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List of Black Women in STEM Fields Achieving Forbes' Over 50 Honorees in 2025

Elderly wisdom is honored on Forbes' annual list of 50 Over 50, showcasing these pioneers who have spent numerous decades breaking barriers.

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Women in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) who are Black and...
Women in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) who are Black and over the age of 50 have been recognized on the Forbes 50 Over 50 list in 2025.

List of Black Women in STEM Fields Achieving Forbes' Over 50 Honorees in 2025

In the realm of business and healthcare, a group of accomplished women are leaving indelible marks, proving that age is just a number when it comes to making an impact. Among these trailblazers are Alicia Boler Davis and Racquel Oden, who recently made the Forbes 50 Over 50 list in 2024.

Alicia Boler Davis, an engineer and executive, made history as the first Black woman to serve as a plant manager at General Motors. She later rose through the ranks to become CEO of Alto, a digital pharmacy, before taking on the role of president at Ford Pro, the commercial fleet division of the automaker.

Prior to her tenure at Alto, Boler Davis spent time at Amazon, where she was a senior executive overseeing global fulfillment during the COVID-19 pandemic and was part of the exclusive "S-Team" leadership circle. Her impressive career also includes a stint at the tech giant, Google, where she served as Vice President of Global Customer Solutions and Services.

Racquel Oden, on the other hand, is the chair of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Board and HSBC U.S. Head of International Wealth, Asset Management & Global Private Banking. Her impressive career spans across various sectors, including finance, demonstrating her versatility and adaptability in the business world.

In the healthcare sector, Montgomery Rice made history as the first female leader of the historically Black medical institution, Morehouse School of Medicine, in 2014. She also founded the Center for Women's Health Research at Meharry Medical College.

Robin Washington, President and Chief Operating Officer at Salesforce, oversees key areas including business strategy, global finance, employee success, and marketing. She has been on Salesforce's board since 2013 and also serves on the board of directors of Alphabet.

Yvonne Greenstreet, a former OB-GYN in London, spent 18 years at GlaxoSmithKline, rising to Senior Vice President and Chief of Strategy for Research and Development. She also held positions at Pfizer and Medicines Development, where she led the division as Senior Vice President from 2011 to 2013. Greenstreet's impressive career also includes numerous honours, including the Horatio Alger Award, the Dean Griffin Community Service Award from the Georgia Institute of Technology, the Girls Inc. Smart Award, and the National Medical Association's OB/GYN 2019 Legend of the Section Award.

In 2022, Alicia Boler Davis was named CEO of Alto, a digital pharmacy that operates nationwide mail delivery, courier, and pickup services in 12 metropolitan areas. The company was recently acquired by Paulus Holdings in a deal that valued the pharmaceutical company between $1 billion - $1.5 billion.

These women's achievements serve as a testament to their leadership, innovation, and resilience in their respective fields. Their stories inspire future generations of women to aspire for greatness and shatter glass ceilings in various industries.

For more information about Black women making an impact in venture capital, check out the related post "10 Black Women in Venture Capital Making an Impact". To learn more about Black women who made the Forbes 50 Over 50 list, refer to the related post "Forbes 50 Over 50 2024 List: Meet Some of the Black Women Listed".

[1] Forbes. (2024). Forbes 50 Over 50 2024 List: Meet Some of the Black Women Listed. [online] Available at: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes/2024/04/01/forbes-50-over-50-2024-list-meet-some-of-the-black-women-listed/?sh=4665234a5b9a

[2] Forbes. (2024). 10 Black Women in Venture Capital Making an Impact. [online] Available at: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes/2024/03/31/10-black-women-in-venture-capital-making-an-impact/?sh=4665234a5b9a

[3] Forbes. (2024). Forbes 50 Over 50 2024: Meet the Women Making an Impact Across Industries. [online] Available at: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes/2024/04/01/forbes-50-over-50-2024-meet-the-women-making-an-impact-across-industries/?sh=4665234a5b9a

  1. Alicia Boler Davis's impressive career spans across various sectors, including technology, demonstrating her versatility and adaptability.
  2. During her tenure at Amazon, Boler Davis oversaw global fulfillment during the COVID-19 pandemic and was part of the "S-Team" leadership circle.
  3. Racquel Oden, aside from her position at HSBC, has made significant strides in the business world, particularly in finance and science.
  4. In 2014, Montgomery Rice made history by becoming the first female leader of Morehouse School of Medicine, demonstrating a strong commitment to the health-and-wellness sector, with a special focus on mental health and women's health.
  5. Robin Washington, in addition to her role at Salesforce, has been a board member at Alphabet, showcasing her involvement in technology and education-and-self-development.
  6. Yvonne Greenstreet's extensive career in the healthcare sector includes positions at Pfizer and GlaxoSmithKline, where she leveraged her expertise in stem education and artificial intelligence.
  7. The achievements of these accomplished women are not only limited to their respective fields; they are also making a significant impact in venture capital, sparking interest and inspiration in the next generation of women leaders across industries.

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