2023 This is Alabama Women Who Shape the State

1 Robert S Smith Drive,Birmingham AL 35209

08 March, 2023

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This is Alabama is recognizing and celebrating the 10th annual class of Women Who Shape the State. This year's event, presented by Inline Electrical, will honor 25 of the most powerful women in Alabama who are making a difference in their own unique ways. The program at Birmingham’s The Club will feature music by Nordic Fire and Matt Jones and a keynote address by Colonel Eries L.G. Mentzer. Colonel Mentzer recently ender her post as the first black Commander of Maxwell Air Force Base . Honorees and guests will be treated to a 3-course luncheon followed by a program hosted by AL.com’s Ivana Hyrnkiw. For information about sponsorships and reserved tables please contact Michelle Pauldin, [email protected] This year’s nominees are: Alicia Johnson Williams, Negro Southern League Museum Alicia Ryan, LSINC Anne Dice, Modern Technology Solutions, Inc (MTSI) April Sells, Poarch Band of Creek Indians Arlinda Davis, WE Ambassador North America Ashley Wilson, Curt's Closet Cassi Marshall, Encompass Health Chandra Brown Stewart, Family Counseling Center of Mobile, Inc. Dawn Bulgarella, UAB Health System Dena Kitts, University of North Alabama Courtney C. Bentley, EdD, University of Montevallo Dr. Leona Onderdonk Rowan, Literacy Coalition of South Alabama Dr. Leida Javier-Ferrell, Javier-Calametti, LLC Erin Beasley, Alabama Cattleman's Association Hollie Campbell Cost, Auburn University Laura Y. McDonald, Protective Life Corporation Leah Nelson, Alabama Appleseed Center for Law & Justice Lisa Hales, All In Credit Union Nicole Faulk, Alabama Power Sally Smith, Alabama Association of School Boards Shellie Whitfield, Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce Sherry Bradley, Alabama Department of Public Health Stacey Summerville Ramsay, Inline Electric Supply Tammy Cohen, CCR Architecture & Interiors Vanessa Vargas, Latino News, LLC Menu/Dietary Restrictions: This year’s lunch will be Braised Boneless Short ribs with white truffle mashed potatoes, asparagus, caramelized shiitake mushrooms, natural jus, and crisp leeks. Please let us know if you need to request a vegetarian meal and/or if you have any other dietary restrictions the caterer should be aware of.