WIT Women of The Year In STEAM Awards
Judging Day


August 9, 2023 | 7:30am to 1:30pm

Know Before You Go

Special Instructions – Judges:

  • Kati Graff and Danielle Hall are the WIT Volunteer Leaders that are assigned to assist you with the judging process
  • When you first arrive, please check-in and grab breakfast with  the rest of the judges. There will be a quick debrief with Kati and Danielle before you sperate into your individual rooms to begin the interview process.

WIT Judges: What to Expect

Preparation:

Included on this page are finalists information packets that include details about the finalists in the specific category you are chosen to judge.  One information packet includes data from the nominator’s application and the second includes data from the finalist’s application. Please read through your finalist packets and jot down questions and notes. We suggest you go to mywit.org and read information about WIT and what the Women of The Year awards represent in order to draft specific questions that will help you choose an appropriate winner.

  • 7:30 – 8:00AM

    Check-in and Breakfast

  • 8:00 – 8:30AM

    Welcome

  • 8:30 – 9:00AM

    Judges discussion in judging room for each category

  • 9:00 – 9:40AM

    Group 1 Interviews

  • 9:40 – 9:50AM

    Judges discussion of first finalists

  • 9:50 – 10:00AM

    Break

  • 10:00 – 10:40AM

    Group 2 Interviews

  • 10:40 – 10:50AM

    Judges Discussion of second finalists

  • 10:50 – 11:00AM

    Break

  • 11:00 – 11:40AM

    Group 3 Interviews

  • 11:50 – 12:00PM

    Extra time for deliberation

  • 12:00 – 1:00PM

    Lunch and determination of winners (WOTY)

Day of Judging:

  • We ask that you arrive at the Comcast Office at The Battery no later than 7:30 on the day of judging. We will have a meet and greet session with all the judges then cover off any remaining house keeping items. You will then be excused to meet privately with the other judges for your chosen category to prep, ask questions and discuss approach before the finalists joins you.

  • The first interview will begin promptly at 9am. Each interview will last 40 minutes (we will give you a 10 minute warning).

  • You will have 10 minutes to discuss the finalist with the other judges.

  • After each interview, your WIT moderator will record you saying a few words about the finalist, and then you will get a 10 minute break before your next scheduled interview. This recording may be used in the run of show so please be sure to not same their company name or their name in the remarks.

  • You will have an extra 10-15 minutes after the final interview to choose a winner….this can sometimes be a battle. A WIT representative will be in each room to help answer questions and provide guidance for the judging process.

  • Once you have chosen the winner, we ask that you please leave your interview room and rejoin us in the “Judge’s Meeting Room”. We will complete wrap up and then excuse all. We usually wrap up the day by 1-1:30pm

*Note: You cannot leave at any time. This will be at least a half-day commitment.

What To Bring:

  • Your ID for security at check-in.
  • Please bring something for notes during the interview process.

Parking:

Comcast has graciously allowed us to use their offices for judging.  The address to the building is One Ballpark Center 2605 Circle 75 Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339.  You will park in the red deck (Parking will be validated!) and enter from the Red Deck to the One Ballpark Center entrance. This will be on the 3rd floor (ground level).

MEET THE WIT AWARDS VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP TEAM

Kati Graff

2023 WIT Awards

Event Chair & Judging Chair Volunteer

Danielle Hall

2023 WIT Awards

Judging Co-Chair Volunteer

Keerti Gupta

2023 WIT Awards

Nominations Selection Committee Chair
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Nathalie Charlot

2023 WIT Awards

Nominations Selection Committee Co-Chair
Volunteer

Ashley Russell

2023 WIT Awards

Volunteer Chair

Science Judges

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Meet your WIT Moderators

Julia Clay

Science Category

Julia Clay

Mathematics Category

Julia Clay

STEAM Education Category

Tino Mantella

Arts Category

Tino Mantella

Engineering Category

Tino Mantella

Technology Category

Kanyatta Walker

Build Her Up Category

Kanyatta Walker

Woman to Watch Category

2023 Woman of the Year in STEAM Awards Finalists

Learn More about our finalists

Science

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Global Senior Director & Tribe Lead at BCG

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Necole is a Global Senior Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), running their Digital Collaboration organization. She leads by example, championing effective and inclusive teamwork in all aspects of BCG’s internal and external collaboration journeys.

