Jan 1, 2014
Being young has its benefits. A pulse on new trends. Big hopes and dreams. Endless amounts of energy and enthusiasm.
“We live in a global society with change and innovation all around, and only through a willingness to try to think and be different can we truly evolve,” says Susan Bartel, dean of the School of Organizational Leadership and Strategic Communication at Stephens College. “This [is a group of] effective multitaskers with a focus on getting the job done more than counting hours.”
With a record-breaking number of nominations, we’ve selected 20 rock stars on the Columbia business scene — all under the age of 40 — who exemplify a desire to grow professionally and personally and help Columbia grow, too. Congratulations, class of 2014!
Name: Jennifer Bukowsky
Age: 36
Occupation: Founding attorney at Bukowsky Law Firm
“I got the first acquittal on a Boone County murder in 47 years last year. And stay tuned for big things in my pro bono innocence work in 2014.”