Women & Hi Tech

Thank you so much to the volunteers who helped Women & Hi Tech at the Indiana Pacers STEM Fest on Saturday! Our slime activity was a huge success getting attendees hands-on STEM experience and sparking curiosity and excitement. We are so grateful for your time and efforts! Though not all are pictured, all are appreciated. Addison B. McAlister Corissa McClammer Katarina Keel, Ph.D. Christine (Tina) Rasmussen Tosin Kayode Mariah Brown, MBA

Women & Hi Tech is thrilled to be a sponsor of the 2025 Women Working in Technology Conference! Speakers and sessions about leadership, careers in the AI era, and more, will be punctuated with networking, community and even raffle prizes! If you are able to join Infosys one week from today, this will be time well spent. Learn more, including how to register, at https://lnkd.in/gNQan2fp

Thank you to everyone who attended last week’s Executive Women’s Forum! This was an incredible lineup of sessions and speakers, along with powerful networking and community. Special thanks to our EWF Director Christine Novak, who planned a great event.

Which track will you attend at Thursday's Executive Women's Forum? ??The Basics of AI ??Incident Management Response ??Security Champions Whichever session you choose, you'll walk away with greater understanding about AI and security, and something to talk about. We hope you'll join networking afterward from 6:30-8pm, to discuss your key takeaways and hear from others. Thank you to Ivy Tech Community College for hosting this event! This event is FREE to our members, and $25 for non-members. If you have not yet registered, there are still spots available at https://lnkd.in/dKkXayCg

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 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 is an expert helping organizations 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