Celebrating women who inspire during Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month.

Whether personal, professional, or historical, women across the centuries have inspired us in many ways—to be brave, kind, strong, resilient, wise, rebellious, reflective, and so much more.

Staff submitted several nominations to Public Affairs and Marketing. Four nominations were highlighted on March 3. Below are the remaining nominations from UC Davis Health community members:

Katie Wong, information systems analyst, Clinical Trials and Regulatory Applications:

“In recognition of Women’s History Month, I am proud to nominate Noel Conner. Noel continually exemplifies a commitment to inclusivity, mentorship, and professionalism. Through Noel’s leadership, individuals feel empowered to embark on challenges, strive for excellence, and to thrive. Noel continues to be one of the biggest role models in my life.”

Norman Wong, cadence analyst, Information Technology 

“I would like to recognize Ginni Rometty, author of the book, “Good Power,” and former CEO of IBM. Rometty overcame many challenges in her life, including being an orphan and overcoming boundaries while becoming a leader. She transformed one of the greatest technology companies, IBM, into a leading enterprise company. Every day, she showed staff the culture of ‘good power’ in her leadership, and in her book, she shares these principles.”

Kristen Wallman, academic program manager, UC Davis MIND Institute:

"Dr. Aubyn Stahmer's leadership style and dedication to the professional growth of her teams create a space where all can thrive. Her collaborative approach ensures that all voices are heard and valued. Her open-door policy and willingness to work through challenges fosters trust and confidence among colleagues. She is genuinely interested in the well-being and success of her teams. She is an exceptional leader and mentor.”

Missed the Internal Women’s Day social media post on March 8? Click here to view an Instagram video from staff.