Inaugural Alumnae Honorees Named for Celebration of Georgia Tech Women
Renderings and animation: Gray Matters
Celebrating Georgia Tech Women: Pathway of Progress is the new name of the forthcoming, permanent tribute to the impact of women from Georgia Tech, now under construction near the John Lewis Student Center and Stamps Commons. Set to open in Fall 2024, the physical installation and accompanying digital experience will celebrate 70 graduates, as well as 98 women and events with historical significance to the Institute.
The Institute is proud to reveal the inaugural alumnae whose names and legacies will be recognized. The historical honorees will be announced this fall.
The Pathway of Progress was made possible by generous support from Andrea L. Laliberte, IE 1982, M.S. IE 1984, and designed by Merica May Jensen, MGT 2008, M. ARCH 2011. Extending from the ground up to the trees, this tribute comprises 2,946 tensioned mirrored tiles, with 168 of them inscribed with names and stories. With a table and seats at the ground level, the piece will serve as a central gathering space for reflection, contemplation, and celebration of the ongoing work by women from Tech.
“As we break ground on this significant project, we embark on a journey to celebrate the permanent mark women have left on Georgia Tech. Nestled amid the vibrant heartbeat of our campus, this installation will serve as a testament to their remarkable achievements and enduring legacies. This space will not only honor their past triumphs but also inspire future generations, fostering reflection and contemplation. We eagerly anticipate its completion, marking a milestone in our ongoing commitment to recognize and celebrate the pivotal role of women at Georgia Tech.”
– Shantay N. Bolton, Executive Vice President for Administration and Finance
A committee of alumni, faculty, administrators, and students oversaw the criteria and selection process for the inaugural class of honorees. Following a wide call for nominations in Spring 2022, the committee reviewed hundreds of submissions and selected the women whose stories are the foundation for the Pathway.
Those stories also will be featured in the interactive website for Celebrating Georgia Tech Women. This fall, users will find resources and in-depth information about the people, places, events, and networks represented, extending the experience.
Plans are underway for celebratory events surrounding Celebrating Georgia Tech Women: Pathway of Progress, including a campuswide event on Nov. 9 during Homecoming week, to include many of the women honorees and their families and friends.
Moving forward, the Georgia Tech Alumni Association will lead an annual process to nominate and recognize additional women each year, telling the ongoing stories of women from Georgia Tech.
Inaugural Alumnae Honorees
| Jane Chumley Ammons | Ph.D. IE 1982 | College of Engineering |
| Annie Antón | ICS 1990, M.S. ICS 1992, Ph.D. CS 1997 | College of Computing |
| Pam Arlotto | HS 1980 | College of Sciences |
| Malory Hunter Atkinson | BC 2008 | College of Design |
| Sybrina Y. Atwaters | EE 1994, M.S. HSTS 2009, Ph.D. HSTS 2014 | Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts |
| Banafsheh Azizi | IA 2004, M.S. IA 2008 | Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts |
| Jennifer P. Bailey | CerE 1970, M.S. CerE 1971 | College of Engineering |
| Laurie L. Baker | AE 1967, M.S. AE 1969 | College of Engineering |
| Kelly H. Barrett | IM 1986 | Scheller College of Business |
| Cathy Anne (Caseman) Berdahl | IM 1977 | Scheller College of Business |
| Elizabeth Córdoba | AE 2005 | College of Engineering |
| Jan Davis | Bio 1975 | College of Sciences |
| Tiffany Nicole Davis | AE 2016, M.S. CS 2021 | College of Computing |
| Tawana Myngtria Derricotte Miller | IM 1976 | Scheller College of Business |
| Danielle M. Donehew | IE 2001 | College of Engineering |
| Merrill Elam | Arch 1971 | College of Design |
| Ashley Elleby | IE 2008 | College of Engineering |
| Maj. Kisha Ford Torres | Mgt 1998 | Scheller College of Business |
| Sandra Adamson Fryhofer, M.D. | ChE 1979 | College of Engineering |
| Robyn Gatens | ChE 1985 | College of Engineering |
| Jyoti Gupta | Ph.D. ChE 2009 | College of Engineering |
| Paula T. Hammond | M.S. ChE 1988 | College of Engineering |
| Evelynn M. Hammonds | EE 1976 | College of Engineering |
