Daring Women
Daring Women Q&A: Jessie Woolley-Wilson, Chair, President and CEO of DreamBox Learning
"I believe that the first step in unlocking our human abilities is to unlock our learning potential. Im on a mission to accomplish that, and to ensure minorities are represented throughout all levels of education, policy, and business."
Jessie Woolley-Wilson, DreamBox Learning’s CEO, president and chair, is this week’s Daring Woman. In May, at our inaugural Daring Women event, Woolley-Wilson took part in a panel discussion on “How We Get There Matters,” where she and other panelists discussed the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Read about her proudest moments, mentors…
Daring Women Q&A: Gwen Murray, Vice President of Marketing at Shyft
"Being a woman in tech, it is not uncommon to be the only female in the room. For me, part of overcoming that challenge lies in mentoring other women through the process."
Gwen Murray, Shyft’s vice president of marketing, is this week’s Daring Woman. Shyft is a Seattle-based, award-winning startup that created an app for scheduling shift-based employees. Read about her proudest moments, challenges shes faced in her industry and her advice to women starting out in their careers in this week’s installment of our Daring Women…
Daring Women Q&A: Billie Sue Chafins, Vice President of Software Development at Hulu
"I think many women have experienced similar internal conflicts about how to be successful and grow our careers while still staying true to ourselves."
Our latest installment of the Daring Women Q&A series features Billie Sue Chafins, vice president of software development at Hulu. Read about the challenges shes faced in her industry, her mentors and her advice to women starting out in their careers. 1. Tell us about the high point of your career. What do you love…
Daring Women Q&A: Akhila Tadinada, Chief Technology Officer at Xemelgo
"Ask for help, ask for promotions and ask for the next new role. If you dont ask, people will never know what you want or are capable of."
This weeks Daring Woman is Akhila Tadinada, chief technology officer of Xemelgo, an industrial internet of things startup launched earlier this year. Read about the challenges shes faced in her industry, her mentors and her proudest moments. 1. Tell us about the high point of your career. What do you love about your work? Describe…
Daring Women Q&A: Claire Verity, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Pacific Northwest States
"Your voice, opinion and experience are important and can often lead to breakthrough moments and ideas."
Claire Verity, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Pacific Northwest States, values the importance of servant leadership. In May, at our first Daring Women event, Verity took part in a panel discussion on Owning Your Leadership Style, where she spoke about her career journey and shared leadership tips. Read about her proudest moments, mentors and challenges shes faced…
Daring Women Q&A: Joanie Parsons, Founder and President of Parsons + Co
"When it comes to gender equity, awareness is important, but its not enough."
This weeks Daring Woman is Joanie Parsons, founder and president of Parsons + Co, a Seattle-based PR firm. Read about the challenges shes faced in her industry, her mentors and her advice to women starting out in their careers. 1. Tell us about the high point of your career. What do you love about your…
Daring Women Q&A: Anika Anand, Director of Storytelling at WhereBy.Us and Cofounder of The Evergrey
"If youre frustrated at work, quit complaining and learn how to advocate for yourself."
Our latest installment of the Daring Women Q&A series features Anika Anand, director of storytelling at WhereBy.Us and cofounder of The Evergrey, a local daily newsletter that keeps you in the loop about news and events happening around town. Read about her mentors, proudest moments and advice to women starting out in their careers in…
Daring Women Q&A: Alicia Crank, Corporate Relations Officer at YWCA
"Turn obstacles into opportunities. Dont let the concept of being told 'no' deter you from trying anyway. Own your experiences."
This week’s Daring Woman is Alicia Crank, a corporate relations officer at YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish, a nonprofit working toward eliminating racism and empowering women. Crank wants women to speak up and not be afraid to go toe to toe with their male colleagues. Read about her career high points, challenges, and how…
Daring Women Q&A: Aparna Rae, Senior Program Officer at Panorama Global
"Expanding contacts comes naturally when you reframe networking as relationship building. I believe in the value of continuously connecting with people, and making room in my own schedule for expertise sharing, job searches and mentoring."
Our latest installment of the Daring Women Q&A features Aparna Rae, a senior program officer at Panorama Global, a Seattle-based action tank working toward solving global issues. Raes main focus is working toward solutions in the social and philanthropic sector, which has led her to work in six different countries throughout her career. Read about…
Daring Women Q&A: Lydia Frank, Vice President of Content Strategy at PayScale
"Moving toward real impact around diversity, equity and inclusion issues is understanding that there is always room for more people who want to be part of the solutions."
Lydia Frank, vice president of content strategy at PayScale, is working hard toward gender equity in tech. At our first Daring Women event, Frank took part in a panel discussion on Women in Tech Challenges and Success in a Male Dominated Industry. Read about her proudest moments, mentors and challenges shes faced in this weeks…
Daring Women Q&A: Kari Brunson, Co-Owner of Frankie & Jos and Owner of Juicebox Cafe
The business owner shares where she finds inspiration, what makes a good leader and advice for women starting out in their careers.
After nine years with the Pacific Northwest Ballet, Kari Brunson hung up her dancing shoes and jumped into the Seattle food scene. She opened her first business Juicebox Cafe, focused on cold-pressed juices and plant-based food in 2012. Now, the entrepreneur also co-owns Frankie & Jos, the popular plant-based ice cream shop. Read about her…
Daring Women Q&A: Krystianne Avedian, Principal Executive at Capgemini
The top executive shares who inspires her, what challenges she's faced in the field and her career high points.
Our second installment (see the first one here) of our Daring Women Q&A series features Krystianne Avedian, the principal executive at Capgemini. Her role at the company focuses on design thinking, partnerships and alliances, mindfulness, and diversity and inclusion. Read about her mentors, advice to women starting out in their careers and how can men…
Daring Women Q&A: Molly Moon Neitzel, Founder and CEO of Molly Moons Homemade Ice Cream
Seattles ice cream queen shares what she loves about her work, who inspires her and what makes a good leader.
The first installment of our Daring Women Q&A series features Molly Moon Neitzel, the founder and CEO of Molly Moons Homemade Ice Cream. In May, at our first Daring Women event, she took part in a panel discussion on Owning Your Leadership Style. Read about her mentors, proudest moments and advice to women starting out…