Noteworthy: Recently named a 2011 Marcus Ruscitto Fellow by the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence at the University of Pittsburgh. The award will support her enrollment in the institute's Entrepreneurial Fellows Program, which helps leaders of high-growth enterprises develop strategic plans.
Age: 60
Residence: Upper St. Clair
Family: Married with four children
Occupation: CEO of Fox Learning Systems Inc.
Education: Bachelor of science degree in history from Central Connecticut State University, 1972; master of arts degree in journalism from the University of Iowa, 1975
Background: Fox was a WTAE-TV reporter and news anchor from 1976 until 1986. In 1997, after tapping her video storytelling skills to create training videos for physicians, she formed Fox Learning Systems. The business harnesses Internet and telecommunications innovations to train professional and nonprofessional caregivers to improve the quality of elder care nationwide.
Quote: "I was absolutely delighted to get the scholarship. It reflects Marcus' own wide-ranging interests and his desire to nurture innovation, leadership and compassion. ... I never imagined I'd be doing this. I think it's a message to women: You never know where your skills will take you."
