Join us for an exciting journey into the realm of artificial intelligence at Women in Tech Fall 2023: Exploring and Embracing AI.
Our panel of tech professionals, AI enthusiasts, and DEI advocates will discuss the enigma of newer AI technologies, diving headfirst into common questions that surround this rapidly evolving field. How is AI becoming a driving force for innovation and productivity in business? What shifts are we witnessing in the job market, and what doors will it open for both professionals and companies alike?
Additionally, we’ll discuss how the integration of AI will affect women in particular through means of job security and hiring practices, as well as consider the types of data AI analyzes for content generation.
This event will serve as a guiding light not only for acknowledging the future of artificial intelligence, but becoming active agents in shaping it.
Together we'll explore how to embrace opportunities while mitigating obstacles, carving a collaborative path where humans and AI work in tandem towards an equitable, innovative future.
Jane Hillyard, Senior Manager of Data and Analytics at WIN Waste Innovations, brings over thirty years of tech industry expertise. Before WIN, she was Director of Data Governance for the Innovation Team at RiverStone Resources where she built out the Data Governance Program and a Master Data Management initiative centered around creating trust and ownership of data quality.
Jane's career is marked by her unwavering dedication to data, from its seamless flow between data sources and decisions makers, optimizing processes through automation, instilling robust data governance processes/techniques/habits/practices, and exploring the transformative potential of machine learning. Her passion lies in leveraging data as a strategic asset to inform decision-making.
Flo Nicolas, Esq., a tech thought leader, advocates DEI with a decade in tech ops. As DEI Directive's Co-Founder/COO, she empowers using data analytics. She co-hosted a global contract event, showcasing legal contract insights. Creator of "Get Tech Smart" and "Get Resource Smart," she spotlights tech innovation and community impact.
A LinkedIn Accelerator alumna, Flo highlights global women in tech. NH Business Review's Outstanding Women in Business 2023 and NH Tech Alliance's Tech Professional of the Year 2023, she's a TEDx Speaker. Serving on separate boards, she mentors underrepresented professionals and hosts DEI Networking events. Flo drives positive change in all facets of her life.
Currently serving as the Senior Director of Security & Engineering at Mainstay Technologies, Paige Yeater brings a wealth of expertise to the realm of technology security. She is a driving force in ensuring both Mainstay and its clients are fortified against technological threats.
Her deep understanding of business processes has been instrumental in shaping strategies that not only safeguard against risks but also optimize operational efficiency. Recognizing the power of cohesive and empowered teams, her leadership philosophy centers on nurturing each team member's unique strengths, while providing avenues for personal and professional development. Beyond her professional accomplishments,
Paige is a mother to two fantastic kids and she and her husband spends most of their free time cheering them on from the sidelines of soccer fields all over New England.
Lori, a lifelong tech enthusiast and early adopter of digital technology, has a passion for AI that extends beyond her work as a finance professional. Lori began her journey by learning applications on the Apple IIe and breaking into the first console games. Her fascination for all things tech and digital predates the term "digital," thanks to her father's introduction to computers, gaming, and the art of tech inspiration. This passion has trickled down to her three amazing kids, who have built hobby computers, learned to code, and share her love of gaming.
Lori’s thirst for technological innovation is insatiable. She is a Beta tester for tech and digital platforms including AI, which she has used for both side gigs and adaptive purposes after a medical injury affected her vision.
Lori's story is a testament to the power of tech to transform our lives, whether for work, play, or to overcome challenges. She is a role model for individuals of all ages, and her dedication to innovation is inspiring.