Other Events
Apr
3
Other Events
Apr
2
Women in Leadership | LeAnn Ridgeway '86
Event details
You're invited to the monthly Women in Leadership speaker event at our CRST International Graduate Center on Wednesday, April 2 where we will host LeAnn Ridgeway '86.
This event will take place in-person at our CRST International Graduate Center, located at 1650 Matterhorn Dr. NE, Cedar Rapids. Arrive at 11:30 AM for networking. The presentation—"Increase Visibility and Improve Your Personal Branding”—begins at noon with time for questions to follow. Hope to see you then!
Women in Leadership is a monthly discussion and networking event series, featuring women leaders sharing their experiences in education, nursing, business, and leadership. Anyone can attend and enjoy meeting local professionals as they recant their leadership stories.
LeAnn Ridgeway is a distinguished retired executive from RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, and the proud owner of Ridgeway Consulting, specializing in executive coaching and business transformation.
With a remarkable 35-yeear career in the aerospace sector, Ridgeway has held leadership positions across various global business units in both commercial and defense markets.
Most recently, she served as Chief Sustainability Officer for Collins Aerospace, where her expertise in managing profit and loss (P&L) statements was complemented by her focus on process optimization, strategic growth, acquisition, and business turnarounds.
Throughout her career, Ridgeway consistently delivered outstanding business performance, propelling her to executive ranks, However, her true passion lies in building strong teams and empowering individuals to unlock their full potential.
This commitment to mentorship is evident in her diverse experiences, from coaching high school girls' soccer team to receiving the prestigious Lifetime Women's Achievement Award for her leadsership at Collins Women Forum.
In addition to her corporate achievements, Ridgeway has made significant contributions to various organizations, serving on over 20 boards for both profit and nonprofit entities. She is currently a member of the Board of Trustees for Mount Mercy University, where she continues to influence the next generation of leaders.
