The Bias Cut

On her path from Wall Street to environmental nonprofit, Jessica Toth learned the importance of professional collaborations in personal development.

Linda Vahdat has learned not all women are good bosses, and the glass ceiling still exists – especially in academic medicine.

Levitronix board chair Marina Hatsopoulos knows the importance of interpersonal relationships and helping people grow by delegating.

Julie Johnson sees investor interest in ESG and diversity tipping the scales in favor of more women in technology-based roles.

Parents, managers, board members, and more — a variety of allies and mentors from the Ideas Made to Matter women’s leadership series, The Bias Cut.

Jaclyn Loo understands that growth comes in many different forms across roles and functions. Titles aren’t everything.

Kelsey McRichards wants companies to give women the flexibility they need to manage their personal and professional lives.

Andrea Friedenson learned through working in Silicon Valley that to fix gendered pay disparity, women need to be in roles that are closer to money.

Erica Dhawan sees female allyship as more than just giving advice — it’s helping women find ways to take risks, network, and build successful careers.

Ascend Technologies’ Sharon Hopkins started a women’s networking group as an alternative to “macho” conference outings that made her uncomfortable.