Lisa Duerre, co-founder and CEO of RLD Group, is a high-performance advisor and burnout prevention specialist. She has helped over 25,000 employees balance their work and home lives.

Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska sparked debate with her bold Vogue cover, where her pose defied traditional gender norms. The #SitLikeAGirl movement emerged in support, challenging stereotypes worldwide.

Women make up almost half of the entry-level tech workforce but hold less than 30% of leadership roles. Ambition isn’t the issue—unconscious bias and limited support hinder their progress.

The tech world is one of the areas where gender disparity is rampant. To break and reverse the cycle of inequality on gender lines, women require support to succeed in tech.

Women with computer science degrees dropped from 27% to 18% between 2002 and 2012. This decline reflects broader trends in tech employment.

Elizabeth Feinler, at 89, is a trailblazer in Internet history. Her work in ARPANET and Defense Data Network laid the foundation for today’s Internet.

Annie Easley broke barriers in science and math at NASA, contributing to space exploration and hybrid vehicle tech. Despite facing racial challenges, her dedication and talent left a lasting impact.

Anne Aaron and her team at Netflix revolutionized streaming with an algorithm that boosts video quality while using less data. Her work allows more viewing hours on limited data plans.

Joy Buolamwini, a computer scientist, founded the Algorithmic Justice League to tackle bias in AI. Her work with facial recognition highlights issues with tech's accuracy on dark-skinned faces.

Laura Shovan's multicultural childhood in Bangkok and the Bronx deeply influenced her writing, sparking a passion for exploring how language connects cultures.

Alaina Percival, CEO of Women Who Code, helps women excel in tech through global events and mentorship. Her organization offers resources and support to boost women’s careers in technology.

Marcela Torres founded Hola Code to help returnees in Mexico gain tech skills. Her program offers free training in software engineering, with students paying only after securing a job.