2022 This is Alabama Women Who Shape the State

1 Robert S Smith Drive,Birmingham AL 35209

03 March, 2022

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Join This is Alabama in recognizing and celebrating the 2022 class of Women Who Shape the State. Women Who Shape the State will honor 26 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 a keynote address by Alabama’s Poet Laureate Ashley Jones. Ms. Jones is a Birmingham native and the youngest person to ever have the title. Honorees and guests will be treated to a 3-course luncheon followed by a program hosted by AL.com’s Lauren Sisler and Ivana Hyrnkiw. For information about sponsorships and reserved tables please contact Michelle Pauldin, [email protected] This year’s nominees are:  Aiko Pickering, Center for Fair Housing Akila Subramaniam, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine Alexia B. Borden, Alabama Power Company Alison Schmidt, Medical Properties Trust, Inc. Angela Haley-Harris, Aniah's Heart Anne Marie Reidy, MD, Women4Women OBGYN, LLC Arlillian Kate Bushelon, Bushelon Funeral Home, Inc Dallas Swann Rabig, The Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education Denise Taylor, Keep Alabama Beautiful Pamela B. Hudson, MD, Crestwood Medical Center Allury Arora Lal, MD, Urgent Care for Children Dr. Cynthia Warrick, Stillman College Dee Dupree Bennett, Troy University Dr. Ellen Eaton, University of Alabama at Birmingham Eva Robertson, Protective Life Corporation Gianetta Jones, Coca-Cola Bottling Company United Jill Chenoweth, United Way of Southwest Alabama Kendra Haskins, Distinguished Young Women Dr. Leah I. Fullman, Faulkner University Natasha McCrary, 1818 Farms Penny Camp, Bank Independent Shelia Nash-Stevenson, Ph.D., NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Shelli Bell, DR Horton Terry Jennings, PeopleTec, Inc. Tomeka Walker, Khairi and Little Angels' Memorial Wanda McGee, Second Chance Shelter Menu/Dietary Restrictions: This year’s lunch will be a Chicken Crepes with mushrooms and creamy veloute sauce. 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. This is Alabama as it should be told. Join us as we celebrate the great state of Alabama and uncover the amazing people, places and experiences she has to offer. This is Alabama will share daily videos, photos and articles that tell real stories about our innovators, natural wonders, good food, events, places to visit and more. You will be inspired to explore new things and be proud to call Alabama home. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. This is Alabama will feature the work of many of Alabama’s most talented filmmakers and writers.