Aspiring Conductor Strives to Create Ensembles that Demonstrate Global Diversity Through Music

ANKENY, IA, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2024. Aspire2STEAM.org, which provides educational scholarships and mentoring to young women and girls who are working toward careers that require education in science, tech, engineering, the arts, or math (STEAM), has awarded Tianxi Wen a LEGACY scholarship.

Tianxi is completing her Doctor of Musical Arts in Orchestral Conducting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. “We love Tianxi’s mission to introduce World music to American audiences through her work as a musician and conductor,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO at Aspire2STEAM.org. “While there are many outstanding conductors in the US, most have only a western musical background. Tianxi is dedicated to both western and non-western music and hopes to break the ‘East is least; West is best’ stereotype.”

Aspiring Cardiologist Builds Knowledge and Experience through Service as a Certified EMT while Completing Undergraduate Degree in Biomedical Engineering

Chicago, IL, UNITED STATES, February 14, 2024.  Aspire2STEAM.org, which provides educational scholarships and mentoring to young women and girls who are working toward careers that require education in science, tech, engineering, the arts, or math (STEAM), has awarded Sindhu Nama an Aspire2STEAM ADVISOR scholarship.

This is the inaugural year for the ADVISOR scholarship award, recognizing a student who not only excels in a STEAM-related area, but also embodies the spirit of Aspire2STEAM advisors who volunteer their time and talent to support the good work of Aspire2STEAM and its student scholars.

Aspiring Engineer Uses Creative Talents to Form Meaningful Community Connections and Make a Difference in Paper Science Technology

ANKENY, IA, UNITED STATES, January 31, 2024. Aspire2STEAM.org, which provides educational scholarships and mentoring to young women and girls who are working toward careers that require education in science, tech, engineering, the arts, or math (STEAM), has awarded Brianna Bui a LEGACY scholarship.

Brianna is currently in her final year at North Carolina State University majoring in both Paper Science and Engineering, as well as Chemical Engineering. “Brianna has used her college years wisely and her unique experiences, both in and out of the classroom, will serve her quite well,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO at Aspire2STEAM.

Aspiring Mechanical Engineer Uses Artistic Gifts to Create Innovative Solutions and Inspire Others to Never Stop Dreaming

ANKENY, IA, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2024.  Aspire2STEAM.org, which provides educational scholarships and mentoring to young women and girls who are working toward careers that require education in science, tech, engineering, the arts, or math (STEAM), has awarded Jennifer Flores a LEGACY scholarship.

Jennifer is in her senior year at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Art and Design. “Jennifer has a genuine joy for mechanical engineering, which she approaches with an artist’s eye on design innovation,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO at Aspire2STEAM. “She also has a clear understanding of who she is and how she can lead and inspire other women as they pursue STEAM fields. We’re excited to see what she does next.”

Aspiring Computer Scientists Plans to Drive the Software Engineering Industry Forward by Helping Create a World Where STEM Careers are an Accessible and Inclusive Space for Women

ANKENY, IA, UNITED STATES, January 10, 2024.  Aspire2STEAM.org, which provides educational scholarships and mentoring to young women and girls who are working toward careers that require education in science, tech, engineering, the arts, or math (STEAM), has awarded Arisa Chue a multi-year LEGACY scholarship.

Arisa is in her Junior year at Stanford University, majoring in Computer Science, with academic interests in exploring the intersection of the abstract concept of linguistics and the concrete subject of Natural Language Processing (NLP).

Aspiring Chemical Engineer and Biochemist Applies Passion for Feminism and Social Justice to Health Equity and Food Allergy Advocacy

Des Moines, IA, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2023.  Aspire2STEAM.org, which provides educational scholarships and mentoring to young women and girls who are working toward careers that require education in science, tech, engineering, the arts, or math (STEAM), has awarded Madeline (Maddie) Szoo an ASPIRER scholarship.

Maddie is a fourth-year Chemical Engineering and Biochemistry honors student at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, and is working towards a minor in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies as well. Her research interests include hematology, oncology, and drug delivery, as she explores the intersection of medicine and engineering.

Aspiring Endocrinologist Seeks Innovative Treatments, Medications, and Support Services for Those Living with Diabetes

ANKENY, IA, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2023.  Aspire2STEAM.org, which provides educational scholarships and mentoring to young women and girls who are working toward careers that require education in science, tech, engineering, the arts, or math (STEAM), has awarded Nour Shalash an ASPIRER scholarship.

Nour is a Montclair State University sophomore, pursing a major in molecular biology within the honors program.  “Beyond her impressive academic performance and extracurricular activities to serve others, Nour wowed us with her ability to overcome life obstacles with grace, focus, hard work, and self-belief,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO at Aspire2STEAM.org. “We know she will make a meaningful impact in the world of medicine by using her talents and education to transform diabetic health practices.”

Aspiring computational biology and neuroscience researcher desires to make a difference by offering novel solutions to pressing issues affecting humanity

ANKENY, IA, UNITED STATES, September 21, 2023. Aspire2STEAM.org, which provides educational scholarships and mentoring to young women and girls who are working toward careers that require education in science, tech, engineering, the arts, or math (STEAM), has awarded Sanan Khairabadi an EXPLORER scholarship.     

A high school junior from Statesboro, Georgia, Sanan used her Aspire2STEAM scholarship funds to help pay tuition costs to attend the iResearch Institute premier international Summer Research Institute for high school and early college students. “We were delighted to support Sanan’s desire to attend this wonderful and quite rigorous program where she was able to complete a research project of her own choosing with the support of an exceptional team of mentors and faculty, said Cheryl O’Donoghue, Aspire2STEAM.org CEO.

Aspiring College Professor of Flute Performance Brings Passion for Teaching Youth and Performing Female Composers’ Music to Audiences Worldwide

ANKENY, IA, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2023.  Aspire2STEAM.org, which provides educational scholarships and mentoring to young women and girls who are working toward careers that require education in science, tech, engineering, the arts, or math (STEAM), has awarded Marta Plominska an ASPIRER scholarship.

Marta is currently a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Flute Performance at University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), having just completed her Doctorate in Flute Performance, also at UNLV. “Marta is an incredibly gifted musician with a long list of honors and awards from competitions in the U.S. and abroad,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO at Aspire2STEAM.org. “Her work to inspire young musicians, as well bring works from female composers to life on stages around the world gains an enthusiastic standing ovation from Aspire2STEAM!”        

Aspiring Scientist Desires to Combine Physics, Mathematics, and Computer Science to Help Solve the World’s Unanswered Questions and Educate Others Along the Way

ANKENY, IA, UNITED STATES, July 27, 2023. Aspire2STEAM.org, which provides educational scholarships and mentoring to young women and girls who are working toward careers that require education in science, tech, engineering, the arts, or math (STEAM), has awarded Niyathi Kukkapalli an EXPLORER scholarship.

