Tech. Strong. Women.

 In this episode of Tech.Strong.Women, hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan are joined by Carolyn Nash, COO of Red Hat, they explore the evolving landscape of AI, open source security, and career development. They discusse how AI is reshaping industries, the role of enterprise-grade open source in innovation, and the importance of continuous learning in today's fast-changing tech environment. Carolyn also shares insights on Red Hat's approach to AI integration, workforce reskilling, and STEM education outreach. Join us for an engaging conversation on navigating disruption, embracing career challenges, and building a more inclusive future in technology.

 In this episode of TechStrongWomen, hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan are joined by Sal Kimmich who shares her unconventional journey from government-funded research to open source and cybersecurity, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities for women in tech. She discusses the increasing reliance on open source within federal agencies, the security considerations that come with it, and how category theory is emerging as a powerful tool for identifying vulnerabilities. Sal also highlights the importance of mentorship, the barriers women face in tech, and her ongoing work recognizing open source contributions in science, art, and history. Join us for an insightful conversation on security, innovation, and the power of community.

The tech job market is fiercely competitive, with AI screeners prioritizing keywords and hundreds of applicants per role. In this episode, Caroline Wong shares her job search journey and offers practical advice for standing out, from optimizing resumes and LinkedIn profiles to mastering remote interviews and networking effectively. She also emphasizes the importance of personal branding, self-care, and resilience in navigating today's challenges. Whether you're actively job hunting or planning your next move, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you succeed.

In this episode, hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan are joined by Katherine Druckman (Intel) as they delve into the troubling sexism still present in the tech industry, sparked by a recent incident at the Black Hat conference. We explore the broader challenges women face in tech — especially in open source, where representation remains staggeringly low — and examine the cultural and historical forces behind this disparity. Our discussion includes actionable strategies for fostering inclusion, from mentorship programs to creating safer, more constructive environments for women to share their technical expertise. Join us as we uncover the barriers to diversity and how we can collectively reshape the narrative around women's contributions to computing and open source innovation.

In this episode, hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan are joined by Percona CEO Ann Schlemmer and CTO Liz Warner who share insights on open source innovation, company culture, and their unique leadership journeys as women in technology. Percona, an open source database company, is dedicated to making databases accessible and secure, with a focus on community, ease of use, and robust documentation to drive adoption. Ann and Liz emphasize the transformative impact of open source, which allows for rapid innovation and fosters trust through transparency. They also highlight Percona's inclusive culture that values equity and diversity, believing that a balanced leadership team leads to better outcomes. Ann's background in team sports and all-girls education instilled a competitive yet team-focused approach, while Liz's journey reflects resilience, challenging early discouragement to become a leading tech executive. Both women aim to empower more women in tech and continue driving Percona's mission of open source excellence and community-focused growth.

In this episode of Tech.Strong.Women., hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan sit down with Priyanka Sharma, executive director of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), to explore the rapid growth and influence of CNCF in the cloud native ecosystem. With more than 190 projects, 750+ member companies, and a developer community of 7.1 million worldwide, CNCF is shaping the future of cloud-native technologies. We dive into how AI is transforming cloud native solutions and the evolving role of DevOps and DevSecOps in managing new complexities. Priyanka also discusses the challenges of improving diversity in open source, especially for women balancing tech careers and family, and highlights CNCF's efforts to foster inclusion through mentorship and support initiatives. Tune in for insights on the future of cloud native, AI, and the importance of diversity in tech. To learn more about the cloud native community, join Priyanka at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America in Salt Lake City from Nov. 12-15.

Join hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan for the latest episode of Tech.Strong.Women. featuring Chhaya Gunawat, a DevOps engineer at Amazon, as she dives into the dynamic world of DevOps and the future of AI/ML integration. Chhaya shares her insights on the high-demand, high-pressure nature of the field and why women are uniquely equipped to thrive in it. She discusses the lessons learned from incidents like CrowdStrike, the challenges of adopting new tools without disrupting workflows, and the rising importance of MLOps. Beyond tech, Chhaya offers empowering advice for women on staying in the workforce, celebrating failures, and taking control of their finances. Tune in for a powerful conversation on resilience, innovation, and financial literacy in tech!

