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Women in Data Science - GM Multiregional Conference 2023

March 1st, 2023

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About Us

WiDS @ GM is an independent event that is organized by General Motors as part of the annual WiDS Worldwide conference organized by Stanford University and an estimated 150+ locations worldwide, which features outstanding women doing outstanding work in the field of data science. All genders are invited to attend all WiDS Worldwide conference events.

General Motors aspires to be the most inclusive company in the world, and we are proud to support Stanford University in the Women in Data Science (WiDS) initiative. WiDS started as a one-day technical conference at Stanford in 2015 aimed to inspire and educate data scientists. Today, WiDS has grown to become a global movement that includes many worldwide initiatives.

Mark your calendars to join us on March 1, 2023, to learn from data scientist professionals in various fields who will share the latest research and applications of data science in a broad set of domains. Attendees will learn how leading-edge companies are leveraging data science for success.

About WiDS Global

Date and Time

Wed, March 1, 2023

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST

Location

Virtual - Register for Details

Keynote Speaker

Regina Huricks-Trapp, PlayStation

Topic: Game on! Level Up your teams Data Literacy.

Abstract :

Game On! How do you level up your organization’s ability to make data-driven decisions. As women in data science, you are already data savvy. But can your colleagues talk to you in the language of data? Regina will explore how you can use simple principles of Data Literacy to elevate the teams around you to build better products and services. Ready Play4er One?

As Senior Manager, Global Business Intelligence & Data Literacy Services, Regina Huricks-Trapp is a data connector; connecting content, analysts and teams to data that can influence the diversity & inclusivity of next generation products and services. Based out of San Mateo, CA, she is a key member of the Data Governance & Literacy team and is responsible for driving global data literacy strategy.

Regina has more than 20+ years of rich experience as a business intelligence developer, leading diverse analytical teams through all phases of the data journey across diverse industry sectors for Fortune 100 companies.

She has significant leadership experience in data curation, exploration, and education. Regina’s experience in data and analytics is diversified across healthcare, finance, consulting, digital media, social media, and gaming.

Regina attended the University of Texas @Austin and University of Texas, School of Public Health, graduating with both a bachelor’s and master’s degree.

Regina has chaired, co-chaired or contributed to numerous diversity and inclusion employee networks for multiple top industry companies.