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TechHer 2025 Honorees

Giselle Battley

Award: Tech Titan, presented by Insights Marketing

Yahoo - Head of Global Emerging Talent and Learning & Development

Giselle Battley is a renowned leader in global talent acquisition and leadership learning and development. She has a proven track record of transforming early talent recruitment, DEI, and leadership development strategies for some of the world’s largest brands and organizations. Currently, she is the Global Head of Emerging Careers and Learning at Yahoo, where she develops sustainable early-talent strategies and strengthens Yahoo’s reputation as a top employer for Gen Z, transitioning, and internal professionals.

Battley is an active board member for multiple organizations and a five-time recipient of Talent Acquisition and DEI Awards. Before joining Yahoo, Battley was a senior director and global head of early career talent at JLL. Before that, she was the lead of the national DE&I recruiting-evolving workforce strategy and innovation team at Deloitte. Earlier in her career, she worked as a sales and marketing leader for MillerCoors. Battley graduated from LSU Shreveport with an MBA in Project Management and from Xavier University of Louisiana with an undergraduate degree in Sales and Marketing.

Latabia Woodward

Award: Breakthrough & Innovations, presented by BCGA Foundation

Who's Got Next Music - Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Latabia Woodward, PMP, ITIL, Agile Certified Founder & CEO, Who’s Got Next Music Inc. Chairman, Ann Cephus Family Fund Latabia Woodward is the visionary Founder and CEO of Who’s Got Next Music Inc., a music tech startup transforming how emerging artists build their careers through competitive fan engagement, digital rights protection, and industry access. She also serves as Chairman of the Ann Cephus Family Fund, a nonprofit honoring her mother’s legacy by equipping creative students with practical, employable skills. With over two decades in corporate technology, Latabia’s career includes key leadership roles at LHS Corporation and The Southern Company, where she managed software development, quality assurance, and major IT service delivery programs. Her expertise spans software development, risk management, and enterprise technology project leadership.

Latabia holds a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Decision Sciences/MIS from East Carolina University and an M.S. in Technology Management from the University of Phoenix. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), ITIL Foundations certified, and Agile Certified. Her civic impact is deep-rooted. Early in her journey, she served as an adult education instructor supporting the Greenville Housing Authority’s Welfare to Work Grant program under the Clinton Administration. She later co-founded the LEAD Foundation to deliver life skills programming to at-risk youth and has served on multiple civic boards, including the Gwinnett Technical College Foundation Board and the Gwinnett County Police Citizens Advisory Board. She is a graduate of the esteemed Leadership Gwinnett program and currently serves as Vice-Chair of Create Gwinnett, the county’s arts and cultural development initiative. A proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Latabia serves on its National Program Planning & Development (PP&D) Committee’s Economic Development Subcommittee. Her contributions to the organization span national, regional, and local levels—including formerly serving as a past chapter president, national business initiative lead, collegiate advisor, and certified chapter internal development trainer. Latabia is also a dedicated wife, proud mother of six adult children, loving “GiGi” to her grandchildren, and a member of Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Lilburn, Georgia.

Latabia Woodward – Media Kit Version

Latabia Woodward, PMP, Agile Certified, ITIL is the visionary Founder and CEO of the music tech startup Who’s Got Next Music Inc. and the esteemed Chairman of the Ann Cephus Family Fund. She has charted a remarkable path from her collegiate days to becoming a pioneering force at the intersection of music, technology, and culture. Latabia’s early retirement from a distinguished 20+ year career in corporate America enhanced her expertise in software development, risk management, and technology project management. She led pivotal projects that advanced IT service delivery at scale, most notably during her tenure at LHS Corporation and The Southern Company, where she held leadership roles managing software development, quality assurance, and large-scale technology programs. Her academic background includes a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Decision Sciences/MIS from East Carolina University and an M.S. in Technology Management from the University of Phoenix. She holds internationally recognized certifications in Project Management (PMP), Agile, and ITIL Foundations. Latabia is also the sole owner of the Who’s Got Next Music Inc. trademark and copyright, underscoring her commitment to protecting the brand’s intellectual property as it grows into a leading platform for emerging artists. Her civic contributions are equally extensive. As a college student, she served as an adult education instructor for the Greenville Housing Authority’s Welfare to Work Grant program under the Clinton Administration. She later co-founded the Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) Foundation, helping deliver life skills and personal development programming to at-risk youth. She has served on numerous civic boards and committees, including the Gwinnett Technical College Foundation Board and the Gwinnett County Police Citizens Advisory Board. She is a graduate of the prestigious Leadership Gwinnett program and currently serves as Vice-Chair of Create Gwinnett, the county’s official arts and cultural development board. Latabia is a dedicated member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and her contributions to the organization span national, regional, and local levels—including formerly serving as a past chapter president, national business initiative lead, collegiate advisor, and certified chapter internal development trainer. She currently serves on the National Program Planning & Development (PP&D) Committee’s Economic Development Subcommittee. Her contributions have earned her widespread recognition, including the Emerging Tech Leadership Award in Music & Technology at the 2024 STEMINIST Ball, celebrating her innovation and impact in tech entrepreneurship. Most recently, she was honored with an official Proclamation from the City of Atlanta in recognition of her leadership with Who’s Got Next Music Inc., her dedication to emerging artists, and her exemplary commitment to shaping Atlanta’s cultural future. Latabia’s life is also rich in personal fulfillment—as a wife, proud mother of six adult children, loving grandmother known affectionately as “GiGi,” and a member of Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Lilburn, Georgia.

