Step Up Women’s Network 8th Annual Inspiration Awards – Inside

CEO and President, Marketing Maven

Lindsey Carnett, is the CEO and President of Marketing Maven. She is a two-time honoree of Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Independently Owned Companies in America. She is also an Entrepreneur 360 Most Entrepreneurial Companies In America award recipient. Lindsey has taken her business expertise globally to enlighten marketing peers, clients and students about best practices in using PR to drive sales, improve organic SEO and grow a positive online reputation. Having authored The Marketing Maven Method: Secrets of a Maven, spoken at high profile national marketing and consumer products conferences, and guest lectured at universities, Lindsey has earned the reputation as an expert in the field of marketing and public relations.

Director of Exhibits and Content and Digital Storytelling, HAI

Megan Anderson, is the Director of Exhibits and Content and Digital Storytelling at HAI. HAI provides research, discovery, and experience services to clients and partners around the world. Megan is an expert historian, researcher, writer, content developer, and project manager – even having held the prestigious PMP (Project Management Professional) certification since 2019. Megan is also a strategic leader within HAI, bringing insight and enthusiasm to delivering high value content and exhibits to her clients and partners. She is a devoted mentor to her team (some may even call her the “office Mom”) and an innovator in bringing history to life for all.

Director, Business Development, HAI

Laura Starr is an innovative business development leader focused on growing and diversifying HAI’s relationships and service offerings, expanding our brand presence, and creating meaningful partnership connections.  She is committed to understanding and alleviating pain points of all types of organizations that have archives, records, and historical challenges. Laura also possesses subject matter expertise in records management, archives, history, and digitization. She is an active participant in both the GovCon space and the corporate history community, and maintains the Certified Archivist professional accreditation.  Laura mentors new professionals who want to use history and information to make an impact within their sphere of influence.

Founder/CEO, Innovate Marketing Group

Amanda Ma, is the Founder and CEO of Innovate Marketing Group, an award-winning event management agency based in Los Angeles for top brands such as TikTok, Google, and East West Bank. Under Amanda’s leadership, the agency has become one of the most sought-after events firms in the area, known for delivering results and building long-term relationships with clients. With more than 20 years of experience in events and marketing, Amanda is a true visionary and thought leader in the industry. Amanda has been a long-time champion for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI), continues to serve on several boards and advisory councils.