About WHTC
Origin Story
In the rise of the tech industry during the early 2000s, there were disproportionate advantages and opportunities given to men. Recognizing this, female members of Congress, especially those from Silicon Valley, called for an alliance of women in tech to create a solution to the issue at hand. As a response, WHTC was born.
The beginning chapters of WHTC were created with the goal of fostering networking opportunities and providing speaking platforms to women in tech, while simultaneously educating people on the critical need for the inter-connection of policy decisions in Washington DC.
The Women’s High Tech Coalition continues to work with Members of Congress, associations, and corporations to provide networking and growth opportunities for women in the tech space. This exchange of ideas among key policymakers and voices of the industry is crucial as the world of technology evolves.
Our History
In the rise of the tech industry during the early 2000s, there were disproportionate advantages and opportunities given to men. Recognizing this, female members of Congress, especially those from Silicon Valley, called for an alliance of women in tech to create a solution to the issue at hand. As a response, WHTC was born. The beginning chapters of WHTC were created with the goal of fostering networking opportunities and providing speaking platforms to women in tech, while simultaneously educating people on the critical need for the inter-connection of policy decisions in Washington DC.
Honorary Congressional Co-Chairs
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Rep. Suzan DelBene
(WA-01)
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
(MN)
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Sen. Deb Fischer
(NE)
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Rep. Kat Cammack
(FL-03)
Board of Directors
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Molly Allen
Women’s High Tech Coalition
Executive Director -
Sara Akbar
Recorded Future
Director, Government Affairs -
Megan Brown
Wiley Rein
Partner and Chair, Cyber and Data Governance Practice -
Sara Decker
Walmart
Senior Director, Federal Government Affairs -
Mattie Duppler
Amazon
Head of Public Affairs -
Belinda Garza
Instacart
Director of Federal Affairs -
Missy Foxman
ESA
Vice President of Federal Government Affairs -
Michone Johnson
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Linda Moore
TechNet
CEO -
Dena Graziano Rodgers
Metanoic Strategies
President -
Rebecca Steele
Toyota
Director of Emerging Technologies Policy -
Paula Timmons
T-Mobile
Director, Legislative Affairs -
Sarah Versaggi
CTIA
Vice President, Government Affairs -
Kristina Wilcox
Capitol Hill Consulting Group
Partner, COO
Corporate Partners
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If you’d like to get involved in our programming and special events, please join us as a WHTC corporate partner.