Treasurer named to NWI Influential Women board
The Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association has announced the appointment of Teresa (Teri) Wallace as treasurer to the board, according to a release.
Wallace, a managing partner with Merrillville-based Wallace Consulting LLC, holds degrees in business administration, human services and psychology and has served on NWIIWA’s board for two years, the release said.
Wallace is a member of the National Association of Tax Professionals and the National Association of Enrolled Agents.
Indivisible NWI hosts civics workshop
Indivisible NWI will host the MadVoters group for a workshop to explain civics and how government works from 6-7:30 p.m. July 31 in Portage, according to a release.
The goal is to teach how government can work for all citizens, the release said.
The interactive event is limited to 50 participants at the Portage Public Library, 2665 Irving St. For more information, visit the Indivisible NWI Facebook page or email President@indivisiblenwi.org.
Finalists announced for 2025 Influential Women Awards
The 258 finalists for the 14th annual Influential Women Awards have been announced, according to a release.
Influential Women alumni and industry leaders evaluated each nomination and chose this year’s finalists from 517 nominees, the release said.
The Influential Women Awards Banquet will take place on Sept. 25 at Avalon Manor in Merrillville.
During the awards banquet, two winners in each of 13 different industry categories will be chosen from the list of finalists. Visit https://nwiiwa.org/influential-womens-awards-banquet/ to view finalists.
Franciscan Health, partners host conference
Franciscan Health is partnering with multiple healthcare organizations from around the Great Lakes for a three-day regional trauma care conference, a release said.
The Great Lakes Regional Trauma Conference is scheduled to take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 20-22 at the Stardust Event Center, 777 Blue Chip Drive in Michigan City. The conference is aimed at healthcare professionals from throughout the Great Lakes and any other professionals involved in providing trauma care. Continuing medical education (CME) hours are available.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Sponsorship information, the full agenda, registration and hotel information are available online. Registrations must be complete by Aug. 15.
Candidate for Indiana’s 1st Congressional District Jennifer-Ruth Green watches as Congressman Burgess Owens (UT-04) speaks during a Republican National Committee-hosted roundtable in Gary on Thursday, October 20, 2022. (Kyle Telechan for the Post-Tribune)
Indiana Homeland Security director to speak
The Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association will welcome Jennifer-Ruth Green, Indiana Secretary of Public Safety and Executive Director of the state’s Department of Homeland Security, for a breakfast event from 8-9:30 a.m. July 18 at the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority in Hammond, a release said.
Green will share practical, transformative strategies to help professionals lead with clarity, confidence and purpose, the release said. Green is a U.S. Air Force Academy graduate who served during Operation Iraqi Freedom. She was appointed Secretary of Public Safety and IDHS executive director in January 2025 by Gov. Mike Braun.
To register for the event, visit NWIIWA.org.
Methodist invests in new imaging system
Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, and Methodist Hospitals recently announced the healthcare provider’s strategic investment in Philips’ advanced portfolio of image-guided therapy solutions that integrate imaging systems and software, according to a release.
Methodist Hospitals will use one Philips Azurion biplane for both routine and complex procedures — such as active stroke intervention — designed to speed up and improve minimally invasive treatment, the release said.
Methodist Hospitals health system has more than 500 inpatient beds and more than 400 physicians and allied health professionals, the release said. Phillips is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.