In this episode of Tech.Strong.Women., hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan are joined by Harman Kaur, VP of AI at Tanium.  Harman shares her remarkable career path from the Air Force to a pivotal role at Tanium, where she unexpectedly transitioned from an HR position to engineering. She delves into the complexities of enforcing cybersecurity regulations and accountability, particularly in the wake of the recent Supreme Court Chevron decision. Harman highlights the urgent need for enhanced automation and AI to manage the overwhelming number of vulnerabilities organizations face. Additionally, she urges consumers to demand greater accountability from companies regarding data privacy and ethical AI practices.

In this episode of Tech.Strong.Women., Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan are joined by Garima Kapoor, a remarkable founder with a PhD in finance and economics who transitioned from academia to entrepreneurship. She co-founded MinIO, an open source object storage company, alongside her engineer husband. Garima highlighted the challenges she faced as a woman founder, including gender discrimination in fundraising and business meetings. She underscored the need for greater female representation in leadership and the support of women-led companies. MinIO's success is attributed to its open source model and robust community engagement, with Garima emphasizing the importance of strong licenses and ecosystem contributions. She also discussed building an inclusive company culture at MinIO, prioritizing work-life balance, and making meaningful investments for long-term growth.

In today's episode of Tech.Strong.Women. Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan are joined by Anneka Gupta, Chief Product Officer at Rubrik. In an era of increasing cyber attacks, data security is critical, and Anneka Gupta from Rubric emphasizes the need for strategies that ensure cyber resilience and recovery post-attack. Traditional prevention methods must now be complemented by proactive measures like protecting critical data and reactive approaches such as recovery planning. AI plays a growing role in identifying threats and automating responses, though it also introduces new security challenges. Gupta highlights the importance of diversity in developing robust security strategies and advocates for making security accessible while communicating the industry's talent needs. Building community and mentorship is vital to enhance diversity in tech fields, a value she embodies through her teaching and mentorship at Stanford. Inspired by her engineer parents and entrepreneurial spirit, Gupta leverages her passion for startups to drive technological change and support emerging talent.

In this episode of Tech.Strong.Women., Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan are joined by Tennisha Martin (BlackGirlsHack Founder) and Nubiaa Shabaka (global chief privacy officer and chief cyber legal officer at Adobe). Join this panel for an important conversation that delves into the significant biases in AI systems, particularly affecting women of color, and stresses the need for greater diversity in AI research. It also highlights the importance of hands-on experience for cybersecurity roles beyond just having degrees. Additionally, they discuss how diversity positively impacts financial and business outcomes, emphasizing the importance of ongoing diversity and inclusion efforts.

In the latest episode of Tech.Strong.Women, hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan are joined by Dr. Sherry Marcus to discuss AI and its applications, with a focus on generative AI. Dr. Marcus, director of Amazon Bedrock Science, traces AI's evolution from natural language processing to generative AI, emphasizing its transformative capabilities. They cover ethical considerations, including data bias and responsible AI development, drawing on Dr. Marcus's national security experience. The discussion extends to societal implications, including the impact of social media platforms like TikTok on younger generations and the need for a balanced approach to technology adoption. Tracy Ragan recommends further reading on related topics, emphasizing the importance of understanding the effects of technology on society, particularly among younger demographics.

Join Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan for another episode of Tech.Strong.Women, where we dive deep into the world of cybersecurity and beyond with Caroline Wong, Chief Strategy Officer at Cobalt and trailblazer in the field. In this episode, we explore the fundamental principles of cybersecurity, highlighting the critical need for proactive security measures in an era of constant cyber threats. Caroline shares invaluable insights on offensive versus defensive security strategies, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing limited resources towards offensive testing to uncover vulnerabilities. We delve into the transformative potential of AI in cybersecurity, discussing its ability to automate tasks while underscoring the indispensable role of human oversight in setting security goals and processes. Additionally, Caroline shares her inspiring journey in tech, shedding light on the importance of encouraging diversity and creativity in STEM fields to cultivate innovative problem-solving skills essential for the future of technology. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that combines cybersecurity fundamentals with empowering narratives from one of the industry's leading voices.

