Rep. Laura Hall: Classroom to Capitol, a lifelong journey of service – 2024 Women of Impact
Alabama Congresswoman Laura Hall was first elected to the 19th Congressional District in 1993 and has since passionately served her state with an unwavering dedication to public service. During her tenure, she has been active in education, health care, and community development initiatives. It's no surprise that Rep. Hall is passionate about education. With over […]
Lora McClendon: Generating a positive impact for Alabama – 2024 Women of Impact
Laura McClendon and her career are a testament to the power of vision, hard work, and dedication. McClendon was interested in government issues from a young age. She earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of South Carolina and attended Auburn University's Herbert College of Business, where she earned her MBA. After […]
Linda Maynor: Permanent Alabama changemaker who owns ‘tough’ as a virtue – 2024 Women of Impact
Linda Maynor didn't plan on being in the position she is in now. “I really wanted to be a psychologist,” she said. “It was always a dream of what I wanted to do.” Maynor, managing partner of Maynor & Stiers LLC, has spent decades raising money, managing campaigns, and lobbying in politics on behalf of […]
LaFreeda Jordan: Serving others starts with a ‘yes’ and leaves an enduring benefit to all – 2024 Women of Impact
LaFrieda Jordan was born in the state capital on the same day Martin Luther King Jr. arrived at St. Jude Hospital during the historic Selma to Montgomery March in 1965. “My father was sensitive to everything that was going on and wanted to name me Freedom. My mother said no, but we compromised and came […]
Lisa DeVine: Making a difference in defense with fearless leadership – 2024 Women of Impact
“There's a seat for you at the table.” That's what Lisa Devine wants every young woman coming up to know. DeVine, vice president of program integration for Leidos Dynetics, had a 20-year career as an Army officer, including stints as a paratrooper, and sat at tables many of us would find difficult to understand. “If […]
Cynthia Crutchfield: Growing roots in Alabama through innovation – 2024 Women of Impact
Cynthia Crutchfield leads Alabama's first statewide public-private partnership focused on entrepreneurship, technology and innovation, with a mission to help innovators grow their roots. The Montgomery native may be at the peak of her career, but it's only the beginning of her time as CEO of Innovate Alabama. Just one year later, Crutchfield and his team […]
FACT CHECK: Video Showing Missile Impact In Iraq Is From 2022
video Shared by Xpreviously claimed on Twitter that Iranian missiles were evading US anti-aircraft attacks and shocks in Erbil, Iraq. Crazy footage, Iranian ballistic missile evades US air defenses and hits target in Erbil.A few years ago, people laughed at missiles and drones. Now they have proven it in Iraq, Syria, Yemen and Ukur. pic.twitter.com/uwvYpQdt7U […]
Ashley Robinett: Collaboration at the heart of energizing Alabama’s future – 2024 Women of Impact
Ashley Robinett values community and collaboration and has built a career that makes a tangible impact. Looking to the early moments that shaped her interest in the field, she is drawn to memories of her late high school calculus teacher, Bev Wilkin. “Frankly, she saw something in me that I didn't realize on my own,” […]
Tara Plimpton: A top legal mind at Regions, focused on lifting others up across the industry – 2024 Women of Impact
Tara Plimpton is Regions Bank's senior executive vice president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary, serving as one of 10 people reporting directly to the company's CEO. With broad and ever-changing responsibilities, Plimpton strives to serve its teams and communities with great care in decision-making. Mr. Plimpton's areas of responsibility are vast, and as part […]
Sandy Hollinger: A story of dedication and unity in the Poarch Creek community – 2024 Women of Impact
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians, like many other Native American tribes, have fought hard to preserve their heritage and traditions. They have lived in and around the Poarch, Alabama reservation for nearly 200 years and are currently the only federally recognized Native American tribe in the state. Tribal Council Member Sandy Hollinger has ensured […]
