Dr. Leigh Ann Taylor Knight, GMLC Class of 2010 and 2024 Alumnae Leader of the Year, was announced as a 2024 Kansas City Business Journal Women Who Mean Business Award recipient. The Kansas City Business Journal: Women Who Mean Business event celebrates outstanding female leaders in various industries throughout the regional area. The 25 honorees represent professional women who are making significant strides in their business or industry and in the Kansas City community.

Leigh Anne is the Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer for The DeBruce Foundation in Kansas City, where she leads a team committed to expanding career pathways. DeBruce partners with a diverse range of industries to increase career literacy and empower individuals in their career journeys.

Congratulations on this recognition Leigh Anne!