Women's History Month

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Alice McCollum, Law ’72, became the first woman and first Black woman elected to the Municipal Court in Dayton, Ohio, at just 31 years old. Her 42-year career was dedicated to fair and compassionate service to her community.

As a UC Health breast cancer surgeon, Alicia Heelan, MD, draws upon some of the same traits — precision, attention to detail, the ability to perform under pressure — that she first developed as a young figure skater for Team USA.

Sydney O’Connor, CEAS ’21, is a tremendous case study in the value of cooperation education, leveraging opportunities to grow her computer engineering skills at employers like Apple and Tesla prior to graduation.

As she nears completion of her degree in marketing, Hailey Bell, Bus ’23, is proud that she’ll become the first college graduate in her family — and she’s dedicated to ensuring she won’t be the last.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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