Each year on Women’s Equality Day, we reflect on the strength of women who struggled to gain the right to vote and pay tribute to the pioneers who are building ours. In addition to the history, it is also an opportunity to celebrate the women who are making history: redefining what leadership in HR and technology can look like.
These women are revolutionizing the workplace by using data-driven endeavours to lead the way in embracing inclusion, mentorship, and innovation instead of just trying to keep up with change. It is time to highlight their strong words and long-term implications.
Megan Stephens – AIM Consulting
Megan has spent over a decade at AIM Consulting, excelling in roles from recruiter to director of business development. Known for her passion for innovation and empowering teams, she thrives in the fast-moving tech landscape while balancing family life in Minnesota.Quote:
“Creating an environment of respect and accountability means providing everyone with the tools to succeed. It is fundamental to the business to do everything in its power to give employees the tools they need to thrive in their roles.”
Carina Cortez – Chief People Officer, Cornerstone
With more than 20 years of global HR leadership across brands like Glassdoor, Walmart eCommerce, PayPal, and Visa, Carina now leads Cornerstone’s people strategy. She is a fierce advocate for mentorship, growth, and sustainable workplace culture.Quote:
“Mentorship can take multiple forms within an organization, and to get started, companies can create specific mentorship programs, or they can support managers and other leaders to upskill on how to become mentors to others.”
Izzy Cannell – Co-lead, Workplace Insights & Advisory, VergeSense
Izzy bridges the gap between workplace data and strategy, guiding organizations toward smarter decisions about space and culture. Her expertise in workplace intelligence has shaped global strategies, including the influential 2025 Workplace Occupancy & Utilization Index Report.Quote:
“While some organizations are still looking at opportunities to reduce their footprints to match lower occupancy trends, others are positioned to begin expanding strategically.”
Aisling MacNamara – Director of Learning, Enablement & Inclusion, LearnUpon
Passionate about designing learning solutions that truly make a difference, Aisling has created learner-centered programs that align with business goals in fast-growing technology environments. Her focus is on empowering employees through innovation and inclusion.Quote:
“Combining technology like AI and insights from employees helps managers and L&D leaders design training programs that meet the needs of each team rather than a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach.”
Rebecca Wettemann – CEO & Principal Analyst, Valoir
As CEO of Valoir, Rebecca helps organizations unlock the true value of technology with her sharp, no-nonsense analysis. She believes in holding vendors accountable and pushing HR to demand transparency and clarity in every solution.Quote:
“HR can beat vendor hubris by demanding clear and explainable models and recommendations, and refuse to consider offerings from vendors that don’t answer questions to their satisfaction.”
Equality in Action: A Future Fueled by Women Leaders
The voices of all female leaders remind us that equality is not just about opportunity—it’s about action. It’s about building environments of respect and accountability, nurturing mentorship, using data with strategy, tailoring learning for impact, and demanding transparency in technology.
On this Women’s Equality Day, let’s celebrate the women rewriting the rules of leadership in HR and tech. Their vision, grit, and innovation don’t just break barriers—they build futures.
