ASA 2026 Women in Leadership Scholarship Winners Announced

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The American Staffing Association today announced four recipients of the association’s prestigious Women in Leadership Scholarship program.

The Women in Leadership Scholarship program honors rising stars who show exemplary professional growth potential and a commitment to a career in the staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry.

The class of 2026 Women in Leadership scholars are

  1. Brittany Couture, Vi-Leon
  2. Olivia Girr, Vi-Leon
  3. Kim James, Integrity Staffing Group
  4. Jen Larson, Hollstadt Consulting

    “This year’s Women in Leadership Scholarship winners represent some of the top promising minds shaping the future of our industry,” said Sue Jagan, chair of the Women in Leadership Scholarship program taskforce.  “Our industry depends on quality talent who are ready to lead the next generation of staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions.

    “We look forward to helping the Class of 2026 strengthen their networks, develop new skills, and embrace this new leadership opportunity.”

    Each recipient will attend two ASA events at no charge: THRIVE Live, Oct. 11–12, and Staffing World® 2026, Oct. 12–14, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver, CO.

    These scholarships are made possible with the generous support of donors to the ASA Foundation.

    To see a complete list of donors, visit the ASA Foundation.

    Those interested in supporting the Women in Leadership scholarship program can also do so through the ASA Foundation.

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    About the American Staffing Association (ASA) Foundation
    The ASA Foundation is the charitable arm of the American Staffing Association with a mission to educate, connect, and amplify the staffing industry and the people, companies, and supporters that comprise its ecosystem.

    1. Educate— The ASA Foundation provides educational and research opportunities that expand knowledge and industry awareness.
    2. Connect— The ASA Foundation programs forge meaningful connections that foster collaboration, innovation, and community.
    3. Amplify—The ASA Foundation seeks to support and amplify professionals in the industry to achieve personal and professional success.

    About the American Staffing Association (ASA)

    The American Staffing Association is the voice of the U.S. staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry. ASA advances the interests of the industry across all sectors through advocacy, research, education, and the promotion of high standards of legal, ethical, and professional practices. For more information about ASA, visit americanstaffing.net.


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