Women in Tech

Brittany Silva is someone who always seeks to understand something—a project, a partner, or a recipe—completely, making her perfect for strategic marketing. She strives to cut through the noise and make an impact. That’s why we’re happy to have Brittany as one of KPS3’s VPs of Client Strategy.

After working as a Marketing Specialist for a Toronto ballast manufacturer (if you can market a ballast, you can market anything…) and later as Tomauri’s lead for brand, product, and e-commerce, Brittany realized how much she enjoyed creating brands from start to finish. In 2016 she relocated to Reno, Nevada, and dove into the community head-first. (And we don’t just say dove in head-first because she’s a go-getter. Brittany feels most like herself when in a lake or ocean. It’s possible she was a fish in a past life.)

In Reno, Brittany worked at D4 and then Ruby Seven Studios, expertly catering to all the needs of her clients, from CRM flows and awareness campaigns to website design and content.

She was driven to KPS3 for our culture, seeking a company that pushes the boundaries and genuinely cares for the well-being of all employees. Brittany loves building teams and supporting people’s development, both in personal and career goals. Regardless of the challenge at hand, her reliability and adaptability help her team move forward with a plan—and a whole lot of encouragement.

While there are quite a few activities Brittany will never do again—including eating stinky tofu or cutting her hair herself—the main thing she won’t do is dwell in negativity. She credits her confidence in part to her husband, Garrett, whose belief that she can do anything is so strong, she believes it too… hence why she fearlessly tackled making her own egg yolk ravioli. Yup, that dish they always have as a pressure test on MasterChef (and, by all accounts, she definitely is one).

Some notable achievements include building and launching a backpack brand that became a top seller in Canada, receiving her MBA in 2019 from the University of Nevada, Reno, and being president of the American Marketing Association (AMA). She’d also raise a glass—filled with cabernet or red blend wine—if the Toronto Maple Leafs won a Stanley Cup. (If you can do anything, Brit, so can they.)

Nicole is a dog person and a computer geek. She loves writing code. But more than writing code and more than loving dogs, Nicole loves to work with driven software engineers and up-and-coming developers tomaximize talent. Even more than that, she loves helping people at all levels tap into their leadership andbring their A-Game in software development and leadership through vulnerability and empathy.

Katie serves as a Senior Product Manager at M1 Finance, a financial tech startup based out of Chicago. Katie loves finding creative solutions to help individuals in their day-to-day lives. In her role at M1, Katie is committed to providing access to financial tools and resources that are typically gated to the ultra-wealthy. Katie is passionate about how the intersection of finance and technology can address inequality and promote financial wellbeing. Katie is a proud UNR graduate with her bachelor’s in psychology. She moved on to receive her MBA and is set to complete her Ph.D. in Industrial Organizational Psychology in the Spring of 2024.

 

Lindsey Rowles is a seasoned tech entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in the industry. With a special focus on website development, software integration, and automation, as well as digital marketing, Lindsey has become a leading expert in her field and services clients worldwide. She firmly believes that the tech industry offers unparalleled flexibility and opportunities for wealth creation.

One of Lindsey's favorite aspects of working in the tech industry is the freedom it provides for her to travel and spend time with her family. She currently works from home while raising two young boys, relishing in the adventure and space that her flexible schedule allows. Lindsey is a true testament to the power of a career that offers work-life balance and allows for personal growth alongside professional success. She recently launched an e-comm vision board business with her friend and is working on a new app that connects parents looking for drop-in childcare. She will bring it to the market this year.

Lindsey is a strong advocate for women in the tech industry, and she encourages them to carve out their own space in the field. She believes that support systems and networks, whether in the form of mentors, online groups, friends, and co-workers play a crucial role in enabling success. If you find yourself alone on your journey, libraries and personal study is key. Lindsey owes much of her accomplishments to her college education and the dedicated instructors who demystified the complexities of computer science and data analysis and encouraged her to embark on her incredible journey. She'd also like to acknowledge her early education instructors who taught her the fundamentals of logic-based thinking, scientific theory, and research, and how to write persuasive reports. All are the cornerstones of the tech industry.

Lindsey graduated summa cum laude from Portland State University with a B.S. in Business Administration, Advertising Management and Marketing. She has continued her education with coding certificates from UNR and various online learning platforms.

Liz Allison leads supply chain quality at Panasonic Energy of North America, a Panasonic Group Company, a global leader in high-quality lithium-ion batteries. As the Vice President of Quality, she drives Panasonic Energy’s sustainable proactive quality strategy, oversees QMS management, and partners with engineering and operations to ensure stable and efficient mass production and consistent quality.

With over 20 years of experience in the high-volume supply chain quality space, Liz executes Panasonic Energy’s commitment to battery performance, durability, and safety. A champion of transformation, she leverages equipment AI diagnostics to build predictive analytics, reducing production defects and loss.

Prior to joining Panasonic in 2022, Liz accumulated over two decades of experience at Johnson & Johnson, where she served in various capacities including Director of Manufacturing Quality Assurance, Head of Global Market Quality & Compliance, and Sr. Director of Supply Chain Quality & Compliance. She built and led an E2E Supply Chain Quality & Compliance organization for a wide range of J&J healthcare-related products and services.

As an industry veteran, Liz uses her social media voice to advocate for women and people of color in manufacturing engineering. She also volunteers at University Nevada Reno where she mentors students and sponsored a Capstone project with the School of Engineering.

Liz holds a B.A. in Political Science from Loyola Marymount University. She has also been certified as a Corporate Compliance and Ethics Professional (SCCE) and completed the Seton Hall University School of Law Healthcare Compliance Certification Program. Liz was awarded the Society of Women Engineers Sierra Nevada section 2023 Outstanding STEM Professional Award for her contributions in advancing women in manufacturing quality.

Nancy McCormick joined EDAWN as the Vice President of Retention, Expansion and Workforce Development in April 2012. Prior to joining EDAWN she had a 32-year career with AT&T spanning California and Nevada. She retired from AT&T as a Regional Vice President of Sales, where she led a team of sales professionals responsible for all lines of A&T commercial business across Nevada and Northern California. In her 32-year career, she held a variety of sales and service leadership positions.  

Nancy currently leads the EDAWN Regional Development Authority’s efforts to support newly located companies in the region,  retain and grow 600+ existing primary companies, and oversee a robust regional workforce plan in conjunction with partners. The serving territory includes Washoe County, the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center and Fernley, Nevada. The team works closely with partners to inform strategy, connect employers with resources, align curriculum with current and future needs, and attract talent to the region. 

Nancy is a member of the regional  Workforce Development Board NevadaWorks, serves as Vice Chair of the Truckee Meadows Community College Institutional Advisory Council, and has participated on the boards of multiple non-profits, including Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada and Western Industrial Nevada (WIN).  

Nancy graduated Magna Cum Laude from Chapman University with a B.A. in Communications, is a Master's Graduate of Rapport Leadership International, and has an extensive background in numerous leadership and sales management programs.