Women in Technology Podcast

We round out WIT's Leadership Award Month with Becky Schneider, Geospatial Analyst and Consultant at INCATech LLC. Becky was the winner of WIT's Leadership Award for Rising Star. As a young professional, she enjoys connecting with other women in STEM fields to promote an inclusive technological community that supports the growth and leadership of women at every stage in their career. Take a listen...

We chat with Mahwish Hamlani, Managing Director for Accenture's Financial Services Technology Practice and winner of WIT's Leadership Awards for Unsung Hero. Mahwish has 15 years of experience with leading large and complex transformation programs for Accenture's commercial & federal clients. Passionate about giving back, providing value, and inspiring the next gen, Mahwish talks about life le...

Honoring Armed Forces Day with a chat with Danelle Barrett, winner of the WIT Leadership Award for Women in Defense. She was a Rear Admiral of the Navy, Director Navy Cybersecurity, and Deputy Chief Information Officer of the Navy. She's out with a book and we learn about her leadership mantra, her journey in the Navy, and why women need to take risks to get to that next level. Take a listen, get...

Continuing Women in Technology Leadership Awards Month with Christie Canaria, Program Manager for the National Cancer Institute at NIH. Christie won the WIT Leadership Award for the Government in Defense category. We chat advancements in technology in healthcare, how to inspire girls to enter the STEM field, and how women can achieve more than what they dreamed.  Take a listen, get inspired,...

We kickoff Women in Technology’s Leadership Awards Winners Month with a chat with a true leader, Kristie Grinnell. Kristie is the Chief Information Officer and Vice President, Supply Chain for General Dynamics Information Technology. She is an avid STEM advocate and was the winner for WIT’s Leadership Award in STEM Leadership, 2019 Capital CIO of the Year ORBIE Award Finalist, and is the executive...

This week we have a chat with Avani Patel, Senior Strategic Solutions Director at Special Counsel and an avid women empowerment advocate who has provided many services pro bono. She shares her journey in the legal arena and how technology significantly makes an impact, shares her experience in eDiscovery, challenges that women face in this very male-dominated industry, and programs she has created...

Starting the Spring lineup with Alka Dhillon, founder and CEO of Technalink Inc., author of the book "The OM Factor", and an avid STEM advocate. She shares her thoughts about looking inward to your authentic self in order to properly respond, rather than react, to daily challenges that face us. A Conscious Leadership Expert and International Speaker who has received numerous awards, including the...

We round up Women's History Month with two remarkable women from the National Security Agency (NSA), Dina Haines and Ruth Martin. They discuss the recent launch of the Cybersecurity Collaboration Center, their roles in the agency, their journey into the world of Cybersecurity, and share words of wisdom such as using your vulnerability as a strength, being unapologetically true to yourself, and bei...

We chat Women in Technology with Mat Newfield, CISO at Unisys. An advocate in mentorship and inclusion, Mat describes how important changes in thinking and perspectives are to progressing the WIT movement forward and challenging the status quo of job descriptions to allow for more women in the technological space. Take a listen, get inspired, and rise from the classroom to the boardroom!

In preparation for the Women in Technology (WIT) Spring Virtual Job Fair, we chat with Michael Batt from Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) for tips and tricks on job searching during a pandemic. Michael shares ways to improve your brand and presence from a virtual perspective, resume hacks, and other critical items to note to prepare for a successful job search. Take a listen a...

We celebrate International Women's Day with a discussion regarding the next generation of STEM leaders with Stephanie Espy, a true inspiration for girls, people of color, (and really anyone who talks to her). Stephanie shares her experience in the STEM field and her journey to not only authoring a book to inspire the next generation, but also creating a movement to influence, empower, and encourag...

Kicking off Women's History Month with a chat about Emotional Intelligence with Abigail Posner, Director of BrandUnit for Google. A thought leader, digital guru, strategic advisor, and human data investigator, Abigail is a woman who embraces all the facets that create her whole self and uses her voice to contribute to the technological space and greater community. Take a listen, get inspired and r...

Welcome to Episode 2! We chat with Kris Lovejoy, EY's Global Consulting Cybersecurity Leader. A true trailblazer in the industry, Kris shares her journey in the Information Technology field, specifically in Cybersecurity and shares her words of wisdom with those who want to reach their highest potential, who want to challenge stereotypes, and who truly want to make an impact in their community. Ta...

We launch the Women in Technology (WIT) Podcast with our immediate past President Carrie Drake and current President Daphne Wotherspoon! Listen as they share their journey with WIT,  share inspirational words of wisdom for the next generation of leaders and women who want to continue to climb. Take a listen, get inspired, and rise from the classroom to the boardroom!