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title: "#188: Trailblazing Leaders: GovTech Women Breaking the Status Quo"
description: Four trailblazing leaders reveal strategies for cybersecurity resilience, building inclusive teams, and driving digital innovation in Pacific Northwest government agencies.
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 January 13, 2025

# #188: Trailblazing Leaders: GovTech Women Breaking the Status Quo

![Picture of Joe Toste](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/d79e02d2f67ca9987e895bb88cf1c034)    Joe Toste  ·   1 minute read

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