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International Women’s Day 2025: #AccelerateAction Marie Curie’s words remind us—knowledge conquers fear. Let’s break barriers, drive progress, and create a future where women in STEM and beyond thrive. The time for action is now!

Thursday's Executive Women's Forum is a great chance to learn - What's Hot in AI and Security? One of our three tracks to explore this vast topic is our panel of Security Champions! These experts will discuss the essential skills and qualities needed to become a security champion within your organization. Dave Meeker, Healthcare Cyber Consultant, Bringing Tech 2 You Ben Phillips, CPA, CISA, CITP, CCSFP, CHQP, Director, IT Risk Advisory / Katz, Sapper & Miller Tasha Phelps, MSCJPS, Founder & CEO at Phelco Technologies, Inc. Rajinder Heir, Associate Commissioner for Information Technology, State of Indiana Strategies for preventing security risks and fostering a culture of personal and professional vigilance are just the beginning! Don't miss this panel if you need practical strategies to inspire teams to embrace and promote security practices. Plus, network with attendees to the other two tracks after the session to share learnings and make new connections. Register at https://lnkd.in/dKkXayCg today!

Next week's Executive Women's Forum is going to light up discussion around the hot topics in AI and Security from three different angles! Which will you choose? In Track 2: Incident Management Response, Chetrice Mosley-Romero and Jamie Neibel will explore best practices for creating and leading an effective executive response to security incidents. They will discuss communication, decision-making, and maintaining trust during high-stakes situations. Chetrice Mosley-Romero serves as Indiana's Cybersecurity State Coordinator for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). She assists state agencies, local governments, and critical infrastructure sectors in enhancing their cybersecurity and incident response capabilities. Jamie Neibel is the Emergency Management Director for Monroe County, Indiana with experience in planning, preparedness, response, and recovery phases across real-world incidents and exercise scenarios. Prior to coming to the local government sector, she spent 11 years in Safety and Emergency Management in a level 3 trauma hospital and was an active volunteer firefighter for 10 years. This track will have you prepared to respond with confidence and calm when a cyber threat occurs! Don't miss these actionable insights to take back to your business or team. Plus, network with attendees from the other sessions to hear about how to identify deepfakes, prevent security risks, and more. This event is open to all! Learn more and register at https://lnkd.in/dKkXayCg

We are so exited to celebrate the best of Indiana’s tech and innovation community at tonight’s Mira Awards. Thank you to TechPoint for organizing this event. If you are attending, say hello to Women & Hi Tech board members and learn more about our organization!

Choose-your-own-adventure style learning, followed by networking and knowledge-sharing. There are three great sessions about AI and Security to choose from at our upcoming Executive Women's Forum! Track 1: The Basics of AI will cover large language models (LLMs) and AI, with a focus on deepfakes. John Qualls will explain how AI generates convincing fake content and the challenges it poses in distinguishing reality from fabrication. You’ll gain insights and practical strategies to help you stay informed and critical in an AI-driven world. John is a visionary leader dedicated to advancing AI literacy and innovation. As the Executive Director of Blaizing Academy, John is at the forefront of AI education, ensuring communities of all backgrounds are equipped with the knowledge to navigate an AI-powered world. If this session sounds can't-miss, you can still register to join us on March 13 at Ivy Tech Community College. This event is open to all. Learn more here! https://lnkd.in/dKkXayCg

Women & Hi Tech is thrilled to announce the speakers for our multi-track Executive Women's Forum: What's Hot in AI and Security coming up on Thursday, March 13! ??Track 1: The Basics of AI: John Qualls, Executive Director of Blaizing Academy ??Track 2: Incident Management Response: Jamie Neibel, Management Director for Monroe County, Indiana and Chetrice Mosley-Romero, Indiana's Cybersecurity State Coordinator for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) ??Track 3: Security Champions Dave Meeker, Healthcare Cyber Consultant, Bringing Tech 2 You Ben Phillips, CPA, CISA, CITP, CCSFP, CHQP, Director, IT Risk Advisory / Katz, Sapper & Miller Tasha Phelps, MSCJPS, Founder & CEO at Phelco Technologies, Inc. Rajinder Heir, Associate Commissioner for Information Technology, State of Indiana Attendees will be able to choose one of these three tracks to attend. Then, network with others to share learnings and key takeaways! This event is free for Women & Hi Tech members and $25 for non-members. Click here to learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/dKkXayCg

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for Chemistry of Cosmetics! The panel shared amazing insights about research and development, tips for consumers, and guidance for those seeking careers in cosmetic chemistry. We hope everyone enjoys the swag and can’t wait to see you at the next event. Special thanks to our exhibitors as well. We are so grateful the Women & Hi Tech Chem Circle could work with our peers at American Chemical Society and Society of Cosmetic Chemists to achieve this event. Linda Hicks Remi Ayodele Valentina Carr Kendra Cutcher, MBS Megan Peboontom Jennifer Day Christine Skaggs Suzy Joyce Amber Peckham Tori Harper-Mercado thank you for your support!

Women & Hi Tech celebrates Black History Month. As we remember and honor the boundless contributions of black Americans, let us learn from the lessons of the past to build a better future together.

Will you be joining us 2 weeks from today for Chemistry of Cosmetics? ?Industry experts ?Hands on learning ?Take home swag bag ?And more! All tickets are now open to the public, so please register and share with others. If you’re a Women & Hi Tech member, don’t forget to check your email for the discount code. https://lnkd.in/gRzTseGY

Today Women & Hi Tech joins the nation in the celebration of the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King supported the need for equity and inclusion in all social and economic spaces. May we all be continually inspired by his philosophy, words, and deeds. Today and every day, let us boldly share our unique talents and perspectives to reshape and improve our world.