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Celebrating Women in Technology: The SheShapesAI Awards Finalists

On October 27, 2025, Persistent, a leader in technology solutions, unveiled the finalists for its inaugural SheShapesAI Awards during the 22nd Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. This event, known for spotlighting outstanding achievements by women executives, entrepreneurs, and employees, emphasizes the importance of female leadership in the tech industry.

The SheShapesAI Awards are designed to honor women who have significantly contributed to technology and AI, standing as role models against the backdrop of a still male-dominated field. With more than 1,500 nominations from 48 countries this year, the competition was fierce and the selection process rigorous. Finalists were determined by the average scores of over 190 judges consisting of professionals from around the globe, all convened in six juries to ensure a fair evaluation of each nominee.

The Categories and Finalists

Five categories were highlighted in this year’s awards:

AI Transformation Game Changer of the Year

• - Tami Evanson - Senior Vice President, Ascensus
• - Madhu Kochar - Vice President, IBM
• - Aravinda Gollapudi - Head of Platform Business Unit, Sage
• - Lisa Stump - Executive Vice President, Mount Sinai Health System

Cloud and Data Visionary of the Year

• - Sofia Theodoridou - Chief of Staff to CIO, Ascensus
• - Denise Parker - CEO, Sycurio
• - Vishlesha Patil - Chief Product Officer, Early Warning Services
• - Ana Urraca del Junco - Head of Customer Service Process, Medline
• - Jacqueline Ajayi - CSA CTO Engineering Leader, Microsoft
• - Gurpreet Kaur - CIO, Global Supply Chain, GE Healthcare

AI Vanguard and Leadership Award

• - Maya Hart - VP of Engineering, Whisker
• - Jessica D'Apice - Technical Product Manager, UHG
• - Tanuja Korlepra - Chief Technology Officer, Bonterra

Software Engineering Trailblazer Award

• - Beverly Chamberlain - Global Head of IT Enterprise Services, Regeneron
• - Kiran Kaur - CIO, Wealth and Investment Management, Wells Fargo
• - Ella Haman - Chief Technology Officer, Kapitus

Trusted AI Advisor for Business Transformation

• - Eleanor Matthews - Senior Manager, ISG
• - Kimberly Tobias - Partner, ISG
• - Jenn Stein - Managing Partner, LSH Manufacturing, ISG
• - Cecilia Edwards - Partner, Wavestone

The winners of the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Awards in all categories and the SheShapesAI Awards will be announced during a gala event on November 10, 2025, in New York City. This promises to be an evening filled with recognition and celebration of the accomplishments of women leaders in technology.

Acknowledging the Leadership of Women in Business

Shimona Chadha, Chief Marketing Officer at Persistent, remarked, "At Persistent, we believe innovation thrives when diverse voices lead with courage and conviction. Honoring these women is our way of celebrating the brilliance, resilience, and leadership that continue to shape the future of business and technology."

Maggie Miller, the President of the Stevie Awards, also expressed her excitement about the finalists, stating, "Congratulations to the outstanding 2025 Persistent's SheShapesAI Awards finalists. These visionary women are shaping the future of AI and setting an inspiring example for innovators everywhere."

Persistent is not only an AI-led partner but also helps organizations across the globe by aligning itself with industry leaders, enabling them to modernize and innovate. Now, through initiatives like the SheShapesAI Awards, it actively contributes to the recognition and empowerment of women in technology.

The growing number of female leaders in tech signals a hopeful trend towards a more inclusive future in the industry, helping to inspire the next generation of women innovators. The SheShapesAI Awards celebrate this promising shift, providing a platform for recognition and inspiration.