Lamiaa Laurene Daif

Worldwide Strategy Leader at Apple; Executive & Business Coach; TEDx Speaker

amiaa is a Worldwide Strategy Leader at Apple, an ICF-certified coach, investor and keynote speaker. She created the Inside-Out Model® to help organizations and individuals achieve transformations starting from within. She serves as Treasurer and Board Member for Resonate Workshops, empowering women and girls in Africa. With over a decade as a Director at Europe’s largest Private Equity Fund, Lamiaa now supports mission-driven women founders as an angel investor. A Stanford GSB alumna and Robert Joss Scholar, she is also a TEDx speaker and frequent guest at global conferences on leadership, women empowerment and innovation. In 2024, Lamiaa was named to the 40 Under 40 list by Arab America Foundation.

Dr. Denise Turley

VP Corp Systems, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

An innovative Vice President in the tech industry, Dr. Denise Turley has carved a niche as a champion of digital transformation. With a dynamic career spanning multiple years, she has been at the forefront of ushering tech-led innovation, steering her organization towards a future-ready stance. Not just a strategist, Dr. Denise Turley is also a hands-on leader, guiding teams through complex transformations and ensuring the seamless integration of technology at every operational layer. Her commitment to diversity and inclusion is evident in her advocacy for women in tech, leading by example and mentoring the next generation of female tech leaders.

Shelmina Babai Abji

Founder and CEO, ShowYourWorth.ai | Bestselling Author | Keynote speaker | Former IBM VP

Shelmina Babai Abji is the founder and CEO of Show Your Worth.ai, an AI-powered platform inspired by her best-selling book SHOW YOUR WORTH: 8 Intentional Strategies for Women to Emerge as Leaders at Work. Her mission is to advance gender equality in leadership roles. A former IBM Vice President, global keynote speaker, and angel investor, she has delivered over $1B in annual revenues and hired, promoted and mentored thousands. A first generation college graduate from humble beginnings in Tanzania, she rose to become one of the highest ranking women of color at IBM. Shelmina is also a philanthropist, funding schools and scholarships in Tanzania and Uganda. She serves on advisory boards for Girl Up, TiE Seattle, Young Women Empowered and Bellevue College.

Monique Montanino

Executive Career Coach, Tech Resume Writer at Resumé Tech Guru

Monique Montanino began her tech sales and marketing career in Dallas, Texas, before migrating to Seattle, Washington, as a salmon. Her book Clicks, Tricks, and Golden Handcuffs: 5-Point Roadmap for Tech Executives to Land Big-Impact Roles debuted on Amazon in 2021. She’s been a featured conference speaker at WomenTech Network, Women in Tech Summit (WITS), and Women in Tech Texas, where hundreds attended. The author wore her golden handcuffs for 18 years at two Fortune 500 companies, lured by cash bonuses, stock options, pensions, and the promise of retirement insurance. This allowed her to retire early, at 55 years old, as a technology sales executive. Currently splitting her time between Seattle and Austin, Monique is the founder of Resumé Tech Guru, where she collaborates with technology executives on their job search journeys. She’s a certified executive coach and obtained her BBA from The University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from St. Mary's University in San Antonio.

Dr. Joan Bajorek

Founder, Podcast Host, and Author of "Your AI Roadmap"

Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek is an Entrepreneur, Investor, Influencer, and Author, ranked the #4 Influencer in Voice AI. She is the CEO of Clarity AI, driving innovative AI and software solutions that boost revenue for scaling SMBs. She hosts the popular "Your AI Roadmap" podcast, featuring top AI experts from Google, Microsoft, Upwork, Adobe, Rev, Latimer.ai (BlackGPT), and more. Her debut book, "Your AI Roadmap: Future-Proof Your Career and Income," drops January 9, 2025 with Wiley. Dr. Bajorek’s career is a dual fusion of social impact and technical innovation. As the Founder of Women in Voice, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with over 20 chapters and 56,000+ followers, she champions diversity, equity, and inclusion in the AI field. With 10+ years of technical experience in data and AI development for Fortune 500 clients, she has held senior roles at Nuance (acquired by Microsoft for $16B), Netavox, and VERSA Agency. Her business acumen is demonstrated by closing six-, seven-, and soon eight-figure contracts. She has invested in 12 startups and advises companies like CleanAI, Agria, and enterprise. As a public speaker, Dr. Bajorek has spoken at CES, Voice Summit, and VentureBeat. Her work is featured in publications including Harvard Business Review, Adobe XD, Cambridge University Press, and UXmatters, as well as at Google i/O. She holds a PhD in the field of Multimodal AI from the University of Arizona, an MA in Linguistics from the University of California, Davis. She lives in Seattle, WA.

