Women's Foundation Honors Seven including UTA's Dr. Kermanshachi

Published on May 20, 2022

Sherri Kermanshachi receives award

By Office of Communication

Texas Women’s Foundation recently honored seven women, including an association professor from The University of Texas at Arlington, at its Leadership Forum & Awards Celebration. 

Young Leader Award

The Young Leader Award recognizes breakthrough leadership exhibited by a trailblazer who is achieving success in a field, initiative or sector, and creating a path of opportunity for other women to follow.

  • Dr. Sharareh Kermanshachi, an associate professor in the Department of Civil Engineering and Director of the Resilient Infrastructure and Sustainable Environment Lab, was presented the Young Leader Award "for leading the way in furthering more diversity in STEM programs to bring more women and people of color with talent into top positions in this field where they are underrepresented."
  • Stacy Johnson was presented with the Young Leader Award “for pursuing her dream to create a safe place to help foster care children and young adults have a home and resources so they can thrive."

Maura Women Helping Women Award

For 43 years, the Maura Women Helping Women Award has been presented to more than 200 courageous individuals who have catalyzed change for women and girls.

  • Patricia Rodriguez Christian was presented the Maura Women Helping Women Award "for her passion making diversity and inclusion a priority in all endeavors, and being an advocate for the inclusion of women in business from supply-chain to the board room.”
  • Dr. Arlene Ford was presented with the Maura Women Helping Women Award "for recognizing the need for inclusive and equitable policies and practices within our school systems and organizations, and bringing transformational change in these institutions to build bridges."
  • Pat Jasso was presented with the Maura Women Helping Women Award “for her tireless work for gender equity and representation in leadership, and her commitment to amplifying women in political office."
  • Lynn McBee was presented with the Maura Women Helping Women Award “for leading efforts in creating opportunities for marginalized communities, and for empowering the next generation with limited access by equipping them with the tools and opportunities to be leaders."
  • Thana Simmons was presented the Maura Women Helping Women Award "for her deep dedication to serving and supporting teen mothers; her great heart for providing resources to help these families thrive by providing housing and education."

For more information about the Texas Women's Foundation, please visit www.txwf.org.

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