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Janeen Uzzell
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Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
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| Alma mater | North Carolina A&T State University Fairleigh Dickinson University |
| Employer | National Society of Black Engineers |
| Parent(s) | Jay Uzzell and Kate Uzzell |
Janeen Uzzell is an American leader in technology. She is the CEO of the National Society of Black Engineers. This group helps Black students and professionals in engineering.
Janeen's Early Life and Education
Janeen Uzzell was born in Newark, New Jersey. She grew up in Plainfield, New Jersey. She went to school at Mount St. Mary Academy.
Her family was a big inspiration for her studies and career. Her father, Jay Uzzell, was a musician in a band called The Corsairs. Her mother is Kate Uzzell.
Janeen studied mechanical engineering at North Carolina A&T State University. She earned a bachelor's degree there. Later, she got her master's degree in business (an MBA) from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Janeen's Career Journey
Janeen Uzzell started working at General Electric (GE) in 2002. She focused on new technologies for healthcare. This included making medical equipment better.
In 2016, she began leading programs for women in technology at GE. She helped create an ad campaign that showed women engineers. One famous engineer featured was Mildred Dresselhaus.
Later, Janeen worked as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the Wikimedia Foundation. This is the group that runs Wikipedia! In 2021, she became the CEO of the National Society of Black Engineers.
Janeen also helps other organizations. She is on the advisory board for Mercy Ships. This group provides medical care on ships. She also advises the Believers in Business Collegiate Organization. This group is part of the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.
Awards and Recognition
Janeen Uzzell has received several honors for her work. In 2005, The Network Journal named her one of their "40 Under Forty Achievers." This award recognizes young leaders.
In 2016, the same journal named her one of the "25 Most Influential Black Women in Business." She also received the Icon Leadership Award from General Electric's African-American Forum.
