Posts by kmeyer
On Leadership: Strategic career advancement in a changing world
When I started out in the working world, the path to advancement felt linear. You got some education or training, joined a company, did good work, and waited for a promotion or advancement. For the …
Read MoreWhat they’re checking out: Week of July 25
As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des …
Read MoreMeet the Business Record’s 2025 Women of Influence
The Business Record’s Women of Influence awards celebrate the work of Central Iowa women who have attained success while helping others along the way. From a variety of career paths and walks of life, they’ve …
Read MoreCourtney Clarke: 2025 Women of Influence Honoree
Education: Bachelor’s in business management and international business from Iowa State University
Hometown: Des Moines
Family: Husband Adam, daughters Chloe, Teagan and Rylie, son Emmett
Hobbies: Reading, walking/hiking, travel, crossword/word games
Three notable accomplishments:
I…Read MoreBridget Cravens-Neely: 2025 Women of Influence Honoree
Education: Bachelor’s in mathematics from Illinois State University, MBA in entrepreneurship from Keller Graduate School of Management
Hometown: Des Moines
Family: Husband James, sons James Jr., Julian, Jaden
Hobbies: Spending time with my guys, going …
Read MoreSuzanna de Baca: 2025 Women of Influence Honoree
Education: Bachelor’s from Iowa State University, MBA from Harvard Business School
Hometown: Huxley
Family: Husband Ronny Weatherman, stepsons Jacob and Trinity Weatherman
Hobbies: Hiking/walking, travel, art and reading
Three notable accomplishments:
I’m deeply grateful to…Read MoreSally Dix: 2025 Women of Influence Honoree
Education: Bachelor’s in environmental science from Northwestern University; master’s in environmental science and policy from Johns Hopkins University, MBA from University of Iowa
Hometown: Chicago
Family: Husband Patrick, sons Will and J.T.
Hobbies: Reading, walking …
Read MoreSally Frank: 2025 Women of Influence Honoree
Education: Bachelor’s from Princeton University, law degree from New York University School of Law, master’s in clinical legal education from Antioch University
Hometown: Des Moines
Family: Daughter Havah Frank, sisters Barbara Frank and Judy Frank…
Read MoreChristina Moffatt: 2025 Women of Influence Honoree
Education: Associate’s from Des Moines Area Community College, bachelor’s from Iowa State University, Certified Business Advisor from University of Toledo
Hometown: Ankeny
Family: Ryan Moffatt and son Evan Moffatt
Hobbies: Traveling, hiking, volunteering and recently …
Read MoreJackie Norris: 2025 Women of Influence Honoree
Education: Bachelor’s in political science from SUNY: College at Geneseo, secondary teacher certification (social studies) from Iowa State University, master’s in political science from Iowa State University
Hometown: Des Moines (Growing up: Ossining, N.Y.)
Family: …
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