IN-PERSON | The WiSTEMM Spotlight Series: Paving the Way for the Future with Anita Ranhotra and April Boyd-Noronha

Women continue to make strides in their STEMM careers. Did you know that women make up only 27% of STEMM workers, and approximately 52% of these highly qualified women leave their jobs mid-career?
 
One of the easiest ways to overcome this challenge is to build confidence and create a community of women in STEMM. What’s a simple way to do this? Through mentorship and advocacy.
 
Join us for lunch on August 17^th as we hear nationally and internationally distinguished leader, and 2022 Groundbreaking Leadership STEMMy Award Winner, Anita Ranhotra's story through her conversation with STEMMy Awards Committee Member, April Boyd-Noronha. Be inspired by Anita's continued journey to advocate and mentor others in STEMM!
 
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Women in STEMM is a Central Exchange movement designed to put a well-deserved spotlight on women in Kansas City working in the fields of science, technology, engineering, math and medicine (STEMM). 
 
In the newly created WiSTEMM Spotlight Series, hear directly from past STEMMy Award honorees on their impact in the STEMM community. The honorees make changes for a better today and brighter tomorrow, and their influence on a global and local level makes a difference for the next generation.
 
Whether you are in a STEMM career, work for a STEMM organization, or interested in the topic, please join us!

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Anita Ranhotra is a senior engineering project manager at Hallmark Cards. During Anita's 22 years at Hallmark, she's worked in engineering, manufacturing, distribution, procurement, product integrity and supply chain solutions. Previously, Anita worked for The Limited and Payless ShoeSource, where she earned a patent. 
Anita holds a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering (IE) and master's degree in engineering management, both from Kansas State University (K-State). She is a co-founder and member of K-State's IE Academy, serves on advisory councils for the Multicultural Engineering Program and Business Management Department, and past chair of K-State's IE advisory council. 
Anita is senior advisor for the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers - KC chapter, past chapter president, regional VP, and chapters SVP - Board of Trustees. She was co-founder and past-chair of the National Association of Asian American Professionals KC chapter and the Asian American Resource Community - Hallmark and is an advisor to Hallmark's STEM Engagement Committee. 

Anita was awarded the 2022 Groundbreaking Leadership STEMMy Award.