About
WDC - A forum for women to share ideas, expand their network and enrich their professional knowledge. WDC provides a space for female data professionals to share their technical knowledge and experiences, and to encourage more diverse representation in the industry. WDC helps women to grow personally and professionally through training, networking, and community support. WDC offers women an opportunity to develop their technology goals, and build confidence to advance their careers.
Our Mission
Women's Data Collective’s mission is to provide an inclusive supportive space for women at all levels of the data industry. We provide a community to connect, educate and facilitate the expansion of women participating in technology.
Our Vision
Women’s Data Collective’s vision is to foster a community where women can network, share resources, and gain valuable insights through our training classes, workshops, and education materials. We know when women are supported and given the tools they can thrive.
Our Core Values
Our values are pillars of Women’s Data Collective. They guide how we approach all of our relationships—with our members, sponsors, and partners:
Authenticity – being genuine and real are key to supporting our members in their data journey
Boldness – providing a space where members are free to take risk and act innovatively
Creativity – always working to explore new and imaginative programming
Connections – always looking for ways to create social and professional interactions
Our Pillars
WDC strives to be proactive, innovative, and creative in all we do, leveraging technology where appropriate and empowering all members to reach their potential. The WDC community provides a space to grow and thrive through:
Education
Training
Networking
Community Service
Meet Our Board Members
WDC is a community, cheerleading team and safe space
Denise McKinley Volunteer & Data AnalystAs a frequent attendee of Women in Tech events, I have been fortunate to meet other dynamic women in the ever-evolving world of data
Chloe Ross Membership & Volunteer Services DirectorI recently entered the data field full time and discovered through WDC, a group of mentors and peers who have made the transition feel so worthwhile.
Kacie Willis Community Affairs Director & Consulting Data Analyst, TRG ArtsA woman should never put limits on her ability to be creative in solving customer and corporate challenges in a data driven environment.
Cicely Peace-Edouard Executive Director & CEO of The Simple VUE LLC.I feel that Women’s Data Collective is a collaborative space for women interested in data science to meet others, explore, and support one another towards their career goals
Supraja Sharma Operations Director & Data AnalystI’m always excited to apply my Data Science and Analytics knowledge in an organization where I can help illuminate meaningful data story.
Cornelia Annorh Harris Sponsorship DirectorThe WDC community instantly became a vital part of my development as a woman in the data world
Jamie Thorpe Public Relations Director & Data Analyst Consultant