E30: Bridging the Gap: Women in Data and Government Tech with Sadie St. Lawrence

In this special episode of GovTech Today, hosts Russell Lowery and Jennifer Saha welcome Sadie St. Lawrence, a leading expert in data and AI, to discuss her journey into the data field, the importance of women in data, and her global nonprofit organization Women in Data. Sadie shares her unconventional path from piano performance to data science, the mission of Women in Data to increase diversity in data careers, and her latest initiatives including data education and AI strategy. They also touch on the unique challenges and opportunities for women in the public sector and the evolving role of data in government decision-making.00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement00:30 Sadie St. Lawrence's Journey into Data Science03:25 Jen Sayha's Background and Transition to Tech06:02 Overview of Women in Data Organization10:34 Challenges and Strategies for Women in Data13:34 Government Sector and Data Leadership22:04 Future of Human-Machine Collaboration25:06 How to Get Involved and Final Thoughts