A rising high school senior from Delaware, Niyathi used her Aspire2STEAM scholarship funds to help her attend the Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS) at Boston University in Massachusetts. This highly acclaimed summer program, with a 5% acceptance rate, exposes and trains aspiring mathematicians about proofs and advanced number theory (the study of integers and arithmetic functions). She attended the program as a rising junior, and is currently participating in the program’s second year.

Sonoma State University Biology student is Aspire2STEAM’s first recipient of its FOUNDER scholarship award in honor of Nosa Eke and family

ANKENY, IA, UNITED STATES, July 12, 2023. Aspire2STEAM.org, which provides educational scholarships and mentoring to young women and girls who are working toward careers that require education in science, tech, engineering, the arts, or math (STEAM), has awarded Jasmine Richardson its 2023 FOUNDER scholarship.

Jasmine is a senior at Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park, California, and is pursuing a bachelor of science in Biology. While she plans to pursue a career using her degree, she’s equally focused on continuing her work in community service and has a special place in her heart for middle-school
students. “When we were considering who we would select for our first FOUNDER scholarship award, we wanted to recognize someone who has a passion for serving others with positivity and joy,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO at Aspire2STEAM.

Technology marketing leader and advocate for marginalized groups, brings expertise to nonprofit providing scholarships and mentoring to overlooked women

ANKENY, IA, USA, June 22, 2023. Aspire2STEAM.org, which provides educational scholarships and mentoring to young women and girls who are working toward careers that require education in science, tech, engineering, the arts, or math (STEAM), has announced that Deborah Kestin Schildkraut has joined its team of strategic advisors.

Ms. Schildkraut draws on nearly three decades as a marketing strategist—primarily in the technology industry, starting in the advertising agency business, spending the bulk of her career at IBM in a variety of marketing and social impact roles, and then as Vice President Global Community Engagement for the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA). As the founder of Kestin Impact Consulting LLC, she is widely sought out for her deep knowledge of emerging technologies including AI Applications, Blockchain, and the Metaverse, as well as Cloud, hardware, and software solutions.

Aspiring Music Industry Professional Uses Creativity and Passion to Make a Mark for Herself and Other Young Women

ANKENY, IA, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2023.  Aspire2STEAM.org, which provides educational scholarships and mentoring to young women and girls who are working toward careers that require education in science, tech, engineering, the arts, or math (STEAM), has awarded Faith Pierce an ASPIRER scholarship.

Faith is currently a student at Berklee College of Music, working towards a Master of Music in Music Production. In May of 2022, she graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a Bachelor of Science in Media and Entertainment Arts (Sound and Recording Arts).

Aspiring Physician Scientist Lights the Way in Biomedical Research through Leadership and Volunteerism in her Community

ANKENY, IA, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2023.  Aspire2STEAM.org, which provides educational scholarships and mentoring to young women and girls who are working toward careers that require education in science, tech, engineering, the arts, or math (STEAM), has awarded Duaa Raza an ASPIRER scholarship.

Duaa is currently in her first year at Rutgers University- New Brunswick majoring in Cell Biology and Neuroscience with plans to minor in Public Health and Business Administration. “Throughout her life, Duaa has always been a high achiever,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO at Aspire2STEAM. “She adroitly completes tasks that showcase her unique talents, while advocating for those who have been neglected by our current healthcare system. We are so inspired by her accomplishments and aspirations.”

Aspiring chemical engineer and entrepreneur focuses on diversity and inclusion among her peers and members of the underserved community

ANKENY, IA, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2023.  Aspire2STEAM.org, which provides educational scholarships and mentoring to young women and girls who are working toward careers that require education in science, tech, engineering, the arts, or math (STEAM), has awarded Jessica Washington an ASPIRER scholarship.

Jessica is currently attending North Carolina State University majoring in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering with a concentration in Biomanufacturing. Upon graduation, Jessica plans to be an advocate for other young women of color in STEM. “In addition to being an outstanding academic scholar, Jessica is determined to be an uplifting voice and active participant in her community,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO at Aspire2STEAM. “She is already engaged in volunteer projects that are having positive impacts on marginalized people and she is firmly on her path to help make the world a more inclusive and diverse place to live.”

Aspiring biostatistician and chronic disease and environmental epidemiologist focuses on serving vulnerable patients

ANKENY, IA, UNITED STATES, February 16, 2023. Aspire2STEAM.org, which provides educational scholarships and mentoring to young women and girls who are working toward careers that require education in science, tech, engineering, the arts, or math (STEAM), has awarded Heather O’Donnell an ASPIRER scholarship. Heather is currently attending Rutgers University-New Brunswick majoring in public health. “Heather has a great passion for serving vulnerable patients and being their advocate,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO at Aspire2STEAM. “Combined with her interest in researching chronic and rare diseases, she is poised to be of great service to humanity.”

Aspiring Engineer Envisions a Future in Biomanufacturing and Advocacy

ANKENY, IOWA, UNITED STATES, December 27, 2022/EINPresswire.com/ — Aspire2STEAM.org, which provides educational scholarships and mentoring to young women and girls who are working toward careers that require education in science, tech, engineering, the arts, or math (STEAM), has awarded Sarah LaCivita an ASPIRER scholarship made possible through a kind donation from CompTIA. CompTIA is a leading voice and advocate for the $5 trillion global information technology ecosystem; and the estimated 75 million industry and tech professionals who design, implement, manage, and safeguard the technology that powers the world’s economy.

“Sarah LaCivita makes the most of what life brings as she’s fully immersed in her academics, while exploring several career possibilities through her research experiences in chemical engineering,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO at Aspire2STEAM.org. “We also applaud her aspirations to serve as an advocate for other students at her university and to become a Court-Appointed Special Advocate for foster children.”

Student Athlete Uses Her Unique Educational Experience to Make Her Mark in Engineering

ANKENY, IOWA, UNITED STATES, December 26, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Aspire2STEAM.org, which provides educational scholarships and mentoring to young women and girls who are working toward careers that require education in science, tech, engineering, the arts, or math (STEAM), has awarded Taylor Floyd an ASPIRER scholarship made possible through a kind donation from CompTIA. CompTIA is a leading voice and advocate for the $5 trillion global information technology ecosystem; and the estimated 75 million industry and tech professionals who design, implement, manage, and safeguard the technology that powers the world’s economy.

“Taylor is a long-time superstar in the classroom who is also a rare, elite-level athlete,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO at Aspire2STEAM. “We’re excited to see how she activates her passion for engineering and commitment to expanding opportunities for other females pursuing engineering careers.”

