Diversity in Technology: A View from the Top

What does it take to land a leadership role in technology? Achieving smooth success is already a feat riddled with tests for any individual, but some face a distinctly unique set of challenges. This panel will focus on diverse leaders in technology who are navigating this challenge, and their paths to getting there and will address questions like:

  1. What are the utmost priorities in service delivery, workforce, and technology?
  2. What barriers are impacting some from securing more leadership roles in technology across the public sector? How do we change the dynamic? 
  3. What specific and action-oriented approaches should be taken to foster a culture that retains and promotes more individuals in technology

Featuring insights from:

  • Maisha Dottery, Chief Information Officer, California Department of Community Services and Development & PSN Advisory Board Member
  • Wendy Weaver, Chief Information Officer, California Department of Conservation
  • Jennifer Chan, Deputy Director, Chief Information Officer, California State Lottery 
  • Jennifer Elliott, Risk & Privacy Officer, California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA)
  • Rufus Coleman, SLED Director & General Manager, Infoblox
  • Moderator: Ehrien Marth, Major Account Executive, US Public Sector, Ping Identity