Eighteen employees were recognized at the 2020 Women of Color STEM Conference.
Two Leidos honorees, Regina Cer and Audrey Lambert, were honored with the Technology Rising Star award, which recognizes women who are helping to shape technology for the future.
Other Leidos employees received the Technology All-Star Award, which identifies women from mid-level to advanced career stages who have demonstrated excellence in the workplace and their communities.
This honor was bestowed on Leidos employees Stephanie Alley, Surafiel Berek, Rita Chavez, Candace Ellerbe, Donna Jones, Nicole Mathern, Sandra McDaniel, Vasu Peterson, Vanessa Smith, Letisha Spaulding-Smith, Melissa Strohmeyer, DeChanta Walker, Josina Woodruff, and Arlene York.
Also recognized were Dr. Carol Brevett with the Outstanding Technical Contribution in Industry award and Dr. Rayna Matsuno with the Professional Achievement in Industry award.
"All of us at Leidos are proud to have so many outstanding women honored for their contributions to our company and their communities," said Paul Engola, Leidos Chief Human Resources Officer & Head of Business Partnerships. "Our business remains committed to inclusion, diversity, and empowering our employees to succeed. We celebrate this year's awardees for their work in advancing technology, closing the talent gap, and serving as important STEM role models."