Juliana Rabbi

Career Coach and Mentor, International Career Strategist

Juliana Rabbi is a recruiter-turned-career coach. After working for over 15 years as a recruiter and part of the human resources teams in multinational corporations all over the world, she has been working remotely since 2014 and now helps professionals to create a career and a lifestyle that makes them happier. Juliana has a background in Psychology, a Master Degree in Human Resources. She currently works as a Career Coach and helps professionals to land their remote job in a faster and more effective way.

Margaux Miller

Global Director of Community and Talent Learning at Toptal; TEDx Speaker

Margaux Miller is a global community builder, TEDx speaker, and advocate for women in tech. She currently serves as the Global Director of Community at Toptal, where she leads initiatives spanning over 140 countries. Margaux’s insights on making meaningful connections online have resonated globally, earning her a 2024 TEDx Talk on this very topic. As an experienced moderator and speaker, Margaux brings her passion for fostering inclusive communities and empowering women in tech to every stage she graces.

Professor Tracey Sigers

IT Department Chair, NCUS TEC Career College

Professor Tracey Sigers hails from the great state of Ohio where she currently serves as the IT Department Chair for NCUS TEC and former Director of Information Technology with the National Center for Urban Solutions. Ms. Sigers holds several degrees including an MBA and Technology Leadership master’s degree from Franklin University. Ms. Sigers is also a former Affiliate Professor for Ohio Christian University. Ms. Sigers is a 2023 Global Women in Tech Speaker of the year finalist and was also recently selected to serve as an 2022-2024 Certified Certiport Global Ambassador program where she focused on IT Education and certifications. Ms. Sigers is a sought-after national speaker as she uses her electric style of speaking to motivate and educate those in her presence about the importance of technological education as well as directing leadership seminars for leaders in technology. One of her most recent topics “Silent Ditch Diggers the serial killers of dreams” – Symptoms of Leadership Self Sabotage, explores symptoms of self-sabotage while climbing the corporate ladder.

Fatima Taj

Software Engineer at Yelp, Mentor, Public Speaker

Fatima is a graduate of the University of Waterloo, Canada. Post graduation, she's worked full-time as a Software Developer at DRW, a trading firm, and currently works at Yelp as a Software Engineer. Fatima is passionate about supporting fellow tech enthusiasts and has spoken at over 70 hackathons across North America in 2022. In addition, she's also been a panelist at Harvard WeCode (2022 and 2023), presented at the Women Who Code Connect Event, Black is Tech Conference, Tapia Conference, Scale (Southern California Linux Expo), WITS MidAtlantic (Women in Tech Summit), and Women of Silicon Roundabout, London's biggest event for women in technology.

Nisha Acharya

Lead Talent Acquisition Recruiter

My name is Nisha Acharya, and I am one of the Lead Talent Acquisition Recruiters with our EY America's Tech Consulting practice. I have close to 8 years with the firm, and absolutely love it every single day here at the firm! I am a Technology Recruiter with 16 years of experience starting my career as a QA Analyst and switching gears to join Technology Recruiting. I am a true EY'er at heart, and live my purpose every single day which is - waking up every day with a passion to inspire and build others so that they can be the best version of themselves. I am thrilled to be here today to engage, network and guide fellow attendees in choosing a career with EY!

Magdalena Bukala

Senior Manager Inclusion, Diversity and Engagement

Inclusion, Diversity and Engagement leader, global team manager, trainer, coach and a mentor in Female Empowerment and Career Change programs. As an IT coach and a Global Inclusion, Diversity and Engagement (IDE) Senior Manager she ran a complex, multinational diversity program that enabled over 140 high-potentials in the US, Poland and LATAM join IT ranks without a former STEM education or IT background. Her current responsibilities include creating a D&I strategy, optimizing D&I efforts, and supporting employees in giving, thriving and being productive. Additionally, Magda is a mentor in several Female Empowerment programs that works at the intersection of diversity, inclusion, engagement and communication, publishing global diversity reports and supporting the global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

Virginia Mayo

Vice President & Distinguished Engineer Security & Resiliency

Virginia Mayo is a Kyndryl Vice President, Security & Resiliency Architecture, Distinguished Engineer and The Open Group™ Distinguished Technical Specialist. She is a globally recognized technical expert for her outstanding history of leadership in enterprise infrastructure automation, security and resiliency. As Kyndryl customers strengthen their business continuity, Virginia provides technical leadership in Security & Resiliency Global Practice to ensure secure and compliant systems are built to protect clients' business with resilient and flexible solutions. Virginia holds a dual Bachelor of Science Degrees in Computer Engineering and Information Technology and a Master of Science in Engineering Management from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. She is currently a Doctoral student in Civil Security, Leadership, Management and Policy (CSLMP) with focus on Cybersecurity at the New Jersey City University.

