Chief Operating Officer, TIG Advisors Age: 39 As a female executive in the insurance industry, Kerri is concerned about the drop in women in the workplace since the pandemic. “It’s painful to watch the data,” Kerri says. “I want to advocate for women. I want to advocate for schooling and secure daycare options, and I […]
Owner, Polished Salon Age: 38 If Ming could change one thing about her life, she’d love for her house to be as organized as her nail salon. As a small business owner, Ming wears many hats. A typical day begins with answering messages and prepping the salon for the day while looking over her appointments,
President, Relevance Age: 37 Misty Larkins gets excited about strategically driven communication design, impeccably executed events, and finding the perfect T-shirt. As a marketing specialist and company president, Misty is responsible for the vision, strategy, and direction of Relevance, a multi-million-dollar growth marketing agency. She specializes in organic growth strategy through digital PR, thought leadership,
Director of Philanthropy, The Missouri Symphony Age: 38 Wende Wagner believes that development is not about raising money; it’s about raising relationships. “People need to trust our organization and feel they can trust me as a steward of their generosity,” Wende says. “By building trust and developing strong relationships with all our supporters, whether they’re
Principal, Two Mile Prairie Elementary School Age: 37 K indness matters to Amanda Ruyle. “Every decision I make as a wife, daughter, friend, educator, and school leader is impacted by that simple guiding value,” says Amanda, the principal of Two Mile Prairie Elementary School. “Am I treating others the way I want to be treated?
Chief Medical Officer, Burrell Behavioral Health Age: 39 Garima Singh is passionate about increasing mental health awareness and providing more services for children, minorities, and individuals with autism spectrum disorders. She is triple board certified in child and adolescent psychiatry, general psychiatry, and addiction medicine. In her current role, she focuses on novel methods of
On-air Announcer and Media Producer, KBIA Age: 30 In 2022, T’Keyah Thomas wants to build community through poetry, radio, and film. She hopes to produce stories that highlight new and distinct voices and challenge Columbians to diversify their media libraries. As a poet and spoken word artist, she’d also like to do more with her
Managing Partner, MAAD Creative LLC, and Co-owner, Nclusion Inc. Age: 26 Brandon Banks wants to be your branding buddy. Since graduating college, Brandon Banks has held almost every role in MAAD Creative, a local advertising company that houses more than six local brands, including The Add Sheet and Marketplace Magazine, which serve as platforms to
Director of Marketing Success, Veterans United Home Loans Age: 37 When Lauren was a little girl, she wanted to be an actress. Her dream was to move to New York and perform on Broadway before moving on to TV. During high school, she decided to focus on the next best thing — TV news and
Executive Director, Columbia Farmers Market Age: 38 C orrina works with farmers in their 70s that can run circles around her. It’s their passion and dedication for food and local agriculture that keeps her going. As executive director of the Columbia Farmers Market, Corrina Smith’s Saturday mornings start bright and early, getting to the market at
