To honor Women’s History Month, WSU Ventures and the Center for Entrepreneurship at Wichita State have collaborated to highlight influential WSU women who have made a difference in the areas of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Every week during the month of March, we will feature an inspirational Shocker for her contributions and accomplishments.

Tonya Witherspoon is this week's feature. Tonya has had an incredible effect on the campus and the community -- ranging from installing the first wireless networks at Wichita State and within USD 259, to starting the Shocker Mindstorms Competition for LEGO Robotics.

"I've spent a fair amount of time in education,” Tonya says. "I've also worked in tech companies to build products. And all along there have not been as many women as I feel there should be … it can be lonely sometimes."

When asked what advice she would give to future technology leaders, Tonya says: "You can do anything you want to do, and you can do it right here from Wichita, Kansas."