2025 Waves of Change STEM Awards: Honoring Innovators Shaping the Future of Technology

BALTIMORE - June 18, 2025 - PRLog -- The Waves of Change STEM Awards proudly unveils the 2025 honorees—trailblazers whose groundbreaking work across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics is transforming industries and uplifting communities. This annual celebration recognizes individuals who not only excel in their fields but also drive meaningful change and opportunity across the STEM landscape.

"These leaders represent the power of innovation when paired with purpose," said Tyrone D. Taborn, Publisher and CEO of Career Communications Group and STEM City USA. "Their achievements inspire a new generation of STEM talent and underscore the collective strength of excellence."

2025 Waves of Change STEM Award Recipients:

Technologist of the Year
Tamla Olivier
President and CEO of BGE,

Career Achievement
Kim Anstett, CIO, Trellix
Angela Williams, SVP, Chief Information Security Officer, UL Solutions

Community Service
Aliyah Gibbs, Software Engineer, Lockheed Martin
Jennifer Fisher Golden, Esq., Director & Senior Counsel Engineering Test & Technology, The Boeing Company

Educational Leadership – Corporate Promotion of Education
Bethany King Wilkes, Ph.D., Postsecondary Education Programs Manager, UL Research Institutes
Sian Proctor, Ph.D., Geoscience Professor, South Mountain Community College

FinTech Leadership
Sanjam Khurana, Vice President and CFO, Air Dominance, Defense, Space and Security, The Boeing Company

Managerial Leadership
Lakesha Bates, Branch Head, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Tameka Page-Green, CTO Director of Innovative Integration & Technical Excellence, Chief Innovation Office, SAIC

New Media/IT Leadership
SMSgt Bonnie Rushing, USAF E-8, Ph.D. Student, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS) College of Engineering and Applied Science, Project Mercury Innovation Coach
Harika Vinnakota, FIPS Security Engineer, Leidos, Inc.

Outstanding Technical Contribution
Shubhi Asthana, Senior Research Software Engineer, IBM Research
Sabrina Thompson, CEO & Founder, Girl In Space Club

Pioneer Award
Ying Lu, Ph.D., Metrology Lab Lead, General Motors

Professional Achievement
Madeline Augustin, BDS Technology Strategy Senior Manager, The Boeing Company
Shelby Avery, Marketing Manager, Ford Motor Company
Jessica Murphy, Ph.D., Professor of Technology and Emergency Management, Jackson State University

Special Recognition
Aura Cervantes, Ford Motor Company
Victoria Diaz, Actalent
Erica McGriff, Abbott Nutrition
Terri Roberts, Ph.D., Lockheed Martin

A special presentation will also be made to Nickolas Donofrio and Ted Childs, both retired IBM executives, in recognition of their enduring legacy in technology leadership and advocacy.

Now in its latest chapter, the Waves of Change STEM Awards continue to spotlight individuals who drive progress and innovation in their fields. Honorees are selected for their outstanding technical achievements and their efforts to expand access and opportunity in STEM.

The 2025 WOC Awards Ceremony, set for later this year, will bring together leaders from industry, education, and government to celebrate the powerful role of STEM in shaping the future.

To learn more about the Waves of Change STEM Awards and Conference, visit ccgmag.com/woc (https://www.ccgmag.com/woc)