The Women Tech Council has announced the finalists for the 2025 Women Tech Awards.
The council said the list includes women who are “visionaries; trailblazers; and all-around inspirations in tech, science, engineering and math.”
“These finalists are leading innovation, launching transformative technologies, growing companies, and creating lasting impact across every level of the tech industry,” it said in a council release. “From executive leadership to emerging pioneers, they represent the strength, talent and future of our technology ecosystem.
The awards recognize women making real contributions to the growth and innovation of the tech economy. Recipients were honored at an Oct. 3 luncheon at the Grand America, 555 S. Main St., Salt Lake City.
The 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 and 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.