Tierra Gibson

Senior DEB and TA Programs Specialist

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner with a passion for inclusive recruitment efforts. At N-able, I specialize in talent acquisition programs that support our commitment to diversity, equality, and belonging.

Megan Petty

Talent Acquisition Hub Lead

With nearly 20 years of diverse work experience, I began my career in the Beauty Therapy industry, eventually owning my own salon. After the birth of my first child, I transitioned into recruitment, where I have over a decade of experience. For over 7 years at NTT DATA, I have held four different roles. During my time I have led successful recruitment campaigns, enhanced talent acquisition strategies, and mentoring new team members. Passionate about technology, I am dedicated to leveraging innovative solutions to support a diverse and inclusive workplace. My journey at NTT DATA reflects my commitment to growth, innovation, and making a positive impact.

Miri Rodriguez

CEO Empressa.ai | Bestselling Author | Owner Be Mindful Be Happy | Storyteller at Microsoft

Miri Rodriguez is the CEO of Empressa.ai, a groundbreaking AI company that’s reshaping the future of work for women. An accomplished author, Miri’s seminal work, “Brand Storytelling,” has been translated into four languages and earned numerous awards and prestigious nominations. At Microsoft, Miri continues to inspire as a Senior Storyteller, where she leverages her extensive knowledge and empathetic approach to craft narratives that resonate on a profound level. Her global perspective, futurist insights and authentic delivery have made her a top in-demand speaker and consultant. Committed to social advocacy, Miri’s volunteer efforts span from training leaders of social enterprises in Africa to mentoring students and professionals in the U.S., helping them forge personal brands rooted in empathy, passion, and purpose. She also imparts mindfulness and happiness through her platform, Be Mindful Be Happy. Miri travels around with her husband while her kids attend university, and her personal journey is interwoven with her professional endeavors. Her travels around the world not only provide inspiration for her work but also reflect her deep-seated belief in the power of human experience and technology to transform lives.

Kylie Penn

Sr Dir, Talent Acquisition@ New Relic

Kylie Penn is the Head of Global Talent Acquisition for New Relic and has been here for the last three years. She has almost 25 years experience in TA with the last 10 leading global teams to drive business impact. She has had the opportunity to work at some amazing companies (Nike, Slack, Adidas, Comcast) and even more importantly experience working with incredible leaders and innovators of talent! She thrives in a fast paced and opportunity rich environment to build and lead high performing teams to meet the unique business challenges and needs. The TA field is her "dance space" where we can use data, insights, relationships, innovation and creativity to have a large impact. Home based in Portland, Oregon (the Rose City) she is a mom to two awesome sons and two fur baby doggos, loves to stay active with hiking, paddleboarding and traveling and decompress with lots of reading.

Tamara McManus

Dr. Global Customer Experience

With 8 years of experience in the tech industry, I've dedicated my career to elevating the voice of the customer. As a mother of two daughters. I'm deeply passionate about encouraging and developing women, which has driven my involvement in women-focused employee resource groups. I currently reside in Oregon, where I balance my career with my role as a proud soccer mom in my free time.

Ashley Armenta

Senior Tech Talent Partner

Ashley Armenta is a Senior Tech Talent Manager at Lucanet with over six years of experience in full-cycle recruitment and talent strategy. Ashley excels in sourcing and onboarding talent, partnering with hiring managers, and leading HR initiatives.

Oksana Lee

Director, Digital Engagement Assurance

Oksana Lee is a digital engagement assurance professional, currently serving as Director at Huron. With nearly a decade at Huron, she has held roles including Senior Manager and Engagement Assurance Manager, building a strong foundation in digital initiatives and enterprise solutions. Starting as a Project Manager in 2015, Oksana has consistently driven success in digital strategy and analytics.

Kroopa Shah

Senior Director, Registry Support and Management

With over 19 years of expertise in the domain registry industry, I am a seasoned leader proficient in Account Management, Operations, Strategy, and Customer Service. My track record includes successfully cultivating relationships, driving revenue growth and efficiently scaling operations.

Zach Pullen

N-able Technical Talent Acquisition

N-able empowers managed services providers (MSPs) to help small and medium enterprises navigate the digital evolution. With a flexible technology platform and powerful integrations, we make it easy for MSPs to monitor, manage, and protect their end customer systems, data, and networks. Our growing portfolio of security, automation, and backup and recovery solutions is built for IT services management professionals. N-able simplifies complex ecosystems and enables customers to solve their most pressing challenges. We provide extensive, proactive support—through enriching partner programs, hands-on training, and growth resources—to help MSPs deliver exceptional value and achieve success at scale.