“Technology matters only when it expands what people believe they can do.” Meet Neetu Yadav, Staff General Program Manager, Gen AI at Uber. In this interview with Women Who Win for the next installment of our Women in AI series, she shares her journey from studying computer science in India to leading enterprise AI adoption and how AI has become her “logistics co-pilot” as a twin mom. Enjoy!
Read MoreHappy Fall! It’s surreal to think about Women Who Win approaching its sixth year of sharing powerful stories of women around the world with you all. With that, we are excited to announce a new series starting this fall, led by Women Who Win contributor Sneh Jaisingh. She will be writing a monthly series for us called, “Well Sneh: A Women’s Wellness Series”. Sneh Gaurav Jaisingh, MS, NBHWC, is a Clinical Nutritionist and Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach with over 20 years of experience in nutrition and lifestyle medicine, who believes that true wellness lives at the intersection of science and everyday life. Join the challenge - shared in our Facebook Group
Read More“It is important to recognize that shaping AI’s impact on people and patients is as ‘technical’ as choosing the right model architecture.” Meet today’s Woman Dreamer, Nishtha Jain, an AI & Digital Transformation Executive in healthcare innovation with experience spanning CSL, Takeda, and the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA). In this interview, Nishtha shares what it truly takes for AI to be adopted and scaled in healthcare, how leaders can determine whether their organizations are “AI-ready,” and how women can establish credibility and successfully lead in an AI-driven world. She also shares the one way she personally uses AI in her daily life that she now “can’t imagine going back” without. We are excited to share Nishtha’s story as part of our Women in AI series at Women Who Win!
Read More“GLP-1 medications are not a shortcut—they are an assistant. Rather than viewing GLP-1 medications as a short-term solution, I encourage patients to see them as one tool within a comprehensive, long-term approach to metabolic health.” Meet today’s Woman Dreamer, Dr. Jagriti Upadhyay, an endocrinologist at Lahey with expertise in obesity medicine and medical weight management, diabetes, thyroid disorders, and reproductive endocrinology. In this interview, Dr. Upadhyay breaks down some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding GLP-1 medications, what women should know about weight regain after stopping treatment, and how hormones, stress, sleep, and lifestyle can impact weight and insulin resistance. Importantly, she also shares her expertise on weight loss and management beyond GLP-1s and reflects on her own approach to wellness and why she believes in “consistency over perfection.” A must-read for all women, we are excited to share Dr. Upadhyay’s insights as part of our Women’s Health series at Women Who Win!
Read More"What truly works in building and retaining talent is staying grounded in the fundamentals. When people see purpose in their work and a future for themselves, commitment follows naturally." Meet Shivani Sardana Vohra, Chief Talent Strategy Officer at Innova Solutions. Based in Chicago, Shivani has spent more than 13 years with the company, building a career that has spanned finance, operations, and talent strategy. A passionate advocate for advancing women in the workplace and supporting entrepreneurship, she believes that great leadership begins with empowering people. We are excited to share her inspiring Women Who Win story.
Read More“I am more grounded, more purposeful, and more aware that real strength is not just about pushing through adversity.” Today’s woman dreamer, Ranjeeta Khetan, is a Digital Transformation Leader with 25+ years of global experience across IBM, National Grid, and now Scheidt & Bachmann, with a deep passion for AI innovation and giving back to the community. In her Women Who Win interview, she opens up about her breast cancer journey and the loss of her mother. She also reflects on her career and community service journey, and how her experiences have shaped her legacy and who she is as a leader today.
Read More"I want to see more narratives about changing your mind, starting over, messing up, growing and learning." Today’s woman dreamer, Sheila Yasmin Marikar, is an author and former journalist sharing stories on topics such as career, romance, and class that all women can relate to, while also highlighting narratives with South Asian American leads. Starting her career with ABC News and now the author of three books, she has been featured on Mindy Kaling’s book list on Amazon. In her Women Who Win interview, she shares her journey from journalism to fiction, and how she finds the inspiration behind each story. Enjoy!
Read More“As my career grew, I saw how easy it was, especially for women, to achieve external success while becoming disconnected from themselves. The pressure to perform, lead, and deliver often came at the expense of well-being. My wellness work emerged not as a departure from tech, but as a response to it.” Shalini Thyagaraja is a Director at Microsoft Azure Commercial Marketplace Platforms and the founder of Mind Space, a holistic wellness platform rooted in sustainable leadership. With over two decades of experience spanning program management, business transformation, and leadership across Fortune 500 organizations, she operates at the intersection of global technology platforms and human-centered impact. In her interview with Women Who Win, Shalini reflects on integrating wellness into high-performance tech environments, what excites her most about the future of Azure, and how she is committed to advancing the next generation of women leaders shaping technology and innovation.
Read More“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.
Read More“Distrust in the media has grown, and I want to do what I can to help ensure the journalism I work on is trusted. I bring that goal to everything I do as I help nearly 600 journalists across the globe navigate complex journalistic, legal and ethical issues.” Today’s woman dreamer, Anita Kumar serves as Head of Standards & Practices for Politico, a global news and media organization. A longtime reporter and native Virginia resident, Kumar covered the White House for nine years, and she was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Breaking News Reporting and a Pulitzer juror. Her mission is simple, “ Inform people about what they need to know to make decisions in their own lives about policies, politicians and government.” We are excited to share her Women Who Win interview!
Read More“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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