Articles by Community Contributor

In my 16 years as an HR professional, I’ve learned that a diverse and inclusive organization is a well-rounded organization. When you invite diverse talent to help bring your mission to fruition, you’re also inviting new perspectives, perceptions and experiences that create more opportunities for empathetic thinking, creativity, and innovation. Research shows that companies that […]

The statement we have heard the most this year—and one we’d all be happy never hearing again—is that 2020 has brought “unprecedented times.” The truth is, though, that the global pandemic has shed light on and exacerbated many of our society’s systemic problems, some of which have been with us for centuries. The issue which […]

Jennifer Magley was the keynote speaker for TechPoint’s 2020 Xtern summer session closing event. She is a sought-after speaker, a former professional athlete and NCAA Division I head coach, an entrepreneur and a single mother. Her leadership fable “How To Be Queen” will be released this fall through Archway Publishing. Two weeks into my dream […]

Across the state of Indiana, many businesses have made the adjustment to remote work in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  But as most of the workforce continues to operate remotely and businesses build out teleworking capabilities to support, an unintentional outcome has occurred – cyberattacks are on the rise. Now, cybercriminals are attacking at a […]

The new director of K-12 outreach for Women & Hi Tech knows a thing or two about reaching youth with STEM messaging and opportunities. Dr. Crystal Morton started her own program —Girls STEM Institute—which is focused on providing powerful STEM learning experiences to young women of color. She’s also a former high school math teacher […]

Pre-pandemic, KSM Consulting was a company of 195 people across two Indianapolis locations. Today, we are a multi-state company with more than 260 employees. As a growing organization that thrives on finding and implementing innovative solutions for clients, our work style is highly collaborative. Our people always enjoyed the sense of community that comes from […]

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Best Companies Group recently recognized and honored Hoosier employers throughout the state. The Indiana Chamber’s “Best Places to Work” program has been operating for the last 15 years and honoring the best employers in the state. Due to COVID-19, the celebration dinner and ranking unveiling originally […]

Ben Phillips first started attending Women & Hi Tech events in 2019 through the recommendation of a few members. He appreciated the programming and the people, as well as the goals of the organization to work toward equal inclusiveness of women in STEM. Once becoming a member, the leadership saw in him a drive that […]