Celebrating Inspiration: Holly McKenzie on the 24th Annual Heroines of Washington Awards

In this episode of the IMPACT Women in Leadership podcast, host Mary Ann Brown sits down with Holly McKenzie, the co-chair of the 24th Annual Heroines of Washington Awards. Their insightful conversation highlights the upcoming gala, which will celebrate remarkable women from the D.C. metro area who balance impactful careers with extensive volunteer work.

Listeners will learn about the finalists' incredible accomplishments and the vital mission of the March of Dimes, which aims to improve health outcomes for mothers and babies. Holly shares her excitement for the awards, taking place on November 7, 2024, at the Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner, and emphasizes the generosity and dedication of the nominees.

The discussion also touches on this year’s Corporate Heroine Award winner, Julie Smith, CAO of The Bozzuto Group, and her impactful leadership in corporate philanthropy. With the support of notable sponsors like ASRC Federal, PwC, and Microsoft, the gala continues to raise awareness and funds for worthy causes. Tune in to hear inspiring stories and gain insights into the significant contributions of these exceptional women. 
 

To learn more about the Heroines of Washington Awards gala, please visit: https://www.marchofdimes.org/events/Event.aspx?eventId=22676. 

2024 Heroines of Washington Finalists: 

• Alisa Rosenberg, Junction Development  
• Amita Vyas, George Washington University  
• Amy Dantin, Chicago Title Insurance Company   
• Bailey Fellinger, Servicenow  
• Brittany Wilson, CMA Technologies  
• Dayana Villanueva, M&T Bank  
• Evelyn Baltimore, Malloy Auto Group  
• Jacklyn Wynn, GDIT  
• Joanne Cash-Neverdon, Peraton  
• Kader Gümüs  
• Kate Kovaarovic, Grumpy Combat Veterans + Friends 
• Kate Rock, Guidehouse  
• LaToya Staten, Fearless Digital  
• Laura Gordon, Maryland Chamber of Commerce  
• Laura Evans Manatos, Laura Evans Media  
• Lauren Kim, HITT  
• Lt. Colonel Phi Tran, Defense Healthcare Management Systems  
• Mahsa Dornajafi, pgEdge  
• Maria Coakley David, C.J. Coakley Co., inc.  
• Michelle Corder, EY  
• Nancy Kuhn, Shulman Rogers  
• Nicole Miller, Savills North America  
• Pam Promisel, George Mason University  
• Shyamali Roy Hauth, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Hunter Mill District 
• Stewi Corno, Microsoft Federal
• Susan Sonley, Kent Commercial  
• Tina Swallow, Hirondelle Solutions  

About The March of Dimes
March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We support research, lead programs and provide education and advocacy so that every family can have the best possible start. Building on a successful 85-year legacy, we support every pregnant person and every family. To learn more about March of Dimes, please visit marchofdimes.org.