ASA congratulates the eight recipients of the association’s prestigious Women in Leadership scholarship, announced today. Established in 2020, the Women in Leadership scholarship program honors rising stars who show exemplary professional growth potential and a commitment to a career in the staffing and recruiting industry. This year, the scholarship program fielded the largest number of applications in its history. The scholarship covers the registration fees for recipients to attend THRIVE Live (Oct. 21–22 in Nashville, TN) and Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo (Oct. 22–24 in Nashville).

“This year’s Women in Leadership scholarship recipients represent the future of our industry, showcasing remarkable potential and unwavering commitment to advancing their careers in staffing,” said Brenna Barnett, chair of the Women in Leadership scholarship program taskforce. “The Women in Leadership scholarship program is designed to support and empower these talented women, providing them with invaluable opportunities to network, learn, and grow. We are confident that this program will help them take the next significant step in their professional journeys.”

These scholarships are made possible with the generous support of donors to the ASA Foundation. In 2023 and 2024, notable donations were received in memory of Marietta Vickrey and Loretta Penn—two women who inspired many staffing industry leaders. ASA honors Vickrey’s and Penn’s legacies, which funded numerous scholarships this year. To see a complete list of donors and to support the Women in Leadership scholarship program, visit americanstaffing.net.