Each year, the Ones to Watch recognition honors a new class of emerging leaders whose passion, purpose, and perseverance set them apart. The Class of 2025 embodies the theme “Stories Worth Telling” — a celebration of voices that inspire, challenge, and illuminate. These individuals are shaping the Jefferson City narrative, breaking barriers in their fields to uplifting our community, and sparking meaningful change. As we introduce this year’s recipients, we invite readers to learn and be moved by their stories worth telling.