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Cloud Girls Recognizes Visionary, Trailblazers and Rising Stars in Tenth Annual Awards

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., March 26, 2025 — Cloud Girls, a not-for-profit female Next-Gen Tech Think Tank, announced today the...
2025 CG Rising Award application deadline Feb 21, 2025

2025 Cloud Girls Rising Award Nominations Now Open

Self-nominations are encouraged. Winners will be announced at Channel Partners Conference & Expo in Las Vegas on March 24-27, 2025. Deadline to submit entries is February 21, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Meet Cloud Girls Rising Star Award Winner: JoLynn Hauser

JoLynn Hauser is a distinguished marketing leader with over two decades of experience in the cloud technology space,...

Meet Cloud Girls Rising Star Award Winner: Diondria Brown

Diondria Brown, MBA, is a highly accomplished Senior TSB Program Manager at Five9 with extensive experience and...

Meet Cloud Girls Rising Star Award Winner: Shannon Orr

Shannon Orr, a change-maker in the cloud technology space, commenced her journey at Avant in 2011 as the 6th employee....

Meet Cloud Girls Rising Trailblazer Winner: Debbie Uttecht

Debbie Uttecht is a distinguished Product and Partner Marketing Executive, currently working at Microsoft, renowned for her...

Meet Cloud Girls Rising Trailblazer Winner: Lisa McLin

Lisa McLin has over 21+ yrs. of experience in Technology industry, taking on roles in all areas of the business, from...

What We Believe In

Community

Through virtual meetups and our annual conference, we come together to educate each other, collaborate on new opportunities, provide guidance when challenges arise, and celebrate victories together.

Philanthropy

We lift up those following in our footsteps. Our philanthropy initiatives ensure girls have access to STEM education and the support they need to become the tech leaders of tomorrow.

Thought Leadership

Cloud Girls elevates women’s voices in the broader tech discourse. Our thought leadership programs, including blogs, webinars, and speaking engagements, ensure female experts have a platform to shape critical conversations.

Women in Tech Coming Together

Cloud Girls unites female tech professionals at all career levels into a diverse community invested in each other’s success.

And Now, A Word from Our Members

Tamara Prazak, Channel Account Mgr West, Trustwave

Being a member of Cloud Girls has been a great experience, being part of a network of such talented women in technology who are so gracious in sharing their expertise and insights with others has been refreshing. Cloud Girls’ commitment to philanthropy and paving the way for the next generation of women in tech is something I’m very proud to be a part of.

Rachel Turkus, Director of Employee Experience, ActivateWork

In joining Cloud Girls, I have found a never ending fountain of inspiration and support.  From being able to help fundraise to help young women find a purpose in STEM to finding the courage to become an advocate for women in tech, I have been able to grow in my career as well as grow as a human. It is the true embodiment of women supporting women and I could not be more grateful to be a part of it.  

 

Allison Bergamo, Founder and CEO, Bergamo Marketing Group

Building a unique, sustainable business in the technology space can be daunting. In Cloud Girls, I’ve found a diverse, accomplished, and supportive community of women technology leaders who generously share insights, expertise, and opportunities with me. They challenge my thinking, encourage me to take chances, and offer enriching opportunities to grow professionally and give back to future generations.

Allie Langston, Territory Manager, Veeam Software

Cloud Girls has afforded me the opportunity to understand what career possibilities are available for me across the industry. I get the chance to network and learn from top women within tech who lead with integrity and passion. It is a fun, unique group that has a focus on upskilling all of capabilities when we all get together. The group has provided me with both friendship and mentorship for which I am so thankful!