Booz Allen’s Women of Color STEM Conference Technology All-Star winners represent a variety of expertise and capabilities and many have deep involvement in the firm’s business resource groups.
"At Booz Allen, I've been able to combine both of my passions: data science and the ability to do social good in a big way,” Lead Scientist and 2020 Technology All-Star Sian Lewis said.
Andrea Hobley brings creativity and enthusiasm to her work and has established herself as a key contributor to the federal government, the firm, and her community as a technical expert.
Christa Jordan pushes boundaries and combines "Lean" techniques, technology, and innovation to automate development processes. She also makes a significant impact in her community through her role as the Professional Development Chair for the Workforce Leadership Council.
Crystal Simmons organizes recruiting events and workshops targeting diverse women and people of color seeking careers in STEM.
Geetika Tandon is a leader in transforming and modernizing enterprise-wide technical systems and an integral member of various women in technology groups.
LaToya Robinson is a major evangelist for supporting and advancing other women of color in STEM.
Ling Wu is a "go-to" subject matter expert in data modeling and a mentor to junior employees. She helps her clients leverage a massive amount of data to build enterprise information management services.
Monica Simpson brings 24 years of experience as an engineer and pricing analyst and excels above and beyond in her work and her support for her local community.
Sian Lewis leads initiatives that improve diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Sonya Rahmani has become a thought leader through her understanding of cutting-edge technologies.
Sumaiya Alloo paved the way for women in STEM by cultivating her team to bring the greatest business value to the client on numerous technical healthcare projects.
Shaping technology for the future
Technology Rising Stars are professionals with fewer than 15 years in the workforce who are working to shape technology for the future. Booz Allen’s award winners in this category for 2020 were:
Alexis Brown, Ph.D., works tirelessly to advance science, foster creativity, and revolutionize laboratory safety training.
Andrea Villamin exhibits a passion for the mission, collective ingenuity, and a people-first focus to elevate her as a role model for others who are aspiring to lead in a technology-driven environment.
Angela Kim applies the latest technology and engineering trends, developments, and innovations in her role and encourages a team culture of collaborative solutions.
Ashleigh Smith solves hard problems with software applications, data access, and cloud and network engineering protocols.
Dianna Abreu has used every year of her professional experience to improve patient care with cutting-edge technology.
Jia Zhao, Ph.D. looks for the best solutions for clients and strives to go above and beyond to produce high-quality deliverables that exceed the expectations of her clients.
Kaila Tanksley has an interdisciplinary background and a keen ability to approach any problem with a holistic view, finding lasting solutions that often exceed client expectations.
Kathryn Ruhl has been instrumental in bringing data analytics technology to aid in talent recruitment and is a "go-to" expert for her clients.
Katrina Hawkins exhibits leadership through her ability to communicate to her clients, teams, and community.
Lucy Han is recognized by her managers and peers as a high performer who integrates data science into client solutions.
Murielle Mengue Obam brings expertise as a full-stack developer supporting the transformation initiatives. She is a role model and sets an outstanding example for women of color in the industry.
Myranda Moye has a keen sense of understanding the needs of her clients and has shown that she is not only a very capable engineer but also a natural leader—she is someone who cares deeply about making positive changes in society.
Saba Ali tackles complex data science problems head-on to deliver excellence and high-impact results for her clients and in the community.
Sadaf Qazi consistently demonstrates a technical aptitude, altruistic motivation for change, and continued leadership in the STEM field, displayed by her actions and impacts inside and outside the firm.
Sherika Sylvester, Ph.D. is passionate about developing the next generation of experienced data scientists by creating innovative data science training programs.
“The next technology is going to come from collaboration, and it’s important that collaboration has a fair number of women involved,” says Crystal Simmons, senior lead technologist, co-chair of the GLOBE+ BRG, and a 2020 Women ofSTEM award winner. "Each time a woman stands up and is a leader, it levels the playing field, and it starts to become the norm. Always remember, you are smart, capable, and here for a reason. Never be afraid to utilize your voice.”