Aspiring Physician Combines Passion for Dance and Medicine to Innovate Within Molecular Neuroscience

ANKENY, IOWA, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2022 EINPresswire.com/– Aspire2STEAM.org, which provides educational scholarships and mentoring to young women and girls who are working toward careers that require education in science, tech, engineering, the arts, or math (STEAM), has awarded Sanita Bhattacharya an ASPIRER scholarship made possible through a kind donation from CompTIA. CompTIA is a leading voice and advocate for the $5 trillion global information technology ecosystem; and the estimated 75 million industry and tech professionals who design, implement, manage, and safeguard the technology that powers the world’s economy.

“For those seeking to understand the influence the arts can have on STEM endeavors, learn more about our newest ASPIRER scholarship recipient, Sanjita Bhattacharya,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO at Aspire2STEAM. “She’s the living embodiment of why we’ve expanded our scholarship program to be STEAM-focused because the arts matter in their application to STEM and to life.”

Aspiring Chemical and Paper Science Engineer Sets Sights on Developing Innovative Biodegradable Materials

ANKENY , IOWA , UNITED STATES , December 4, 2022/EINPresswire.com/ — Aspire2STEAM.org, which provides educational scholarships and mentoring to young women and girls who are working toward careers that require education in science, tech, engineering, the arts, or math (STEAM), has awarded Sydney Crush an ASPIRER scholarship made possible through a kind donation from CompTIA. CompTIA is a leading voice and advocate for the $5 trillion global information technology ecosystem; and the estimated 75 million industry and tech professionals who design, implement, manage, and safeguard the technology that powers the world’s economy.

Sydney is a third-year undergraduate student double majoring in Chemical Engineering and Paper Science at North Carolina State University. She has experience with research, lab work, and process engineering, and an interest in sustainable materials research, development, and manufacturing.

Aspiring Veterinarian Balances Art and Science to Be a Leader in the Community

ANKENY , IOWA, UNITED STATES , November 27, 2022/EINPresswire.com/ — Aspire2STEAM.org, which provides educational scholarships and mentoring to young women and girls who are working toward careers that require education in science, tech, engineering, the arts, or math (STEAM), has awarded Alonda Bardney an ASPIRER scholarship made possible through a kind donation from CompTIA. CompTIA is a leading voice and advocate for the $5 trillion global information technology ecosystem; and the estimated 75 million industry and tech professionals who design, implement, manage, and safeguard the technology that powers the world’s economy.

“Alonda Bardney’s scientific mind combined with her advanced communication abilities help her to understand and ‘speak’ foreign languages of a different kind,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO at Aspire2STEAM.org. “Imagine being a doctor where you can’t ask your patient what’s wrong. A veterinarian develops a different way of knowing and empathy is one of Alonda’s superpowers.”

Aspiring Chemical Engineer’s Passion for Genetics and Immunology Fuels Desire to Help Research and Discover Cures for Genetic Diseases

ANKENY , IOWA , UNITED STATES, November 23, 2022/EINPresswire.com/ — Aspire2STEAM.org, which provides educational scholarships and mentoring to young women and girls who are working toward careers that require education in science, tech, engineering, the arts, or math (STEAM), has awarded Delaney Fields an ASPIRER scholarship made possible through a kind donation from CompTIA. CompTIA is a leading voice and advocate for the $5 trillion global information technology ecosystem; and the estimated 75 million industry and tech professionals who design, implement, manage, and safeguard the technology that powers the world’s economy.

Aspiring Chemical Engineer Combines Intelligence and Compassion for Others While Serving Biomanufacturing Companies

ANKENY , IOWA , UNITED STATED, November 13, 2022/EINPresswire.com/ — Aspire2STEAM.org, which provides educational scholarships and mentoring to young women and girls who are working toward careers that require education in science, tech, engineering, the arts, or math (STEAM), has awarded Savannah Powers an ASPIRER scholarship made possible through a kind donation from CompTIA. CompTIA is a leading voice and advocate for the $5 trillion global information technology ecosystem; and the estimated 75 million industry and tech professionals who design, implement, manage, and safeguard the technology that powers the world’s economy.

“Savannah Powers is an incredible human with a personal drive and work ethic that is awe inspiring,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO at Aspire2STEAM.org. “She plans to graduate with a Chemical Engineering degree in three years and then continue on to earn a master’s degree while working. We have no doubt whatsoever she will achieve these goals and more.”

Aspiring Chemical Engineer Uses Passion for Critical Thinking to Help Make a Difference in the Community and Medical Field

AN KENY , IOWA , UNITED STATES, November 9, 2022/EINPresswire.com/– Aspire2STEAM.org, which provides educational scholarships and mentoring to young women and girls who are working toward careers that require education in science, tech, engineering, the arts, or math (STEAM), has awarded Amanda Kaskon an ASPIRER scholarship made possible through a kind donation from CompTIA. CompTIA is a leading voice and advocate for the $5 trillion global information technology ecosystem; and the estimated 75 million industry and tech professionals who design, implement, manage, and safeguard the technology that powers the world’s economy.

Amanda Kaskon is a junior at North Carolina State University, aspiring to be a chemical engineer. She is a first generation college student and wanted to have a career that would mean something and contribute to the world around her. She was attracted to chemical engineering because she believed it would create a strong career foundation but later realized this field is perfectly aligned to the way she operates each day. “I love to think…really think!” said Amanda.

Aspiring Chemical Engineer Seeks to Improve Environment and Reduce Carbon Emissions Worldwide

 Aspire2STEAM.org, which provides educational scholarships and mentoring to young women and girls who are working toward careers that require education in science, tech, engineering, the arts, or math (STEAM), has awarded Autum Satterfield an ASPIRER scholarship made possible through a kind donation from CompTIA. CompTIA is a leading voice and advocate for the $5 trillion global information technology ecosystem; and the estimated 75 million industry and tech professionals who design, implement, manage, and safeguard the technology that powers the world’s economy.

“Autum Satterfield is a person of great substance and strength,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO of Aspire2STEAM. “Her career accomplishments through her college internships are impressive, while she continues to academically achieve high marks. She’s also endured a series of health and life obstacles without ever losing focus on her education dreams and her aspiration to literally improve our planet so we and future generations are able to sustain life on Earth. To say we are a fan of Autum’s is an understatement.”