Necole is also passionate about supporting underserved communities through giving and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is a member of the executive board of trustees for Theatrical Outfit, whose mission is to produce world-class theater that starts the conversations that matter. Every aspect of Necole’s work with the organization affirms her commitment to DEI.

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Global Senior Director & Tribe Lead at BCG

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Necole is a Global Senior Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), running their Digital Collaboration organization. She leads by example, championing effective and inclusive teamwork in all aspects of BCG’s internal and external collaboration journeys.

Necole is also passionate about supporting underserved communities through giving and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is a member of the executive board of trustees for Theatrical Outfit, whose mission is to produce world-class theater that starts the conversations that matter. Every aspect of Necole’s work with the organization affirms her commitment to DEI.

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Global Senior Director & Tribe Lead at BCG

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Necole is a Global Senior Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), running their Digital Collaboration organization. She leads by example, championing effective and inclusive teamwork in all aspects of BCG’s internal and external collaboration journeys.

Necole is also passionate about supporting underserved communities through giving and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is a member of the executive board of trustees for Theatrical Outfit, whose mission is to produce world-class theater that starts the conversations that matter. Every aspect of Necole’s work with the organization affirms her commitment to DEI.

Technology

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Global Senior Director & Tribe Lead at BCG

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Necole is a Global Senior Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), running their Digital Collaboration organization. She leads by example, championing effective and inclusive teamwork in all aspects of BCG’s internal and external collaboration journeys.

Necole is also passionate about supporting underserved communities through giving and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is a member of the executive board of trustees for Theatrical Outfit, whose mission is to produce world-class theater that starts the conversations that matter. Every aspect of Necole’s work with the organization affirms her commitment to DEI.

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Global Senior Director & Tribe Lead at BCG

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Necole is a Global Senior Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), running their Digital Collaboration organization. She leads by example, championing effective and inclusive teamwork in all aspects of BCG’s internal and external collaboration journeys.

Necole is also passionate about supporting underserved communities through giving and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is a member of the executive board of trustees for Theatrical Outfit, whose mission is to produce world-class theater that starts the conversations that matter. Every aspect of Necole’s work with the organization affirms her commitment to DEI.

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Global Senior Director & Tribe Lead at BCG

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Necole is a Global Senior Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), running their Digital Collaboration organization. She leads by example, championing effective and inclusive teamwork in all aspects of BCG’s internal and external collaboration journeys.

Necole is also passionate about supporting underserved communities through giving and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is a member of the executive board of trustees for Theatrical Outfit, whose mission is to produce world-class theater that starts the conversations that matter. Every aspect of Necole’s work with the organization affirms her commitment to DEI.

Engineering

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Global Senior Director & Tribe Lead at BCG

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Necole is a Global Senior Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), running their Digital Collaboration organization. She leads by example, championing effective and inclusive teamwork in all aspects of BCG’s internal and external collaboration journeys.

Necole is also passionate about supporting underserved communities through giving and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is a member of the executive board of trustees for Theatrical Outfit, whose mission is to produce world-class theater that starts the conversations that matter. Every aspect of Necole’s work with the organization affirms her commitment to DEI.

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Global Senior Director & Tribe Lead at BCG

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Necole is a Global Senior Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), running their Digital Collaboration organization. She leads by example, championing effective and inclusive teamwork in all aspects of BCG’s internal and external collaboration journeys.

Necole is also passionate about supporting underserved communities through giving and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is a member of the executive board of trustees for Theatrical Outfit, whose mission is to produce world-class theater that starts the conversations that matter. Every aspect of Necole’s work with the organization affirms her commitment to DEI.

