Anchors of Excellence| 100 Successful Women to Know

Written on 07/08/2025
Ingalls Communications


Congratulations to Jennifer Childs, vice president, Quality & Engineering; Susan Jacobs, vice president, Human Resources & Administration; and Tenesha Batiste, manager, Talent Acquisition, on being named as Gulf Coast Woman’s 100 Successful Women to Know for 2025.

At Ingalls, these leaders exemplify what it means to serve through shipbuilding. Whether advancing quality, developing talent or shaping a strong, future-ready workforce, they each play a vital role in driving our mission forward.

Their recognition reflects not only personal and professional excellence, but also the power of purpose-driven leadership at Ingalls in support of national defense.

Each year, Gulf Coast Woman magazine highlights women across South Mississippi who are making an impact in their fields—

From nonprofits and education to the arts and entrepreneurship, Gulf Coast Woman magazine highlights women across South Mississippi who are making an impact in their fields.