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Office Depot
Novartis
Northwestern Mutual
Nordea
Nintendo
Nike
New Balance
Neuberger Berman
Netflix
Nestle
NBCU
Navy Federal Credit Union
Natwest
Nationwide
National Geographic
MUFG
Naspers
Nandos
Morrisons
Morgan Stanley
Monzo
Mondelez
Milwaukee
Micron
Michelin
MGM
Metlife
Ebay
McLaren
McDonalds
Mattel
Mastercard
Marshall
Mars
Marriott
Marks and Spencer
Market Basket
Makita
Maersk
Macy's
Lufthansa
Lowes
Lockheed Martin
Lloyds Bank
Linde
Lidl
Levis
Leica
Lego
Legal and General
Land o Lakes
Loreal
Kroger
Krispy Kreme
KraftHeinz
Kohls
KKR
KitchenAid
Kappa
King
KFC
KeyBank
Kelloggs
Keller Williams
Kawasaki
Just Eat
JP Morgan Chase
Jordan
Johnson and Johnson
John Lewis
Jersey Mikes
Jaguar
ITV
Instagram
ING
In N Out
IKEA
IHG
Hulu
HSBC
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Home Depot
Hinge
Hershey
Hermes
Hellman
Harley Davidson
HEB
HBO
Hawaiian Airlines
Hasbro
Harrods
Harper Collins
Hardees
Halifax
Haagen Dazs
H&M
Groupon
Grant Thornton

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Hack the Gap: Empowering Women in Cybersecurity Pt 2

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Hack the Gap: Empowering Women in Cybersecurity Pt 2

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Hack the Gap: Empowering Women in Cybersecurity Pt 2

Speakers

Sarah Tijou

Sarah is a creative, people-first leader who’s spent her career using the power of storytelling to connect, inspire, and drive change. As Senior Vice President at Panelle, she helps global brands team up with standout leaders - especially women rewriting the rules - to build smarter, more inclusive futures. Her work is all about unlocking fresh perspectives and helping the next generation rise. Before this, Sarah made her mark in media - leading content and news teams at BBC Radio 1, BBC World Service, Global Radio, and ITN. Whether behind the mic or behind the scenes, she focused on telling stories that mattered, sparking conversation, and making people think. That same passion for meaningful storytelling still drives her today. With a unique blend of editorial instinct and strategic vision, Sarah continues to champion bold ideas and the people behind them, always with an eye on what’s next!

Sarah Tijou

Senior Vice President

Panelle

Moderator

Bonnie Sparkman

Experienced marketing leader who loves to create opportunities to connect with customers and prospects through engaging and meaningful messaging - whether it's print, digital or in person events - to drive pipeline results. I am curious, entrepreneurial, empirically based, and hands-on with a love for continuous education and enablement. Passionate about ABM (account based marketing) and my teams leading the charge in changing how we meet our clients expectations and needs to help solve their business problems.

Bonnie Sparkman

US ABM Lead

Fortinet

Partner

Jenna Tombolesi

Jenna joined the Upstate NY Fortinet team as a Systems Engineer, helping hundreds of K-12, higher-education, and government organizations achieve their cybersecurity goals. She currently leads the Upstate New York and New England public sector territory in doing the same. Prior to joining the Fortinet SLED team, Jenna supported over 2000 of Fortinet’s partners across the country. Jenna also actively participates in the WiCyS (Women in Cybersecurity) program and Fortinet’s Women of Fortinet program as a mentor, with a firm belief that anyone interested in cybersecurity should be able to pursue it successfully.

Jenna Tombolesi

Regional Director, Systems Engineering

Fortinet

Partner

Michelle Valdez

Michelle is a recognized leader in cyber and non-financial risk, currently EVP and Global Head at Northern Trust. With prior CISO roles at OneMain and senior leadership at Capital One and CERT, she’s built enterprise-wide risk programs, advanced cyber resilience, and driven regulatory and board engagement. Her career reflects deep expertise in operational and technology risk.

Michelle Valdez

Executive Vice President, Global Head of Non-Financial Risk

Northern Trust

Speaker

Suzanne Lesko

Suzanne is a national security tech leader at IBM, delivering AI, cyber, and hybrid cloud solutions for defense and homeland missions. A veteran advocate, speaker, and co-author of The Military Effect, she advises on military transition, innovation, and leadership. As President of SLI and former NAVSGroup partner, she shapes strategy across sectors with impact-driven vision.

