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, Sadie St Lawrence 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 Executive Director
As the Executive Director of Women in Data, Michele Speich is dedicated to advancing diversity and inclusion in data careers, empowering underrepresented groups, and building a global community rooted in connection, growth, and leadership.
Michele is an accomplished nonprofit leader with a long track record of expanding organizational reach, cultivating partnerships, and driving impactful programs. Throughout her career, she has boosted member engagement through innovative initiatives, creating value-driven experiences that foster connection and loyalty.
Board President
Sadie St Lawrence
Founder of Women in Data, Board Chair
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
Elise Bergeron
Ex-Startup Founder, Marketing Exec at Snowflake & Salesforce
Board Member
Chandra Donelson
CDAO & Director of Data Artificial Intelligence and Software, US Space Force
Board Member
Athol Smith
Treasurer
Board Member
Wendy Batchelder
CDO, Centene
Board Member
Michelle Yi
Secretary
Advisory Board: Events Committee
Elizabeth Maxson
SVP & Chief Marketing Officer, Tableau
Effie Kilmer
Director of Data Governance, Microsoft
Kamal Distell
VP Data, Analytics, Platforms and Data Science,
Toyota Motor Corporation
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™
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
