Every year, the Women Rock Science gala recognizes three individuals who are making a difference in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics through an Outstanding Educator, Outstanding Leader, and Rock Star Award.
Current Honorees
2024
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| Helen Taylor State Director, Michigan The Nature Conservancy |
Kisha Mckee, Ed.S. 6th/8th Grade Science/STEM Teacher and Science Curriculum Coordinator Thompson K-8 International Academy, Southfield Public Schools |
Dr. Jingmai O'Connor, Ph.D. |
Previous Honorees
2023
| Outstanding Leader Award | Outstanding Educator Award | Rock Star Award |
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| Dr. Wanda Cook-Robinson Superintendent Oakland Schools |
Stacey D. Jackson, Ed.S. K-12 Mathematics & Science Supervisor School District of the City of Pontiac |
Dr. Mona Hanna, MD, MPH, FAAP Associate Dean for Public Health and C.S. Mott Endowed Professor of Public Health Michigan State University College of Human Medicine |
2022
| Outstanding Leader Award | Outstanding Educator Award | Rock Star Award |
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| Beth Paretta CEO / Team Principal Paretta Autosport |
Melissa Koronka Science Teacher Accelerated Learning Academy (ALA) Flint Community Schools |
Raven L. Jones, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Dept. of Teacher Education Michigan State University |
2021
| Outstanding Leader Award | Outstanding Educator Award | Rock Star Award |
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| Mary T. Barra, Chair and CEO, General Motors |
Tuyen Duddles, 7th & 8th Grades Science Teacher, Warren Consolidated Schools Math Science Technology Center | Celeste T. Williams, MD, MS, FACC, Medical Director, Cardiac Transplantation and Director of Quality, Heart and Vascular Institute, Henry Ford Health System |
2020
| Outstanding Leader Award | Outstanding Educator Award | Rock Star Award |
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| Patti Poppe, President & CEO of Consumers Energy | Rahiel Housey-Johnson, Middle School Teacher, Hamtramck Public School District | Cathy Olkin, Planetary Scientist at the SW Research Institute |
2019
| Outstanding Leader Award | Outstanding Educator Award | Rock Star Award |
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| Richard DeVore, Executive VP and Regional President Detroit and Southeastern Michigan, PNC Financial Services Group | Angela English, Pre-school Teacher at Emerson Elementary-Middle School, Detroit Public Schools Community District | Joi Harris, Senior VP, Major Enterprise Projects DTE Energy |
For more information or questions, please contact Madeline Aberle, Assistant Director of Development at MAberle@cranbrook.edu or 248.645.3576.