Unite with visionary women in tech.
Women Tech Founders (WTF) is a powerful collaborative organization advancing women in technology by inspiring, advancing and connecting them with one another in order to drive potential, advance business and ultimately change the world.
From aspiring founders at the forefront of their careers to leading funders seeking to support industry disruptors, WTF uses storytelling, video and networking events, to accelerate their technology-driven dreams.
Our vision is a tech industry that drives everyone’s potential to reach their dreams, advance business, and change the world.
Founded By:
Terri Brax
CoFounder, CEO
Sharon Schneider
CoFounder
Bradley LaRocco
CoFounder
Riana Lynn
CoFounder
WTF Leadership Council/Advisors
Samara Meija
Venture Capital InvestorMATH Ventures Partners
Julie Novak
CEOPartySlate
Cayla Chambers
PartnerInvestHER Ventures
Gerri Kahweiler
Founder & PartnerInvestHER Ventures
Lisa Davidson
Executive Managing DirectorSavills-Studley
Sonia Nagar
Vice PresidentPritzker Group
Ruth Minnik
Global DevelopmentUniSpace
Sandee Kastrul
President & Co-Founderi.c.stars
Kendra Chaplin
FounderChicago Woman Magazine
Amanda Signorelli
CEOTechWeek
Desiree Vargas
FounderPearachute & Give Forward
Katy Lynch
Co-Founder & Chief Marketing OfficerCodeverse
WTF Committee & Team Leaders
Brand Director
Ari Krzyzek
Co-Founder & Creative DirectorChykalophia
MWiT.com Site Manager
Kelly Long
Video Co-Director
Tracy Hatfield
Co-Founder & CEOSocial Snacks
Video Co-Director
Kayla Flam
Co-Founder & COOSocial Snacks
Co-Chair
Kathy Cohen
Manager – Management ConsultingAccenture
Graphic Design
Cecilia Bissoli
FreelancerCecilia Bissoli
Social Media Co-Chair
Shirley Yang
FounderMuses App
Public Relation
Challin Meink
Marketing & CommsConsultant
Stage Manager
Melanie Husk
Financial AdvisorWorld Equity Group
Photography
Linda Barrett
OwnerLinda M Barrett Productions
Partnership Liaison
Jessica Williams
Co-FacilitatorWiSTEM
Power Points
Deena John
VP of Client EngagementSGK
Kaitlin Reimann
Co-FounderuBack
Beth Bond
FounderCommunity Startups
Tricia Meyer
Local SponsorMeyer Law
Leslie Meisner
Local SponsorLeslie Meisner Consulting
WTF supports the future of our city, our nation and our world
We have reached a crisis point. Girls are not pursuing STEM studies, and those in STEM careers are not staying long. While the issues are complex; there are limited role models for our young girls; there is limited mentoring and sponsoring for STEM women…
WTF will make a sustainable impact.
WTF Supporters
