Laura Melchor McCanlies
Founding Member @Chief
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WORK HISTORY
Founding Member @Chief
Washington, DC, US
Chief is a private network built to drive more women into positions of power and keep them there. Chief is the only organization specifically designed for senior women leaders to strengthen their leadership journey, cross-pollinate ideas across industries, and effect change from the top-down.
EDUCATION
Tecnológico de Monterrey
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Tecnológico de Monterrey
BA Computer Sciences
SKILLS
ABOUT LAURA MELCHOR MCCANLIES
I began my career in Mexico, and throughout it, I have been helping companies scaling up businesses by leveraging technology and data. My expertise spans startups to Global Fortune 250 companies across various industries, including engineering, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, professional services, and impact investment in emerging markets.I am passionate about fostering leadership, learning, and cultivating environments where innovation and growth thrive. As a mentor and volunteer at the American University in Washington, D.C, and the American University in Bulgaria, I dedicate time to empowering the next generation of leaders.Currently serving as Board Member of Post Classical Ensemble, driving revenue growth strategy. As an Austin Social Venture Partner, I have advised and supported local nonprofits and socially conscious startups such as Allies Against Slavery and Whisper Co.I’m honored to be included in Forbes\' Next 2024 list, which recognizes the 50 top tech leaders transforming their companies for a new era of AI, and to be included in the CIO 100 awards 2022 list.Committed to responsible AI deployment, ethical technology governance, and leveraging mentorship as a strategic lever for organizational and societal advancement.
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