06/08/2026
Kassundra Evans didn't think she was going to get the job.
When an IT analyst position at Graphic Packaging came across her radar, self-doubt almost kept her from applying. But with encouragement from WIT Program Director, Emily Louthen, she went for it, and got it! Kassundra came through the WIT Single Mothers Program navigating real obstacles while being the most important person in her son's life. What WIT gave her wasn't just skills. It gave her the confidence to see what she was capable of.
Today she's the 2025 WIT Awards Single Mother Award winner and an IT analyst, and she's clear about what that means: "I stand in a position for all single mothers to show them that yes, we have hurdles to jump, but we can still accomplish the things that matter most to us."
The Single Mothers Program has since evolved into an alumni network, continuing to support and celebrate the women who have already done the work. If you're a Single Mothers Program graduate, the SMP Excellence Award was made for you.
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