Women in Technology (WIT) Unveils 2024-2025 Board of Directors
Women in Technology (WIT), the leading organization dedicated to the advancement and success of professional women in the Washington, D.C. metro area technology community, has announced its 2024-2025 Board of Directors. WIT’s leadership focuses on serving the educational, professional, and personal needs of women in the technology industry through interactive programming and inspiring connections. This organization is committed to advancing women from the classroom to the boardroom.
Taking over from Immediate Past President Julie Murphy is Lisa Shea Mundt, Co-Founder of The Pulse of GovCon, a research and advisory firm that empowers government contractors. Mundt brings over a decade of experience in federal proposal development, procurement trend analysis, and reporting. She has supported more than 200 proposal efforts, resulting in billions of dollars in wins across various government agencies and departments. Mundt, who led WIT’s Accelerate(her) program, received the WIT President’s Award in 2022 for her commitment and contributions to the organization. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Writing and Rhetoric from George Mason University and serves on the board of James Madison University’s Federal Dukes alumni chapter.
“I’m thrilled to step into this role to help further our mission to advance women in technology. As the previous leader of WIT’s Accelerate(her) program, I’ve already witnessed firsthand the importance of women-led professional development, mentorship, and networking programs for our more than 1,000 members,” said Mundt. “WIT is committed to strengthening these valuable resources for women in the D.C. metro area, especially in a time when new technology frontiers like generative AI, cybersecurity, and quantum computing shake up the industry. It is through these initiatives that we will ensure women’s ongoing inclusion in all areas of technology and industry leadership.”
Women in Technology’s leadership is comprised of a dedicated team of professional women committed to empowering women to be architects of change in the technology industry.
Women in Technology Board of Directors for 2024 – 2025
- President: Lisa Shea Mundt, The Pulse of GovCon
- Immediate Past President: Julie Murphy, Sage Communications
- President-Elect: Emily O’Brien, Curate Partners
- Secretary: Kathi Hanrahan, Geo Consulting LLC
- Treasurer: Tina Schniebs, Ridgeline International
- Board Member, Communications: Isabelle Barrett, W2 Communications
- Board Member, Programs: Jaren Schugar, McDermott Will & Emory
- Board Member, Membership: Jenny Sokalski, Dexian
- Board Member, Sponsorship: Megan Chapman, Baker Tilly
- Board Member at Large, DE&I: Shany Seawright, Lumen Technologies
- Board Member at Large, Emerging Leaders: Shelley Brown-Philips, TEKsystems
- Board Member at Large, Mentor Protégé: Beth Bierden, Intrepid Solutions and Services LLC
- Board Member at Large, Special Interest Groups: Tiffany Bailey, NuAxis Innovations
- Board Member at Large, Fundraising: Grace Llojaj, Piper Companies
- General Counsel: Kathryn Harris, RLG, plc
- STEM for Her, Chair: Mahwish Hamlami, Accenture
Grace Llojaj is WIT’s inaugural Board Member at Large, Fundraising, as WIT is newly incorporated as a 501(c)(3). Shany Seawright leads WIT’s DE&I board position for its second year, showcasing WIT’s ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as a nonprofit organization.
For more information about WIT, please visit www.womenintechnology.org.
About Women in Technology
Women in Technology (WIT) is a not-for-profit organization with the mission of advancing women in technology — from the classroom to the boardroom. With more than 1,000 members in the Washington, D.C. area, WIT fulfills its vision by providing leadership development, technology education, networking, and mentoring opportunities for women at all levels of their careers and for girls interested in STEM. For more information, visit www.womenintechnology.org.
