MSU Grad Wins Entrepreneurship Competion

WKAR Public Media | By Eve Kucharski

Published June 7, 2017 at 6:57 AM EDT

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Pictured left to right: Siso Dhladhla, Brooke Allen, Alexa Jones and Tony Willis

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A drawing of the SnugLit device.

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The InnovateHER Challenge is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to present products geared toward helping women and their families. The competition is held locally across the U.S., allowing hundreds of companies to participate.

This year's local winner is Alexa Jones, the co-founder and CEO of TheraB Medical. Jones' company specializes in SnugLit, a portable device to treat infant jaundice.

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Brooke Allen

Brooke Allen served as local producer and host for Morning Edition, from June 2016-March 2018.

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