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233 East Chicago Street, 53202, Milwaukee

Wisconsin Women in Tech



Join us for an inspiring afternoon of connection and conversation with local Women in Tech. This networking and panel event celebrates the power of emotional intelligence and the unique strengths women bring to the tech industry.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your tech journey, this is your opportunity to build meaningful connections, share experiences, and gain actionable strategies to elevate your career.

Our panel will deliberate on the value of women's critical thinking and emotional strengths, offering insights into how these qualities drive impact, shaping the industry.








Speakers

  • Christie Marquez Sprecherbild
    Christie Marquez Sr. Business Solutions Manager, Cisco

    As a part of the Central US leadership team, Christie is responsible for driving innovative business solutions, developing executive relationships, coaching sales teams and executing strategies that accelerates growth. Christie collaborates with business partners and end user clients to analyze and translate needs into solutions while achieving business outcomes and increasing ROI. 


    With over 25 years of experience in the technology sector, Christie has worked across multiple industries: healthcare, K-12 education, retail, sports and manufacturing. She was a member of Cisco’s Healthcare Advisory Team for 3 years and continues to focus on helping clients define digital. Her expertise in digital transformation provides direction, strategy and leadership to both clients and Cisco account teams. Christie is a member of Cisco’s Healthcare Advisory Board as well as Cisco’s Retail Advisory Board. As a member of these boards, she works with a core team of industry expertise to define market trends, client challenges and potential solutions. 


    She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from University of Michigan and a Master of Education from Boston University. Christie currently resides near Chattanooga, Tennessee. 

  • Kathy Henrich Sprecherbild
    Kathy Henrich CEO, MKE Tech Hub Coalition

    Kathy Henrich is the CEO of the MKE Tech Hub Coalition, a non-profit organization with over 135 members with the mission of inclusively growing tech in the Milwaukee region to drive long term regional economic growth and create life changing opportunities for individuals.   Kathy has a deep background in technology leadership, having led $500M+ business units within IBM in the areas of sales, partnerships, and marketing across multiple technology areas. In 2018, Kathy received her master’s degree in workforce and talent development from LSU, specifically focused on preparing the workforce for AI.  She leveraged her degree at Accenture where she led projects to help clients transform their talent along with their technology.  

     

    Kathy works tirelessly to serve the Milwaukee community in her role as CEO where she has implemented multiple programs and partnerships to develop startups, build a diverse tech talent pipeline, attract tech businesses and individuals, and to connect the community. Specifically for AI, there are skilling programs, an AI Community, and AI roadmaps for businesses.  She also serves on multiple non-profit boards including Startup Coalition, Wisconsin Policy Forum, United Way Tech United, and the national TECNA organization.  Kathy also serves on the Board of M3 Insurance and chairs their Cash and Investment Committee.  Kathy also currently serves on the legislative study committee on AI.

  • Jennifer Rice Sprecherbild
    Jennifer Rice Senior Account Manager, Proofpoint
    Jennifer Rice is a Senior Account Manager at Proofpoint, where she has spent the past three years supporting clients on the Healthcare team. She also serves as Chair of the Women at Proofpoint Network, championing gender equity and professional development within the organization. Passionate about advancing women in tech, Jennifer currently serves as the State Board President for Women in Technology Wisconsin, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering women and girls across the state.
  • Erin McCaslin Sprecherbild
    Erin McCaslin Sales Director, Cisco

    Erin is the Director of the Central Area Channels Organization at Cisco. She is responsible for creating and driving her leadership team to execution in the areas of sales, strategic planning, and operations, and driving an inclusive culture across the 19 states in the Central Partner Area.


    With 25+ years of experience in the technology industry, and 19 years with Cisco, Erin takes pride in transforming business with technology while supporting complex partner organizations as they produce unique customer value.

    Prior to Cisco, Erin held leadership roles at IP Revolution and Inacom Corp. where she led Sales teams as well as product management teams. Erin is passionate about mentoring and people development. Her extensive experience in the technology industry coupled with her drive to be better every day, leads the team by example to develop their people and themselves. She currently mentors many young women both inside and outside of Cisco and does speaking engagements to Women in Business Organizations.


    Erin resides in St. Charles, Illinois with her husband Brad. When she’s not working at Cisco, she’s cheering on her boys playing football and daughter on the soccer field.