Women in Tech: Connection, Empower, Confidence, and Community
Seattle Convention Center - 611
Join us for an interactive two hour workshop designed to empower, inspire, and connect women in technology. Through engaging activities and meaningful conversations, we’ll explore the tech that shaped us, exchange wisdom across generations, and celebrate women uplifting women. Highlights include:
* Tech In You: Reflect on the technology that defined your childhood and share stories with peers.
* Wisdom Exchange: Swap advice and insights across generations to build collective strength.
* Voices in Motion: Discover resources and stories of women supporting women through an interactive QR code experience.
* Panel & Networking: Engage with thought leaders who will spark new ideas and challenge your perspective on today’s tech landscape and the future ahead.
Whether you’re looking to grow your confidence, expand your network, or simply recharge, this session offers practical tools and a supportive community to help you thrive in tech.
Learning Lab
Emerging Trends
All Audiences
All levels
All Grade Levels
Presented by
Assistant Director of Technology Support Services
Kent School District
Amie is the Assistant Director of Technology Support Services at the Kent School District, where she leads IT technology support, customer support, and strategic initiatives that enhance teaching and learning. Passionate about leadership development, she fosters collaboration, emotional intelligence, and continuous growth within her team. Outside of work, Amie is an avid Toastmaster and VP of Public Relations for her club, where she hones her public speaking and storytelling skills. She is also a motorcyclist, cyclist, golfer, and active member of the Warrior Angel Riders, a nonprofit promoting women’s empowerment.
CEO of NCCE
NCCE
Shannon Davenport has been in education since 1996. Currently, she serves as the Chief Executive Officer for NCCE. She enjoys collaborating with school districts as they explore how the integration of technology can enhance the learning process. Her qualifications consist of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, specializing in Early Childhood Education, from Austin Peay State University and a master’s degree from Walden University in Integrating Technology into the Curriculum. She is a member of ISTE, COSN, an ISTE Certified Educator, a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert and has been honored as a Making It Happen recipient.
Chief Technology Officer & President, NCCE Board of Directors
Franklin Pierce School
Liza Francisco Voss is the Chief Technology Officer for Franklin Pierce Schools, with 33 years of experience in educational technology and 18 years in leadership roles. She leads districtwide technology strategy, systems modernization, cybersecurity, and digital learning initiatives that enhance instructional effectiveness and operational resilience. She leads the district’s implementation of technology tools, designed to enhance instructional engagement and expand interactive learning opportunities for students and educators. Her leadership emphasizes sustainable, secure, and student-centered technology ecosystems that support long-term instructional excellence. A dedicated advocate for Women in Technology, she actively promotes mentorship, representation, and professional pathways that support women pursuing and advancing in technical fields. Liza is the current President of the Board for NCCE and will serve in this role for three years.
Project Manager
WSIPC
Jess Gleason brings over sixteen years of experience in K–12 education, with roles spanning a school district, an Educational Service District (ESD), and WSIPC along with 5 years' experience in the Healthcare Technology industry. This diverse background gives Jess a unique, system-wide perspective of the technical and operational needs of Washington’s K–12 community. For the past four years, Jess has been deeply involved in the statewide transition from SMS2.0\Pac to Qmlativ, working closely with districts and support teams to ensure a successful move to the modern platform.
Sr Director of Instructional Technology
As Senior Director of Instructional Technology, Anu supports districts across the western US helping them implement the best in technology solutions. A veteran of the education technology space and a current ISTE Certified Educator, Anu has been serving school districts around the country for over 15 years. Previously, Anu was at Renaissance, where she was instrumental in aligning new solutions specifically to school district needs. In her seven years at ClassLink, she consistently listens to the voice of her customers to identify their unique needs. She has led technology forums and presented at numerous education technology conferences across the country.
Conference Program Director
NCCE
Kiersten Kerr is the Conference Program Director for the Northwest Council for Computer Education (NCCE) and a full-time Teacher Librarian at Coeur d’Alene High School in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. In her role with NCCE, she designs dynamic, relevant conference programming that supports and inspires educators across the region. As a Teacher Librarian, Kiersten loves working with high school students and creating a welcoming library space where curiosity thrives. Whether she’s curating a conference session or helping a student explore a new idea, Kiersten brings enthusiasm, creativity, and a deep commitment to learning.
Director of Educational Technology
OSPI
As the Director of Educational Technology with OSPI, Bre leads an innovative team committed to supporting all districts, especially rural and small districts, with digital equity and inclusion, media literacy & digital citizenship, cybersecurity, and successfully accessing and utilizing federal and state EdTech funding. In her state role, she brings a variety of educational experiences that are foundational to her advocacy for equity of access. As a rural student, classroom teacher, instructional coach, building administrator, technology director and educational service district staff, she offers wide-ranging perspectives and relevant insights that successfully supports and informs her in her leadership role.