Leaders Navigating Inclusion in Tech Need to Hear This | Jean Westrick's Framework

About this episode

Coach Dora Mendez speaks with Jean Westrick about leading at the intersection of technology and equity.

In this episode of Building Leadership Community , Coach Dora Mendez speaks with Jean Westrick, CEO of the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG), about leading at the intersection of technology and equity. Jean shares her journey in philanthropy, her approach to mission-driven leadership, and why community is essential for navigating uncertainty. Together, they explore how leaders can build authentic executive presence while leveraging technology for social impact. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 03:54 – Guest Introduction 07:51 – Career Journey 12:14 – Community & Leadership 15:04 – Community as Antidote 17:30 – Leadership Advice 18:25 – “Be Cool. Be Sweet. Be Yourself.” 21:07 – Authenticity in Leadership 24:30 – Where to Connect Key Themes: Authentic leadership Community-driven leadership Technology and equity Career growth and purpose Executive presence through authenticity Connect with our guest: Jean Westrick President & CEO, Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG) Leader in philanthropy, technology, and equity-driven innovation 🔗 Guest Links:  LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/JeahWestrick https://tagtech.org TAG Tech on LinkedIn…

People in this episode

Host: Coach Dora Mendez

Guest: Jean Westrick

Topics covered

• Authentic leadership
• Community-driven leadership
• Technology and equity
• Career growth and purpose
• Executive presence through authenticity

Keywords

• leadership
• inclusion
• technology
• equity
• community
• authenticity
• philanthropy
• social impact

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Technology Association of Grantmakers, TAG, TAG Tech

Places: LinkedIn

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