The "40 under 40" list by Women of Color magazine features STEM leaders who are already making significant contributions to shaping the future of technology.
These young professionals were nominated for awards by their employers at Career Communications Group conferences.
The list of 40 under 40 leaders in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) for 2024 was published in the magazine's Women's History Month edition.
Every year, Women of Color magazine compiles a list of trailblazers who are making a long-lasting impact.
The research for this list is based on employer nominations for Women of Color STEM awards and WOC STEM Conference proceedings.
Women of Color magazine has released this year's Tech 40 list of women making waves in the technology field.
In the magazine's latest edition, you can learn more about these rising stars and all-star tech leaders and how they have navigated the STEM world.
Kindra Porter is an expert in improving processes, systems, and tools to ensure that Bell's customers receive their materials on time.
Porter's expertise in environmental, health, and safety (EHS) principles began at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB).
She promoted the importance of EHS in creating opportunities for students to develop into professionals in this field.
Porter's success as an EHS leader and diverse skillset makes her an invaluable asset to Bell Textron Inc.
She also advocates for inclusivity within Bell's culture and is dedicated to encouraging underrepresented groups to pursue STEM.
Maryann Ayoade has been a member of the medical radiation safety team at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) since 2014.
She develops and oversees medical-related rulemaking, policy, and guidance and reviews and evaluates emerging medical technologies.
She responds to medical-related events, provides technical assistance to the NRC's Advisory Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes, and liaises with several medical professional societies as an NRC representative.
Previously, she worked as an NRC inspector and license reviewer for radioactive materials and medical use licensees to ensure adequate safety and proper oversight for five years.
