Women’s Commission Selects Eight Women to Honor as Leaders in the Workplace

Since 1984, the YWCA has recognized the commitment and contributions of working women from the St. Louis area at an event called “Leaders in the Workplace.” Saint Louis University recognizes its own women of achievement by participating in this event acknowledging how they have contributed to the growth and enrichment of both the University and the greater metropolitan community.

Honorees were nominated and selected based on outstanding work performance, special talents, leadership qualities, outside activities, service to others and other notable qualities.

2016-17 Saint Louis University Honorees

• Aleidra Allen, program coordinator, Cross Cultural Center
• Lauren Arend, Ph.D., School of Education
• Christina Bagwill, instructor, chemistry
• Jessica Ciccone, School of Law
• Sandy Gambill, Reinert Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning
• Mona Hicks, Ed.D., associate vice president and dean of students
• Mirela Marcu, M.D., associate professor, psychiatry
• Kathy Kienstra, associate professor, Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapeutics

Each year, the YWCA Metro St. Louis names nine of women to honor as “Leaders of Distinction.” Saint Louis University and the Women's Commission announce that the 2016 Leaders of Distinction include:

• Ghazala Hayat, M.D., SLU professor of neurology
• Toni Kutchan, Ph.D. (Grad A&S ’86)
• Thelma Steward (Honorary degree ’14)

This year’s lunch will be held Tuesday, Dec. 13, Saint Louis Union Station. This event is open to the public. Individual tickets may be available for purchase for $175. Alternatively, it is also possible to donate to the YWCA in honor of one of the honorees. Contact Kellisa Lyn Fiala, Women’s Commission Awards Committee chair, at kfiala1@slu.edu for more details.