Women's jobs will be disproportionately impacted by AI, and women are underrepresented in tech and AI leadership. This is a big problem, not just for women, but for what gets built, who it serves, and whose perspective shapes the most powerful technology in human history.
Ironically, women are also some of the most natural adopters of AI when given access and context. They're buyers. They're decision-makers. They're navigating parenting, community projects, aging parents, and full-time careers simultaneously, and AI is the force multiplier that helps them navigate all of it.
Liz is the founder and lead of AI Ready RVA's Women & AI Cohort. She believes women don't just need a seat at the AI table, they need to be building it.
Why This Matters Now
AI is being built predominantly by men, for workflows designed by men. Women bring a different lens. The organizations and conferences that center women in the AI conversation aren't being inclusive. They're being strategic.