About Us
Now more than ever, we need women in data careers to create economic equality for women for the jobs of today and tomorrow, and ensure the algorithms and data running our world are fair and equally distributed.
By 2030, Women in Data is on a mission to reach 10 million lives and achieve 30% female representation in data careers.
Mission
Increase diversity in data careers
Vision
Create a world where all can use and benefit from data and AI
Values
Community Opportunity Diversity Education
Women in Data was created in 2015, when our founder noticed the lack of women representation as she began her journey into data. Concerned about the prospect of gender equality in a data-driven future, the first chapter of Women in Data was launched.
We have since shaped Women in Data to the global community we are today. A place for data enthusiasts of all backgrounds to connect, grow, and lead together.
Our Team
Our Founder
In 2014, Sadie St Lawrence left the field of neuroscience to transition her career into data science. During this transition, she noticed the lack of diversity in the field and knew that in order to survive and thrive there needed to be a community that supported women at every stage of their career journey. While running Women in Data, Sadie went on to lead data science teams, consult for Fortune 500 companies, and train over 600,000 people in data science. Today, Sadie is fully focused on continuing to educate, inspire, and achieve gender equality in data careers.
Board Member
Wendy Batchelder
CDO, Salesforce
Board Member
Gaston Besanson
VP Data Science, Pepsico
Board Member
Karen Edwards
VP Global Strategy & Transformation, PepsiCo
Board Member
Adita Karkera, PhD
CDO, Deloitte
Board Member
Athol Smith
Treasurer
Board Member
Sadie St Lawrence
President
Board Member
Michelle Yi
Secretary
Advisory Board: Events Committee
Elizabeth Maxson
SVP & Chief Marketing Officer, Tableau
Effie Kilmer
Director of Data Governance, Microsoft
Advisory Board: Programs Committee
Karen Edwards
VP Global Strategy & Transformation, PepsiCo
Mayaria Johnson
Global Research & Development Digital Transformation Lead,
PepsiCo
Amanda Long
North America Regional Lead,
Women In Data™
Priscila J. Papazissis Paolinelli
Head of Data Analytics, Vallourec
Deni St Lawrence
Director of Operations, Women In Data™
Advisory Board: Partnership Committee
Teresa Reilly
VP Global Data Governance, PepsiCo
Advisory Board: AI Ethics Committee
Meghna Parikh
Healthcare Attorney
Sunil Daluvoy
Co-Founder, Sift AI
Managing Partner, El Cosmico Group
Srujana Kaddevarmuth
AI Leader, Walmart
Our Impact
22,000
Program Participants
5.7 Million
Lives Reached
19,000+
Event Attendees
Help us reach gender equality in data by donating to our scholarship program. Each $120 provides an individual access to over 300+ courses, mentorship, networking and a supportive community.
Thank You To Our Partners
