Northeastern Maryland Technology Council Names Visionary Award Winners for 2016; 13 Marylanders Honored

From the Northeastern Maryland Technology Council:

A select group of Marylanders received the prestigious Visionary Award on February 25, 2016, for their contributions to the advancement of STEM education and technology. The ceremony held at the Richlin Ballroom in Edgewood, MD, was attended by 220 leaders in industry, government, and education. A special video highlighting the emerging STEM Clubs in the region was introduced.

“We honored remarkable people who continue to play key roles in moving our region forward in the areas of education and technology,” said NMTC Board Chair, Michael Parker. “These are individuals who selflessly donate their time and talents to make a difference in their community.”

The 2016 Visionary Award winners are:

· Visionary: Denise Carnaggio, Director of Community Education, Continuing Education and Training, Harford Community College.

· Leader: John Mayhorne, Dean of Business, Computing and Applied Technology, Harford Community College.

· Leader: Christine Zatalava, Stem Instructional Coach, Cecil County Public Schools

· Innovator: Susan Kipp, Parent Volunteer, Youth’s Benefit Elementary School.

· Innovator: Sarah Voskuhl, Program Specialist, Science & Math Academy at Aberdeen High School.

· Mentor: Dr. Rose Pesce-Rodriguez, Research Chemist, US Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground.

· Mentor: Greg Fox, Technical Fellow, Northrop Grumman (Retired).

· Mentor: Kelly Mangum, 4th Grade Teacher, Hickory Elementary School, Harford County Public Schools.

· Mentor: Omar Savory, Computer Engineer, US Army Intelligence and Information Warfare Directorate Research and Development Engineering Command, APG.

· Rising Star: Christina Bryant, Recruitment And Outreach Program Manager, US Army Test and Evaluation Command, APG.

· Rising Star: Kimberly Bowers, HR. Management Specialist, Us Army CECOM Software Engineering Center, APG.

· Rising Star: Nicole McKew, Strategic Engagements And Stem Outreach, Program Manager, Edgewood Chemical & Biological Center (ECBC), APG

· Rising Star: Jan Stewart, 4th Grade Teacher And Science Facilitator, Hickory Elementary School, Harford County public Schools.

“We are grateful to these individuals for helping our region grow to the next level. Northern Maryland has changed and our economic infrastructure is increasingly focused on research and technology development,” said John Casner, executive director of NMTC. “These are the individuals who are building the foundation for the future of our region.”

NMTC is Maryland’s fast growing technology council, connecting collaborative leaders in over 200 industry and technology companies in building a STEM educated workforce and advancing technology growth to better the economic growth of our region and protect our national security.