In this episode, hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan have the privilege of speaking with Ewelina Wilkosz (Velux), a driving force behind the evolution of Jenkins Configuration as Code and a prominent figure in the open-source community. Ewelina shares her journey from consultant to Jenkins board member, recounting her pivotal role in developing early prototypes and collaborating with Jenkins creator Kosuke Kawaguchi to shape the future of the platform. As one of the few women in the predominantly male-dominated Jenkins community, Ewelina reflects on her experience, highlighting the importance of diversity and inclusion in open source and the invaluable confidence gained through her involvement. Moreover, Ewelina underscores the critical need for sustained support and funding for open-source projects, emphasizing the role of community engagement in ensuring their longevity. Offering practical advice for women entering the tech field, Ewelina encourages participation in open source as a pathway to skill development and community building. Tune in for an insightful conversation that celebrates the power of women in tech and the transformative potential of open source.

In this episode, join hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan as they sit down with Shannon Mason, CSO of Tempo Software, to discuss the persistent gender pay gap in the United States, shining a light on the disparities that continue to affect women's earnings across various states. Shannon underscores the urgency of addressing this inequality and emphasizes the importance of fostering an environment in the tech industry that encourages and rewards women. We also delve into the transformative potential of AI in healthcare, exploring how artificial intelligence and machine learning can revolutionize diagnostic processes, reduce waiting times for patients, and alleviate administrative burdens on medical professionals. Additionally, Shannon shares insights on the role of psychology in organizational planning, highlighting the significance of understanding human biases and tendencies to facilitate better decision-making. Tune in for an engaging conversation that touches on vital issues and offers valuable perspectives for women in tech and beyond.

Join hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan in a captivating conversation with Cristine Gollayan, a trailblazer in cybersecurity and advocate for women in tech, as she shares her inspiring career journey from coding for Y2K to championing diversity and inclusion in STEM fields. Delve into the impactful initiatives of STEM for Her, empowering young girls to envision themselves as future leaders in technology through hands-on programs. Gain valuable insights from a discussion on the importance of representation, finding one's voice, and tackling future security challenges, including the transformative potential of AI and quantum computing. Watch the interview now for an insightful exploration of the intersection between technology, empowerment, and the future.

In the first Tech.Strong.Women. episode of 2024, Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan are joined by Alysia Silberg, a seasoned entrepreneur and venture capitalist with a deep-rooted passion for AI and mathematics, shares her journey in the book "Unemployable." From starting her first company at the age of 5 to becoming a VC focused on AI, Alysia explores the transformative impact of AI on her work and life. The book serves as both a memoir and a playbook, offering insights into building successful companies in the AI era. Alysia advocates for AI as a tool to level the playing field, especially for minorities and women, enabling them to develop skills and confidence without judgment. In evaluating AI investments, she seeks founders with obsessive passion, prioritizes ideas that push humanity forward, and values shared principles, the ability to navigate difficult conversations, and self-promotion. Alysia emphasizes the use of AI systems for practicing pitches and building confidence. Overall, her approach reflects a commitment to fostering diversity and innovation in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI entrepreneurship.

Join hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan in a candid conversation with Smitha Murthy, CEO at Beagle Security. The panel delves into the challenges AI startups face when seeking funding, primarily due to a shrinking investment pool. They also highlight the increasing investor interest in AI cybersecurity, specifically within application security. The discussion underscores the importance of AI in fortifying defenses against breaches, notably through API security, while addressing the imperative for secure legacy system architectures. Also discussed is the need for affordable security solutions tailored to small and mid-sized businesses and the pivotal role of automation within the software development pipeline. In addition, they explore the significance of women in the tech industry and share personal experiences of breaking through barriers in male-dominated fields.

Despite all the focus on backend technological advancements, success or failure in tech can often come down to how the user can (or can't) interact with your product. In other words, technology lives or dies by user experience (UX). In the latest episode of Tech.Strong.Women., hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan are joined by Nicole Sundin (Axio) to explore the topic of user experience design. Gain invaluable insights into the expansive scope of user experience design, transcending digital interfaces to encompass all products and physical spaces. Learn how mental models significantly shape user interactions and discover the importance of diverse teams in ensuring a comprehensive and inclusive design approach so your user experience is stellar.

