About Cloud Girls

Vision
Our vision is to lead the charge of inspiring and empowering women as thought leaders in the evolving cloud and next-generation technology space.

Mission
Cloud Girls is on a mission to raise the collective voice and visibility of women in tech. We work to narrow the gender gap across technology. Our initiatives inspire, educate, empower, connect and advance women and girls in tech.
cloud girls pillars
Supporting Women in Technology
Provide an open, enabling platform designed to give voice to women thought leaders in the growing technology community
Emphasize the importance of professional development, enabling members to tell their story in a compelling way, live their personal brand and step up to leadership roles in their companies, community organizations and families.
Support annual recognition programs to shine a light on female tech talent: Visionaries, Trail Blazers and Rising Stars.
Simplify and augment access to industry accreditations known to enhance resumes and open more opportunities for advancement.
Live our philanthropy by identifying and enabling programs where we can make a difference by contributing our experience and dollars to girls and women on their way up.
Officers
Rachel Turkus
Chief Executive Officer

Angela Hogaboom
Chair of the Board
Karin Fields
Chief Financial Officer
Allie Langston
Vice President
Jessica Orozco
Secretary
Advisory Board

Michelle Hyde
Hyde Group
Jo Peterson
Clarify360, ClearTech Research

Michelle Ruyle
Optimized Channel
2025-2026 Board

Khali Henderson
Member Community Chair

Angela Hogaboom
Chair of the Board
Holly Hunt
Philanthropy Chair
Allie Langston
Events Chair

Sarah Musick
Operations Chair
Jo Peterson
Enrichment Chair

Tamara Prazak
Awards Chair
Jen Waltz
Engagement Chair