In her role, Julie strategically partners with technology and cybersecurity leaders in various business functions to bridge business needs with cybersecurity capabilities to protect our people, customers, data, and the Brand. By building and maintaining strong relationships, active listening and understanding the needs, strategy and priorities of the departments, Julie advocates the adoption of services and solutions that will achieve results in the most secure fashion.

 

Julie is actively involved in volunteer work with Junior Achievement and Ronald McDonald's House Charities, as well a technology-sponsored event Grab-A-Byte which focuses on an immersive 1-day experience for Chicago Public School students to learn about STEM in use at McDonald's headquarters.

Jeanne is a Director in GovernX® Services-Managed Services at ISG, where she consults on process improvement, managed services, and vendor management. Known for her IT contract negotiation skills, Jeanne combines data analysis, networking, and ITIL methodologies to deliver client solutions.

She also leads ISG’s *Digital Dish* podcast as part of the Women in Digital initiative. Jeanne holds a Master’s in Technology Management from Columbia University, is ITIL certified, and is a member of ISG’s 2021 Chairman’s Club.

Jen Dowd is a Program Director for Seven Generations Ahead, where she integrates sustainability and healthy community planning into public and private institutions. She is a highly motivated professional with expertise in sustainable business practices, change management, and strategic guidance for organizational leaders. Jen brings strong experience in program design, implementation, and community engagement, with technical expertise in sustainability strategy, waste and landfill diversion, food waste reduction, and composting. She is a resourceful decision-maker who combines strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences.

My name is JT and I am a proud Chicago native. My passion for infosec comes from my desire to both teach and solve interesting puzzles, with a healthy dose of hype from heist movies. By following through on this passion I've had the opportunity to build some really cool tools and break a few others. After working on projects involving development, threat hunting, forensics, and malware obfuscation, I am constantly on the search for what's next

Outside of security, I am also passionate about robotics and STEM education and work to develop curriculum and teach/mentor k-12 students as much as humanly possible. Some other ways I enjoy hacking away the day include video games, film, and most recently food. All of which I both love to create and consume.

Isabella is a Senior Program Manager in R&D at AbbVie. As part of Regulatory Portfolio Management, she leads the execution of the Regulatory Strategy developed by the Global Regulatory Product Teams. In addition, she manages and leads Regulatory and cross-functional initiatives to improve processes and achieve business goals. Prior to joining Regulatory Affairs, Isabella spent 30 years of her career in Technology as a programmer, Business analyst, and Project/Portfolio/Program Manager. Isabella holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from DePaul University.

Renee Smith is a trusted leader in technology, transformation, and global innovation across pharmacy, healthcare & life sciences.  Her 30+ year career journey began through a STEM pipeline program that opened doors for underrepresented students.  It was a formative experience that continues to shape her commitment to equity, access, and empowering others.  She is passionate about making complex systems accessible and helping the next generation see themselves as creators, not just consumers, of technology.

Tracy is the VP of Client Solutions at Systems Guild Inc, where she partners with clients to design and deliver enterprise software solutions to drive results. With a rich background in IT, Tracy brings over 30 years of experience spanning product management, project leadership, systems architecture, and hands-on software and database development. She’s known for leading cross-functional teams to success and translating complex tech into meaningful client outcomes.Tracy holds a Bachelor of Science in Management and Information Systems from the University of Illinois. Now in her fourth year leading our robotics workshop, she’s passionate about empowering the next generation—especially young women—to explore the exciting world of technology and engineering.

Nicole Stigler is a neuroscience researcher at Stanford University studying how different brain cells and circuits contribute to addiction and withdrawal. She earned her B.S. in Neurobiology and Psychology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where she found her passion for understanding the brain and behavior. Nicole hopes to earn her Ph.D. in neuroscience and one day lead her own research lab to help uncover new ways to improve mental health.

Anna is a research intern at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, having received her degree in Neurobiology this Spring. She is very interested in neurogenetics and molecular neurobiology, with a focus on how genetic variation shapes brain development and contributes to neurodevelopmental disorders.