2025 WIT Event Presenters
Breaking Boundaries: Women Driving Innovation in a Connected World
Keynote Speaker
Jessica Johnson, Sr. Manager, IT Security & Program Operations, Smurfit Westrock
Jessica, a cybersecurity enthusiast with over 10 years of experience in IT security and program operations. As the Senior Manager, Jessica has spearheaded a plethora of projects that have transformed Smurfit Westrock’s cybersecurity landscape, making digital assets safer one byte at a time! With a passion for threat analysis, incident response, and crafting top-notch security policies. Her strategic brilliance ensures that our defenses are always a step ahead of the game, keeping our precious data “locked up tighter than a treasure chest."
Presenters
| Presenter Name | Presentation Topic |
|---|---|
Jessica Johnson | Keynote Speaker Title: Unlocking the Future: The Transformative Power and Ethical Imperatives of AI This discussion on Artificial Intelligence (AI) will highlight its transformative potential to drive innovation and address complex global challenges. As AI progresses, it will increasingly influence our daily interactions with technology and each other. Key points include privacy and security concerns regarding data collection, the potential for job displacement due to AI automation, and the need for clear regulations to ensure accountability in AI-driven decisions. This discussion will emphasize the importance of collaboration between governments, industries, and academia to fully harness AI's benefits. Ethical principles of fairness, transparency, and accountability are essential to guide AI development towards creating a better future. This interactive talk is designed to encourage audience participation and engagement. We invite you to reflect on how AI has transformed various sectors in recent years and share your thoughts and experiences. By fostering a collaborative environment, we aim to deepen our collective understanding of AI's impact and explore how we can responsibly shape its future. |
Charla Orozco | Title: Empowering Leadership with Analytics: How Tableau, R, and AI Tools Like ChatGPT Drive Success |
Ashley Campbell Melissa Herrera | Title: Distance Education Compliance: DOJ Accessibility Updates |
Jo Nageswaran Kinnard | Title: Be Your Own Best Advocate: Recognizing and Rooting Out Stereotypes Within You That are Holding You Back |
| Devon Williams IT Project Mgr 3 | Title: Leveraging Lean Six Sigma in IT Projects |
Lisa Beauchene-Lawson | Title: Bridging the Tech Workforce Gap: Lessons from a Functional Expert Turned Product Lead in Tech |
Nerissa Whittington | Title: Women in Infrastructure, creating the space for innovation |
Tuan Bui | Title: AI at UNM |
