October 10, 2017
16 HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES EMPLOYEES HONORED FOR STEM ACHIEVEMENTS AT NATIONAL CONFERENCE
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Oct. 10, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) announced today that 16 employees from the company’s Ingalls and Newport News shipbuilding divisions were recognized for achievements in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) during the 22nd annual Women of Color STEM Conference.
“The annual Women of Color STEM Conference is an opportunity to celebrate the women of HII whose deep dedication helps keep America and our allies safe,” said Bill Ermatinger, HII’s corporate vice president and chief human resources officer. “It also gives us a chance to acknowledge the importance of STEM careers to our business and the industry as a whole. HII is proud of the 16 bright minds who are representing us this year.”
HII was among the corporate sponsors that supported this year’s event, which was held last week in Detroit.
Four HII employees received Technology All-Star awards, which recognize accomplished women of color from mid-level to advanced stages of their careers who have demonstrated excellence in the workplace and in their communities. They are:
- Debbie Clark, software development analyst, Ingalls
- Donna Gardner, program control director, Ingalls
- Robin May, industrial engineering manager, Ingalls
- Angela Pierre, administration director, Ingalls
Twelve HII employees received Technology Rising Star awards that recognize women who are helping to shape future technology. They are:
Huntington Ingalls Industries Proudly Congratulates our 2017 Women of Color Award Winners.These 16 outstanding employees are part of 37,000 employees worldwide who stand readyto help shape America’s freedom in the 21st century. Find out how you can join us at
- Ashley Allman, industrial engineer, Ingalls
- Kia Conyer, electrical engineer, Newport News
- Kimberly Cooley, accountant, Ingalls
- Tracey Cryer, electrical engineer, Ingalls
- Bridget Douglas, program cost control analyst, Ingalls
- Emmylou Dullas, nuclear engineer, Newport News
- Carmilla Hoard, foreman, Ingalls
- Jennifer Jones, administration manager, Ingalls
- Bridgette Kirkpatrick, administration manager, Ingalls
- April Martin, project management manager, Ingalls
- Camisha Peterson, electrical engineer, Ingalls
- Stefani Werner, modeling and simulation engineer, Newport News
About HII
HII is America’s largest shipbuilder, delivering the world’s most powerful ships and all-domain mission technologies, including unmanned systems, to U.S. and allied defense customers. HII is the largest producer of unmanned underwater vehicles for the U.S. Navy and the world.
With a more than 140-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII builds and integrates defense capabilities extending from the core fleet to C6ISR, AI/ML, EW and synthetic training. Headquartered in Virginia, HII’s workforce is 45,000 strong.
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