Autum is a busy fifth year senior at North Carolina State University double majoring in Paper Science and Engineering and Chemical Engineering with a…

Aspiring biomedical engineer and business professional strives to bridge the gap between life-saving technology and the everyday consumer

Aspire2STEAM.org, which provides educational scholarships and mentoring to young women and girls who are working toward careers that require education in science, tech, engineering, the arts, or math (STEAM), has awarded Logan Kocka an ASPIRER scholarship made possible through a kind donation from CompTIA. CompTIA is a leading voice and advocate for the $5 trillion global information technology ecosystem; and the estimated 75 million industry and tech professionals who design, implement, manage, and safeguard the technology that powers the world’s economy.

“We’re very excited to announce Logan’s scholarship, her second from us in as many years,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO at Aspire2STEAM.org. “She was a standout as a biomedical engineering undergrad at Miami University of Ohio and when we heard she earned acceptance into University of Notre Dame’s prestigious Engineering, Technology and Science Entrepreneurship Excellence Master’s (ESTEEM) program, the Aspire2STEAM community wanted to continue supporting her as she excels in this next chapter of her life.”

The 12 scholarships were made possible through a generous donation from CompTIA, a global leader in IT education and certification

Aspire2STEAM.org, which provides educational scholarships and mentoring to young women and girls who are working toward careers that require education in science, tech, engineering, the arts, or math (STEAM), has announced the names of 12 students who each received an educational scholarship this month. “It’s an exciting time for Aspire2STEAM scholars,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO at Aspire2STEAM.org. “In this month alone, we announced 12 scholarship recipients that we were able to award immediately after receiving an incredibly generous gift from CompTIA.”

CompTIA is a leading voice and advocate for the $5 trillion global information technology ecosystem; and the estimated 75 million industry and tech professionals who design, implement, manage, and safeguard the technology that powers the world’s economy. As part of CompTIA Giving, contributions made by CompTIA’s member communities and councils support local communities and improve education, access to resources, and career options for individuals in need. This year, Aspire2STEAM received $25,000 through the CompTIA Giving program.

Global leader in IT education and certification selected 16 technology focused charities from around the world to receive donations totaling $240,000

Aspire2STEAM.org, which provides educational scholarships and mentoring to young women and girls who are working toward careers that require education in science, tech, engineering, the arts, or math (STEAM), has received a $25,000 donation from CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce.

“Few things top the thrill of learning that someone believes in you and your aspirations,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO at Aspire2STEAM.org. “That’s what this gift from CompTIA is doing for the young women we serve. It’s showing them that their dreams matter and that CompTIA’s members are rooting them on. It’s a game changer.”

Rising sophomore majoring in computer science at Howard University aspires to open doors for underrepresented minorities through coding education

“It was such a joy for us to hear the enthusiasm in Lilianne’s voice as she shared her freshman year highlights and accomplishments,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO at Aspire2STEAM.org. “It’s clear she’s thriving in school and particularly grateful to those who’ve supported her along the way, including her scholarship sponsor, Jim Anthony.”

Liliann is Aspire2STEAM’s first LEGACY scholar, receiving a scholarship each year for up to five years. Her scholarship is sponsored by Jim Anthony, tech executive and cybersecurity leader, widely recognized for his special expertise in cloud, IaaS, security, hosting, colocation, and online services.  After sponsoring Liliann’s freshman year scholarship, it was Jim’s idea to provide continued support for Liliann, which served as the impetus behind the creation of Aspire2STEAM’s LEGACY scholarship.

Aspiring women’s health physician makes an impact in her local community while advancing medical research

“We are not only thrilled to award Khushi Gandhi a scholarship, we are thankful she is on the planet!” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO at Aspire2STEAM.org. “Her aptitude for learning and excelling in science and business is extraordinary and we want to support her on her journey and encourage others to do the same.”

Currently, Khushi has recently finished up her freshman year at Northeastern University where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and a minor in Business Administration on the pre-med track. Within this highly selective and nationally accredited major, Khushi is able to learn more about two of her main passions in life—chemistry and biology. Her desire to help others, especially women, first started to grow in high school as she was able to be a part of programs such as the Academy of Medical Arts and as a volunteer with the March for Dimes. It was through her role as a March of Dimes Youth Leader at her local Boys and Girls Club, that she interacted with young children and aided them with their cognitive development. Concurrently, she helped raise money for the moms of these children to receive healthcare.

Aspiring health-tech entrepreneur brings passion and creativity to local and global causes and seeks to empower young women in STEM

“Sanjana Vellanki is a natural entrepreneur who is wired to serve others with her passion for problem solving and incredible aptitude for data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO at Aspire2STEAM.

“She has much in common with the company that sponsored her ASPIRER scholarship—Ulysses Learning—a company dedicated to transforming service cultures using EQ, data analytics, and high-tech.”

Currently, Sanjana is finishing up her freshman year at the University of Maryland, College Park. She’s pursing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a concentration in Data Science and a minor in Statistics.
She’s an active member in university clubs such as…

Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce and Waubonsee Community College have partnered to create a leadership program designed to elevate career and personal growth

“We’ve been excited about the growing focus on female empowerment and career development programs offered by the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce in recent years,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit Aspire2STEAM.org. “When I learned about their collaboration with Waubonsee Community College to create a new Emerging Leader Institute, we wanted to celebrate their life-changing program with a scholarship award to one of their femalebparticipants.”

The Emerging Leader Institute (ELI) program helps prepare developing leaders to take on leadership roles and to promote involvement and inclusion. The program focuses on essentials including basic management/leadership principles and practices, as well as core skills necessary to communicate effectively, think strategically, build positive and productive teams, deliver great service, and, ultimately, lead successfully

Aspiring biomedical engineer turns personal loss into a deep desire to help heal the sick and injured

“Skye Goldson possesses a wonderful curiosity for helping humanity in the area of healthcare by focusing on the details and intricacies of healing,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO at Aspire2STEAM.org. “We applaud her interest in advancing medical technologies, shortening the time people spend combatting serious illnesses and extending the time spent with loved ones.”

Skye has an acute understanding of what it means to have access to medical treatment that improves one’s quality of life as her fraternal sister, Davie, was diagnosed with leukemia at a young age. Skye and Davie shared a close bond and as Davie’s disease progressed, Skye became more immersed in the medical devices and treatments used to fight leukemia. Each time she visited her sister at the hospital and saw the procedures her sister endured, she wished that the treatments would help her sister return to her typical fiery, happy self and give her more time with family. Sadly, Davie passed before the girls’ celebrated their thirteenth birthday.

Aspiring business professional strives to help other women navigate historically male-focused finance careers

“We’re excited that our first ASPIRER scholarship award in 2022 goes to Nandini Goyal—a bright young woman with a passion to be an impactful force in business finance,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO at Aspire2STEAM.org. “Like technology pioneer Nancy Ridge, the woman who sponsored her scholarship, Nandini endeavors to make her mark in a male-centered field by ultimately remaining true to herself and, in particular, her values.”

