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Maverick Presence Strong In 2019 WCA Tribute to Women

Five UNO alumni will be honored at the 32nd annual Tribute to Women Awards.

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The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) holds a strong presence on the 2019 Tribute to Women list of honorees. Of the 10 names on the list, five of them are UNO alums.

Every year the Women’s Center for Advancement (WCA) recognizes the impact that local women make on the Omaha community. In its 32nd year, the WCA’s Tribute to Women Awards have become one of the most prestigious honors in Omaha.

This year’s list includes:

Cynthia Gonzalez - B.S., Journalism
Reporter, Omaha World-Herald

Anne Hindery - MPA, Public Administration
CEO, Nonprofit Association of the Midlands

Andrea Kathol - MPA, Public Administration
Owner, Field Day Development

Jamalia L. Parker - MSW, Social Work
Director of Family Engagement Services, Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy Counties

Dr. Athena Ramos - MBA, Business Administration; CPM, Certified Public Manager
Assistant Professor, UNMC College of Public Health

All of the honorees will be celebrated for the extraordinary efforts at a luncheon in June 2019.

See a complete list of honorees.

About the University of Nebraska at Omaha

Located in one of America’s best cities to live, work and learn, the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is Nebraska’s premier metropolitan university. With more than 15,000 students enrolled in 200-plus programs of study, UNO is recognized nationally for its online education, graduate education, military friendliness and community engagement efforts. Founded in 1908, UNO has served learners of all backgrounds for more than 100 years and is dedicated to another century of excellence both in the classroom and in the community.

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