WOMEN OF COLOR AWARD WINNERS 2013
the company’s PRIDE data engine for end to end networks and service and delivering a total of $4.484 billion in business benefits in 2012 alone. Ching is a published academic author, holds three U.S. patents and is consistently revered by her peers for her approachable nature and hard-working, driven ethic, with proven results.
and their individual objectives. “While growing up in South Carolina, my parents consistently emphasized the importance of music and science,” she recalled. “While the South in the ‘70s still had its challenges, my parents were diligent to keep me in environments that affirmed my sense of self. In second grade, I began violin and piano lessons and continued train- ing. My parents encouraged me by having me spend my summers in science and music camps. So the model I grew up with was: surround yourself with those who believe in you and your potential they provide your foundation. Train diligently to be prepared for competition then go out pursue your goals, and do great work.”
Dr. Millicent K. Ruffin Program Manager, Display Technologies Corning
Outstanding Tehnical Contribution in Industry
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r. Millicent Ruffin has turned her love of science into a successful career at Corning. Her current role at Corn-
ing involves enabling technology for high performance glass in organic light emitting diode (OLED) displays. Her project focuses on delivering technology that will hermetically seal OLED devices that are sensitive to moisture and air. The goal is to propel Corning’s glass products into a new area of dis- play technologies. Corning sought Dr. Ruffin for the position because of her expertise. She is a positive influence on the Corning technology community. In 2002, she was named a Women of Color Technology Rising Star. In 1998, she became a member of the Sigma Xi Scientific Society. She is also a member of the Society for Applied Spectroscopy and the American Chemical Society. Dr. Ruffin is a past recipient of the U.S. Department of Education Graduate Assistance in Ar- eas of National Need (GAANN) Fellowship Fellowship Award and the Rackham Merit Fellowship. Dr. Ruffin enjoys helping others reach their goals. She has served as vice president of the Corning Society of Black Professionals. When speaking at diversity and leadership events, she is more than happy to share her best practices and experiences. Dr. Ruffin is a trusted advisor for colleagues and those who report to her. She often provides training on her own time and has monthly one-on-one discussions to track her team’s development
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sembly and 10 manufacturing plants in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. She is involved in working collaboratively with Fiat to define common converged processes, tools and systems to manage all plants in order to build, design, manufacture and sell the vehicles anywhere in the world. Sinha has a well established background in information technology with over 20 years’ experience. Prior to joining Chrysler in 1998, she worked in Tata Iron and Steel Company in Jamshedpur, India in their IT department for over five years, developing and delivering technical services for a wide variety of departments in that organization including supply chain and engineering. Sinha is an innovative leader who leads centers of compe- tence and collaborates with industry leaders and vendor technology consortiums to drive strategic business value for Chrysler. Sinha is very active in the community, as she is the lead liaison for the scholarship committee of the North South Foundation (north India region), an organization that provides financial support to the underprivileged children,
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Rajani Sinha Manager, Plant Supply Systems Chrysler Group LLC
Pioneer Award
t Chrysler Group LLC, Sinha is currently responsible for managing the Plant Supply systems, supporting 14 as-
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