Currently, Nandini is a student at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts pursing a Bachelor’s of Science in Economics and Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. “Economics is a topic that has always interested me and I love learning about how economic policies or shifts in our economy impacted the stock market and corporations worldwide,” said Nandini.

Aspiring computer science graduate has passion for teaching underrepresented minorities how to code

“When I think about Liliann Ulysse I’m reminded of computer scientist and college president Maria Klawe who said ‘Coding is today’s language of creativity’ and ‘All our children deserve a chance to become creators instead of consumers of computer science,’” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO at Aspire2STEAM.org. “Liliann loves to code, especially for machine learning applications, and she has quite the talent for it.”

Liliann is Aspire2STEAM’s 21st scholarship recipient in 2021—a stretch goal the nonprofit set out to achieve earlier in the year. Additionally, Liliann is Aspire2STEAM’s first sponsored LEGACY Scholarship.

Aspiring arts and education advocate brings passion for chamber music to students of all ages.

“In a world where words can start wars, music without words is a shared language with the power to bring peace personally and globally when we let it,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO at Aspire2STEAM.org. “And that’s just one of the reasons we awarded Jennifer Rodriguez an ASPIRER scholarship. She’s an extraordinary musician who works tirelessly to teach, perform, and create through her musical artistry and education leadership. On behalf of our donors, we are honored to support her.”

Jennifer Rodriguez is a Flutist and Music Educator. She graduated from Ball State University in Fall 2017 with a degree in Music Education. Upon graduation, Jennifer worked for the Muncie Symphony Orchestra as Assistant Education Coordinator and Classical Music Indy in Indianapolis as the organization’s Community Programs Assistant. She also had a thriving practice teaching private flute lessons and woodwind sectionals at Indianapolis area schools.

Aspiring biomedical engineer plans to make mark in new era of vaccine design and drug development

“Leroy Chiao, American astronaut and engineer said ‘The biggest technical challenge to sending astronauts on farther and longer missions is biomedical—How do we keep them healthy?’ and that helps you get an idea of the type of work to which Dhara Purohit aspires,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO at Aspire2STEAM.org. “We’re excited to award her a scholarship and know she will contribute much to advance the field of biomedical engineering.”

“I chose to study biomedical engineering because I really enjoy how engineering and medicine can come together to make patients’ lives a lot easier,” said Dhara Purohit. “I am particularly interested in the fields of nanotechnology and regenerative medicine and excited to see how this technology will further develop in the coming years.” This field seeks to close the gap between engineering and medicine, combining the design and problem-solving skills of engineering with medical biological sciences to advance health care treatment, including diagnosis, monitoring, and therapy.

Aspiring startup creator seeks to develop initiatives that close gap between tech and humanity

“Having launched a few startups myself, I know the level of passion, subject matter expertise, and grit you need to bring a new business into the world,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEOat Aspire2STEAM.org. “Neha has what it takes along with a strong desire to solve real problems many humans experience because they simply don’t have access to lifechanging technologies. She’s already taking impressive strides forward and we’re trilled to support her with this scholarship.”

Neha is currently a member of Cornell App Development (AppDev)—a project team at Cornell University dedicated to mobile and web app development. She also serves as a youth advisor for innovative startups that seek to create a more inclusive space on the internet for other youth.

Aspiring business economist sets in motion financial literacy programs for today’s youth

“Alyceson-Grace has an irresistible enthusiasm for learning and life,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO at Aspire2STEAM. “She has a strong belief in being self-sufficient which fuels her passion for studying economics and putting what she’s learned, including pivotal life lessons, into tutoring youth and creating programs to boost their financial literacy.”

Having a college education is an important value for Alyceson-Grace, which she shares with her family who are all educated with at least a bachelor’s degree. But a family tragedy, the sudden passing of her father, thrusted her into a situation where being able to afford a college education seemed out of reach…but not for long.

Aspiring professional dancer and teacher learns life lessons through dance

“Having two close cousins both with long careers in dance as performers, choreographers, artistic directors, and university educators, I’ve seen how dance can build strong communities,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO at Aspire2STEAM.org. “It’s an extraordinary art form that promotes creativity, critical thinking, and healthy minds and bodies. Plus, it has the power to connect people to one another and elevate the human experience and that is exactly what Kailey Tomas aspires to achieve as a professional dancer and teacher.”

Kailey Tomas is the newest scholarship recipient from Aspire2STEAM, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to providing mentoring and scholarships to overlooked and underserved young women and girls interested in pursuing careers in STEAM. Kailey graduated from Warren High School in Downey, California, in 2016 and transferred to California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) from Long Beach City College in Fall 2020.

Aspiring student startup founder aims to create financial tools for small business owners in the gig economy

“Amrita Bhasin has an undeniable passion for start-ups and running her own enterprise,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO at Aspire2STEAM.org. “That, combined with her solid business and technology background and heart for creating solutions for small businesses in marginalized, low-income communities is laudable and, more importantly, needed. We are saying ‘yes’ to Amrita’s dreams with this scholarship award as she finishes up her bachelor’s at University of California, Berkeley.”

Amrita grew up in Silicon Valley. Her interests in business and startups began early and her work has earned her several notable awards and recognition. She was one of only a few percent of selected applicants chosen to attend the 2020 and 2021 International Conference Business Today in New York City. She received full merit scholarships to attend conferences such as Tech Crunch Disrupt and Startup Grind. Her startup Sotira is in SkyDeck HotDesk—a high-tech entrepreneurship startup accelerator and incubator program at the University of California, Berkeley

Aspiring professional clarinetist promotes peace and understanding through performing music from Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan

“We’ve long believed music can heal and transform souls,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO at Aspire2STEAM.org. “This belief is not only shared by Paniz Shafaei, but also amplified beautifully through her music and desire to offer us all unique insights into the daily fabric of Persianspeaking countries, ultimately, so we can experience a part of the world in a way that goes far beyond that which we see on the evening news.”

As an Iranian female artist, Paniz’s options to pursue advanced studies in her area of expertise—clarinet performance—were extremely limited after she received her bachelor’s degree from Tehran University of Art. She worked hard to research several options and received a lucky break when a teacher at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (UWM) gave her an invitation letter to continue her clarinet performance education at the university. This act of kindness paved a path for Paniz to put into motion a dream to move to the United States to further her studies even though it was close to impossible for an Iranian to not only apply for, let alone be granted a U.S.

High School Senior Aspiring to Become a Doctor, Gardyne Uses Scholarship to Help Fund Mini-Med School Education

“August is academically gifted with an insatiable passion for learning and a truly incredible work ethic,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO at Aspire2STEAM.org. “Never idle, August is a person who is constantly striving, while caring for family and triumphing over hardships.”

