The American Heart Association has honored Amy White, Virginia Western Dean of STEM and Workforce Solutions, with the STEM Goes Red “Roanoke Women in STEM” Award.
This award aims to acknowledge and celebrate women working in STEM fields in the Roanoke Valley and surrounding counties, whose body of work and contributions have made significant strides in their respective fields. This celebration followed the very successful second annual STEM Goes RED event, hosted this year by the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute.
White received the award Wednesday, May 22, at the STEM Goes Red Executive Breakfast at Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center. As dean at Virginia Western, White strives to provide meaningful educational opportunities for students, as well as to help develop and support strong academic programs that contribute to the economic vitality of the region.
The Association noted White’s involvement with the Roanoke Biotechnology Project and her instrumental role in hosting the inaugural STEM Goes Red student event hosted at Virginia Western last year. “Amy White’s contributions have not only furthered the American Heart Association’s STEM Goes Red initiative but have also inspired countless individuals along the way during her esteemed career,” said Christie Steele-Garcia, development director for the Association in Roanoke.
“I am so grateful for this recognition,” White said, “as it is my honor and a true privilege to be able to work to advance STEM education in this region. The Roanoke area is truly a collaborative one, and I am thrilled to be part of the innovative mindset and energy that is driving meaningful projects like this.”
White’s fellow honorees were Dr. Shannon Anderson of Roanoke College; Dr. Carrie Kroehler of Virginia Tech; and Ashley Sloan of Virginia Tech.
