Women Who Change Tech

Jenna's a champion for accessibility and inclusion, helping make tech a place where anyone can succeed. Join us to learn more about Jenna's passion for testing and giving back to the community.

In this episode, Alison Wade and Jessie Shternshus chat with Davar Ardalan, a Woman Who Vows to Improve Cultural Intelligence. Davar is the Founder and Storyteller in Chief of IVOW, an early-stage startup specializing in AI-driven cultural content, aiming to make navigating the global marketplace easier via cultural analysis.

In this episode, Alison Wade and Jessie Shternshus chat with Cindy Peterson, a Woman Who Transforms Organizations. Her passion is helping companies solve complex challenges at the confluence of operational effectiveness, change management and organizational transformation.

In this episode, Alison Wade and Jessie Shternshus chat with Stacy Kirk, a Woman Who is an Innovator. Stacy Kirk is a champion of quality and process innovation in software development. She is the founder and CEO of QualityWorks Consulting Group, an international quality-driven software consulting firm. She’s also an ally and an advocate for Women Software Engineers, who believes that diversity is the key to creating great products.

In this episode, Alison Wade and Jessie Shternshus chat with Portia Tung, a Woman Who uses the Power of Play. Portia talks about utilizing playful leadership and making it into a repeatable learning process. Join us to learn more about the importance of play in the workplace and in your personal lives.

In this episode, Alison Wade and Jessie Shternshus chat with Dorothy Graham, a woman who is an exceptional communicator. You'll hear Dot talk about her 40 years of experiences, how she became a confident tester, and the silver bullet myth in automation.

In this episode, Alison Wade and Jessie Shternshus chat with Melissa Benua, a Woman Who is a Problem Solver. You will hear about how Melissa has integrated motherhood into her life, works mostly with male-dominated teams, and about her creative problem solving to gain balance with both of these situations. You'll be inspired by the ways in which she supports other women to do the same.

In this episode, Alison Wade and Jessie Shternshus chat with Isabel Evans, a Woman Who is a Storyteller. Isabel has more than thirty years of experience in the IT industry, in quality management, and testing. More than that, Isabel brings real creativity and a spark to technical topics. She helps people learn how to effectively tell their story and positively influence their companies and products.

In this episode, Alison Wade and Jessie Shternshus chat with Marian Phelan, a Woman Who Builds Strong Teams. Marian is the CEO of Hashrocket, a software development company with offices in both Florida and Chicago. Join us to hear what it is like to be a Rocketeer and how Hashrocket builds strong teams. Learn how Marian makes it part of the company culture to reach out into the community with mentoring projects for veterans and women.

In this episode, Alison Wade and Jessie Shternshus chat with Ingrid Alongi, a Women Who Leads. Ingrid is the founder of Quick Left, a web engineering company, which was acquired by Cognizant in 2016. Ingrid is now the head of Mentor Network at Cognizant Accelerator in Boulder, Colorado. Here, you’ll hear some amazing insights about how Ingrid fine-tuned Cognizant's hiring practices to help get a more diverse group applying for roles.

In this episode, Alison Wade and Jessie Shternshus chat with Lia James, a woman who is a connector. Lia is the co-host of Human Inclusive, a podcast that champions diversity, and amplifies the voices and experiences of diverse communities. Lia has an innate desire to connect people and get the right people in the right positions for increased productivity.

In this episode, Alison Wade and Jessie Shternshus chat with Kristen Brillantes a woman who is a go-getter who inspires other entrepreneurial women. You can find Kristen in front of the room, facilitating workshops or behind the scenes, coaching and collaborating. She does whatever it takes to empower people to build resilient, high-functioning organizations. Kristen is currently the Design Operations at Stripe and the Co-Founder & CEO of The Sarap Shop.

In this episode, Alison Wade and Jessie Shternshus chat with Jennifer Bonine, a Woman Who Embraces Change. Jennifer is VP, Global Delivery and Solutions at TapQA, and is a frequent and inspiring speaker at TechWell conferences. She has given talks including; Leading and Embracing Change, What’s Your Leadership IQ?, The Lost Art of Live Communication. At the Women Who Test days she talks about one of the most valuable skills to have in today's job market – Building Your Personal Brand

In this episode, Alison Wade and Jessie Shternshus chat with Denise Jacobs, a Woman Who is Evangelizing Creativity. Denise is a speaker and the author of "Banish Your Inner Critic." She is a creativity evangelist who speaks at conferences and consults with companies worldwide. As the founder and CEO of The Creative Dose, she promotes techniques to unlock creativity and helps people become engaged contributors and authentic leaders.

On this episode, Alison Wade and Jessie Shternshus chat Dawn Jardine. Dawn is Test Manager at Caseware in Toronto who is dedicated to breaking down barriers for women in tech. Dawn leveraged the experiences she gained while participating in women who test event and made some massive changes in her life and career, and she is now working in an environment that supports her passion and life goals.