Latabia Woodward – Media Kit Version

Latabia Woodward, PMP, ITIL, Agile Certified is the Founder & CEO of Who’s Got Next Music Inc., a music tech startup revolutionizing artist development through fan-driven competitions and digital rights protection. She is also Chairman of the Ann Cephus Family Fund, a nonprofit dedicated to preparing creative youth for future careers. With over 20 years in corporate technology—including leadership roles at LHS Corporation and The Southern Company—Latabia brings deep expertise in software development, project management, and IT service delivery. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration from East Carolina University and an M.S. in Technology Management from the University of Phoenix. An engaged civic leader, Latabia serves as Vice-Chair of Create Gwinnett and is a longtime member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., currently serving on its National Program Planning & Development Committee. She is also a wife, proud mother of six, “GiGi” to her grandchildren, and a member of Salem Missionary Baptist Church.

Bridgette Bell McAdoo

Award: Business Champion, presented by Reworld

Genesys - Global Chief Sustainability Officer

Bridgette Bell is a distinguished C-suite executive with over 20 years of experience driving strategic outcomes for global organizations including Yum! Brands, United Technologies Corporation, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), and currently, Genesys. Throughout her career, she has delivered stakeholder and shareholder value by spearheading global initiatives focused on cost optimization, operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and sustainable growth.

Bridgette is widely regarded as a trusted advisor to boards and executive leadership teams, offering expertise in governance, environmental regulation and measurement, compliance, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Her forward-looking perspective on sustainability encompasses emerging issues such as the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other critical technological developments. As Chief Sustainability Officer at Genesys—a global SaaS leader in AI-powered experience orchestration with over $2 billion in revenue—Bridgette architected and led the company’s sustainability strategy from the ground up.

Under her leadership, Genesys has achieved significant milestones, including year-over-year reductions in global operational emissions, increased workforce representation of women and underrepresented groups, and the development of the company’s AI & Ethics Guidelines for responsible AI design and use. Her impact has earned Genesys widespread recognition, including being named Company of the Year for Sustainability in 2023 by leading tech analysts and a finalist for three World Sustainability Awards in 2024. The company has been celebrated for its “impressive financial performance, brand equity, and strong overall sustainability performance.”

In addition to her corporate leadership, Bridgette serves on the Board of Directors for Project Scientist, a nonprofit dedicated to delivering high-quality STEAM programming to underserved girls. She has also contributed her insights as a member of the advisory board for the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. Bridgette holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Florida A&M University and an MBA from Claremont Graduate University. She resides in the Washington, D.C. area, where she enjoys food, wine, wellness, and international travel.

Amaka Agumadu

Award: Transformational Change Lead, presented by Visa

Visa - Vice President, Global Head of Digitalization

Amaka Agumadu is a visionary technology leader celebrated for spearheading large-scale digital transformations within People Functions that drive business growth, innovation, and resilience. With over 20 years of experience—across industries such as finance, healthcare, and manufacturing—she has directed multidisciplinary teams to architect and implement scalable People, Process & Technology focused solutions that streamline operations, help deliver business outcomes, elevate customer experience, and cultivate inclusive, high-performance cultures. Amaka’s hallmark is her holistic, people-centered approach to change. She couples a deep understanding of technologies like AI, cloud, and automation with strategic insight, ensuring seamless adoption, continuous learning, and sustainable impact. Recognized for her bold leadership, she has successfully led enterprise-wide system migrations, digital modernization initiatives, and data-led decision programs, consistently delivering measurable ROI and stakeholder buyin at every level.

Central to her leadership philosophy is the belief that building and nurturing the right organizational culture is key to driving performance and engagement. She is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. Amaka has mentored countless rising professionals, cultivated cross-functional collaboration, and advanced DEI practices across organizations. Amaka serves as the Executive Sponsor of Visa’s VIBE (Visa Black Employees ERG) Atlanta chapter and volunteers at Connecting Stories – an organization that empowers women and young girls to thrive through coaching, mentorship, and therapy. In her personal time, she enjoys watching and playing tennis, hosting family and friends and reading a good book. She lives in Georgia, USA with her husband, three children and her mum. She is honored to receive the “Technology Transformational Change Leader Award” in recognition of her relentless dedication to transforming businesses through inclusive, technology-driven innovation.

Klassi Duncan

Award: The Business Equity Trailblazer

Urban League of Louisiana- Vice President of the Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CEI)

Klassi R. Duncan currently serves as Vice President of the Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CEI) at the Urban League of Louisiana based in New Orleans, LA. The Center’s operations include: the Women’s Business Resource Center, the Contractor’s Resource Center, and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise(DBE) Supportive Services Program – Region B (New Orleans/Hammond). The CEI provides small business education, counseling services, and access to resources to women and minority entrepreneurs across the state of Louisiana.

In this role, Klassi is responsible for the oversight and management of the organization’s operations, programming, and staff. Her responsibilities include establishing and leading the strategic direction of the organization, developing market-specific training curricula and special events, fund development and management, fostering strategic partnerships, and increasing the Center’s impact in the community.

Under her leadership, the Women’s Business Resource Center was awarded the 2020 State and Region VI Women’s Center of Excellence Award, the 2019 Region VI Women’s Center of Excellence Award, and the 2017 Women’s Business Champion Award by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Louisiana District Office for their work in promoting and developing women-owned businesses across the region.

Klassi is an active member of the United States Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, the International Council for Small Business, and is a member and serves on the Board of Directors for the Association for Women’s Business Centers.

Ms. Duncan earned a BS in Business Management and a Master’s in Business Administration at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, FL. She is also a Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management and a Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity.