Congratulations to Phyllis Hardwick, GMLC Class of 2022, and husband Spencer in welcoming twins! Phyllis is the Executive Director at Community Capital Fund.

Mollie Buckler, GMLC Class of 2020, recently announced she and husband Zach are expecting baby boy #2 this winter! Mollie is the Chief Operating Officer at the US Rice Producers Association.

Randa Rawlins, GMLC Class of 2015, was named a recipient of the Mizzou Alumni Association 2024 Faculty & Alumni Awards. Randa is recently retired as the CEO of Shelter Insurance.

Dana Strueby, GMLC Class of 2018 and GMLF Board Treasurer was named to the Best Lawyers in America® 2025. 

Sherry Coker, GMLC Class of 2020, named to Springfield Business Journal’s 25th Class of Most Influential Women.

Marcelle Pires, GMLC Class of 2010 and GMLF Alumnae Council Member was nominated for the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Adelante Awards – Gateway to Growth.

Bayer, our longtime Platinum Sponsor, has announced significant investment plans for their St. Louis area campuses.

Congratulations to Kelsey Thompson, GMLF team – Lents Mazur & Associates, who welcomed her 3rd child in August and will be on leave for a few months.