Earlier this year, Women of Color Online introduced the honorees for Women of Color magazine's Women of the Year.

The list included Aruna Miller, who is notable for being the second woman to serve as Lieutenant Governor of Maryland, the first woman of color, and the first immigrant elected to a statewide office in the state.

Other honorees included a trailblazing adjutant general, a newly elected member of the National Academies, and the first female CEO of a community health center.

The spring 2024 edition of Women of Color magazine also recognized several professionals in its 40 Under 40 List, highlighting individuals who work in corporate finance, accounting, and financial planning.

These professionals are involved in various aspects of financial management, analysis, and decision-making.

The magazine's Tech 40 section featured technology all-stars and rising stars, showcasing top talent in the tech industry.

Throughout the month, Women of Color Online highlighted rising stars and all-stars in the finance sector.

In 2009, Congress established the second week of April as National Robotics Week to acknowledge the growing significance of this sector in the U.S. economy.

Since then, robotics experts from various industries and academic fields have collaborated to create a "national platform" for robotics technology. National Robotics Week aims to inspire students to pursue careers in robotics and STEM-related fields.

This year, the annual event was held from April 6 to 14, during which Women of Color Online showcased professionals from the magazine's 40 Under 40 List.

Women of Color magazine's "40 Under 40" lists highlight STEM leaders who are already making significant contributions to shaping the future of technology.

These early-career professionals were nominated for awards at the Career Communications Group conferences.

One standout individual is Bhavana Chandrashekhar, a software development manager in Amazon's Technology Innovation business unit.

She currently leads a team of 35 employees at Amazon Technology Innovation, working on one of the company's most critical products in Amazon Robotics.

Throughout her eight years at Amazon, Chandrashekhar has made significant contributions to fields such as computer vision, robotics, and machine learning. In her previous role, she delivered essential software features that supported the world's largest robotic picking system.

Under her leadership, her team surpassed its 2022 stretch goals, greatly enhancing the company's ability to fulfill holiday orders. Additionally, Chandrashekhar has helped her team achieve over 25 percent diversity, equity, and inclusion representation in underrepresented fields.