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Global Senior Director & Tribe Lead at BCG

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Necole is a Global Senior Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), running their Digital Collaboration organization. She leads by example, championing effective and inclusive teamwork in all aspects of BCG’s internal and external collaboration journeys.

Necole is also passionate about supporting underserved communities through giving and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is a member of the executive board of trustees for Theatrical Outfit, whose mission is to produce world-class theater that starts the conversations that matter. Every aspect of Necole’s work with the organization affirms her commitment to DEI.

Arts

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Global Senior Director & Tribe Lead at BCG

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Necole is a Global Senior Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), running their Digital Collaboration organization. She leads by example, championing effective and inclusive teamwork in all aspects of BCG’s internal and external collaboration journeys.

Necole is also passionate about supporting underserved communities through giving and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is a member of the executive board of trustees for Theatrical Outfit, whose mission is to produce world-class theater that starts the conversations that matter. Every aspect of Necole’s work with the organization affirms her commitment to DEI.

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Global Senior Director & Tribe Lead at BCG

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Necole is a Global Senior Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), running their Digital Collaboration organization. She leads by example, championing effective and inclusive teamwork in all aspects of BCG’s internal and external collaboration journeys.

Necole is also passionate about supporting underserved communities through giving and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is a member of the executive board of trustees for Theatrical Outfit, whose mission is to produce world-class theater that starts the conversations that matter. Every aspect of Necole’s work with the organization affirms her commitment to DEI.

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Global Senior Director & Tribe Lead at BCG

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Necole is a Global Senior Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), running their Digital Collaboration organization. She leads by example, championing effective and inclusive teamwork in all aspects of BCG’s internal and external collaboration journeys.

Necole is also passionate about supporting underserved communities through giving and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is a member of the executive board of trustees for Theatrical Outfit, whose mission is to produce world-class theater that starts the conversations that matter. Every aspect of Necole’s work with the organization affirms her commitment to DEI.

Mathematics

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Global Senior Director & Tribe Lead at BCG

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Necole is a Global Senior Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), running their Digital Collaboration organization. She leads by example, championing effective and inclusive teamwork in all aspects of BCG’s internal and external collaboration journeys.

Necole is also passionate about supporting underserved communities through giving and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is a member of the executive board of trustees for Theatrical Outfit, whose mission is to produce world-class theater that starts the conversations that matter. Every aspect of Necole’s work with the organization affirms her commitment to DEI.

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Global Senior Director & Tribe Lead at BCG

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Necole is a Global Senior Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), running their Digital Collaboration organization. She leads by example, championing effective and inclusive teamwork in all aspects of BCG’s internal and external collaboration journeys.

Necole is also passionate about supporting underserved communities through giving and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is a member of the executive board of trustees for Theatrical Outfit, whose mission is to produce world-class theater that starts the conversations that matter. Every aspect of Necole’s work with the organization affirms her commitment to DEI.

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Global Senior Director & Tribe Lead at BCG

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Necole is a Global Senior Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), running their Digital Collaboration organization. She leads by example, championing effective and inclusive teamwork in all aspects of BCG’s internal and external collaboration journeys.

Necole is also passionate about supporting underserved communities through giving and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is a member of the executive board of trustees for Theatrical Outfit, whose mission is to produce world-class theater that starts the conversations that matter. Every aspect of Necole’s work with the organization affirms her commitment to DEI.

STEAM Education

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Global Senior Director & Tribe Lead at BCG

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Necole is a Global Senior Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), running their Digital Collaboration organization. She leads by example, championing effective and inclusive teamwork in all aspects of BCG’s internal and external collaboration journeys.

Necole is also passionate about supporting underserved communities through giving and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is a member of the executive board of trustees for Theatrical Outfit, whose mission is to produce world-class theater that starts the conversations that matter. Every aspect of Necole’s work with the organization affirms her commitment to DEI.

