AI as an Expectation, Not an Exception: Nita Laad on the Future of Agentic Work
“Five years from now, AI will firmly be embedded in the fabric of life—as an expectation, not an exception.” We’re excited to kick off our Women in AI series with Nita Laad, CEO of Nexia AI and a technology executive. Throughout her career, Nita has held executive roles leading Emerging Eechnology Strategy and Product Incubation at Hewlett Packard Inc., where she drove the strategy and incubation of generative AI software platforms, software agents, and edge AI solutions. Prior to that, at Cisco, she directed software strategy and product management for SaaS customer platforms. Today, Nita is channeling her expertise into AI entrepreneurship, currently building Nexia AI, an applied AI company focused on driving efficiency and impact for product managers. In her interview with Women Who Win, Nita shares practical insights on leveraging AI at scale, her perspective on the future of agentic AI, what she believes will set AI startups apart in a crowded market, and her favorite non-work AI use case. Enjoy her story.
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How One Mother Built Solace for Thousands of Families: Sheeba Ameer Shares Founder Journey
“I was seeing hundreds of helpless mothers. Now I see thousands. Many are abandoned by their husbands while they are struggling to care for a sick child. Today, we support 5,600 children and their families and in nearly 40% of those cases, the father has abandoned the mother and the child.” Today’s woman dreamer Sheeba Ameer is the founder of Solace Global, a Kerala-based charitable trust providing curative and palliative care to children with long-term illnesses and their families. In this interview with Women Who Win, she shares the moment that changed her life, how her personal journey led to the founding of Solace, how the organization has grown to support thousands of families across Kerala and beyond, and what mothers facing illness, poverty, and abandonment need most and rarely say out loud.
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Physician and Changemaker: How Dr. Abha Agarwal Is Revitalizing Hospitals and Advancing Equity in Care
“I truly believe that while we do many things in life, what matters most is understanding our ‘why.’ Today’s woman dreamer, Dr. Abha Agarwal, is a healthcare executive specializing in health system turnarounds and access-driven transformation. She is currently the founder of two impact-driven ventures, North Star Hospital and Bharat Oncology. Previously, Abha served as President and CEO of Lawrence General Hospital and Holy Family Hospitals and has led hospital turnarounds across the U.S., including in New York and Chicago. Rooted in clinical care, Abha has moved from the bedside to system-level leadership in service of access, dignity, and equity in care. In this interview with Women Who Win, she reflects on what shaped her journey and how she is translating purpose into impact.
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Redefining Wealth: Marcel V. Quiroga on Building Wealth That Reflects Values, Purpose, and Legacy
“Understanding the culture and economies across continents teaches you that the opportunities beyond our borders are greater than what most people imagine/” Meet today’s woman dreamer, Marcel V. Quiroga, is the visionary CEO and Founder of TQM Wealth Partners and has over 25 years in financial services. From Bolivia and Boston, she follows a value-driven approach in her work as well as in her roles as an adviser, speaker, and mentor. In this interview, Marcel reflects on how her international journey shaped her approach to finance, the connection between menopause and money, and how women can lead both their personal and financial lives with purpose, balance, and lasting impact.
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Year One: Gayatri Aryan Reflects on Living with Stage IV, Leading with Grace
“Letting go, even temporarily, felt like losing a core part of myself — my independence, my momentum, my identity as a builder and leader. But my body was loud in its demands, and for the first time in my life, I had to listen.” When Gayatri received a Stage IV cancer diagnosis, her world shifted overnight. A thriving tech executive, mother, and an Executive MBA student, she suddenly found herself navigating a new normal. In this deeply personal reflection, she shares what the first year in her cancer journey taught her about resilience, uncertainty, and support. This piece marks the first of an ongoing series on Women Who Win following Gayatri’s journey, exploring what it means to live, lead, and find purpose while navigating life with breast cancer. We’re honored to partner with her to inspire and uplift other women.
