HER Women of Achievement June 13
The HER Women of Achievement luncheon will celebrate 13 outstanding local women and keynote speaker, Sandy SteilCost:
$45.00 per personDuration:
1h 30minAbout this experience
The Gazette and Presenting Sponsor FSB are excited to return HER Women of Achievement as an in person community event. Join us Tuesday, June 13th from 11:30 -1 to celebrate 13 outstanding women who are making an impact in Eastern Iowa. This event welcomes keynote speaker Sandy Steil who will talk about her journey and launch of her new program Woodworking Confidence Courses for Women.
Join us Tuesday, June 13, from 11:30-1pm at The Midnight Gem in Swisher.
2023 HER Honorees
Erin Langdon – Foundation 2 Crisis Services
Linda Henecke – Big Brother Big Sisters
Lucie M. Mordecai – Abbas International Healing Center
Samantha Dahlby – NewBoCo
Connie Arens – Mercy Medical Center
Dr. Jennifer Doll – Iowa Humane Alliance Veterinary Services
Marlen Mendoza – Mendoza Consulting
Cathy Walz – Archdiocese of Dubuque
Dr. Elizabeth Tovar – University of Iowa
J’nae Peterman – Waypoint Services
Connie Parrish-Heidemann – Hy Vee
Alana Willenborg – Top Shape Gym
Kate Moreland – Kate Morland Consulting
Keynote:
Keynote sponsor: Bishop Engineering Company Inc.
Sandy Steil has spent the better part of the last two decades working for architecture and civil engineering firms to develop residential, commercial, civic and industrial sites for communities in central Iowa. After serving four years active duty in the United States Air Force, she studied architecture and design at the University of Iowa and graduated with a bachelor’s of fine arts degree in 3-D design.
Sandy is the creator and founder of the Home Improvement and Woodworking Confidence Courses for Women. The title of the courses was inspired by the Confidence Course that Sandy went through in Air Force basic training. The home improvement confidence courses give women the opportunity to learn how to do basic and not-so-basic improvements in a real-world remodeling environment free of judgement and comparison. The woodworking course introduces students to the tools, various wood species and techniques needed for creating the fine finishing work for home improvement and furniture projects. Sandy brought together many organizations, businesses and individuals to make these courses happen, including Kirkwood Community College, Habitat for Humanity, G.T. Karr of Sueppel’s Siding and Remodeling, The Greater Iowa City Home Builders Association, the City of Iowa City, Johnson County Conservation and the late Amy Pretorious. The Confidence Courses give women the opportunity to remodel and build and also shed light on important topics that go beyond case, base and trim.
Sandy is currently on the board of directors and legislative committee for the Greater Iowa City Home Builders Association. She was voted one of the top 25 Most Influential Leaders in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Corridor and a Woman of Influence.