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Greater Missouri Leadership Alumnae Conference Celebrating Our 30th Anniversary Activate Your Voice & Take It to the Next Level   Thursday, October 3, 2019 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM  At Lathrop Gage LLP 2345 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108   Greater Missouri Leadership Foundation is celebrating its 30th Anniversary in 2019!  We’ve designed a

July 31, 2019

Congratulations Carolyn Chrisman ’15

Carolyn Chrisman, GMLC 2015 alumna and member of GMLF Board of Directors, was named the Professional Economic Developer of the Year, an award given by the Missouri Economic Development Council (MEDC) at their annual meeting, held June 11-13th, 2019. The award’s purpose is to recognize the contribution of economic developers who have worked made a

July 31, 2019

Congratulations Suzanne Rothwell ’04

Suzanne Rothwell, GMLC 2004 Alumna, was recently promoted to Vice President of Advancement for Columbia College.  Rothwell had served as executive director of the Advancement Division for the college during the last four years and will continue to oversee the offices of development, alumni and public relations at the college. One of the main focuses

July 31, 2019

Congratulations Joan Gabel, ’12

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents appointed Joan T.A. Gabel, GMLC 2012 Alumna, as the University’s 17th President by a unanimous vote.  She assumed the office on July 1, 2019. “President-Designate Gabel stood out from a highly competitive pool of candidates that advanced through a thorough and thoughtful search process. Her qualifications, combined with

July 31, 2019

Congratulations Yvette Gonzales ’11

Yvette Gonzales, GMLC 2011 Alumna, has recently taken a position as Vice President of Software Engineering at WageWorks, a Consumer-Directed Benefits company focused on empowering employers, employees, and their families, to lead healthier, happier, and more productive lives. Yvette is a recognized leader in the insurance industry with more than 30 years of experience in

July 31, 2019

Nominate Great Women Leaders for GMLC 2020!

Do you know an accomplished female leader who would be an excellent candidate for GMLC 2020?  It’s time to get those nominations to us! You can use this link…https://secure.jotform.us/form/50894752382161 We’d love to hear from you with your nominations!  Please contact jgrossmann@greatermo.org or 573.489.4324 with questions.

July 31, 2019

Congratulations Amanda Kastler ’16

For six years the Springfield Business Journal has recognized local professionals who are considered to be the best in their field of work.  These awardees are selected by an independent panel of judges.  We congratulate Amanda Kastler, GMLC 2016 Alumna, who was one of the Springfield-area leaders selected by the panel for 2019!  Amanda will

July 30, 2019

Congratulations Kim Becking ’98

Kim Becking, GMLC 1998 Alumna and current President of the Greater Missouri Leadership Foundation Board of Directors, was selected by the Columbia Business Times as the “Top Business Coach”, and honored in their July 2019 issue.  Kim is a nationally-known author, consultant and motivational speaker.  She uses her personal experiences to help others with their

July 30, 2019

Congratulations Emily Cantwell ’15!

Emily Cantwell, GMLC 2015 Alumna, has been selected as one of the St. Louis Business Journal’s Most Influential Business Women class of 2019.  Emily serves as a partner with Lathrop Gage LLC in St. Louis and is a litigation attorney whose practice focuses on business litigation, specifically in the areas of commercial banking and real

July 30, 2019

Come Celebrate with Central GMLC Alumnae!

Save the Date – September 30, 2019!   All are invited to the 30-year celebration of Greater Missouri Leadership Foundation on September 30 in Columbia, sponsored by the Central Missouri GMLC Alumnae. We will be gathering from 4-7 p.m. that afternoon – location to be announced soon!  Watch for more details in the next GMLC newsletter. 

July 30, 2019