The anticipation is mounting as the highly esteemed Women in IT Awards USA 2023 shortlist has been unveiled.
After weeks of uncertainty and a rigorous selection process, the nominations for this year’s awards have been closed, leaving an impressive group of talented women, allies, and organisations on the shortlist.
The Women in IT Awards have long been recognised as a platform to celebrate and honour exceptional contributions to the technology industry in the United States.
Celebrating Women in IT
The Women in IT Awards USA 2023 ceremony, slated for Thursday, September 14, promises to be an extraordinary occasion, highlighting the transformative advancements, innovations, and remarkable growth achieved in the past two years.
It will be a momentous celebration of technology professionals and companies from across the country, recognising their profound impact in shaping the industry.
The event, which combines the Summit and Awards Gala Dinner, will take place in the vibrant city of New York, bringing together two extraordinary events under one roof.
The dynamic day-long summit will kick off with over six hours of engaging panel discussions, enlightening keynote speeches, thought-provoking Q&A sessions, and exciting pitch sessions. Attendees will be uniquely able to expand their knowledge, gain valuable insights, and discover actionable steps to drive positive change within the technology industry and beyond.
Platform for networking, sharing and inspiration
Following the enlightening Summit, the evening will culminate in the highly anticipated Women in IT Awards USA 2023 ceremony.
Distinguished and glamorous, the Awards Gala Dinner will honour the remarkable women, allies, and organisations that have made exceptional contributions to the technology industry in the United States. It promises to be an evening of networking, wonderful cuisine, and pure enjoyment, creating an unforgettable experience for all who attend.
Speaking on behalf of the Women in IT Awards, Cheryl Cole, Editor of DiversityQ, excited for the upcoming event, said: “The Women in IT Awards USA 2023 will be a true celebration of the incredible talent, passion, and determination within the technology industry.
“We are thrilled to bring together exceptional individuals and organisations contributing significantly to this field. It is an honour to recognise their achievements and provide a platform for networking, knowledge-sharing, and inspiration.”
Open to all
The Women in IT Awards USA 2023 is not just an exclusive event for the shortlisted nominees and their affiliated organisations. It invites all technology enthusiasts, professionals, and allies to join the festivities and bask in the celebration of remarkable achievements.
The Awards is set to be an unforgettable gathering of trailblazers, visionaries, and champions of change. Whether you are part of the shortlist or simply eager to immerse yourself in the captivating atmosphere, don’t miss this opportunity to be part of an evening that will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression.
Book your tickets early to join us on Thursday, September 14, at the in-person summit and awards ceremony in New York, where innovation, inspiration, and success will take centre stage.
The Women in IT Awards USA 2023 Shortlist
Advocate OTY
Cynthia Hetherington, Hetherington Group
Deborah Schildkraut, Kestin Impact Consulting
Diane Chan, BNY Mellon
Ketaki Vaidya, Oracle
LaLisha Hurt, Splunk, Inc.
Lindsay Hua, Afiniti
Maril Vernon, Aquia/The Cyber Queens Podcast/Teach Kids Tech
Mica Syjuco, Avanade
Sajni Vederey, Blackstone
Sarah Hospelhorn, BigID
Ally OTY
Jai Gula, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Leland Elie, Bank of America
Mike Zachman, Zebra Technologies Corporation
Vikash Khatri, Afiniti
William Mechler, Major Crime Bureau
CIO/TO OTY
Beatriz Copelli, Danone
Kasia Gora, PhD, SCiFi Foods
Laureen Knudsen, Broadcom
Mary Kotch, Core Speciality Insurance
Melanie Kirkwood Ruiz, ABM Industries
Sabina Isak, Barclays
Sheila Jordan, Honeywell
Teri Green, Lite Technology Solutions, LLC
Data Leader OTY
Adita Karkera, Deloitte Consulting LLP
Anne Nies, Cohere Health
Cheryl DeLany, Franklin Templeton
Ewa J. Kleczyk, PhD Target RWE
Jamie Beason, JLL
Julie-VanTrinh Nguyen, bp
Kristin Valley, Willis Towers Watson (WTW)
Sameera Kapasi, Nerdery
Suzanne Sleeva, Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network
Theresa Gebert, Afiniti
DEI Initiative OTY
SP(HER)E, Rita Gurevich, SPHERE
The Power of Genetic Algorithm, Natalia Rodriguez, BairesDev®
Women in RegTech New York’ Network, Alex Ford, Encompass Corporation.
Digital Transformation Leader OTY
Anne Nies, Cohere Health
Bhairavi Dubhashi, Cummins
Dora Clements, Unum
Illona Whatley, MMIT
Jaspreet Singh, Trimble Transportation
Kate Pretkel, EPAM Systems, Inc.