In this episode, hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan are joined by Chris McHale, co-founder and CEO of SPK and Associates. Instead of diversity, equity and inclusion being an afterthought, McHale and SPK and Associates make it a top priority - actively striving to bring in individuals from various backgrounds to enhance their team's capabilities and perspectives. With over 20 years of experience in the IT operations space, Chris and her team have primarily focused on software development and product development. They specialize in providing DevOps services to various clients, ranging from startups to established enterprises. In addition to her professional endeavors, Chris is deeply invested in philanthropy. She has been actively involved in projects aimed at improving the lives of women and girls in Ethiopia. This initiative includes addressing critical issues such as menstrual hygiene and access to education, making a meaningful impact by providing solutions that empower and uplift communities. Chris's dedication to both her professional work and social causes showcases her well-rounded commitment to making a positive difference in the world.

In this episode, join us as we delve into an important discussion on gender, equity and diversity in the AI industry with Paula R. Bratcher Ratliff. Paula emphasizes the imperative of incorporating diverse thought leadership, particularly from women, to combat gender bias in AI. Highlighting the potential of AI in fostering gender neutrality and balance, she sheds light on industry examples and the essential role of strong female leadership. Joined by hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan, they tackle the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on women in the workforce and offer insightful strategies for career transitions and reentry. Gain valuable insights into creating a more inclusive and supportive tech landscape. Tune in now!

The cybersecurity conversation has recently shifted from reactive to proactive, focusing on software supply chains and risk management rather than playing whack-a-mole with ever-evolving threats. Today, it's important to take a holistic and proactive approach to cybersecurity, emphasizing open communication and collaboration to mitigate risks effectively. In this episode of Tech.Strong.Women., hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan are joined by Karen Worstell, senior cybersecurity strategist at VMware, to discuss the evolving landscape of cybersecurity. Worstell emphasizes the shift in cybersecurity discussions toward supply chain concerns, which she views as a security issue rather than purely a supply chain matter. Karen underscores the importance of addressing technical debt as a significant security problem and quantifying risk in cybersecurity. She introduces the concept of a "technical debt tax" as a means of allocating resources to tackle technical debt before initiating new projects and why it's important for organizations to translate risk appetite into actionable strategies, engage various business units to comprehensively address risk and prioritize cybersecurity practices such as change control and configuration management.

Born and raised in Kenya, Christine Abernathy's journey to the U.S. tech industry underscores the dynamic nature of the field and the importance of collaboration, innovation and adaptability in the rapidly changing tech landscape. Now a senior director for open source evangelism at F5, Abernathy joins this episode of Tech.Strong.Women, with hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan, to share her insights into open source, technology, mentoring and AI's impact on the tech industry.

In the tech industry, despite the propaganda to the contrary, no one achieves success on their own. For Lynne Doherty, she was cheered on every step of the way by friends, colleagues, mentors and supporters in her "Front Row." In this episode of Tech.Strong.Women., Lynne Doherty, president of go-to-market and worldwide field operations at Sumo Logic, joins Jodi and Tracy for an insightful conversation on the significance of combining a culture of continuous improvement and technological advancements to drive progress and better outcomes. They also discuss the challenges of managing application development at scale and the importance of observability and security in today's rapidly evolving technology landscape and how the use of AI and automation is seen as a potential solution to improve security practices and combat sophisticated threats while having to navigate the challenges AI presents. Lynne also describes how her success is attributed to having a strong support system, including mentors and role models, who encouraged and guided her throughout her career. This support network, often referred to as a "front row," has been crucial in her personal and professional development.

As a corporate lawyer with 25 years of experience in Silicon Valley, Tricia Montalvo Timm has been part of small startups, large public companies and everything in between. Tricia is a leader, speaker and author of “Embrace the Power of You, Owning Your Identity at Work.” As a first-generation Latina whose first language was Spanish, Montalvo Timm has overcome multiple challenges to achieve the success she enjoys today. In this episode of Tech. Strong. Women, hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan talk with Montalvo Timm about her career journey, how to ignore all the 'shoulds' that are often thrown women's way, recognize your superpowers and use them to drive your own success.