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Shaping the Future of BPD Care: Dr. Lois Choi-Kain, Director of the Gunderson Personality Disorders Institute, Shares Her Story
“Working with people with BPD and their families has taught me the greatest lessons of what it means to be human.” Today’s woman dreamer is Dr. Lois Choi-Kain. She is currently the Director of the Gunderson Personality Disorders Institute (GPDI), an internationally recognized center of training for empirically supported treatments for borderline personality disorder (BPD) and research on outcomes as well as the social cognitive mechanisms targeted in these interventions. She is also an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. We are honored to share her journey on Women Who Win!
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Sonia Sujanani on Changing the Narrative on What Motherhood Means for Big Law Careers
“As a mother of two young children during the pandemic, I witnessed many of my female peers leave large law firms or the profession entirely. The lack of childcare during those years made it especially challenging, but the barriers women face in the legal field are still prevalent today. While the “motherhood penalty” is often discussed, I believe it’s time to flip the script to the “motherhood advantage.” Today’s woman dreamer, Sonia Sujanani is a successful lawyer at WilmerHale in Boston, focusing her practice on securities, class action, and consumer fraud and RICO litigation matters. In this inspiring interview with Women Who Win, Sonia shares what inspired her to become a lawyer, her passion for empowering mothers and female litigators, and her next big dream! Enjoy!
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Chief Data Officer at Verizon, Kalyani Sekar, Shares Insights on Women’s Leadership in AI and Telecom
“The mantra, ‘lead with value’ guides how we prioritize AI investments.” Today’s woman dreamer, Kalyani Sekar reflects on her journey from growing up in Tamil Nadu, India, to leading AI and data strategy at one of the world’s largest telecom companies. In this exclusive interview with Women Who Win, Kalyani discusses how her upbringing shaped her leadership style, Verizon’s approach to AI, and how we can support the next generation of women in tech. Sekar also shares insights on how women can thrive in the evolving telecom and AI industries, stressing the need for continuous learning, mentorship, sponsorship, and strong networks. We are honored to share her story!
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Redefining 'Woke': Business Leader and Action Catalyst Priscilla H. Douglas on Leadership, Identity, and Staying True to Yourself
“Who you admire, mentor, laugh with, and learn from forms your circle of growth and relevance” A passionate leader, coach, author, and a catalyst for change, Priscilla's career is rooted in taking action, spanning executive roles at General Motors, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and Xerox, as well as positions in government. She also served as Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Boston Public Library from 2017 - 2024. In this interview with Women Who Win for our Fall Trailblazers series, Priscilla reflects on her own leadership philosophy, what it means to be "woke" in today’s world, and how the future of leadership is rooted in compassion, connection, and the courage to disrupt the status quo. Check out her story below!
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5 Entrepreneurship Lessons Learned While Hiking to Everest Base Camp in the Himalayas: Dipali Trivedi
This year, after a rigorous buildup that took 8 months of training, I took on the challenge of trekking the Himalayas for twelve days to the Everest Base Camp, which is at an elevation of 17958 feet. This life-changing experience challenged my mental toughness way more than my physical limits. As I reflect on my experience, I found many parallels with my journey as a tech entrepreneur, which I want to share with you.
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Pregnancy and Foot Health: What Every Expecting Mom Should Know with Elizabeth Piselli DPM
Pregnancy should be a joy, but sometimes it can be a real pain in the… foot. The average length of a pregnancy is forty weeks or 280 days. During this time a woman’s body goes through many changes. Some of these changes are, like weight gain, are obvious while others are not. The changes that happen during this time can have lasting effects on your body and it is important to address any issues as they happen. In honor of International Podiatry Day, check out the expertise of today’s woman dreamer, Dr. Elizabeth Piselli, the current President of AAWP. From her perspective as a podiatrist, she shares her expertise on how pregnancy changes extend to the feet, and how you can manage them!
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