August is also grateful and quick to acknowledge others for their kindness and support. “I have my parents who were willing to put education above all else, even in our darkest times when the cable would not turn on or when some bills were put off,” said August. “I have teachers who have helped further my learning, setting me up for success. I have many people who propel me further in my dream of becoming a psychiatrist and reaching the black, LGBTQ+, and poorer communities wherever I live one day.”

Rising freshman at UC Berkeley, Park aspires to become an engineer who sparks humanism in technology and a musician who opens audiences’ inner, locked doors

“If I was running a tech or engineering company, I’d want Emily Park on my team,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO at Aspire2STEAM.org. “She is already using technology to maximize and enrich human interactions, knows who she is, cares deeply about others, and has a driving passion to alleviate social and educational inequities. She is exactly the type of person we need to help all of humanity thrive in a technologically driven world.”

Emily is the second of three Aspire2STEAM “ASPIRER” scholarships made possible through two generous benefactors—Jean O’Neill, an award-winning leader in the technology channel, and Jean’s mother Bennie Jean
Schladoer O’Neill who passed earlier this year at the age of 87.

Pivotal life moments ignite Martina Miranda’s passion for genomics and genetics research

“Through loss, Martina Ysabel Miranda found her purpose,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO at Aspire2STEAM. “She’s driven to make an impact in the treatment of cancer and with her incredible work ethic and academic
success, we know she’ll accomplish her goal.”

Martina grew up in the Philippines where her interest in biology and disease was first stirred. She was only a small child, but when a serious outbreak of the tropical disease leptospirosis or “rat fever” endangered her community, it raised her concern and curiosity…

Rising senior at Texas A&M, Chauhan seeks to help solve the National Academy of Engineering’s 14 Grand Challenges

“Intelligence, enthusiasm, talent, and drive are just some of the attributes Jainita Chauhan shares with the two women who made her Aspire2STEAM scholarship possible—Jean O’Neill and her mother Bennie Jean Schladoer O’Neill,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO at Aspire2STEAM. “In Jainita’s case she uses her engineering instincts, including an intense passion for efficiency and improvement, to create solutions to the world’s most pressing issues.”

Unwavering Passion for Data Science and Bias-Free Tech Applications Drive Scholarship Recipient, Cindy Chen

“When we decided to expand our mission to fund STEAM scholarships, Cindy Chen, is the type of scholar we had in mind,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO at Aspire2STEAM.org. “We believe that STEM, when powered by any of the arts, amplifies the positive impact gained from pursuing science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Cindy Chen is on the planet to use her STEM knowledge for social good and her liberal arts background will give her an advantage in helping humanity solve complex problems.”

Dunn, a rising freshman at UC Berkeley, uses her passion for creative pursuits, entrepreneurism, and activism to help others reach their full potential

“Kalani Dunn doesn’t wait for opportunities to be handed to her, she creates them,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO at Aspire2STEAM.org. “When she was only 14 years old, she started her first online cosmetics business, Moodlash, handling all aspects of marketing and operations. She’s incredible in so many ways and we are humbled to award her an ASPIRER scholarship.”

As Kalani’s passion for business and social media marketing grew, so did her desire to serve others. In high school she served as Communications Officer for her school’s Self Love Club, which gave her the idea to start a
virtual magazine called FOURALL that caters to Generation Z artists, activists, students, and others. Kalani is the magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, Intern Director, and Social Media Manager. She not only writes and edits pop-culture and social justice articles, she directs an international team of 15 creators (designers, writers, and social media resources) and even curates community art submissions.

Rising freshman at Georgia Tech, Rajpoot is passionate about growing her expertise in computer science to address gender equality issues worldwide

“Ayushi Rajpoot is one of those humans who sees a problem and is compelled to do something about it,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO at Aspire2STEAM.org. “During the pandemic she founded GirlsHack, a virtual program dedicated to empowering and supporting girls with a passion for computer science. Through her work with GirlsHack, her team uncovered that it was difficult to bring virtual coding camps and resources to girls without stable internet access. The disparity inspired Ayushi to work on solving the issue with the resources of the United Nations (UN) Foundation’s Girl Up Program.

Nallamothu, a high school sophomore from Normal, Illinois, excels in coding and empowering young girls to pursue and persevere in tech-related studies

“Sirihaasa Nallamothu is wired to learn, teach, and help others,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO at Aspire2STEAM.org. “At just 15 she already possesses a mind-boggling array of coding skills, many of which she taught herself; aspires to solve real and serious health problems facing the world today; and is a positive role model and teacher of girls both younger and older than herself.”

Sirihaasa is also quite motivated. At the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic, she was astounded by how long a family friend and others had to wait to get tested for COVID-19 and then get their results. She felt compelled to help create a faster diagnosis process, which led to her expanding her algorithm knowledge and creating a convolutional neural network (CNN) that uses lung x-ray images to determine whether the patient has Pneumonia, COVID-19 or is healthy. The CNN she created has applications for Leukemia and other diseases. Her hard work did not go unnoticed; she recently received a student research position with a professor at University of Illinois.

Teenage technologist and humanitarian, Jyoti Rani, receives support from nonprofit dedicated to helping young women overcome STEAM-related education barriers

“We are pleased to announce that Jyoti Rani is the newest recipient of one of our ASPIRER scholarships,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO and Co-Founder at Aspire2STEAM.org. “She is an incredibly talented and driven teenage technologist with entrepreneurial abilities far beyond her years.”

Jyoti is finishing up her last weeks as a senior at Oak Grove High School in San Jose, California, dually enrolled in community college, and an incoming freshman at University of California, Berkeley. She was admitted to Berkeley’s dual degree program, Management Entrepreneurship and Technology (M.E.T.), and will major in Electrical Engineering and
Computer Science (EECS) and Business Administration.

Supporters of nonprofit are doing their part to help underrepresented young women overcome STEAM-related education and career barriers

Aspire2STEAM company officials announced that Neha Sujith will be its second “21 in ‘21” Annual Campaign scholarship recipient. Neha is a freshman at Texas A&M University at College Station in Texas. She is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Computer Science with hopes to one day achieve a Master’s in Aerospace Engineering.

“Neha embodies so beautifully the concept of STEAM—STEM powered by the Arts, which helps build emotional intelligence and resiliency and is essential for success in school and life,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO
and Co-Founder at Aspire2STEAM.org. “In addition to her passion for aerospace and physics, Neha is an amateur artist.”

