Congratulations to the Ingalls shipbuilders honored during the 2025 Woman of Achievement Awards, which celebrates the extraordinary contributions of women along the Gulf Coast.Â
Tenesha Batiste, manager, Talent Acquisition was recognized as 2025 Volunteer of the Year for her community involvement, which includes serving as a board member for Lighthouse Business & Professional Women (LBPW), the nonprofit who hosts this annual event.Â
In addition to Tenesha, other shipbuilders from across Ingalls were also honored with nominations.Â
Corporate Nominees:Â Â
- Fatina Brave, Director, Talent Acquisition & Workforce DevelopmentÂ
- Jenni Jones, Chief of Staff, HullÂ
- Amy Rowell, Chief of Staff, OperationsÂ
Young Careerist Nominees:Â Â
- Amanda King, Digital Marketing StrategistÂ
- Jakayla Miles, Project Manager, HR&AÂ
- Katie Weldon, Manager, Integrated Communications & Strategic MarketingÂ
Additionally, the Community Relations & Engagement team’s Carrie Cuevas acted as mistress of ceremonies for the event, which Ingalls was proud to sponsor.Â
Being nominated is a testament to the leadership, hard work and impact these shipbuilders have both inside the shipyard and across the Gulf Coast. Their dedication to their professions and communities reflects the very best of who we are at Ingalls.Â
