In this Voices of Innovation episode, WE United presents an empowering Women’s Leadership Panel hosted at DigiKey, featuring Lisa Pittman, Teri Ivaniszyn, and Tiffani Harding, moderated by Jackie Mattox.

Hear real-world insights on navigating conflict with confidence, leading with courage, advancing your career, strengthening emotional intelligence (EQ), and creating work-life balance.

This inspiring conversation reflects WE United’s mission to support, connect, and empower women leaders in every stage of their journey.

Special thanks to Cori Bregier for organizing and to Linda Johnson for serving as executive sponsor of this impactful event.

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At the intersection of innovation, leadership, and responsibility, this powerful WE Live conversation brings together influential voices from the tech and manufacturing sectors to explore how mission-aligned companies are shaping a future where profitability and purpose go hand in hand.

Featuring:

• Jackie Mattox: Founder and CEO, WE United
• Jay Sebastian: Senior Director & ECO of Human Resources and General Affairs, TDK
• Anne Taylor: Senior Vice President, Vishay
• Andjela Pasi: Global Director of Marketing, Waldom

Together, these leaders unpack the evolving landscape of corporate responsibility, starting with the shift from Affirmative Action and traditional DE&I toward more integrated, organization-wide ESG frameworks. They explore how practical, cross-functional strategies are being used to embed ESG principles directly into leadership and operations, moving beyond checklists to meaningful transformation. Most importantly, they examine what’s truly at stake for the communities we serve, the stakeholders we answer to, and the next generation of talent counting on today’s leaders to build a more equitable and sustainable future.

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In this episode of WE Lead: Voices of Innovation, we explore the power of sustainable leadership from Andrea Klein, Founder and CEO of RAND Technology. Recorded live at the 2024 WE United Leadership Summit, this session offers a candid look at how Andrea built the only 100% woman-owned global independent distribution company in the electronics supply chain.

She shares key lessons from her early career in the male-dominated tech industry, revealing how customer focus, transparency, and ethical decision-making became the foundation of her leadership philosophy. From defining her value proposition to leading with integrity under pressure, Andrea outlines what it takes to build a business that lasts.

Key themes in this episode include:

• Sustainable leadership rooted in values and discipline
• A customer-first mindset that builds long-term trust
• Creating a high-integrity culture and hiring for character
• The unique strengths women bring to tech and supply chain roles

Whether you're building your influence or leading at scale, this episode will challenge and inspire you to think long-term, act with intention, and lead sustainably.

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