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Hosted by Compass Datacenters' Chief Innovation Officer, Nancy Novak, each episode features a prominent woman in the technology industry discussing key subjects, alongside their own personal experiences in the workforce. The aim of this series is to provide insight for the next generation of women leaders, as they forge a path in what has traditionally been a male-dominated space.

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Empowering Women in STEM with San Diego State University Students

In this episode of Extending the Ladder, Nancy sits down with three incredible STEM students from San Diego State University to talk about the challenges and pathways for empowering women…

EXTENDING THE LADDER WITH NANCY NOVAK Women and Sustainability Brittany Marley SENIOR GLOBAL CLIENT EXECUTIVE, PLATFORM ALLIANCES - EQUINIX

Women and Sustainability

Nancy Novak is joined by Brittany Marley, Senior Global Client Executive, Platform Alliances at Equinix. They dive deep into the role of women in sustainability, the need for collaboration, and…

Nancy Novak is helping to bring the next generation into the construction industry by extending the ladder of opportunity with the Maryland Center for Construction Education & Innovation. Full Text: EXTENDING THE LADDER WITH NANCY NOVAK Bringing the Next Generation into Construction Jennifer Sproul PRESIDENT - THE MARYLAND CENTER FOR CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION & INNOVATION

Bringing the Next-Gen into Construction

Jennifer Sproul, President of the Maryland Center for Construction Education and Innovation, Inc. (MCCEI), encourages listeners that there is a place for females in construction and how females are beginning…

Nancy Novak is extending the ladder of opportunity to bridge the digital divide and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion with the help of Dr. Julie Albright, a digital sociologist. Full Text: EXTENDING THE LADDER WITH NANCY NOVAK The Digital Divide & DEI Dr. Julie Albright PH.D. & DIGITAL SOCIOLOGIST

Bridging the Digital Divide: Driving Towards Digital Equity

Sociologist Dr. Julie Albright breaks down why women are facing a digital divide and how to combat this issue.

In this image, Allison Scott is advocating for the inclusion of people with nontraditional backgrounds to help boost diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Full Text: EXTENDING THE LADDER WITH NANCY NOVAK How Nontraditional Backgrounds Help Boost DEI Allison Scott INDUSTRY ADVOCATE & CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE - AUTODESK

Leverage a Non-traditional Background to Boost Diversity and Inclusion in the Construction Industry

In efforts to boost diversity and inclusion among the construction industry, Nancy Novak, the chief officer at Compass Datacenters, and Allison Scott, Director of Customer Experience and Industry Advocacy at…

Nancy Novak is being supported by Emily Peterson to help their transition from the classroom to the workplace through the Society of Women Engineers at Michigan State University. Full Text: EXTENDING THE LADDER WITH NANCY NOVAK From the Classroom to the Workplace Emily Peterson PROFESSIONAL RELATIONS DIRECTOR - SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS, MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Entering STEM with Michigan State University’s Society of Women Engineers

The Society of Women Engineers, or SWE, is a non-profit educational service organization composed of science and engineering students and graduate engineers. Nancy Novak spoke with three SWE members to…

Nancy Novak is being supported by Noelle Walsh-Elwell in securing their spot at the table in Microsoft's Cloud Ops & Innovation division. Full Text: EXTENDING THE LADDER WITH NANCY NOVAK Securing Your Spot at the Table Noelle Walsh-Elwell CVP CLOUD OPS & INNOVATION - MICROSOFT

A Closer Look at the Evolving Gender Equality in the Data Center Industry

Noelle Walsh, Corporate VP for Microsoft, joined Nancy Novak, Chief Innovation Officer for Compass Datacenters, to discuss how gender equality is progressing in the data center industry.

Nancy Novak is working to extend gender equity in the Infrastructure Masons organization by taking on the role of Women Chair. Full Text: EXTENDING THE LADDER WITH NANCY NOVAK Progressing Gender Equity Heather Dooley IM WOMEN CHAIR - INFRASTRUCTURE MASONS

IM Women Group Aims to Progress Gender Equity Through Education Campaign with Heather Dooley

Chairperson Heather Dooley shares statistics and advice on diversity, equity and inclusion.

Nancy Novak is extending a ladder with Tiffany English, Senior Director of Architecture at Qualcomm Inc., to build their own personal board of directors. Full Text: EXTENDING THE LADDER WITH NANCY NOVAK Building Your Own Personal Board of Directors Tiffany English SENIOR DIRECTOR, ARCHITECTURE - QUALCOMM INC.

Building Your Own Personal Board of Directors

Tiffany English discusses the importance of building one’s brand through a personal board of directors.

Nancy Novak is helping Janese Murray extend a ladder to combat implicit bias. Full Text: EXTENDING THE LADDER WITH NANCY NOVAK Combatting Implicit Bias Janese Murray PRESIDENT - INCLUSION IMPACT CONSULTING

Confronting Implicit Bias in the Workplace with Janese Murray

D&I expert shares practical tips and information about the impact of bias.

In this image, Nancy Novak is extending a ladder to Lashonda Anderson-Williams, who is the Salesforce SVP for the Pharma Healthcare and Life Sciences Industry. Full Text: EXTENDING THE LADDER WITH NANCY NOVAK The Intersection of Health & Technology Lashonda Anderson-Williams SALESFORCE, SVP - PHARMA HEALTHCARE & LIFE SCIENCES INDUSTRY

The Intersection of Health and Technology

The worlds of health and technology continue to converge to deliver new capabilities and efficiencies to the healthcare industry. In this episode, LaShonda Anderson-Williams, SVP of Pharma Healthcare and Life…

Nancy Novak is being recognized for extending the ladder of female leadership by Lakisha Woods, President and CEO of the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS). Full Text: EXTENDING THE LADDER WITH NANCY NOVAK The Importance of Female Leadership Lakisha Woods PRESIDENT & CEO - NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BUILDING SCIENCES (NIBS)

The Importance of Female Leadership

Host Nancy Novak and Lakisha Woods, President and CEO of the National Institute of Building Sciences share insights on their own careers and about continuing to encourage women to fill…


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