Empowering Women in Data & AI: Join the 2024 WLDA Awards Celebration

Bridging the Gender Gap in Data and AI

Women Leaders in Data and AI (WLDA) was established to spotlight and empower women in the Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Tech Innovation sectors. Responding to a Deloitte study that highlighted the high attrition rate of women in these fields due to career stagnation and lack of support, WLDA is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the women making significant impacts in Data, Machine Learning, and AI Development.

Celebrate Excellence with the 2024 WLDA Awards

The 2024 WLDA Awards provide a unique platform to honor and uplift women and their allies who contribute invaluable support and drive progress in Data Technology and AI. This year, we are proud to also recognize outstanding men and forward-thinking companies that empower and champion female colleagues in the industry.

Join Us at the WLDA Awards Gala 2024

Finalists will be announced in the coming weeks, with winners celebrated at the WLDA Awards Gala on November 15, 2024, in New York City. This prestigious event will honor trailblazers in technology, data, and AI leadership across various industries. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this inspiring evening—Get your tickets now.

Award Categories and Esteemed Nominees

Best Motivator

1. Nikita Gupta – Co-Founder & COO, CareerFlow.AI
2. Meagan Askew – Director, PwC
3. Samhita Bandopadhyay – Director, PwC
4. Meenakshi Sinha – Director, PwC
5. Zahra Nazari – Country Director, Women in Tech Movement
6. Kaveri Jayanna – Director, PwC
7. Melissa Drew – Founder, Data, Digital & AI Fractional Executive, Simply Transformed
8. Anshu Minocha – Director, PwC
9. Anshu Goel – Director, PwC Analytics Advisory
10. Jill Ozovek – Senior Manager, Learner Experience, General Assembly
11. Mursal Dawodi – Founder & President, Femstech Worldwide e.V.
12. Miki Suga – Director, Analytics, KPMG US
13. Ronnie Sheth – CEO, Senen Group

Rising Star

1. Karishma Choudhary – Demand Center Lead, North America Customer Growth Team, Henkel
2. Clara Kaluderovic – Co-Founder & CEO, ex2
3. Kaveri Jayanna – Director, PwC
4. Anshu Goel – Director, PwC Analytics Advisory
5. Layan Nahlawi – Data Science & Machine Learning Manager, PwC
6. Molly Kohrs – Director, KPMG US
7. Carly Cullen – Senior Associate UX Designer & Strategist, KPMG US
8. Rachel Wagner – Director, Data Scientist, KPMG US
9. Jean Dinco – LGBTIQA+ Justice Working Group, Victoria Legal Aid
10. Courtney A. Tormeno – Enterprise Data & Analytics Program Lead, Combe Incorporated
11. Nikita Gupta – Co-Founder & COO, CareerFlow.AI
12. Simran Yadav – Senior AI and Data Consultant, EY
13. Teevyah Yuva Raju – Business Strategist & Communications Lead, Office of the COO, BlackRock
14. Jayeeta Putatunda – Senior Data Scientist – NLP & Gen AI, Manager – Emerging Technology, Fitch Group Inc.
15. Alyssa Columbus – CERSI Scholar, Johns Hopkins University
16. Amy Lam – Advisory Data Organization, KPMG US
17. Samhita Bandopadhyay – Director, PwC
18. June Mustari – Senior Program Manager, Data Platforms, Molex
19. Erika Roths – Enterprise Data Governance Lead, Molex
20. Lulu Williams – AI Product Manager, Molex
21. Christine Chow – Senior Associate, Data Scientist, KPMG US

Changemaker in the Field of AI

1. Nerea Ruiz de Gauna Santiago – Senior Data Scientist & Delivery Lead, Theory+Practice
2. Fatemah Rostemzadeh Renani – Lead Data Scientist, Theory+Practice
3. Kelly Combs – Managing Director, KPMG US
4. Thu Pam – Data Science Manager, KPMG US
5. Aisha Tahirkheli – Managing Director, KPMG US
6. Htike Htike Kyaw Soe – Managing Director, Lead of Analytics Solutions, AI & Digital Innovation (Office of COA), KPMG US
7. Navjot Kaur – Lead ML Engineer, Theory+Practice
8. Carrie Cobb – CDO, Blackbaud
9. Jagbir Kaur – Strategy and Operations Manager, Google
10. Ronisha Carter – Data & AI Strategist, Department of the Air Force Chief Data and AI Office
11. Anvita Karara – AVP Leader, Digital Centre of Excellence & Market Operations, Merck
12. Judy Chan – Director, Advisory Technology, KPMG US

