The Women Tech Council has announced the finalists for the 2025 Women Tech Awards. The group features “exceptional women who are visionaries; trailblazers; and all-around inspirations in tech, science, engineering and math.”
The council said the finalists are leading innovation, launching transformative technologies, growing companies, and creating lasting impact across every level of the tech industry. From executive leadership to emerging pioneers, they represent the strength, talent, and future of the technology ecosystem, the council said.
The 2025 finalists are:
• Amy McDonnell, neuroscientist, University of Utah.
• Brittney Vierra, former director of data science, Recursion Pharmaceuticals.
• Brooke Baker, head of data engineering and data science, LVT.
• Charushila Samant, vice president, Goldman Sachs.
• Dolly Chitta, CEO, TekHolding.
• Emma Moss, AI for K-12 program director, Utah State Board of Education, and digital teaching and learning specialist, Canyons School District.
• Evita Weagel, CEO and co-founder, Eris Biotech.
• Heidi Barnett, president of talent acquisition, iSolved.
• Janlynn Robertson, senior vice president/senior business relationship and project portfolio manager, Zions Bancorporation.
• Kanika Gera, senior product manager, Adobe.
• Kathryn Armstrong, chief science officer, USANA Health Sciences.
• Kori Ann Edwards, chief strategy Officer, 47G.
• Lauren Mason Carris, senior product and learning strategist, Codingscape.
• Lynn Reichert, community and innovation manager, Utah STEM Action Center.
• Lynne Yocom, fiber optics director, Utah Department of Transportation.
• Mary-Lou Smulders, chief marketing officer, Dedrone by Axon.
• Melanie Jordan, executive vice president and director of enterprise retail insights and strategic initiatives, Zions Bancorporation.
• Michaela Hatch, senior scientist, Recursion Pharmaceuticals.
• Mou Nandi, CEO and co-founder, Monere.
• Natalie Clark, vice president, Goldman Sachs.
• Shawnna DelHierro, chief information officer, SoundHound AI.
The finalists will be recognized at an Oct. 3 luncheon at the Grand America Hotel, 555 S. Main St., Salt Lake City.