From Mentors to Movers: Celebrating the Women Who Lead with Impact in 2025

When associates at AAM describe Brandi Norris, they don’t just talk about her results—they talk about how she makes them feel. She is the leader who notices when someone is struggling and shows up with a “basket of positivity,” the mentor who guides women across the facility, and the peer who turns challenges into opportunities. Brandi shares knowledge openly, coaches with patience, and builds confidence in those stepping into new leadership roles. In doing so, she ensures the next generation of leaders across AAM are equipped to succeed. Read more

LaTasha Keener exemplifies the very best of our company’s leadership and values. As Vice President of Strategic Cyber Security Operations, she leads with a rare balance of empathy, clarity, and commitment to excellence. She is a people-first leader who values collaboration and growth, empowering her teams to perform at their best while ensuring they feel supported and heard. Read more

Beth MacDonald embodies Delaware North’s values of Lean Forward, Come Together, Do Right, Stand Up, and Think Guest. She brings these values to life through her leadership in strategy and finance, her advocacy for high-performing teams, her guidance as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, and her mentorship of emerging talent. Beth’s professionalism, strategic and financial expertise, and commitment to the company’s vision of “creating the world’s best experiences today while reimagining tomorrow” make her an invaluable leader. Read more

Of the many ways Amy Childs has transformed in her 11 years with the DriveTime Family of Brands, one thing about her has stayed the same: her guiding principle, “Change is inevitable, but growth is optional.” For Amy, those words are the foundation of a 35-year career dedicated to turning chance into opportunity and potential into progress. Throughout her tenure, Amy has lived the Brand Family’s mission of creating opportunities and improving lives. From recruiting top service professionals to segmenting business functions and developing partnerships, she's touched every corner of the business. Read more

Ashley Chiu wholeheartedly embodies Hyperproof’s values. From her first days as an intern to her role today, she has transformed how teams think, move, and connect across the business. Earlier this year, Ashley stepped into several cross-functional efforts that required speed, clarity,

and a willingness to learn fast. Her ability to anticipate needs, organize complex information, and execute quickly kept Hyperproof aligned during moments of rapid change. Ashley shows up for others, supports teammates with openness, and models what it looks like to build community in a high-growth environment. Read more

Emily Baldwin is iFIT’s 2025 Woman of Influence because of her remarkable leadership, compassion, and dedication to building a connected, motivated, and wellness-focused culture. She’s consistently gone above and beyond to embody iFIT’s values: Be Well. Do Good., Bias for Action, and The Crew Comes First. Read more

Raquel Garcia brings KinderCare’s values to life every day. She leads with heart, clear vision, and a strong commitment to people, creating a space where teamwork, belonging, and creativity come naturally. She doesn’t just mentor, she empowers. She invites new ideas, asks thoughtful questions, and helps others feel confident. Because of her, our team is open, trusting, and inspired to do our best work together. Read more

Shandi Carton’s approach to talent acquisition goes far beyond filling roles. She is a strategic partner who understands our business, anticipates future needs, and builds relationships that strengthen our employer brand. She consistently demonstrates a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that our hiring practices reflect the values we stand for and the communities we serve. She actively promotes a culture of learning by urging all team members to pursue personal and professional development opportunities. Read more

Jasie Fon exemplifies Ping Identity’s core value of “Win Together” through her relentless focus on uniting people, platforms, and purpose. She works tirelessly to elevate the employee experience in APAC while also delivering consistent double-digit year-over-year growth. Beyond the business, Jasie actively mentors women both within Ping and across the wider tech community, sharing her experiences through industry panels, articles, events, and one-to-one mentorship and coaching. Her authentic leadership style empowers women to step forward with confidence and ambition, helping to close representation gaps in senior roles across Asia’s tech landscape. Read more

In just four years with Reward Gateway | Edenred, Jemella Hanson has become a beacon of positive change, a true ambassador for company values, and a champion for all employees. Her commitment to making the company a better place to work is felt across every department, team, and interaction. Whether mentoring a new employee, leading an initiative, or having a hallway chat, Jemella embodies Reward Gateway | Edenred’s core behaviors: Be Human, Speak Up, Own It, Think Global, Delight Your Customers, Love Your Job, Push the Boundaries, Work Hard. Read more

Briana Halley has become an invaluable asset to Seven Seas Water Group. She joined the company as an intern, quickly advanced into an Operations Engineer role, and now serves as Plant Manager in Sint Maarten. Briana has demonstrated exceptional aptitude for learning the business, taking a proactive approach, and modeling strong leadership skills within her local team. She sets a high standard for those around her and is not afraid to make changes or speak up to ensure a safe, supportive working culture within her sphere of influence. Read more

Gina Patton’s 16-year journey with Sono Bello is a story of passion, perseverance, and extraordinary growth. She began her career at the entry level, answering phones and greeting patients with the warmth and confidence that would one day define an entire department. Today, she leads a team of more than 150 talented professionals across three states, operating a 24/7, fully onshore contact center that supports a national cosmetic surgery brand she has played a pivotal role in shaping. Read more

As the Head of Customer Success Management for the Americas, Kristen Halden’s leadership, creativity, and commitment to our values make her a true force within Taulia. Her impact extends far beyond her title, shaping the success of her team, our customers, and the professional growth of women across the organization. Read more