Our innovation efforts are as rich as the diversity of voices we bring to the table. As I think back to the various innovation discussions I have participated in over the past 12 months, I am so thankful for the women voices in those conversations. As we celebrate International Women's Day (IWD) 2025, I thought the best thing I could do is introduce you to 20 women innovators that everyone reading this email should get to know.
The theme for this year's IWD is "Accelerate Action." I can't think of a better way to accelerate action than to get to know women innovators, listen to them, invite them to collaborate with you and celebrate their contributions.
Below are 20 women innovators that I have interacted with in one way or another. I link to their LinkedIn profile and share a short sentence about what I appreciate about them. Would you take a few minutes to follow these innovators and look for opportunities to connect with them?
Mani Khy: Her ability to evaluate innovative ideas and make them stronger is a help to anyone trying to get a new idea off the ground.
Tabitha Kapic: I'm inspired by her commitment to see innovation help marginalized communities.
Savannah Fennell: Her hunger to learn and integration of innovation into her many interests is amazing.
Tammy Butterworth: You can't argue with her love of chocolate (she wrote a book!) plus her willingness to encourage and help other innovators is a gift.
Neha Mardi: Her humble service on an advisory group I led was strategic and directional.
Marcelle Tanga: Her ability to come alongside innovators and support them in their work is fun to watch.
Kathy Fish: She skillfully and generously invested in a collaborative initiative that needed innovation strategy.
Tammy Schutt: Her faithful work to take a prototype and build a program has led to amazing impact.
Maureen Connolly: I witnessed her ability to design events that lead to innovative outcomes.
Audrey Reeves: Her skill in gaining empathy as part of design thinking sets her apart.
Carla Johnson: Her insights have inspired many I work with to begin their innovation journeys.
Patrice Conrath: I value her heart to see change happen in the nonprofit sector.
Sonia Shannon: Her innovation efforts on behalf of education for the deaf community is inspirational.
Ada Bobbitt: She brings a heart for people to her innovation work.
Yvonne Carlson: Her ability to network technologists together to develop solutions is catalytic.
Henra Mayer: I appreciate her focus on organizational innovation and helping organizations build their innovation muscles.
Joan Ball: We served on a blogger network together long ago and I am continually impressed with her thought leadership.
Julie Carey: Her innovation work in developing solutions to help children read is an inspiration.
Noelle Russell: I got to hear her speak and was blown away. Her energy, optimism and empathy is tangible.
Lynn Wood: She shares my heart for sharing ideas and has helped many ideas get exposure.
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