Women of UC

Patty Kautz, Bus ’88, recently became executive vice president for Washington, D.C.-based GRF CPAs & Advisors, a leading national accounting firm. Patty is the first volunteer leader of the Women of UC network of alumnae.

One of Africa’s top young attorneys, Frinwi Achu, Law ’16, considers her UC experience the ideal launchpad for her career advising companies, startups and foreign investors about doing business on the continent.

CincyTech makes the smartest possible investments in next-gen digital and healthcare businesses. That work was supercharged when UC Neuroscience Graduate program alumna Christin Godale, Med ’22, became the organization’s director of life sciences.

Ruthie Keefe, CECH ’81, says she owes her business success to UC. She credits her education, her ongoing experiences as a deeply engaged alumni volunteer leader, and opportunities found through her vast Bearcat network.

As senior editor of entertainment for "Essence," a leading magazine for Black women, Brande Victorian, A&S ’07, sees her journalism career providing opportunities to make an impact in ways she considers personally and culturally meaningful.

Ever marvel at the look and feel of big-time events like the Olympic Games or the Super Bowl? Brilliant designers such as Amy Lukas, DAAP ’95, are behind the curtain creating those brand experiences.

Named “one to watch in 2022” by "Broadway World," Veronica Stern, CCM ’21, treasures the opportunity to play the storied role of Anya in the revival of Broadway musical "Anastasia."

Cynthia Johnson, Pharm ’18, owns Cindy J Cosmetic Labs, LLC, an innovation company that offers research and development services for cosmetic business owners.

Annette Echikunwoke, A&S ’18, Bus ’19; Vanessa Gilles, CECH ’18; and Jordan Thompson, CECH ’18, ’20; competed in the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, with Gilles and Thompson earning gold medals. Read more about women of UC in the 2021 Summer Olympics.

The University of Cincinnati Clermont College recently welcomed Lisa Mahle-Grisez as associate dean of academic affairs.

Kristen Tomlan, BSID ’11, turns favorite childhood treat into a dream business.

Mary Wineberg, BSED ’02, claimed the gold in the 4 x 400 meters race in 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Tessa Clark, BSDES ’16, does Bravo’s Project Runway.

Nicole Wiesmann, BSDE '93, talks about creating a purpose-driven design culture at Banana Republic.

Tony-winning UC alumna, Karen Olivo, CCM' 97, recognized during Hispanic Heritage Month.

Rashida Manuel A&S '12, '16 is on a mission to build a more equitable, sustainable Cincinnati.

Heather Farrington, PhD, A&S ’11 puts DNA to work for wildlife.

Career is a testament to volunteerism’s mutual benefits for Mary Kay Brown, MEd, CAHS ’71, ’02.

Paula Lampley, JD, Law ’92 serves as director of College of Engineering and Applied Science’s Women in Engineering.