What does it cost to lead when the system wasn't designed for you? 

Women have been forcing open doors for decades, yet we still find ourselves isolated in rooms built around male norms. Lisa Davis spent forty years breaking barriers in tech across government, academia, and corporate leadership, and learned the hard way that waiting for systems to change means losing ground. 

This conversation isn't about leaning in or breaking through. It's about wielding influence now, in spaces that resist evolution, while strategically pushing for the transformation we need. If you've ever felt alone at the table, this session is for you.