Changemaker in the Field of Data

1. Peggy Tsai – CDO, BigID
2. Lisa Mae Brunson – Founder & Director, Wonder Women Tech Foundation
3. Ashwini Kovverker – Senior Manager, Enterprise Reporting & Analytics, Medtronic
4. Maria Nazareth – Partner, Data Analytics, AI, & Gen AI Leader for Financial Services, PwC
5. Elizabeth Ebert – Managing Director, PwC
6. Marilia Maia – Technology Deployment Manager, Transocean
7. Amy Edwards Holmes – Executive Director, Bloomberg Center for Government Excellence at Johns Hopkins University
8. Elaine Gamble – Vice President, Customer Engagement, Trinity Life Sciences
9. Cindi Howson – CDSO, ThoughtSpot
10. Uma Sridharan – Senior Director, Data Analytics, Becton Dickinson
11. Laine Hiera – Interim Vice President of Data and Analytics, Bridgestone

Corporation of the Year

     1. FEMSTECH Worldwide – Germany
   2. PwC – USA
   3. KPMG – USA

AI Leader of the Year

1. Anne Flanagan – Vice President for Artificial Intelligence & Head of the FPF Center for AI, Future of Privacy Forum
2. Srijani Dey – Senior Director, Aladdin Data & Studio, Strategic Program Transformation, BlackRock
3. Nishi Sood – AI/ML Computational Science Manager, Accenture India
4. Beth Rudden – CEO, BAST AI
5. Dr. Tamela Walker – Senior Consultant, Daugherty Business Solutions
6. Charlotte Dungan – Chief Learning Officer, Mark Cuban Foundation
7. Ilana Golbin Blumenfeld – Director, PwC
8. Joni Wallace – Director, Artificial Intelligence, Collins Aerospace

Data Leader of the Year

1. Nithyaa Ramamoorthy – Digital Analytics Lead (Consumer Insights & Analytics), The Mayo Clinic
2. Elizabeth Ebert – Managing Director, PwC
3. Caroline Tuan – COO, Balsam Brands
4. Bin Jiang – Principal, PwC
5. Peggy Tsai – CDO, BigID
6. Sandy Estrada – Vice President, Client Solutions, Data & Digital Strategy, Cervello, a Kearney Company
7. Kristi Cunningham – US Chief Technology Officer, Kyndryl
8. Preethi Reddy – Senior Manager, Analytics, SS&C Technologies
9. Mo Villagran – Associate Director, Insights, Analytics & Data, Cambrex
10. Laura Madsen – Chief Blow-Shit-Up Officer, Moxy Analytics
11. Vicki Selover – Director, Data Services & Analytics, Collins Aerospace – An RTX Company
12. Maria Nazareth – Partner, Data Analytics, AI, & Gen AI Leader for Financial Services, PwC

Executive Champion Award

1. Kristie Grinnell – Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer, DXC Technology
2. Robin Sutara – Field Chief Data Strategy Officer, Databricks
3. Steve Wanamaker – Founder & Publisher, CDO Magazine
4. Maria Nazareth – Partner, Data Analytics, AI, & Gen AI Leader for Financial Services, PwC
5. Jinsook Han – Partner, Data, Analytics & AI, PwC
6. Frances West – Founder, FrancesWest&Co
7. Elizabeth Ebert – Managing Director, PwC

Woman Leader of the Year

1. Debadrita Choudhury – Head, Consumer & Media Analytics (South APAC, Middle East & North Africa), L’Oréal
2. Sandy Carter – COO, Unstoppable Domains

About WLDA

Women Leaders in Data and AI (WLDA) is a membership organization committed to empowering female leaders in the Data and AI sectors. Our mission is to unite women and men at the forefront of data innovation and AI advancements to shape a meaningful and inclusive future.

WLDA offers a unique platform for senior leaders to connect with industry peers from Fortune 1000 companies, explore cutting-edge technological solutions, tackle complex data challenges, and advance both personally and professionally. Our events foster confidential and supportive conversations, providing the inspiration and support that women leaders seek.

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Be part of our mission to transform the Data and AI landscape. Apply for your exclusive membership today and learn more about how WLDA can support your career growth and leadership journey.

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