Conexus Indiana names NE Dubois Jr/Sr High School’s Brooklyn Kiefer to Rising 30 Class of 2024
Honor recognizes up-and-comers in Indiana advanced manufacturing and logistics
Northeast Dubois Jr/Sr High School Senior Brooklyn Kiefer has been named to the Rising 30 Class of 2024 for her work in advanced manufacturing and logistics (AML).
Conexus Indiana today announced the newest members of the Conexus Indiana Rising 30, an exclusive group of young professionals who are recognized for their early-in-career accomplishments in Indiana’s largest industry sector.
The Rising 30 program, presented by KSM, is in its fourth year and is part of Conexus Indiana’s mission to strengthen Indiana’s AML industries. Rising 30 honorees exemplify leadership and innovation in AML and are poised to become Indiana’s future industry leaders.
Brooklyn Kiefer is the production manager at Jeep Engineering and Manufacturing at Northeast Dubois Jr/Sr High School. At 18, Brooklyn has already distinguished herself as an advanced manufacturing veteran who knows how to lead and collaborate with peers, have tough conversations, and work the phones to generate business.
As a Senior at Northeast Dubois, she has been a leader in her school’s student-run business enterprise during three years of growth and changes. She has helped the business with tools such as 3D printers, heat presses, laser cutters, and a CNC router to expand the business to serve outside customers. She plans to take her passion for problem-solving and math to the Rose Hulman Institute of Technology to study design engineering.
Andy Chinn, Northeast Dubois Jr/Sr High School Principal, said “Brooklyn is a rising star in all aspects. She is gritty and really does whatever it takes to be successful, whether that is in our Jeep Engineering and Manufacturing program, any other classes, or on the athletic field. She is business savvy and knows what’s going on. Brooklyn is very mature beyond her years and it is just a joy to see that in all aspects of her life. We are so proud of Brooklyn for helping take our school to the next level. This is a tremendous honor for anyone, especially for an 18 year old student to be recognized with this group of individuals.”
Rising 30 honorees represent diverse professions, including quality specialists, entrepreneurs and business owners, engineers, educators, CEOs and software designers. The companies they work for range from massive international companies to local start-ups located in cities and towns all across the state.
This year’s honorees were nominated by their employer or an industry representative, and winners were selected based on their early-career accomplishments. In the coming year, the Rising 30 honorees will participate in Conexus Indiana’s work by serving as thought leaders on subjects ranging from emerging technology, smart manufacturing, public policy and talent development.
“The dynamic professionals named to this year’s Rising 30 cohort are defining what it means to be a young leader in Indiana’s AML sector,” said Fred Cartwright, president and CEO of Conexus Indiana. “I’m more optimistic than ever about the future of industry in Indiana after meeting this year’s honorees and learning about their accomplishments and plans for the future.”
2024 Rising 30 honorees were honored during a special event on Thursday, May 9 in downtown Indianapolis. To view bios of each honoree, visit www.conexusindiana.com/rising-30. Nominations will open for the 2024 class in November.