Kathy Park's interest in tech began in a computer science class while she was studying business and finance. That initial interest never waned, and has continued through Park's career to becoming an advisor and partner at Silicon Valley VC firm Andre Capital, where she oversees investments in later-stage tech companies. In this episode of Tech. Strong. Women., hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan talk with Park about the opportunities and challenges she faced on her career journey and the progression of other young women, the education and career choices available to women in the past and now. Kathy discusses her firm's investment strategies in companies focused on cybersecurity, AI, big data, SaaS, cloud computing and other business enablement technologies and how women can make an impact in the male-dominated VC space.

In this episode of Tech.Strong.Women, Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan are joined by Ana Margarita Medina, Lightstep staff developer advocate, and Adriana Villela, Lightstep developer advocate, two powerhouse technologists who've focused their careers on SRE and observability. With experiences in leading observability and SRE adoption, Adriana and Ana work with developers, open-source projects like OpenTelemetry and technology creators to continue the advancement of observability and share the best practices of SRE. Ana and Adriana host the On-Call Me Maybe podcast, speaking with diverse guests from someone getting started as an SRE to highly experienced, sharing best practices and lessons learned.

Technology isn't immune to external geopolitical factors--from investments in AI to the dependency on Asian chip manufacturing, IT is front and center on the global political stage. Even seemingly unrelated events can have a direct impact on the software and hardware products we develop and consume. In this episode of Tech.Strong.Women, Jamie Thomas, IBM general manager of strategy, development and CISO, talks with Techstrong Group's Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan about the very real concerns businesses face in both hardware manufacturing and software development. Jamie shares her insights into what the future looks like in an interdependent world, IBM's unique response to dealing with COVID-19 and critical areas that every business should consider in a turbulent geopolitical landscape. Jamie also talks about her work as the chairperson of the OpenSSF, her work with the Biden administration and how Log4j started an entirely new conversation around securing the open source software supply chain.

Business leaders tend to underestimate the one factor that could make or break digital transformation: the human factor. But underneath all the talk about new and emerging technologies like blockchain, ChatGPT, the Metaverse and other is people. In this episode of Tech.Strong.Women., Kamales Lardi, author of the book “The Human Side of Digital Business Transformation,” talks with hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy about the need for technology leadership to embrace qualities that were traditionally seen as “weaknesses” like empathy, vulnerability, authenticity and open communications skills and how those translate to empowering leadership and drive more successful digital transformation. Lardi also talks about how the focus on the “digital” piece of digital transformation is not sufficient without equal focus on “transformation,” and why the younger generation of tech and business professionals are better equipped to tackle these challenges.

In this episode of Tech. Strong. Women., hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan talk with Liz Rice, chief open source officer at Isovalent, about extended Berkeley Packet Filter (eBPF) and its impact on the open source ecosystem and observability, the challenges open source developers face with the upcoming Cyber Resilience Act legislation and the significant impact AI has on open source. Rice will discuss how AI opens up numerous opportunities for further automation and optimization of open source development, integration and delivery all along the SDLC. Finally, Rice explores how the modern remote, work-from-anywhere technology landscape will empower more women and underrepresented groups to pursue tech careers.

In this episode of Tech.Strong.Women, hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan are joined by Sofia Palamarchuk, co-founder & CEO at Apptim, to talk about her own journey in the tech industry, how she grew her company despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and how important it is to stay lean and sustainable as a startup. This candid discussion will also cover the struggles women, BIPOC and those with lower educational attainment experience in getting funding, the importance of research when searching for funding and the current lack of diversity among both funders and investors.

In this episode, our hosts Jodi Ashley (Techstrong) and Tracy Ragan (Deployhub) are joined by Heidi Gilmore, Office of the CMO at Stackstate. The panel talks candidly about marketing in the tech industry, how important marketing professionals are to delivering education and value and dispels the myth that Marketing is “fluffy.” They'll discuss the importance of avoiding hype and being open about your offerings and explain why companies without a solid marketing function are dead in the water. Finally, the panel talks about solid messaging as the cornerstone of the marketing process, and why it should be clear, simple and convey to the audience what is important for them to hear.

