patterson, Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University
• Mikayla Rebeles, Cybersecurity, Purdue University
• Halle Rezo, Architecture, Ball State University
• Pushpita Saha, Computer Science, DePauw University
• Germila Saint-Jean, Cybersecurity Engineer, Ivy Tech Community College - Indianapolis
• Payton Seay, Computer Science and Software Engineering, Franklin College
• Ishani Shah, Pharmacy, Purdue University
• Delaney Shoemaker, Data Analytics/Math Education,  Ball State University
• Jocelyn Sutherland, Cybersecurity, Purdue University
• Alexia Toli, Computer Science, Purdue University                                       
• Alexis Torrez, Mechanical Engineering, Rose Hulman Institute of Technology
• Tiffany Turner, Computer Information Technology, Indiana Wesleyan University
• Ella Virt, Cybersecurity , Purdue University
• Alexa Warren, Landscape Architecture, Ball State University
• Sasha Wybrow, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Purdue University
• Giavanna Yowell, Biochemistry and Neuroscience, Butler University
• Camille Zoe, Psychology, Butler University and Ivy Tech Community College - Indianapolis

Graduate Scholarship Applicants

• Hannah Beaven, Doctor of Medicine (MD), Indiana University - Indianapolis
• Amber Clarke, Master of Business Administration, University of Notre Dame
• Jaidyn Coleman, Master of Information and Communication Sciences, Ball State University
• Capri Ellison, Master of Science in Applied Data Management and Analytica, Indiana University - Indianapolis
• Rupinder Kaur, Master of Science in Information Technology Project Management, Indiana Wesleyan University
• Prachi Jethava, Master of Science in Computer Science, Indiana University - Bloomington
• Keyana Kirklen, Master of Science in Information Technology, Purdue University Global
• Janet Sarfoaa Kyei, Master of Science in Biology, Ball State University
• Anitha Machinaini, Master of Science in Information Technology With Management, Indiana Wesleyan University
• Kristin McClinton, Master of Science in Electronic and Computer Engineering Technology, Indiana State University
• Mercy Orukpe Moses, Doctor of Biological Sciences (Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Disease), Purdue University
• Shanese Passmore, Master of Jurisprudence, Indiana University McKinney School of Law
• Kazmyn Ramos, Master of Business Administration, University of Notre Dame
• Kaitlyn Ross, Juris Doctor, Indiana University Maurer School of Law
• Yirong Shen, Juris Doctor/ M.S. in Cybersecurity and Risk Management, Indiana University Maurer School of Law
• Amanda Smith, Master of Jurisprudence, Indiana University McKinney School of Law
• Mansi Sugan, Master of Science in Human Computer Interaction, Indiana University - Indianapolis
• Thi Kim Yen Dinh, Master of Architecture, Ball State University
• Amulya Veldandi, Masters of Science in Health Informatics, Indiana University - Indianapolis

Professional Development Grant Applicants

• Maryam Ashamu, Undergraduate Student, Ball State University
• Amber Clarke, Organizational Change Manager, Simplus
• Celia Navarro, Jr Project Manager, Iron Bow Technologies
• Andrea Parker, Business Analyst, Managed Health Services
• Mengyuan Yang, Operations Manager, Gold Path Incorporated
• Thi Kim Yen Dinh, Lead Architect & Founder, Para Design