Ciera Chancellor, a procurement specialist at the company, also received a Working Mother of the Year award. The U.S. Army veteran and mother of daughters Taylor, 14, and Hayden, 7, is an inspiration to us all.

Ciera enlisted in the Army at age 17, was deployed to Iraq and served six years as an officer. She later earned her MBA among other professional certifications. At Abbott, Ciera voluntarily takes on other duties and has been a problem solver.

Ciera joined Abbott in March 2018 and credits the company’s employee network, including the Veterans Network, for helping her transition to civilian life. She said she tries to repay that support by serving as a leader, mentor and advocate for a variety of initiatives.

At home, Ciera volunteers at her children's schools, including as her younger daughter's cheerleading coach, and in her community. She calls herself "a servant leader," always trying to help others.

Read more about Abbott's Working mother award here, and about Ciera, here.