Six Leaders Honored As 2024 WSU Tri-Cities Women Of Distinction (Photo) -03/29/24
Richland, Wash. – Washington State University Tri-Cities recognized six female leaders as Women of Distinction for their contributions to the campus and Tri-Cities community as part of a March 28 inductee ceremony. The winners exhibit exceptional leadership in their discipline or area of expertise, serve as role models and mentors to other women, advocate for positive social change and demonstrate a commitment to WSU Tri-Cities’ mission.
“The WSU Tri Cities Women of Distinction Awards were created as a means in which to inspire our campus and community alike, and the future generation of women leaders,” said Sandra Haynes, chancellor of WSU Tri-Cities. “The women chosen for these awards have dedicated their lives to improving our community and represent the very best of what the Tri-Cities has to offer.”
This is the seventh year of the award program and during that time more than 222 submissions have been received. Nominations were open to the campus and the Tri-Cities community.
The 2024 Women of Distinction Award Winners:
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Michelle Whitney
Woman of Distinction Legacy Award, 2024
Superintendent, Pasco School District
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Naima Chambers
Woman of Distinction Community Member Award, 2024
Chief Executive Officer and founder, Tri-Cities Diversity & Inclusion Council
Manager of Equity, Inclusion and Organizational Change, Oregon Department of Corrections
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Kathryn Brault
Woman of Distinction Alumna Award, 2024
Owner and former diabetes specialist, Tri-Cities Diabetes
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Ameera Fayad
Woman of Distinction Faculty Award, 2024
Assistant clinical professor, WSU Tri-Cities College of Nursing
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Reem Osman
Woman of Distinction Student Award, 2024
Computer science and mathematics student, WSU Tri-Cities
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Laura Sanchez
Woman of Distinction Staff Member Award, 2024
Director of Student Services, WSU Tri-Cities