Amplifying the authentic stories of women and underrepresented groups in tech, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
Welcome to our Spotlight Series—where we celebrate achievement and authenticity by sharing the frameworks, strategies, mindsets, and career paths of incredible people.
Quotes from these Spotlights can be found in 8&21.
Chauncia Willis - CEO of the Institute for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Management
Kim Lundgren - CEO of Kim Lundgren Associates, Inc.
Neferteri Strickland - Cyber Technology Strategist, Founder of TEACHERS&
Joyce Coffee - Founder & President of Climate Resilience Consulting
Keona Drakeford - Vice President, Quant Analytics Manager, JPMorgan Chase
Flavia Moreira - Director, Global DEI Lenovo and Certified Coach
Susan Shu Chang - Principal Data Scientist
Amber Boaz - Salesforce Certified Application Architect & Process Automation Aficionado
Nicole Dhruv - Data Scientist
Dr. Sackeena Gordon-Jones - Master Certified Coach
Molly Rubin - Data Scientist
Anita Vila-Parrish, PhD - Sr. Director of Product Management at Ontada
Tricia Lucas - Co-Founder of Lucas Select; Founder of Alliance of Women in Tech Leadership;
Dawn Daria - Education Director (Flow Circus) & Engagement Specialist (Energizing Events)
Hannah Kim - Artist, owner of the Etsy store ArtsbyHannahK
Teresa Ghilarducci - Ph.D., Bernard L. and Irene Schwartz professor of economics
Elaine Montilla - Founder | CIO
Jess McLamb - Founder & President, The Roper Group Inc.
Stephanie Trunzo - GVP of Strategy & Transformation at Oracle & friend to startup/non-profit boards
Jannie Fernandez - Program Manager at Reboot Representation
Karen Albright - Owner and Founder, BodyLase
Kristine Sloan - Executive Director of Leadership Triangle
Elyssa Kivus - Wedding & Brand Photographer
Rachel Onamusi - Founder, VN Sync
Lois Wright - Industry Consultant
Stephanie Hinz - Health Education Program Coordinator
Anna Weaver - Content Writer/Manager, Poet, and Open Mic Host
Katie Gailes - Co-Founder, OUR STORIES: Brave Conversations on Race
Julia Wuench - MBA, Founder of The Authenticity Guide
Caroline Griffin - Director of Operations at RIoT
Tina Cochrane - Founding member of the Alliance of Women in Tech Leadership
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Meet the Editors
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Dr. Sarah Glova
Dr. Sarah Glova is Founder and CEO of the award-winning digital media firm Reify Media and is a published author, seasoned board member, and experienced consultant.
She speaks all over the world, sharing her research, her experiences, and plenty of lessons learned.
If you’re looking for Sarah, try the local bookstore. In addition to being a self-proclaimed book nerd, she’s a fairweather jogger, a terrible but optimistic gardener, and a hopeless coffee addict.
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Dr. Sarah Egan Warren
Dr. Sarah Egan Warren has 25+ years of experience developing curriculum and delivering presentations, training, and instruction in undergraduate, graduate, and industry settings.
She's also one of the co-organizers of Tongue & Groove, a monthly open mic night that brings together local Raleigh talent to co-create a night of ephemeral art.
When she’s not teaching or hosting, you can find her in her garden or taking a podcast-fueled walk with her dog Lucy.