[September 25, 2025] Seven Women In Technology Award winners were named during the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania’s event last night. This year’s Women In Technology Awards marked the 9^th anniversary of the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania’s continued commitment to celebrating women, and their supporters, who are innovators, role models, trailblazers and inspirations within the technology community throughout the Central Pennsylvania region. 

This year's award recipients were selected from a pool of highly accomplished nominees, each representing the diverse and dynamic landscape of technology in Central Pennsylvania. The winners exhibited unparalleled commitment and consistently pushed the boundaries of what was possible in their respective fields.

The 2025 Women In Technology Awards winners are as follows:

• Kayla Underkoffler – Next Gen Award: Recognizes an up-and-coming young woman who is making a difference in technology in our region. Underkoffler is the Lead Security Engineer in the Office of the Chief Technology Officer with Zenity.
• Shirley E. Clark – Moxie Award: Recognizes a pioneer who has blazed the trail for other women in technology to follow. Clark is the Acting Director for the School of Science, Engineering, and Technology at Penn State Harrisburg.
• Bree Gillespie – Diversity & Inclusion Award: Recognizes a woman’s active commitment to inclusion and diversity in technology. Gillespie is the VP Client Engagement with coLAB Inc.
• Vahid Motevalli – Women In Tech Ally Award: Recognizes an individual, organization or business for their outstanding achievements or contributions as an Ally to women in tech. Allies are recognized for empowering women in tech through everyday actions to successfully contribute to a more diverse tech industry. Motevalli is the Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at Penn State Harrisburg.
• Jamie Vranich – Impact Award – Private Sector / Entrepreneur to Small Business: Recognizes a woman in technology whose contributions have had a positive impact in the Entrepreneurial / Small Business sector (companies employing less than 50 employees). Vranich is the Co-Owner and Managing Partner of See Me Rolling.
• Kelly Thomas – Impact Award – Private Sector / Medium to Large Business: Recognizes a woman in technology whose contributions have made a positive impact in the Private Sector / Medium to Large Business market (companies employing 50 or more employees). Thomas is a Software Engineer with Cargas Systems.
• Soumya Krishnamurthi – Impact Award – Public Sector / Government: Recognizes a woman in technology whose contributions have had an impact in the Public Sector / Government. Krishnamurthi is a Senior Leader with the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts.
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“This year’s award winners embody the innovation, leadership, and dedication that make Central PA’s tech community so exceptional,” said Alexis Gosik, President and CEO of the Technology Council of Central PA. “Their impact reaches far beyond their own organizations—serving as an inspiration to others and paving the way for future generations of women in technology. We are honored to celebrate their achievements and excited to see the continued difference they will make in our region and beyond.”

The 2025 Women In Technology Awards ceremony took place on September 24, 2025 at the West Shore Country Club in Camp Hill, PA. The event was a vibrant celebration of innovation, excellence, and empowerment within the tech industry, with industry leaders, advocates, and aspiring tech professionals in attendance.

In addition to the seven awards, Women In Tech scholarships were awarded to Munia Kamal (Elizabethtown College, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Class of 2027); Alessia Revelli (Susquehanna University, Bachelor of Mathematics and Bachelor of Data Science, Class of 2026); and Taylor Strader (Elizabethtown College, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Class of 2025).

This year’s Women In Tech Awards was sponsored by DQE Communications (Diamond Sponsor); Ben Franklin Technology Partners and Capital Blue Cross (Platinum Sponsors); Cargas, Info-Matrix Corporation, Principal Financial Network of the Mid-Atlantic, and JMA Resources (Gold Sponsors); DirectLTx, CrowdStrike, Members 1st Federal Credit Union, KPMG, Omega Ecycles, Highmark/enGen, Momentum, and Quantum Accounting Associates (Silver Sponsors); McNees, Wallace & Nurick, LLC, Aegis Resource Management, CGA Law Firm, RDCS Tech, and Zenity (Bronze Sponsors); Itero Group (Scholarship Sponsor); Hot Frog Print Media (Print Media Sponsor); and See Me Rolling (Sponsor Exposure Partner).

Visit https://www.tccp.org/witawards2025/ to learn more about this year’s Women In Technology Awards including the event program featuring for full bios of this year’s winners and scholarship recipients.

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About the Women In Technology Awards:  

In addition to the Women In Technology Awards, the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania offers a variety of Women In Technology initiatives that strive to create an inclusive and level playing field regardless of gender within the technology industry. More information about Women In Technology initiatives can be found at www.tccp.org/wit.

About the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania:

The Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania connects technologists from diverse industries, backgrounds, and experiences with opportunities to learn, collaborate and innovate while also raising the profile of the technology community throughout the Central Pennsylvania region and beyond. More information about the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania can be found at www.tccp.org.