Session: Elevate Your Voice: Finding Opportunities to Get Media Coverage
Elevate Your Voice: Finding Opportunities to Get Media Coverage
For women in technology, gaining visibility and representation in the media is essential for personal growth and broader acknowledgment. This session aims to equip women in tech with the necessary tools, strategies, and confidence to obtain media attention, enhance their voices, and emerge as thought leaders in their areas. In an industry where women are often overlooked, achieving visibility not only boosts individual careers but also contributes to a more diverse and inclusive tech landscape.
This session aims to demystify the process of gaining media coverage for women in technology. We're not just elevating voices; we're amplifying the future of women in tech.
Bio
Kelly Jura
Kelly Jura is a design trailblazer with a career marked by influential contributions to design, marketing, software, and user experience. Her professional journey evolved in UX and CX roles design due to her empathetic problem-solving and strategic mindset that delves into the intricate relationship between consumer behaviors, perceptions, and technology interaction.
Kelly’s impact is evident through several patents for proprietary design processes, and she is among the select few women who are MIT-certified in human-computer interaction for UX design. She is also NN/g certified in User Experience Management and is a Certified ScrumMaster.
Kelly’s influence extends beyond the corporate arena. She has been featured in several industry publications and serves on the board of the Design Management Institute (DMI). As a presenter and educator in her own right, Kelly speaks regularly at events such as WomenTechNetwork’s Global Conference, has hosted multiple master classes for the IxDF, and has been a guest lecturer at institutions like CalPoly’s College of Liberal Arts, Columbia University, and CUNY’s Kingsborough College.
Shelby Bridges
Shelby Bridges is a customer success leader passionate about solving challenges, building strong relationships, and driving business growth. With over eight years of experience, she has helped companies scale by developing strategic partnerships and driving customer engagement.
At Qwoted, Shelby leads customer success efforts, connecting journalists with expert sources while leveraging her background in payroll and HR tech to drive efficiency and engagement. She focuses on optimizing processes and building a diverse, high-performing team to ensure long-term customer success.