Women of Influence 2023 Honoree: Lisa Shimkat

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Education: Associate of Arts from Iowa Central Community College; bachelor’s and MBA from Iowa State University

Hometown: Humboldt

Family: Ed Shimkat, husband; Alex Shimkat and Dylan Frascht, daughter and …

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Women of Influence 2023 Honoree: Laura Sweet

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Education: Bachelor of Arts in journalism from the University of Kansas, Master of Arts in journalism/business from the University of Nebraska 

Hometown: Lincoln, NE

Family: Husband Mike, daughters Mary …

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Women of Influence 2023 Honoree: Terri Vaughan

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Education: BSBA in economics and risk management and insurance from the University of Iowa; Ph.D. in applied economics/risk management and insurance from the University of Pennsylvania

Hometown: Iowa City…

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Women of Influence 2023 Honoree: Mary Wells

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Education: Bachelor of science in business administration, Upper Iowa University

Hometown: Des Moines

Family: Husband Anthony; daughters Takieyah, LaSha, LaTasha, and LaTrease, who is deceased; sons Shaquille and Erickson.…

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Shaping the Future

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Much has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic, from the way we work and learn to how we interact and socialize. Overcoming the many challenges has led to innovation and adaptation in the world of academia, …

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