So many stories in tech start the same way: A great idea, a ‘killer app', some bootstraps, angel investors, funding rounds and then, with a lot of hard work and a little bit of luck, a unicorn! But it doesn't have to be just a fairy tale or a once-in-a-blue-moon occurrence. You have the skills and tools at your disposal to take your startup to the next level! Join hosts Tracy Ragan (DeployHub) and Jodi Ashley (Techstrong) along with Nora Jones, CEO of Jeli, for this lively discussion about how the best, most successful startups leverage incident analysis to understand their companies, active listening to track what's happening in the industry and tools like chaos engineering to build their way to success. They also discuss the importance of Angel Investing and mentoring along the way.

In this episode, our hosts Jodi Ashley (Techstrong) and Tracy Ragan (DeployHub) are joined by Alaina Percival, a technology powerhouse who pivoted her young career by teaching herself to code shortly after she moved to Silicon Valley. Now, Alaina is the CEO of Women Who Code and is “helping diverse professionals increase their wealth and influence around the globe.” If you are interested in learning how to build a diverse technical community, how to take a chance and pivot your own career (or both!) don't miss this interview with a true tech visionary.

In this episode, our hosts Jodi Ashley (Techstrong), Tracy Ragan (DeployHub) and Rebecca Auguste (Netris) are joined by Zenobia Godschalk, a TedX presenter, to explore the art of communication and how to break down technical topics into an engaging story. Zenobia is the Vice Chair of Forte Group, an advocacy and education non-profit with a focus on women in cybersecurity. Forte has become a community; a source of sharing, inspiration, learning and celebration. It has also helped shape business partnerships and has generated a powerful network effect across the security industry.

In this episode our hosts Jodi Ashley (Techstrong), Tracy Ragan (DeployHub) and Rebecca Auguste (Netris) are joined by Tara Hernandez ( (MongoDB). From the first commercial compilers to today's DevOps pipelines, Tara walks us through the evolution of development tools and teaches us the history of the development tools market and discusses the industries pivot into DevSecOps and Cloud-Native environments.

In this episode, Charlene O'Hanlon welcomes Rebecca Krauthamer, founder and chief product officer at QuSecure, to discuss how organizations can encourage, promote and normalize women and girls in STEM programs and STEM careers, the ethics considerations of quantum computing and the role of ethics in the technology field as a whole.

Hosts Charlene O'Hanlon and Tracy Bannon are joined by Charity Wright (Recorded Future) and Chris Bondi (Mimoto) for an in-depth discussion on job roles in IT and Cyber, and where equity and diversity is reflected in the workforce vs. the leadership.

In this episode, hosts Charlene O'Hanlon and Tracy Bannon chat with Deb Radcliff, author, analyst, advisor, writer and speaker, about her long and storied career in cybersecurity, from reporter to acclaimed fiction author.

Generational Diversity Part 2 – Hosts Charlene O'Hanlon and Tracy Bannon discuss the impacts of generational diversity with guests Nashita Henry (Deloitte) Beth-Anne Bygum (Acxiom).

Generational Diversity, Pt.1: Hosts Charlene O'Hanlon and Tracy Bannon discuss the impacts of generational diversity with guests Hannah Hunt of Army Software Factory and Kristen Garey of Ignyte Group.

In this episode of Tech. Strong. Women., guest Nicole Dove, head of security at Riot Games, discusses with hosts Charlene O'Hanlon and Tracy Bannon her non-traditional path into IT and ways in which females can unconsciously sabotage themselves, as well as the impact of a strong mentor, regardless of gender.

In this episode, hosts Charlene O'Hanlon and Tracy Bannon welcome Lisa Plaggemier, Executive Director of the National Cyber Security Alliance, to discuss communication, imposter syndrome, the importance of mentoring and more.

In this inaugural episode of Tech. Strong. Women., hosts Charlene O'Hanlon and Tracy Bannon of MITRE, along with guest Jennifer Leggio, CMO and serial techpreneur, discuss some of the challenges and successes that have helped shaped their journey in IT and ways to elevate conversations around equity and parity beyond gender norms.