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The Pandemic’s Catalyst Effect: The Great “Re” Last month, ARA had the honor of presenting a panel discussion at the Chicago Women in Technology Conference (CHIWITCON). Led by Sandee Kastrul, three top women executives, Kendra Cato, Disha Gulati, and Madeline Stone Kutis discussed how they have found success in getting to know people and reconnectingRead more

As March and Women’s History Month come to a close, I’m reflecting on some of the uplifting content that’s been shared throughout the past several weeks. There’s been a lot happening, as usual, but this of course includes how people marked #InternationalWomensDay on March 8, a global day of celebration where all were encouraged toRead more

International Women’s Day was officially celebrated earlier this month, but I received such an overwhelmingly positive response to my initial outreach to the Chief network, that one post just wasn’t enough. I would be remiss if I didn’t share all of the fantastic insights, advice, and personal stories that came my way! This is theRead more

Connecting with, learning from, and lifting up other female leaders is in my DNA, so when presented with an invite to join Chief earlier this year, I enthusiastically accepted. Chief is a private network for women in executive leadership, and while founded in 2019, it recently expanded its reach nationwide and started offering virtual memberships.Read more

Since our founding by Megan McCann in 2011, mentorship has been a cornerstone of McCann Partners’ story. It’s woven into our business, as mentoring relationships have resulted in placing talent and opening new doors, and it defines our mission to deliver IT recruitment with intention and integrity. It’s part of our DNA, not only becauseRead more

While many aspects of life have started to return to some kind of “normal” following 16+ months of disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic, there are others, like travel, workplaces, and family dynamics, that are forever changed.   Like many working parents, when I look back on the past year and a half, my memories and emotionsRead more

National days of recognition are aplenty (I see you National French Fry Day!). The one that strikes the strongest chord with me though, is the one we honor today: International Women’s Day (IWD). Lifting women in business and tech is at the foundation of most decisions I make—in both my personal and professional worlds. WhetherRead more

It was not long after the launch of ARA, an organization which aspires to attract, retain and advance women in technology and leadership, that my co-founders and I were introduced to Chicago Tech Academy High School.  From facilitating a virtual power lunch with their Young Women’s Leadership Society, to welcoming an intern from the Academy, weRead more

Meeting i.c.stars President and Co-Founder Sandee Kastrul has been a huge blessing in my life. Not only is Sandee a friend and mentor, she is pure inspiration. I am in awe each and every time I am in her company – virtually or otherwise. It is fitting, therefore, to highlight the amazing program she has builtRead more

Community matters. Meaningful connections are magical. Mentorship creates opportunity for growth and learning for everyone involved. Relationships are the foundation for everything.  I believe in these statements. They are my truths. And, despite all that 2020 has served us in terms of local, national, and world news – from the global pandemic, to racial injustice,Read more

Building upon ARA’s June 2020 “Allyship in Action” Webinar, the organization is producing a five-part series, “Allyship, Advocacy and Taking Action,” in partnership with three visionary organizations: i.c.stars, Chicago Tech Academy and Black Women in Science and Engineering (BWISE). This continuing series is designed to help ARA members learn how to become better allies to marginalizedRead more

Last year on International Women’s Day (IWD), I wrote about the gratitude I have for all of those who have forged for gender equality before us, as well as those who continue to keep fighting the good fight. That gratitude is unchanged as IWD approaches this Sunday. If anything, I’m moreappreciative of each and every personRead more

CHICAGO – February 18, 2020 –McCann Partners, an IT recruitment firm specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, project, direct-hire, and executive search solutions, has chosen Jane Hamner for its newly created Chief Growth Officer position, effective immediately. Hamner will be responsible for growing the company’s recruitment service lines and expanding its executive search offering. She will alsoRead more

On Wednesday, August 27, I was honored to be a part of an OCC Women’s Leadership panel featuring OCC’s Dana Earles, FVP, Treasurer, and Sheila Saegh Henretta, FVP, Deputy General Counsel, along with myself and Julia Bristow Briggs, Principle and Consultant of Smart to the Top. It was the third of a four-part panel seriesRead more

The economy keeps humming along, and with it, the labor market shows momentum month after month. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ January 2019 jobs report, for example, showed that employers added a total of 304,000 jobs, much higher than the originally forecasted 165,000. To keep up with this relentless pace, companies of all shapesRead more

This March, we celebrate Women’s History Month with momentum from a movement that got its footing just six months ago. In that timeframe, the #MeToo and #TimesUp campaigns have shown us the power in sharing our truths, no matter the stakes. Moreover, recent revelations have brought to the forefront that women can look to othersRead more

The news of Harvey Weinstein’s sexual misconduct allegations hit the front pages a few months ago, but it’s hardly been a passing memory. Since then, a sweeping wave of allegations have been made against more than 100 other high-profile men across many different industries, fueling the #MeToo and Times’ Up movements. As a result, weRead more

ARA Co-Founder and McCann Partners’ CEO Megan McCann presented a five-minute lightning talk to a crowd of 200+ during a recent Women in Tech breakfast hosted by General Assembly. Each of five speakers were asked to answer a specific question. Here’s what Megan had to answer: What is the biggest failure you have faced inRead more

In all likelihood, you’ve heard the saying “actions speak louder than words.” My parents raised me on this motto, and it’s a gift that has shaped both the person and the professional I am today. One of the best examples of its life-shaping influence on me is my response to the challenge of increasing genderRead more