Internationally known business psychologist advises nonprofit that serves
underrepresented young women pursuing STEAM careers

Cicek Svensson, organizational psychologist and Senior Vice President at AERE, an assessment, education and research consulting firm, will serve as a strategic advisor to the humanitarian 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Aspire2STEAM. According to a statement made today by Cheryl
O’Donoghue, the organization’s CEO and Co-Founder, “Cicek brings a valuable perspective to our organization. Her extensive experience in talent development, including over ten years within the educational assessment industry, will help guide our mentoring programs and activities for Aspire2STEAM scholarship recipients.”

Student leader and advocate for applied emotional intelligence in the arts helps guide nonprofit as it provides STEAM focused scholarships and mentoring

Aspire2STEAM announced today that Jena Nahnsen, music educator, emotional intelligence in the Arts advocate and graduate student in clarinet performance at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (UWM), has joined their advisory team. “Jena was instrumental in our recent decision to expand our scholarship program to underserved and often overlooked young women and girls pursuing STEAM-related careers, as well as helping us with our name change,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, Aspire2STEAM CEO and Co-Founder. “Applying the arts to help power STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics—and other academic and life pursuits, as well as to strengthen emotional intelligence, is something
Jena knows well and practices daily.”

Nonprofit helps remove barriers with scholarships and mentoring for young women pursuing education in science, tech, engineering, arts, and mathematics

Aspire2STEAM company officials have plans in 2021 to award at least 21 scholarships to young women and girls pursuing STEAM education. “It’s shocking how many young women and girls had to defer their educational
goals due to the Coronavirus,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO and CoFounder, Aspire2STEAM.org. “The financial and opportunity barriers they face are great and that’s why we launched our “21 in ‘21” Annual Campaign to help close the gap.”

Nonprofit helps remove barriers with scholarships and mentoring for young women pursuing education in science, tech, engineering, mathematics and now, the arts

As Mission Sisters Who Work, a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit, completes its third year of operation it seeks to provide even greater support to those it serves. Last month with the support of its company advisors, board members voted to expand its scholarship programs for often overlooked young women and girls pursuing STEM careers to STEAM. Additionally, with the reframed focus, it was determined that a new name was also in order.

Women and girls interested in financial support for business or STEM education encouraged to apply online at missionsisterswhowork.org

Mission Sisters Who Work, a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit, provides women and girls self-empowerment and emotional intelligence books and training, as well as scholarships needed to take charge of their lives so they can close their own gender, opportunity, and pay gaps. While all benefit from the books and programming provided, scholarship opportunities are offered primarily to those with limited access to funding.

Cloud Girls, a community of female technology thought leaders, supports Mission Sisters’ scholarships and programs for the next generation of women in tech

Officials from Mission Sisters Who Work, a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit, announced today that Anjelica Solomon, a sophomore at Rutgers University majoring in IT and Informatics has received one of the group’s ASPIRER scholarships. “We help women in business and STEM to close the gender gap, taking the reins in their careers with empowerment training, support and scholarships,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, Mission Sisters co-founder and president. ” We are excited to make this latest scholarship announcement, which was made possible by the generosity of Cloud Girls.”

Register Now for September 14-16 Virtual Event; Receive Access to Content for Up to a Year

Deborah Ward, Nancy Ridge and Cheryl O’Donoghue come together to facilitate a leadership development workshop based on the new book “How to Be an Emotionally Intelligent Leader.” The workshop, which also features a networking event, is co-hosted by the Alliance of Channel Women (ACW) and INCOMPAS and sponsored by SRP Telecom. The 2020 INCOMPAS Show runs from September 14-16; the ACW/INCOMPAS leadership workshop is on September 14 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET.

Author and working women’s advocate participates in free virtual event for those who want to “drop in” and talk about what’s on their mind

“In a sea of webinars and Zoom events featuring myriad speakers, this innovative conference stands apart from the rest” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, President of the nonprofit Mission sisters Who Work. “Each hour over a 24-hour period, 24 different thought leaders will be available to listen to conference participants share their thoughts on a wide range of topics. People have a deep need to be heard, and this event helps fill that need. I’m excited to be one of the listeners.”

O’Donoghue will listen to participants on September 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. EDT on the topics of leadership, emotional resilience, emotional intelligence, and corporate culture transformation.

Registration for the event is free and participants can “drop in” at any time over the 24-hour conference beginning on Thursday, September 3 at 2:00 p.m. EDT (18:00 UTC).

Ridge, an influential leader in tech and women’s advancement initiatives, guides women-focused nonprofit as it expands its impact and numbers served

Nancy Ridge, President at Ridge Innovative will serve as a strategic advisor to the humanitarian 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Mission Sisters Who Work, according to a statement made today from Mission Sisters’ officials. Says Cheryl O’Donoghue, the organization’s president, “Over the past couple of years, we have come to rely on Nancy’s perspective and guidance as we’ve expanded our mission to serve and support even more women with business and STEM scholarships and emotional intelligence leadership development resources.”

Henderson, a leading tech communications expert, to provide guidance to humanitarian organization committed to women’s leadership development and scholarships

Mission Sisters Who Work, a nonprofit organization providing empowerment, education and scholarships to women, announced today that Khali Henderson, Senior Partner for BuzzTheory, will serve as an Advisor to the humanitarian group.

“I’ve seen the positive impact of Mission Sisters Who Work’s programs firsthand at several professional development events for women,” said Henderson. “It was an easy ‘yes’ when they asked me to take on an advisory role.”

Mehta’s extensive experience in business strategy and IT will assist Mission Sisters’ efforts to close gender, pay and opportunity gaps for women in business and STEM

Cheryl O’Donoghue, Co-Founder and CEO of Mission Sisters Who Work, announced today that Trushant Mehta, MCA, MCP, CSM, PMP will serve as an advisor to their 501(c)(3) nonprofit. “Trushant has more than 20 years of experience successfully empowering organizations and the people who work in them,” says O’Donoghue. “He has great wisdom I know will help Mission Sisters make even greater contributions to those we serve, including women from underprivileged communities seeking assistance along their business and STEM career paths. Trushant is an insightful business leader with an eye for innovation and ability to identify and overcome obstacles and technical hurdles, which will serve us well as we expand our future offerings.”

Nonprofit community of female technology thought leaders makes award to Aleksandra Pelszynksa possible

Mission Sisters Who Work, a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit, provides women self-empowerment and emotional intelligence programs, as well as scholarships needed to take charge of their lives so they can close their own gender, opportunity and pay gaps. Recently, the nonprofit attracted the attention of Cloud Girls, a charitable nonprofit made up of female tech advocates dedicated to education and fostering female thought leaders in next-generation technology.

