Daring Women
Daring Women Q&A: Pam Cory, Vice President of Global Marketing at BitTitan
Tech marketing pro sees herself as a player-coach who knows when to manage and when to lead.
Pam Cory, who early last year was named vice president of global marketing at BitTitan, which assists companies in adopting and managing cloud services, is the latest Daring Women interview. Cory, who previously served as head of marketing for the Emerging Technologies Division of Dell EMC, has some 15 years of experience developing marketing campaigns….
Daring Women Q&A: Molly Hartney, CMO, SVP of Digital at Funko
"Mentoring young women and providing opportunities to grow and build upon their careers provides an impact for the individual and the workplace."
Our latest installment of the Daring Women Q&A series features Molly Hartney, CMO and SVP of Digital at Funko. Read about her mentors, her advice to women starting out in their careers and her proudest moments. 1. Tell us about the high point of your career. What do you love about your work? Describe your…
Daring Women Q&A: Leanne Berge, CEO of Community Health Plan of Washington
"While the health care industry has a higher percentage of women than most industries, theres still more work to be done in terms of gender equity especially in leadership roles."
This weeks Daring Woman is Leanne Berge, CEO of Community Health Plan of Washington and Community Health Network of Washington. Read about her proudest moments, mentors and challenges shes faced in her industry in this weeks installment of our Daring Women Q&A series. 1. Tell us about the high point of your career. What do…
Daring Women Q&A: Gretchen Peri, Practice Director at Slalom
"Gender and racial diversity bring elevated thinking to discussions and solving client problems."
Our latest installment of the Daring Women Q&A series features Gretchen Peri, Practice Director at Slalom, a Seattle-based consulting company. Read about the challenges shes faced in her industry, her proudest moments and her advice to women starting out in their careers. 1. Tell us about the high point of your career. What do you…
Daring Women Q&A: Jessie Woolley-Wilson, Chair, President and CEO of DreamBox Learning
"I believe that the first step in unlocking our human abilities is to unlock our learning potential. Im on a mission to accomplish that, and to ensure minorities are represented throughout all levels of education, policy, and business."
Jessie Woolley-Wilson, DreamBox Learning’s CEO, president and chair, is this week’s Daring Woman. In May, at our inaugural Daring Women event, Woolley-Wilson took part in a panel discussion on “How We Get There Matters,” where she and other panelists discussed the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Read about her proudest moments, mentors…
Daring Women Q&A: Gwen Murray, Vice President of Marketing at Shyft
"Being a woman in tech, it is not uncommon to be the only female in the room. For me, part of overcoming that challenge lies in mentoring other women through the process."
Gwen Murray, Shyft’s vice president of marketing, is this week’s Daring Woman. Shyft is a Seattle-based, award-winning startup that created an app for scheduling shift-based employees. Read about her proudest moments, challenges shes faced in her industry and her advice to women starting out in their careers in this week’s installment of our Daring Women…
Daring Women Q&A: Billie Sue Chafins, Vice President of Software Development at Hulu
"I think many women have experienced similar internal conflicts about how to be successful and grow our careers while still staying true to ourselves."
Our latest installment of the Daring Women Q&A series features Billie Sue Chafins, vice president of software development at Hulu. Read about the challenges shes faced in her industry, her mentors and her advice to women starting out in their careers. 1. Tell us about the high point of your career. What do you love…
Daring Women Q&A: Akhila Tadinada, Chief Technology Officer at Xemelgo
"Ask for help, ask for promotions and ask for the next new role. If you dont ask, people will never know what you want or are capable of."
This weeks Daring Woman is Akhila Tadinada, chief technology officer of Xemelgo, an industrial internet of things startup launched earlier this year. Read about the challenges shes faced in her industry, her mentors and her proudest moments. 1. Tell us about the high point of your career. What do you love about your work? Describe…
Daring Women Q&A: Claire Verity, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Pacific Northwest States
"Your voice, opinion and experience are important and can often lead to breakthrough moments and ideas."
Claire Verity, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Pacific Northwest States, values the importance of servant leadership. In May, at our first Daring Women event, Verity took part in a panel discussion on Owning Your Leadership Style, where she spoke about her career journey and shared leadership tips. Read about her proudest moments, mentors and challenges shes faced…
Daring Women Q&A: Joanie Parsons, Founder and President of Parsons + Co
"When it comes to gender equity, awareness is important, but its not enough."
This weeks Daring Woman is Joanie Parsons, founder and president of Parsons + Co, a Seattle-based PR firm. Read about the challenges shes faced in her industry, her mentors and her advice to women starting out in their careers. 1. Tell us about the high point of your career. What do you love about your…
Daring Women Q&A: Anika Anand, Director of Storytelling at WhereBy.Us and Cofounder of The Evergrey
"If youre frustrated at work, quit complaining and learn how to advocate for yourself."
Our latest installment of the Daring Women Q&A series features Anika Anand, director of storytelling at WhereBy.Us and cofounder of The Evergrey, a local daily newsletter that keeps you in the loop about news and events happening around town. Read about her mentors, proudest moments and advice to women starting out in their careers in…
Daring Women Q&A: Alicia Crank, Corporate Relations Officer at YWCA
"Turn obstacles into opportunities. Dont let the concept of being told 'no' deter you from trying anyway. Own your experiences."
This week’s Daring Woman is Alicia Crank, a corporate relations officer at YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish, a nonprofit working toward eliminating racism and empowering women. Crank wants women to speak up and not be afraid to go toe to toe with their male colleagues. Read about her career high points, challenges, and how…
Daring Women Q&A: Aparna Rae, Senior Program Officer at Panorama Global
"Expanding contacts comes naturally when you reframe networking as relationship building. I believe in the value of continuously connecting with people, and making room in my own schedule for expertise sharing, job searches and mentoring."
Our latest installment of the Daring Women Q&A features Aparna Rae, a senior program officer at Panorama Global, a Seattle-based action tank working toward solving global issues. Raes main focus is working toward solutions in the social and philanthropic sector, which has led her to work in six different countries throughout her career. Read about…