WMNtech Leaders is a program designed to inspire, equip, and support women-identifying tech leaders in maximizing their strengths, overcoming obstacles, and building relationships with seasoned innovators and dedicated mentors. Since its inception in 2019, the cohort-based experience has propelled emerging leaders into roles of influence, creating parity in the workplace and strengthening the future of the workforce.
To qualify for WMNtech Leaders, potential participants must exhibit promise in their current roles and demonstrate how they will benefit from support, and transform that support into increased responsibility. The average work experience of participants ranges from three to ten years and all cohort members must be in either a technical or market-facing role.
The 2025 cohort is 100% virtual and meets every 3 weeks from May to July, concluding with a graduation ceremony. Throughout the experience, participants will attend workshops designed to develop leadership skills, engage in peer-led forums where they will apply workshop teachings to real-life challenges, and meet regularly with a Super Mentor.
Meet The Cohort
Ayushi Dalal, Strategy and Analytics Sr. Analyst at Apex Fintech Solutions
Jessica Prath, Director of Talent Programs at 1871
Lenore Kaplan Balson, Sr. Manager, High Speed Internet at UScellular
Luveta Hill, Manager, Learning and Development at Loop Capital
Brooke Kennedy, Training Manager at AVANT Communications
Karli Togami, Partner Success Manager & Team Lead at AVANT Communications
Christel Frohnen, Senior Manager of Regional Events at AVANT Communications
Chevon Martin, Sr. Manager, Order Support at AVANT Communications
Stevie Vanderwiel, Brand Marketing Manager at Dscout
Amanda Oster, Technology Product Lead at MATTER
Melissa Cohn, Director of Brand & Marketing at Oishii
Emily Gunderson, Retention & Growth Marketing Manager at ISACA
Hannah Loftus, VP, Research at World Business Chicago
Samhita Gottipolu, Software Engineering Manager at Farmers Fridge
Get Involved
While the WMNtech Leaders program only runs once per year, there are many ways to plug into our WMNtech community!
WMNtech Leaders:
WMNtech Leaders is designed to inspire, equip, and support women tech leaders in maximizing their strengths, overcoming obstacles, and building relationships with experienced innovators and dedicated mentors.
WMNtech Founders:
WMNtech Founders is a 10-week experience for early-stage tech founders, designed to unlock opportunities through peer-learning, dedicated 1:1 mentorship, and tailored programming.
WMNtech Voices:
WMNtech Voices is 1871’s community resource group committed to women professionals in tech. The resource group aims to foster a vibrant and collaborative ecosystem where the unique perspectives and talents of women professionals and allies are celebrated and leveraged to drive positive change.
International Women’s Day
1871 hosts an annual International Women’s Day celebration where hundreds of women-identifying individuals and allies unite to connect and honor the impact of women around the world. Stay tuned for information on next year’s event!
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