Build Connections. Master Leadership. Leave Inspired.

Paving Your Path to Success

Whether managing teams of hundreds or serving as an individual contributor, women today must be fierce leaders focused on being their ultimate best. To achieve this level of success requires skills that motivate and rally partners, suppliers, colleagues and your entire organization. At the Women of the Channel Leadership Summit West, learn how to strengthen networks, engage in powerful conversations, hone  leadership techniques, and improve inclusion and diversity ─ all essential for your future success. Whether destined for C-suite, boardroom or somewhere in between, join us to gain the strategies, skills and connections that will help you pave the road ahead.

Take A Glimpse Into The Women Of The Channel Leadership Summits

What to Expect From Women of the Channel

What Our Attendees Say

"The presenters, the content and the networking were spectacular.  If you are a woman in the channel or any woman in business, this event really challenges you to think about yourself and your individual 'brand'. It also provides insights on how to be more successful at your company.  Great job ladies!"

- Victoria Zona, Raritan

"I hightly recommend this event to all my women friends in the channel.  It's inspiring to be surrounded by smart and talented female leaders that are willing to share their experiences (good and bad) with you. You being to realize that they are not so different from you, and that in itself is motivating.  And the fact that everyone is so friendly is just icing on the cake!"

- Shannon Mayer, LogMeIn

The Women of the Channel Conference is a phenomenal gathering of female professionals that share the common thread of being women working in technology.  A truly unique and valuable experience that educates and enriches while driving professional growth and fostering new business relationships."

- Melissa Nacerino, Avaya

"I would highly recommend attending The Women of The Channel. I reconnected with colleagues that I had not seen in years and also made countless new connections! Furthermore, the content was well balanced between professional and personal development. If you get an opportunity to sponsor or attend.. it is a great use of your time and money!"

- Linda Wendlandt, Arrow ECS.

"I truly enjoyed attending the WOTC event...The networking and motivation always leaves me feeling empowered to take on the world.  It's so great to be around so many smart and dedicated professional women"

- Lucy Graham, Carousel Industries

Highlighted Speakers

Christina Bassani
Managing Partner , UTC Partners
Michele Thornton Ghee
Executive, Author, Speaker, People Champion
Marlee Matlin
Academy Award-Winning Actress & Activist,
Sarah Thomas
First Female NFL Official ,
Leda Csanka
Independent Technology Consultant & Certified Professional Coach,
Sarika Garg
Chief Strategy Officer, Tradeshift

2019 Premier Sponsors

Gold

Cisco

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Silver

Silver

Silver

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Pure Storage

Silver

Targus

Silver

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Verizon

Silver

Xerox

Global

Global

Global

Global

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Palo Alto

Global

Red Hat

Diamond

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Platinum

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Women of the Channel Leadership Summit Advisory Board

Aaren Weidner
Arren Weidner
Americas Channel Marketing Communications Manager, HP
Kim Carlton
Director of Channel Marketing, Intel
Tricia Atchison
Group Director, World Wide Partner Enablement & Marketing, Citrix Systems
Jessica Yeck
Jessica Yeck
Vice President, Vendor Solutions, Americas, Tech Data
Michelle Pas
Director of Channel Marketing & Global Programs, RSA
Dorothy Copeland
Dorothy Copeland
Vice President, IBM Global Business Partners, North America, IBM
Andrea Ayala
Channel Engagment Manager, Datto
Ana Flores-Siemsen
National Director of Distribution, Lenovo
Margaret-Ann Bolton
Senior Director, Global Partner Marketing, Red Hat
Donna Leonardo
Donna Leonardo
Vice President of Sales and Business Development, Future Tech Enterprise, Inc.
Vanessa Tarlton
Channel Manager, VMware
Hoey
Wendy Hoey
Director of Distribution and Vendor Alliances, Optiv
Megan Minkiewicz
Sr. Manager, Global Partner Programs, PureStorage
Leanne Scott-Williams
VP Services Development, Dimension Data Americas
Roussos
Calista Roussos
Sr. Partner Development Manager, Microsoft
Marie Rourke
Marie Rourke
President & Founder, WhiteFox Marketing & Communications
Pam Johansen
Pam Johansen
Senior Director, Sales Ecosystem, BMC Software
Meredith Scheraldi
Manager Strategic Programs, Arrow
Kimberly Lasseter
Senior Director, Dell EMC
Tina Abdoo
Vice President, Enterprise Architecture & Planning, Amway Corporation

Giving Back

Announcing the Women of the Channel Leadership Summit West’s 2019 Channel@Work Charity Project ─ Shelter From The Storm

Channel@Work is the charitable arm of The Channel Company, producer of the Women of the Channel Leadership Summits.  The Channel@Work projects in which the events’ team and conference attendees participate are designed to bring the IT community together and give back to the local communities where our events take place.

Shelter From The Storm is the Coachella Valley’s only comprehensive domestic victim assistance service and shelter provider organization.  Its purpose is to provide support, prevent violence, and promote justice for victims of crime and abuse, their families and communities.  Since its inception in 1993, the shelter has seen tremendous growth, providing safety, counseling, case management, and legal and social service advocacy for more than 1,200 women and children each year.  On an annual basis, it provides more than 1,000 nights of emergency shelter and serves more than 2,000 meals to its residents.

Over the course of the Women of the Channel Leadership Summit West, we will be collecting the following “Wish List” items from our Summit attendees to be donated to Shelter From The Storm. All onsite donations can be dropped off at the Registration Desk throughout the event.

WISH LIST ITEMS TO DONATE:

  • Tissues/Kleenex
  • Toilet Paper
  • Paper Plates
  • Paper Bowls
  • Plastic Forks & Spoons
  • Napkins
  • Journals
  • Socks – Kids (boys/girls) and Women
  • Gift Cards: Target, Walmart, Visa/Mastercard/AMEX

In addition, all proceeds from the Summit’s Raffle for a Cause, featuring fabulous prizes donated by the Summit's sponsors, will benefit Shelter From The Storm. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20.

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