| Lara O’Connor Hodgson | AE 1993 | College of Engineering |
| Sarabrynn Hudgins | IA 2009 | Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts |
| Elaine Ho Johns | IE 1985 | College of Engineering |
| Joy F. Jordan | ChE 1992 | College of Engineering |
| Deborah Kilpatrick | ESM 1989, M.S. ME 1994, Ph.D. ME 1996 | College of Engineering |
| Andrea L. Laliberte | IE 1982, M.S. IE 1984 | College of Engineering |
| Tameeka Law Walker, M.D. | ChE 1997 | College of Engineering |
| Ivenue Love-Stanley | Arch 1977 | College of Design |
| Chaunté Lowe | Econ 2008 | Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts |
| Wonya Lucas | IE 1983 | College of Engineering |
| Sandra Hall Magnus | Ph.D. CerE 1996 | College of Engineering |
| Kavya Kamal Manyapu | AE 2006 | College of Engineering |
| Kristen Marhaver | Bio 2004 | College of Sciences |
| Jessica Dreger McDermott, M.D. | Bio 2004 | College of Sciences |
| Mary McElroy | M.S. Mgt 2000 | Scheller College of Business |
| Jennifer McKeehan | IE 2005 | College of Engineering |
| Shirley Clements Mewborn | EE 1956 | College of Engineering |
| Valerie Montgomery Rice, M.D. | Chem 1983 | College of Sciences |
| Elizabeth Moore | ChE 1974 | College of Engineering |
| Jennifer Lentz Moore | AE 2005 | College of Engineering |
| Deborah Anne Nash | IE 1978 | College of Engineering |
| Truc T. Ngo | ChE 1997, Ph.D. ChE 2001 | College of Engineering |
| Anu Parvatiyar | BME 2008 | College of Engineering |
| C. Anne Patterson, M.D. | AE 1971 | College of Engineering |
| Yvonne Pendleton | AE 1979 | College of Engineering |
| Patrise Perkins-Hooker | IM 1980 | Scheller College of Business |
| Kathy Pham | CS 2007, M.S. CS 2009 | College of Computing |
| Amy Phuong | IA 2005 | Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts |
| Rosalind Wright Picard | EE 1984 | College of Engineering |
| Lauren B. Priddy | Ph.D. BioE 2015 | College of Engineering |
| Cathleen Thomas Quigley | EE 1984 | College of Engineering |
| Jean Marie Richardson | Mgt 2002 | Scheller College of Business |
| Megan Reinertsen Ross | M.S. Psy 1999, Ph.D. Psy 2001 | College of Sciences |
| Kelly Sepcic Pfeil | M.S. Chem 1992, Ph.D. Chem 2003 | College of Sciences |
| Suzanne Shank | CE 1983 | College of Engineering |
| Dianna Shelander | AP 1976 | College of Sciences |
| Leslie R. Sibert | EE 1985 | College of Engineering |
| Ronda R. Sides | IE 1983 | College of Engineering |
| Arlyne Simon | ChBE 2008 | College of Engineering |
| Mary Lynn Smith | EE 1988 | College of Engineering |
| Yvette Hill Smith | IE 1990 | College of Engineering |
| Maria J. Soto-Giron | Ph.D. BI 2018 | College of Computing |
| Jocelyn Stargel | IE 82, M.S. IE 1986 | College of Engineering |
| Wendi Sturgis | IM 1990 | Scheller College of Business |
| Blair Dowling Sullivan | CS 2003, AM 2003 | College of Sciences |
| Janice Nease Wittschiebe | Arch 1978, M. Arch 1980 | College of Design |
| Carolyn (Lyn) D. Wylder | CE 1975, M.S. CE 1978 | College of Engineering |
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Credits
Release written by: Doug A. Goodwin, Merica May Jensen, Anne Stanford, Kelsee Ward
Release page design by: Julie Watson
Editor: Stacy Braukman
Design Team
Architect + Artist: Merica May Jensen, MGT 2008, M. ARCH 2011, Gray_Matter(s) + OBJ
Structural Engineers: Shear Structural, Silman Engineering + Maffeis Engineering
Landscape Architects: Breedlove Land Planning
Lighting Designers: Tillotson Design Associates
Writers and Researchers: Beth Gibson, Emma March, Emily Martin, Thomas De Monchaux
Interpretive Graphics Consultant: Signature Design
Graphic Designer: Emma Gregoline
Website Designers: Design Systems International
Vice President for Engagement at Georgia Tech Alumni Association: Janet Kinard
(Former) Georgia Tech Alumni Historian: Jennifer Rogers
Georgia Tech Head of the Archives, Records Management & Digital Curation: Jody Thompson
Georgia Tech University Archivist: Alex McGee
Fabricators + Contractors
Cable Net Contractor and Design Assist: Arcus Wire Group
Site Contractor + Project Manger: Gilbane
Bench Fabricator: Fine Concrete
Georgia Tech Project Directors
Institute Landscape Architect: Jason Gregory
Project Manager, Planning, Design, and Construction: Carla Barbour
(Former) Project Manager, Planning, Design, and Construction: Kinthia Gaines