About Us
About Us WLDA
Community. Growth. Impact.
WLDA is a global leadership organization committed to shaping a fair digital world by advancing women leaders who impact the future of data and AI with parity and equity.
WLDA is a global leadership organization committed to shaping a fair digital world by advancing women leaders who impact the future of data and AI with parity and equity.
Our core values emphasize building a strong peer-to-peer community, focusing on personal and professional growth, and making a significant impact in the world of Data and AI.
We empower women leaders through our premier executive and corporate memberships, connecting them with resources to make an impact in their organization and society.
Asha Saxena – Founder
WLDA was created because of my passion for data and AI, and my desire to sese more women in the field. I believe that memtorship and peer-to-peer feedback is the best way for women to learn from and uplift each other for the betterment of all.
Since its creation, WLDA has been a place to build authentic connections and lifelong relationships that bring members success, learning, and a direction in which to pay it forward.
WLDA Leadership
Advisory Board WLDA
Asha Saxena
Founder & CEO
WLDA
Kevin Adams
Former & CEO
Isagenix
Ellen Nielsen
Former Chief Data Officer
Chevron
Dara Meath
SVP, CTO
Build-A-Bear
Robert Parr
CDO, Advisory
KPMG
Danielle Arnone
Global Chief Digital & Technology Officer
Combe Incorporated
Ally Council
Kevin Adams
Former & CEO
Isagenix
Chris Bruman
Chief Data Officer
DOW
Asha Saxena
Founder & CEO
WLDA
Robert Parr
CDO, Advisory
KPMG
Howard Miller
CIO
CIO UCLA Anderson School of Management
Anju Gupta
Vice President
Data Science AI/ML Northwestern Mutual
Carl Gerber
Audit Chief Data Officer
KPMG US
Talent Leadership and Development Council
Asha Saxena
Founder & CEO
WLDA
Ruthann Wry
Chief People Officer
Qlik
Mark Polansky
Executive Director
TLDC Women Leaders in Data and AI
Ramesh Razdan
Global Chief Technology / Information Officer
Bain
Earl Newsome
Chief Information Officer
Cummins Inc.
Gloria Samuels
Former Senior Managing Director
Accenture
Kristie Grinnell
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
DXC Technology
Danielle Arnone
Global Chief Digital & Technology Officer
Combe Incorporated
Alliances
Women Leaders in Data and AI is proud to partner with a variety of industry-leading companies and organizations. These alliances allow us to expand our reach and impact, and provide our members with access to valuable resources and opportunities. We are grateful for the support of our partners and look forward to continuing to work together toward our shared goals.
