Parsons named among Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Business

Amy Parsons was recently selected as one of the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CWCC) 2024 Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Business. 

The award is presented each year to women who create positive impact, are engaged in their communities, have a track record of leadership, hold a passion for the promotion of women in business, are visionary and show perseverance.

“This impressive class of Top 25 winners from across the state is committed to advancing women in business and actively promotes equity in the workplace,” said Simone Ross, CEO of the CWCC. “We have a truly balanced representation of women leaders from a wide variety of backgrounds, industries, ages, and titles, who represent the force and growth of female progress and influence in our community.”

Parsons, along with the other winners, will be honored at the CWCC Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Business Awards Gala from 5-8 p.m. on August 22 at the Seawell Ballroom.

The annual event profiles powerful and impactful women in Colorado and the work they are doing to advance and promote other female leaders. A committee including past award honorees selects the current year’s winners.

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25 Most Powerful Women in Business – Class of 2024

  • Amy Parsons, Colorado State University
  • April Denmon, The Denmon Group
  • April Giles, Fitzsimons Innovation Community
  • Ceyl Prinster, Colorado Enterprise Fund
  • Charlie Billingsley, Museum For Black Girls
  • Debbie Herrera, Colorado Housing & Finance Authority
  • Flo Raitano, Denver Regional Council of Governments
  • Gayle Pottle, AdventHealth Rocky Mountain Region Foundation
  • Heather Tritten, Colorado Children’s Campaign
  • Heather White, Vectra Bank Colorado
  • Jamie Torres, Denver City Council, District 3
  • Julia Taylor, GeekPack, Inc.
  • Kate Bailey, TARRA Co LLC
  • Lola Woloch, Southern Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce
  • Maureen McDonald, HealthONE/HCA
  • Maxine Harris, Maxx Impact Group
  • Meghann Conter, The Dames
  • Nancy Walsh, Denver Museum of Nature & Science
  • Penny May, Denver International Airport
  • Renee Ferrufino, The Women’s Foundation of Colorado
  • Senator Rhonda Fields, Colorado State Legislature
  • Shannon Jones, FirstBank
  • Shelly Marquez, Mercy Housing Mountain Plains Region
  • Stephanie Knight, Colorado Inclusive Economy
  • Wendy Lea, Energize Colorado

Top 25 Legacy Award

  • Dawn P. Bookhardt, esq., Lawyer, philanthropist, activist, Butler Snow LLP

About the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce

Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CWCC) is a member-based non-profit 501(C)6 organization whose mission is to provide women opportunities that better our community and economy, promote equity in the workplace, and help women grow their businesses and their careers. With a vision to make Colorado the #1 state for women in business, CWCC provides opportunities and visibility for women in business through development programs and education, mentorship, partnerships, and alliances.