Suzanne Lesko

National Security Technology Leader

IBM

Speaker

Pimmi Malhotra

Pimmi is a technology leader with 20+ years of experience in cloud strategy, FinOps, AI platforms, and digital transformation. At IBM, she leads strategic partnerships and cloud governance, driving innovation and efficiency. Her expertise spans product management, M&A, and enterprise automation to deliver impactful business outcomes.

Pimmi Malhotra

CIO Hybrid Cloud Center of Excellence, Governance Leader

IBM

Speaker

Grace Yu

As Head of Cyber Risk at the Office of Cyber Governance and Architecture, Grace leads security transformation initiatives that safeguard organizational integrity in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. A Harvard Business School graduate, Grace combines cutting-edge knowledge with hands-on expertise in managing cyber risk and driving strategic governance. With a focus on aligning cyber initiatives with business objectives, Grace plays a pivotal role in shaping security policies that enhance resilience and protect critical assets.

Grace Yu

Director Cyber Risk Management

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Speaker

Joye Purser

Joye is Global Field CISO at Cohesity, advising Fortune 500 leaders on enterprise, cloud, and data security strategy while driving global field enablement and growth. With over 25 years in cybersecurity across private sector and government, she also founded East by South Solutions, a consultancy in risk, security, and leadership coaching. She serves on multiple boards and holds a Ph.D. in genomic big data analysis.

Joye Purser

Global CISO

Cohesity

Speaker

Sandra Lewis

Sandra is a cybersecurity leader with over a decade of experience in security operations, cyber intelligence, and delivery management. At Accenture, she provides intelligence for telecom, media, and technology clients and has led centers of excellence to enhance cybersecurity services. With prior roles at Hewlett Packard Enterprise and as Executive Director at The Village of Peace, she combines technical expertise with community leadership.

Sandra Lewis

Cyber Intelligence Manager

Accenture

Speaker

Mischa Beckett

Mischa Beckett is the Federal Civilian Division Deputy CISO & Director of Cyber Threat Intelligence at GDIT. With extensive experience in research, writing, intelligence analysis, and strategic planning, she has led diverse technical teams in program management and consulting. A passionate mentor, she fosters inclusive, education-driven cultures while supporting key national security missions.

Mischa Beckett

Federal Civilian Division Deputy CISO & Director of Cyber Threat Intelligence

General Dynamics Information Technology

Speaker

Katie Boudreau

Katie is a people-first cybersecurity leader with 15+ years’ experience building and empowering high-performing teams. Director of Cyber Talent at Mastercard, specializing in workforce strategy, career mobility, and cyber readiness. Speaker at RSAC and NICE on innovative talent solutions. Passionate about closing skill gaps, growing leaders, and turning workforce challenges into strategic opportunities.

Katie Boudreau

Director, Cyber Talent

Mastercard

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Overview:

Cybersecurity is a powerhouse industry, but let’s face it, women are still vastly underrepresented. It’s time to change the game.

Join us for a dynamic online roundtable  discussion where seasoned executives and fresh voices come together to tackle what it really takes to thrive in this male-dominated field.

We’ll explore the challenges, the breakthroughs, and the resources that make a difference. Plus, we’ll get real about the tightrope of personal success and the unspoken responsibility to lift the next generation.

This isn’t just a discussion, it’s a call to action. Let’s rewire the future of cybersecurity together.

Topics of Discussion:

1. How can we best encourage women to enter careers in Cybersecurity? What needs to be done to help attraction and retention?

2. What advice do you have for someone who may feel intimidated by the gender imbalance in the industry or by imposter syndrome?

3. How does your organization support cybersecurity or DEIB advocacy collaborations?

4. How can we support the younger women in the organization; how do we uplift each other?

5. Were there any mentors or role models who inspired you during your journey (or non-supporters who pushed you to move forward)?

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The Panelle community exists for the women of today, but also the women of tomorrow. Join a group of likeminded executives, stakeholders, influencers and changemakers on their relentless journey to rebuild entrenched systems of inequality. By becoming a part of Panelle, you'll unlock access to exclusive content, interviews and discussions, all whilst blazing a trail for younger generations of women to come. If not now, then when?