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Global Senior Director & Tribe Lead at BCG

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Necole is a Global Senior Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), running their Digital Collaboration organization. She leads by example, championing effective and inclusive teamwork in all aspects of BCG’s internal and external collaboration journeys.

Necole is also passionate about supporting underserved communities through giving and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is a member of the executive board of trustees for Theatrical Outfit, whose mission is to produce world-class theater that starts the conversations that matter. Every aspect of Necole’s work with the organization affirms her commitment to DEI.

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Global Senior Director & Tribe Lead at BCG

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Necole is a Global Senior Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), running their Digital Collaboration organization. She leads by example, championing effective and inclusive teamwork in all aspects of BCG’s internal and external collaboration journeys.

Necole is also passionate about supporting underserved communities through giving and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is a member of the executive board of trustees for Theatrical Outfit, whose mission is to produce world-class theater that starts the conversations that matter. Every aspect of Necole’s work with the organization affirms her commitment to DEI.

Woman to Watch

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Global Senior Director & Tribe Lead at BCG

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Necole is a Global Senior Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), running their Digital Collaboration organization. She leads by example, championing effective and inclusive teamwork in all aspects of BCG’s internal and external collaboration journeys.

Necole is also passionate about supporting underserved communities through giving and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is a member of the executive board of trustees for Theatrical Outfit, whose mission is to produce world-class theater that starts the conversations that matter. Every aspect of Necole’s work with the organization affirms her commitment to DEI.

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Global Senior Director & Tribe Lead at BCG

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Necole is a Global Senior Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), running their Digital Collaboration organization. She leads by example, championing effective and inclusive teamwork in all aspects of BCG’s internal and external collaboration journeys.

Necole is also passionate about supporting underserved communities through giving and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is a member of the executive board of trustees for Theatrical Outfit, whose mission is to produce world-class theater that starts the conversations that matter. Every aspect of Necole’s work with the organization affirms her commitment to DEI.

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Global Senior Director & Tribe Lead at BCG

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Necole is a Global Senior Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), running their Digital Collaboration organization. She leads by example, championing effective and inclusive teamwork in all aspects of BCG’s internal and external collaboration journeys.

Necole is also passionate about supporting underserved communities through giving and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is a member of the executive board of trustees for Theatrical Outfit, whose mission is to produce world-class theater that starts the conversations that matter. Every aspect of Necole’s work with the organization affirms her commitment to DEI.

Build Her Up

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Global Senior Director & Tribe Lead at BCG

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Necole is a Global Senior Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), running their Digital Collaboration organization. She leads by example, championing effective and inclusive teamwork in all aspects of BCG’s internal and external collaboration journeys.

Necole is also passionate about supporting underserved communities through giving and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is a member of the executive board of trustees for Theatrical Outfit, whose mission is to produce world-class theater that starts the conversations that matter. Every aspect of Necole’s work with the organization affirms her commitment to DEI.

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Global Senior Director & Tribe Lead at BCG

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Necole is a Global Senior Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), running their Digital Collaboration organization. She leads by example, championing effective and inclusive teamwork in all aspects of BCG’s internal and external collaboration journeys.

Necole is also passionate about supporting underserved communities through giving and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is a member of the executive board of trustees for Theatrical Outfit, whose mission is to produce world-class theater that starts the conversations that matter. Every aspect of Necole’s work with the organization affirms her commitment to DEI.

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Global Senior Director & Tribe Lead at BCG

Necole Jackson-DeJoie

Necole is a Global Senior Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), running their Digital Collaboration organization. She leads by example, championing effective and inclusive teamwork in all aspects of BCG’s internal and external collaboration journeys.

Necole is also passionate about supporting underserved communities through giving and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is a member of the executive board of trustees for Theatrical Outfit, whose mission is to produce world-class theater that starts the conversations that matter. Every aspect of Necole’s work with the organization affirms her commitment to DEI.

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