by HWF | Jul 29, 2026 | 2026-2027
Carla Simon is a union-certified TIG welder in the aerospace and defense industry, labor advocate, and community leader with nearly two decades of experience at Rolls-Royce North America. Throughout her career, she has held positions in manufacturing, human resources,...
by HWF | Jul 29, 2026 | 2026-2027
Jenifer Van Schuyver serves as Director of Development for the City of West Lafayette, where she leads redevelopment, economic development, and community development in one of Indiana’s fastest-growing communities. Her work spans housing, infrastructure, public...
by HWF | Jul 29, 2026 | 2026-2027
Rachel Walker was born in Crown Point, Indiana, did stints in Munster and Homewood, Illinois, and came back home twenty-one years ago to raise her kids where she grew up. Friends joke that she could run for mayor as she’s never met a stranger, something which...
by HWF | Aug 5, 2025 | News
Twenty-four Democratic women from across Indiana chosen to participate in leadership program Indianapolis, Ind. — Hoosier Women Forward is excited to announce our Class Eight participants. Each year, Hoosier Women Forward (HWF) selects a diverse group of women to...
by HWF | Aug 5, 2025 | 2025-2026
Jessica was born, raised and has proudly made her home in Northwest Indiana. Jessica is a servant leader in her community dedicating her time on many boards including Friends of Portage Township Park Foundation, 500 Turkeys, Portage Township YMCA and many more over...
