SPRINGFIELD – Yesterday, State Representative Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) welcomed Dallas Knack and Dr. Jennifer Hintzsche to the Women to Watch Event in Springfield. The event consisted of a breakfast, listening session, networking lunch, and informational seminar from other women in leadership roles.
“I was thrilled to welcome Dallas Knack and Dr. Jennifer Hintzsche to the Women to Watch Event,” said Rep. Fritts. “Both Dallas and Jennifer are incredibly accomplished women who are dedicated to making our community a better place.”
Dallas Knack is a dedicated community leader with various local organizations, including the Sauk Valley Community Leadership Program, the Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) Program, Sterling Main Street’s Economic Vitality, the Sauk Valley Under 40 group, and is the executive director for the Sauk Valley Chamber of Commerce. A dedicated alumna of Alpha Gamma Delta, Dallas serves as a volunteer advisor to two collegiate chapters and facilitates the Empower Leadership Program for young women across the United States and Canada.
Dr. Jennifer Hintzsche was the first individual to receive a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics (Biology and Computer Science) from Northern Illinois University in 2014. During her postdoctoral tenure at the University of Colorado, she made significant strides in cancer genomics that secured million-dollar grants, papers, and clinical trials. Dr. Jennifer’s research portfolio includes over 25 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 800+ citations in prestigious academic journals. She also pioneered the first and only FDA-cleared, sterile, at-home insemination kit, The PherDal Kit, which has led to hundreds of women who were previously declared ‘infertile’ to have babies.
Rep. Fritts concluded, “This event was an incredible opportunity for Dallas, Jennifer, and dozens of other women from across Illinois to meet and network with other emerging women leaders. I was honored to welcome both of these accomplished women, who call the 74th district home, to Springfield.”
Dallas and Jennifer were two of nearly 50 women from across the state who attended this event. The contributions of these women were also honored by House Republican Leader Tony McCombie.
For more information about Representative Fritts, visit RepFritts.com.
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