Women Tech Founders (WTF) is a powerful
grassroots organization that
connects, inspires, and advances women in
technology by providing them with the
resources and support network to thrive,
innovate, and ultimately change the world.
We are a
robust and diverse community of women
who are technologists, startup founders,
corporate executives, angel investors,
and venture capitalists.
Through
our engaging events and videos, the
WTF community shares stories and lessons
with aspiring women tech innovators so they
can realize their untapped potential.
Our mission is to transform and equalize
power within the tech ecosystem.

Terri Brax
CoFounder, CEO
Sharon Schneider
CoFounder

Bradley LaRocco
CoFounder

Riana Lynn
CoFounder

Miloney Thakrar
SVP, Strategy & Programs Women Tech Founders

Donna Beasley
President KaZoom Kids Books

Brenna Berman
CEO City Tech Collaborative

Cayla Chambers
PartnerInvestHER Ventures

Kendra Chaplin
Chief Strategy Officer
ENJEN Growth Advocates

Lisa Davidson
Vice Chairman
Savills-Studley

Dima Elissa
CEO & Founder VisMed 3D

Gerri Kahweiler
Founder & PartnerInvestHER Ventures

Julia Kanouse
CEO Illinois Technology Association

Sandee Kastrul
President & Co-Founder
i.c.stars

Dorri McWhorter
CEO YWCA Metropolitan Chicago

Samara Meija
Venture Capital Investor
MATH Ventures Partners

Ruth Minnik
Global Development
UniSpace

Mandy Yoh
Chicago Campus Director
Flatiron School

Eileen Murphy
Founder
ThinkCERCA

Kristi Zuhlke
CEO & Co-Founder
KnowledgeHound
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Sonia Nagar
Vice PresidentPritzker Group

Julie Novak
CEOPartySlate
Branding

Ari Krzyzek
Co-Founder & Creative DirectorChykalophia
Website

Kelly Long
Web Designer Redhead Web Design
VideoGraphy

Tracy Hatfield
Co-Founder & CEOSocial Snacks
Videography

Kayla Flam
Co-Founder & COOSocial Snacks
Events

Kathy Cohen
Manager
Accenture
GRAPHIC design

Cecilia Bissoli
FreelancerCecilia Bissoli
Social Media

Shirley Yang
FounderMuses App
Public Relations

Challin Meink
Marketing & Communications
Consultant

Melanie Husk
Financial AdvisorWorld Equity Group

Linda Barrett
OwnerLinda M Barrett Productions
Partnerships

Jessica Williams
Co-FacilitatorWiSTEM
Presentations

Deena John
VP of Client EngagementSGK
Education

Kaitlin Reimann
Co-FounderuBack
Education

Beth Bond
FounderCommunity Startups
Legal

Tricia Meyer
Local Sponsor
Meyer Law
Finance

Leslie Meisner
Local SponsorLeslie Meisner Consulting
Events

Laurie Swanson
CEO
InspiHER Tech
storytelling

Michele Kelly
Founder
K & L Storytellers
Sponsorships

Ania Jablonowski
Business Performance Advisor Insperity
Sponsorships

Kathleen Szot
Communications Manager
BMO Harris
WTF supports the future of our city, our nation, and our world