DFW*ATW NEWSLETTER

August 14, 2025 Issue

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Get a Rare Look Behind the C-Suite Curtain! 

DFW*ATW Insights to Impact is back with one of our most powerful events yet! 


Day in the Life of a CxO – Insights From a Seat at the Table This isn’t just another panel — it’s a rare, behind-the-scenes conversation with Dallas’s top executives from NTT DATA Inc. Global. Hear the real stories of their rise to the top, the obstacles they’ve faced, and the leadership lessons they wish more people knew. 


Wednesday, August 27th | 5:30–8:30 PM 


CG Infinity | 5450 W Plano Blvd, Plano, TX 


Meet the Visionary Panelists from NTT DATA 


  • Barry Shurkey – CIO & Global App Transformation Leader 
  • Terri Hatcher – Chief Inclusion & Belonging Officer 
  • Karen Prince-Wright – CFO 
  • Mona Kiblawi Charif – Chief Marketing Officer 


Moderated by: Gertrude Van Horn, SVP & CIO at Cien.ai – AI Tech Trailblazer & Award-Winning CIO


Free for all DFW ATW Members, Non-members Early Bird is $15.00 till tomorrow, August 15th and $30.00 after August 15th. 


Come for the insights. Stay for the connections. Leave inspired. 


Space is limited—Register now and secure your seat at the table! 

 

ELF Early Bird Pricing!

Early Bird pricing for the Executive Leadership Forum (ELF) Gala is now open! This is the premier fundraising event for the DFW Alliance of Technology and Women (DFW*ATW). Don't miss out on the limited time discount! 


Surrounded by history, innovation, and the spirit of exploration, the Frontiers of Flight Museum sets the perfect stage for an evening of: 


🍷 Curated wine tasting 

🤝 Powerful connections 

🌟 The Spark Award Ceremony 

🎤 An inspiring keynote by Karen Hughes White, CEO of the Texas Women's Foundatio

💃 Dancing + Celebration 

📅 Early bird tickets are until August 15! Mark your calendars and get ready to secure your seat at the table! 

 

Let’s celebrate leadership, legacy, and the women shaping the future of tech! 

Volunteer for the DFW*ATW Executive Leadership Conference (ELF) 2025 on September 26th at the Frontiers of Flight Museum! 

 

Want to Elevate Your Executive Leadership Forum (ELF) Experience? 

Make a lasting impact by volunteering for our premier annual gala! We’re looking for enthusiastic, detail-driven volunteers to help plan, coordinate, and create an unforgettable evening for our members and guests. 

  

This is your chance to be part of something special—contribute your talents, expand your network, and help deliver a first-class event that reflects the power and professionalism of ELF. 

  

Ready to get involved? 



Contact Pattie Grimm at pattie.grimm@dfwatw.org to sign up today.


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DFW Alliance of Technology and Women (DFW*ATW) is a vital non-profit organization committed to supporting the holistic education and professional journey for girls and women in technology while increasing the number of women in leadership. Our members are women and their allies.