2026 Tower Awards Education Recipient: Cindy Dahlem Baumert

Congratulations to our Education recipient, Cindy Dahlem Baumert! Cindy began her career in computer engineering and marketing with IBM. The skills she developed proved invaluable during the second phase of her career in education policy and advocacy. Through lasting relationships with struggling students and their families, she gained insight into the unintended consequences of education decisions that overlook the complexities of families, classrooms, and teaching. Her ability to analyze data and navigate complex systems helped drive the adoption of changes to state education regulations and improve outcomes for students and families across Kentucky.