Life-transforming business guidebook helps readers uncover, develop and activate their unique leadership “superpowers”

Early reviews are promising for the new book How to Be an Emotionally Intelligent Leader (While Crushing Your Goals) by author Cheryl O’Donoghue. The book was created to help organizations and individuals meet the demand for a more emotionally intelligent workforce and to “help you unlock the best kept secret to a long and prosperous career—your own emotional intelligence—and how you can use it to lead yourself and those around you in a way that makes you relevant, respected and indispensable.”

O’Donoghue’s latest book shows how to activate emotional intelligence leadership “superpowers” to become relevant, respected…and indispensable

With the demand for emotional intelligence skills set to increase six-fold in 3-5 years according to recent research by Capgemini, the need for emotionally intelligent leaders is on the rise. The new book  How to Be an Emotionally Intelligent Leader (While Crushing Your Goals) was created to “help you unlock the best kept secret to a long and prosperous career—your own emotional intelligence—and how you can use it to lead yourself and those around you in a way that makes you relevant, respected and indispensable.”

Business book showcases leaders of different ages and backgrounds to illustrate emotional intelligence leadership “superpowers” in action and guide readers on their career path.

With the demand for emotional intelligence skills set to increase six-fold in 3-5 years according to recent research by Capgemini, the need for emotionally intelligent leaders on the rise. The new book  How to Be an Emotionally Intelligent Leader (While Crushing Your Goals) was created to “help you unlock the best kept secret to a long and prosperous career—your own emotional intelligence—and how you can use it to lead yourself and those around you in a way that makes you relevant, respected, and indispensable.”

Three deserving women receive scholarships to help support their STEM- or business-related education; additional recipients to be announced.

Mission Sisters Who Work, a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit, provides women emotional intelligence books and training, as well as scholarships needed to take charge of their lives so they can close their own gender, opportunity, and pay gaps. While all women benefit from the books and programming provided, scholarship opportunities are offered primarily to those from underprivileged communities and/or have limited access to funds who demonstrate a true commitment to be of service to others through their STEM or business education.

Mission Sisters Who Work provides scholarships for training, certification, and college education for women and girls interested in business or STEM

Mission Sisters Who Work, a 501(c)3 charitable nonprofit, provides women self-empowerment and emotional intelligence books and training, as well as scholarships needed to take charge of their lives so they can close their own gender, opportunity, and pay gaps. While all women benefit from the books and programming provided, scholarship opportunities are offered primarily to those from underprivileged communities with limited access to funds.

Local chapter of the national women’s professional organization—Alliance of Channel Women—uses book club selection to help give women tools to flourish in their tech careers and in life

Local chapter of the national women’s professional organization—Alliance of Channel Women—uses book club selection to help give women tools to flourish in their tech careers and in life September 30, 2019. When Anne Kolbo from Technology Source received the book How to Be a Woman in Technology (while Focusing on What Matters Most) she went straight to Chapter 17 to read what Nancy Ridge, co-founder of the Alliance of Channel Women (ACW) and Founder and President at Ridge Innovative, had to share. Nancy has mentored Anne over the years and has been her role model as she’s developed her own brand as a woman in tech. “But then I couldn’t put the book down and devoured every chapter,” says Anne. “I also noticed that the book was coming into conversations that I was having every day with other people so that inspired me to launch a book club with How to Be a Woman in Technology as our first selection.” The book club is open to all—both ACW members and non-members—and participants meet virtually each month via phone with a final meeting that’s both virtual and in-person.

O’Neill, senior tech executive and long-time supporter of women entrepreneurs continues to invest in women-focused business initiatives with generous book purchase of How to Be a Woman in Technology

When Jean O’Neill takes the stage at the Women’s Venture Summit in San Diego on September 14, she will not only bring her extensive experience, she’ll bring a little something extra. “This event is all about connecting female business founders to female funders to share best practices, essential tips and lessons learned,” says Jean. “I want to use my time on stage to do something for participants beyond sharing my words. I want to give them something tangible. I want to leave something behind that’s impactful.”

All are invited to join the Alliance of Channel Women and their featured guest, business author and emotional intelligence leadership advocate, Cheryl O’Donoghue, for a complimentary webinar designed to fuel your success  

Women in tech and telecom are invited to attend a career-transforming webinar “Maximize Your Channel Impact—By Maximizing YOU” on Thursday, July 25, at 4pm ET/1pm PT. The webinar is hosted by the Alliance of Channel Women, is open to ALL at no charge, and features the insights of business author and emotional intelligence leadership advocate, Cheryl O’Donoghue, MS.

Caragol, Founder and CEO of Technology Industry Channel and Partner Consulting and Education Firm, AchieveUnite, Gets Behind Book Project that Seeks to Close Gender and Pay Gaps for Women in Tech

Theresa Caragol didn’t hesitate when she was asked to be featured in the new book How to Be a Woman in Technology (while Focusing on What Matters Most). “Being involved in an endeavor to help other women succeed in technology and industry was very appealing to me,” says Theresa, Founder and CEO of Achieve Unite, Inc. (achieveunite.com). “I believe in the power of all the real, authentic conversations featured in this book.”

Getting the book “How to Be a Woman in Technology” in as many hands as possible has become a mission for Gravel, SVP Global Channels at Cyxtera

When Cheryl O’Donoghue’s latest book How to Be a Woman in Technology (while Focusing on What Matters Most) was released this past February, Tina Gravel was the first person to purchase it and she’s made multiple purchases since. And not because she was featured it the book.

Inspired by Highland Park High School’s GirlsCode program, nonprofit organization – Mission Sisters Who Work – Shows Support with Book Donation

Mission Sisters Who Work, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is looking for programs and groups working hard to close the gender gap in tech, as well as businesses who want to underwrite the purchase of self-empowerment books and programs for girls-focused tech groups in their communities.

Royalties from purchase of books gifted from Televergence to Alliance of Channel Women help fund ongoing book purchases for women-in-tech-focused organizations served by Mission Sisters Who Work

Deborah Ward, President & CEO of Televergence Solutions Inc (televergence.com), a telecommunications carrier based out of Nashville, TN, once again showed her unwavering support of women-focused organizations and projects.

Readers’ positive feedback and excitement drives book sales on Amazon; women-focused nonprofits benefit

 Cheryl O’Donoghue’s latest book How to Be a Woman in Technology  is creating quite the buzz in the world of tech. Rather than focusing on what’s wrong with being a woman in the fastest growing sector of business, the book takes a look at what’s right.

CEOs praise second book by author and businesswoman Cheryl O’Donoghue

How to Be a Woman in Technology (while Focusing on What Matters Most) is a new book featuring rare insights, inspiration, and action steps so women can expertly navigate the thrilling and sometimes challenging world of working in tech while focusing on what matters most in their lives.