Mahalakshmi Viswanathan, Software AG
Nicole Sohoni, Verizon
Shell Adams, Citigroup
Swati Oza, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Diversity Leader OTY
Angela Suresh, Washington Business Dynamics
Bethany Saint Clair, OpenTExt
Kathleen Pai, N-able
Kimberley Basnight, Extreme Networks
Lindsay Hua, Afiniti
Lisa Prince, Afiniti
Employer OTY
Cisco Par Merat, Cisco
CU NextGen, Hayley Harrison, CU NextGen
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Katie Brown, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
GenSpark, GenSpark
Globant McKenna, Bloomquis Globant
JetRockets, Natalie Kaminski, JetRockets
Skill Struck, Parker Gentry, Skill Struck
Entrepreneur OTY
Dao Jensen, Oak Rocket
Jacquelyn Claybor, ONC National
Joyce Durst, Growth Acceleration Partners
LaVerne Council, Emerald One, LLC
Maryann Pagano, BlackHawk Data LLC
Nataliya Anon, Svitla Systems Inc.
Nikita Gupta, Careerflow.ai
Silvina Moschini, Unicoin
Stacia Nelson, Pivot Strategies
Vickie Chen, AviaGames
IT Team OTY
8th Light LLC, led by Kristin Kaeding, 8th Light LLC
Afiniti, led by Ksenija Draskovic, Afiniti
Cognizant, led by Mariesa Coughanour, Cognizant
Expedia, Group led by Aya Taleb, Expedia Group
Pearson, led by Gabriele Bauman, Pearson
Slalom, led by Kesha Williams, Slalom
Thoughtworks, led by Luiza Nunes, Thoughtworks
Unisys, led by Suzanne Taylor, Unisys
Unum, led by Debbie Thornbury, Unum
Verizon, led by Abby Knowles, Verizon
Lifetime Achievement OTY
Angelique Napoleon, GDIT
Elaine Montilla, Pearson
LaVerne Council, Emerald One, LLC
Terri Roeslmeier, Automated Business Designs
Yasha Sterling, ComEd/Yasha Sterling Management Agency
Newcomer OTY
Ashley Scott, PepsiCo
Kristin Valley, Willis Towers Watson (WTW)
Melissa Sutton, Unum
Next Generation Leader OTY
Arteesha Bosamia, dentsu
Fanny Heneine, Afiniti
Morgan Bell, Google
Namaswi Chandarana, GameChanger
Spandana Govindgari, Meta Platforms Inc.
Stephanie Lee, Infleqtion
Tess Mackay, Frank Recruitment Group
Thamina Stoll, LinkedIn
Yifei Wang, Meta Platforms Inc.
Yvonne Cristy, Clarasys
Security Leader OTY
Christa Ferrell, Bank of Montreal
Christine Whichard, SmartBear
Dana Simberkoff, AvePoint
Frankie Jackson Independent, K-12 Education Technology Leadership Projects
Heather Hinton, PagerDuty
Judy Garcia, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Kavya Pearlman, XR Safety Initiative
Monica Eaton, Chargebacks911
Rita Gurevich, SPHERE
Stephanie Franklin-Thomas, ABM Industries
Social Impact Project OTY
Carnegie Learning, April Murphy, Carnegie Learning
JASA, BJ Greenspan, JASA
Kollege and Kareer 4 Youth, Marcy Thornhill, Kollege and Kareer 4 Youth
Social Mobility Project OTY
Aquia/The Cyber Queens Podcast/Teach Kids Tech, Maril Vernon
Financial Literacy Programme, Parker Bartimus, JP Morgan Chase
GDIT, Angelique Napoleon, GDIT
Mojaloop Foundation, Paula Hunter, Mojaloop Foundation
Navisite, Global Steminist Scholarship Program, Navisite
Unicoin, Silvina Moschini, Unicoin
Tech Start-Up OTY
Careerflow.ai, Nikita Gupta, Careerflow.ai
Klickly, Cooper Harris, Klickly
KORIS, Chelsea Kubo, KORIS
Woman OTY
Adita Karkera, Deloitte Consulting LLP
Alice Buratti, Clarasys
Beverly Chamberlain, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Kavya Pearlman, XR Safety Initiative
Mariesa Coughanour, Cognizant
Martha Salinas, TreviPay
Mica Syjuco, Avanade
Prerna Goja, Zensa LLC
Shannon Sbar, Schneider Electric
Vivienne Wei, Salesforce
For more information, including ticket bookings and updates, visit the official website at Women in IT Awards USA 2023.
