FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: October 20, 2024
WLDA Announces Finalists for 2024 WLDA Awards
Honoring Women, Men, and Companies Driving Innovation, Inclusion, and Leadership in Data and AI
Colonia, NJ, USA – Women Leaders in Data and AI (WLDA) is thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2024 WLDA Awards, a prestigious event celebrating outstanding contributions in the fields of data, AI, and inclusion. The winners will be revealed on November 15, 2024, at the 48th Wall Street Events Place in New York City during the WLDA Awards Gala, a spectacular evening recognizing innovation, leadership, and the future of AI.
The WLDA Awards spotlight exceptional individuals and companies that are pushing boundaries, breaking glass ceilings, and creating a more inclusive future for the data and AI industries. This year’s finalists represent some of the brightest minds in the field, whose work exemplifies innovation, leadership, and a commitment to diversity.
“WLDA was founded with the vision of creating a platform where women leaders in data and AI can thrive and find the support they need to shape an inclusive and scalable world,” said Asha Saxena, Founder & CEO of WLDA. “Now, more than ever, we have the opportunity to recognize not only these remarkable women but also the men and companies who stand alongside them, fostering a culture of empowerment and inclusion.”
The 2024 WLDA Awards Gala will be a celebration of the trailblazers leading the charge in data and AI, with categories that highlight motivation, innovation, rising stars, and leadership across the industry. In addition to recognizing women, the event celebrates men and corporations who are championing gender diversity in these pivotal fields.
Join us on November 15 to honor these visionaries and changemakers at the WLDA Awards Gala in New York City. The event promises to be a memorable evening filled with inspiration, recognition, and celebration.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit the 2024 Gala.
2024 WLDA Awards Finalists
Best Motivator
Nikita Gupta- Co-Founder, COO, Careerflow.ai
Zahra Nazari – Country Director, Women in Tech
Kaveri Jayanna – Director, PwC
Melissa Drew – Data, Digital, & AI Executive, Simply-Transformed
Jill Ozovek – Senior Manager, Learner Experience, General Assembly
Mursal Dawodi – Founder and President, FEMSTECH Worldwide e.V.
Ronnie Sheth – CEO, Senen Group
Rising Star
Lulu Williams – AI Product Manager, MOLEX
Simran Yadav – Senior AI and Data Consultant
Molly Kohrs – Director, KPMG
Kaveri Jayanna – Director, PwC
Clara Kaluderovic – Co-Founder and CEO, ex2
Layan Nahlawi – Data Science and Machine Learning Manager. PwC
Jean Dinco – Victoria Legal Aid
Nikita Gupta – Co-Founder, COO, Careerflow.ai
Teevyah Yuva Raju – Business Strategist & Communications Lead, Office of the COO (Data and AI), BlackRock
Jayeeta Putatunda – Lead Data Scientist, Director – AI Center of Excellence, Fitch Group, Inc.
Alyssa Columbus – Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation (CERSI) Scholar, The Johns Hopkins University
Changemaker in AI
Htike Htike Kyaw Soe – Managing Director, Lead of Analytics Solutions, AI and Digital Innovation (Office of COA). KPMG
Carrie Cobb – CDO, BlackBaud
Jagbir Kaur – Strategy and Operations Manager, Google
Ronisha Carter – Data & AI Strategist, Department of the Air Force Chief Data and AI Office
Changemaker in Data
Peggy Tsai – CDO, BigID
Lisa Mae Brunson – Founder and Director, Wonder Women Tech Foundation
Marilia Maia – Technology Deployme nt Manager, Transocean
Amy Edwards Holmes – Executive Director, John Hopkins University
Cindi Howson – CDSO, Thoughtspot
Corporation of the Year
PWC
KPMG
AI Leader of The Year
Anne Flanagan – Vice President for Artificial Intelligence and Head of the FPF Center for AI, Future of Privacy Forum
Beth Rudden – CEO, Bast AI
Dr. Tamela Walker – Senior Consultant, Daugherty Business Solutions
Charlotte Dungan – CLO, Mark Cuban Foundation
Data Leader of the Year
Peggy Tsai – CDO, BigID
Sandy Estrada – Vice President, Client Solutions, Data & Digital Strategy, Cervello a Kearney Company
Preethi Reddy – Sr Manager- Analytics, Advent Software
Laura Madsen – Chief Blow Shit Up Officer, Moxy Analytics
Maria Nazareth – Partner, Data Analytics, AI and Gen AI Leader for Financial Services, PwC
Executive Champion
Robin Sutara – Field Chief Data Strategy Officer, Databricks
Steve Wannamaker – Founder and Publisher, CDO Magazine
Maria Nazareth – Partner, Data Analytics, AI and Gen AI Leader for Financial Services, PwC
Woman Leader of The Year
Debadrita Choudhury – Head – Consumer & Media Analytics (South APAC, Middle East & North Africa), L’Oreal
Sandy Carter – COO, UnstoppableDomains
About WLDA
Women Leaders in Data and AI (WLDA) is a leading organization dedicated to empowering women leaders in the data and AI fields. Through exclusive membership and mastermind circles, WLDA provides learning, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities, helping women excel in their careers while driving innovation across industries.
Apply for membership and learn more at wlda.tech.
Contact:
Julie Headley
julie.headley@wlda.tech
