03/06/2026
This Women's History Month, GWB Insurance Group is pleased to acknowledge and commemorate the enduring impact of Dr. Gladys West, renowned for her seminal work at the Air Force Space Command. Notably, she was among the select few African Americans hired at the time and trailblazed as only the second African American woman. During her tenure, Dr. West contributed significantly to the development of satellite geodesy models that underpin the Global Positioning System (GPS). Her groundbreaking achievements have been immortalized in the film “Hidden Figures,” which highlights her pivotal role in shaping both Black History and American History. A distinguished graduate of Virginia State University (BS, MS) and proud member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, we are delighted to honor her legacy, not just today, but every day.