10/07/2026
Congratulations, Carla!
Wyoming women recognized for leadership, service at 15th annual Women of Influence celebration
CHEYENNE — “We don’t have to diminish our own achievements to make room for someone else. We can celebrate what we’ve built and use what we’ve learned to open doors for others. We can be ambitious and generous, but we can lift and lead. Those things are not in conflict.”
First lady Jennie Gordon made this statement at the 15th annual Wyoming Women of Influence celebration Tuesday, which honors women’s professional accomplishments, leadership and service across Wyoming.
Dozens of women from across the Equality State were nominated by their friends, family and colleagues. A panel made up of past years’ winners, Adams MultiMedia (AMM) staff and other volunteers selected the winners. AMM is the parent company of the Wyoming Tribune Eagle, which coordinates the annual event.
Twenty women were recognized across 16 categories at the ceremony, which was held at Little America Hotel and Resort.
Education
Carla Gregorio, winner of the Education category, has 29 years of experience teaching in Title I schools and has served as an elementary and summer school principal in Cheyenne. She also founded the Wyoming Independent Citizens’ Coalition.
“Carla leads the way to strengthen civic engagement, maintain and expand partnerships for voter education and civic participation,” read presenter Kari Brown-Herbst of Laramie County Community College. “(She) volunteers with passion, a warm heart and a big smile.”
