ASA Recognizes Katherine Emerson as 2025 Women in Leadership Winner!!
Ardor Health’s Katherine Emerson Earns American Staffing Association Women in Leadership Scholarship
Emerson One of Eight Recipients of National Award
Alexandria, VA, August 14, 2025— The American Staffing Association (ASA) today announced that ASA has awarded Ardor Health’s Talent Development Manager, Katherine Emerson, the Women in Leadership Scholarship.
Starting on the frontlines of healthcare, Katherine experienced the human cost of staffing shortages in real time. That experience shaped her decision wholly to enter the staffing industry in 2021, where she now works to strengthen the workforce from within. At Ardor Health, she leads training and development programs that equip employees to thrive personally and professionally. Her work centers on aligning people-first values with organizational goals. Katherine holds a Master’s in Human Resource Management and leads with purpose, empathy, and a drive for solutions.
Now in its fifth year, the Women in Leadership Scholarship program honors rising stars who show exemplary professional growth potential and a commitment to a career in the staffing and recruiting industry.
Katherine is one of only eight awardees chosen from across the country.
The class of 2025 Women in Leadership scholars are
- Chelsea Crosier, Kelly Government Solutions
- Simone Dorie, TPD
- Katherine Emerson, Ardor Health Solutions
- Victoria Flores, Staffmark Group
- Hayley Franklin, Staffmark
- Danielle Garcia, Elwood Staffing
- Jill Pantle, AMN Healthcare
- Tracy Pierce, CoreMedical Group
“There’s truly no person more deserving of this award this year than Katherine. Her growth arc has been astounding, and it’s an absolute joy to witness her be publicly recognized for the work she does. I couldn’t be prouder to pass on the torch,” said Ardor’s Marketing & Brand Manager, and previous scholarship winner, Isabella Colosia
“The Women in Leadership Scholarship recipients are future staffing leaders in the making,” said Kristina Pierce, chair of the Women in Leadership Scholarship program task force. “For the past five years, the ASA Women in Leadership Scholarship program has helped women across the country build their networks, expand their skillsets, and grow their careers. We’re excited to provide the class of 2025 with the opportunity to take their careers to the next level.”
Each recipient will attend two ASA events at no charge: THRIVE Live, Oct. 5-6, and Staffing World® 2025, Oct. 6-8, at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, FL.
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.
About the American Staffing Association The American Staffing Association is the voice of the U.S. staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry. ASA and its state affiliates advance 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.
If you would like to connect with and congratulate Katherine on her stellar achievement, connect with her on LinkedIn to give her a round of applause! 👏🏽
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August 14, 2025
