The Business Record’s Women of Influence awards celebrate the work of Central Iowa women who have attained success while helping others along the way. From a variety of career paths and walks of life, they’ve devoted their time to making an impact. They’ve spent countless hours on various initiatives, working on major issues and blazing…

Education: Bachelor’s in business management and international business from Iowa State University Hometown: Des Moines Family: Husband Adam, daughters Chloe, Teagan and Rylie, son Emmett Hobbies: Reading, walking/hiking, travel, crossword/word games Three notable accomplishments:  How have you helped improve organizations you’ve been a part of? I make sure to either be heard on topics that…

Education: Bachelor’s in mathematics from Illinois State University, MBA in entrepreneurship from Keller Graduate School of Management Hometown: Des Moines Family: Husband James, sons James Jr., Julian, Jaden Hobbies: Spending time with my guys, going to the movies – in the theater, attending music concerts, wine nights on the deck with family and friends Three…

Education: Bachelor’s from Iowa State University, MBA from Harvard Business School Hometown: Huxley Family: Husband Ronny Weatherman, stepsons Jacob and Trinity Weatherman Hobbies: Hiking/walking, travel, art and reading Three notable accomplishments:  How have you helped improve organizations you’ve been a part of? I’ve been fortunate to contribute to organizations by helping establish clear strategic direction,…

Education: Bachelor’s in environmental science from Northwestern University; master’s in environmental science and policy from Johns Hopkins University, MBA from University of Iowa Hometown: Chicago Family: Husband Patrick, sons Will and J.T. Hobbies: Reading, walking outside, cooking for friends and family Three notable accomplishments:  How have you helped improve organizations you’ve been a part of?…

Education: Bachelor’s from Princeton University, law degree from New York University School of Law, master’s in clinical legal education from Antioch University Hometown: Des Moines Family: Daughter Havah Frank, sisters Barbara Frank and Judy Frank Hobbies: Working with protesters, watching the Yankees and NCAA women’s gymnastics, not really a hobby but observing Judaism and being…