About the event

Presented by KPC Media Group, Inc., Influential Women of Northeast Indiana was created in celebration of the amazing women in our communities who have overcome barriers, defied social norms and blazed trails for future generations. The inaugural event was held in October 2020 with a streamed LIVE Chat in which the honorees shared words of wisdom, experience and inspiration. These amazing and successful women discussed the trials and triumphs of their careers across many different industries including healthcare, STEM, business, art and many others. 2023 marks the 4th annual Influential Women Awards.
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2023 INFLUENTIAL WOMEN

2023 Influential Women Live Chat

2023 Special Section

Amber Tinsley Headshot (2)

Amber Tinsley

A&J Optical Boutique
Catherine Hill Headshot (1)

Catherine Hill

PNC Bank
Deborah Garrison (1)

Deborah Garrison

Indiana University Fort Wayne
Irene Walters (1)

Irene Walters

Retiree from Purdue University Fort Wayne
Jama Smith (1)

Jama Smith

Littlejohn Auctions, Inc.
Jennifer Esterline (1)

Jennifer Esterline

Whitley County Chamber of Commerce
Lori Gagen (2)

Lori Gagen

Be Noble Inc.
Malak Heiny (1)

Malak Heiny

City of Fort Wayne
Sharon Miller Headshot (2)

Sharon Miller

Bulldog Consulting Services
Shawn Ellis-Headshot (2)

Shawn Ellis

Mission 25
Tasha Eicher Headshot (1)

Tasha Eicher

Parkview Health
Zoda Miller (1)

Zoda Miller

First Merchants Bank
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2022 INFLUENTIAL WOMEN

Thank you to our 2022 Sponsors!

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2022 Influential Women Live Chat

2022 Special Section

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2021 INFLUENTIAL WOMEN

Thank you to our 2021 Sponsor!

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2021 Live Chat

2021 Special Section

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2020 INFLUENTIAL WOMEN

2020 Live Chat

THANK YOU TO OUR 2020 SPONSOR!

2020 Special Section

Click image to view the 2020 Influential Women Publication