WOMEN OF COLOR AWARD WINNERS 2013
or Gaming Research Integration for Learning Laboratory, she dedicates her summers to STEM lessons development. Puckett has been successful in equipping her students to handle chal- lenges while mastering technologies. “Every day for the last 23 years I have had the opportunity to engage in a career that I’m passionate about,” she said. “It is my job to encourage, educate, empower and motivate every student that I come in contact with. Each day my goal is to provide each student the very best 90 minutes of their day. Often they don’t come prepared; I prepare them. They don’t bring respect for others; I respect them. They don’t bring a good attitude; I motivate them. I challenge you to make a difference, encourage the teenagers you encounter, respect them, and make the con- scious choice to inspire them.”
Johnny Wilson. She started her career in 2005 at the Naval Air Systems Command and led the integration of support equip- ment for Marine versions of the MV-22 and VH-60 Presiden- tial Helicopter. Thanks to her managerial skills, she was able to reduce risks to the fleet and make sure supplies and materials were available to support missions. When Ms. Baker became systems product team integrator of EA-6B aircraft, she led development and upgrades for aircraft and weapons systems. She earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration with a concentration in information technology from Mon- mouth University. She later earned her M.S. in management from the Florida Institute of Technology. Baker is also work- ing on a doctorate in leadership and organizational change at Walden University. “As I accept my award for managerial leadership, I think about my grandmother who has passed on,” she said. “I stand on her shoulders which was a strong foundation. She only had a fifth-grade education, worked in the cotton fields of North Carolina, raised nine children and moved to Alexandria, Va. She started working as a guard in the sheriff’s department, rose through the ranks and became the first African-American chief head matron in the jail. She was a leader and trailblazer of her time.”
Deborah Ann Baker
Chief of Staff, Airborne Electronic Attack Systems and EA-6B Program Office Naval Air Systems Command
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eborah Ann Baker is the first chief of staff in the Airborne Electronic Attack Systems, EA-6B office. She plays a vital
role in management of more than 450 multiple discipline pro- fessionals, including military and contractor support teams. Take one look at Baker’s list of honors and awards, and you’ll see she’s a respected leader within her field. She has received several awards and letters of appreciation for her outstand- ing performance. In 2003 and 2008, she received the Naval Air Systems Commander’s Award Commendation. She also received Highly Exceptional Performance awards, and a letter of appreciation from retired U.S. Army four-star Gen.
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Sarah Travelute Javelin Joint Venture Procurement Director Lockheed Martin
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ful career. As procurement director and program procurement manager, Travelute is responsible for $400 million in supply chain purchases. She also manages more than 14 subcontract managers, procurement representatives and Lean Six Sigma Black Belts. She helps her team excel through coaching and skill training. The hard work pays off, as members of the team
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s. Sarah Travelute has spent 21 years honing her mana- gerial skills. Her hard work has culminated in a success-
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