As a 2021 Woman of Achievement, Gayle Jennings-O'Byrne, Pennsylvania, is a changemaker, investor and champion of women of color in the tech industry. She shares the power of representation and inviting others into your shared experiences.
Following a successful career on Wall Street in banking and corporate philanthropy, WOA recipient Gayle Jennings-O'Byrne, Pennsylvania, found a new passion for becoming a champion for women of color in the tech industry. The daughter of one of the “hidden figures” of Silicon Valley tech world, Gayle founded her own venture capital firm, WOCstars, to help fund tech business by women of color.
She focuses on the powers of empathy and listening in allowing voices to be heard in any realm and shares how Tri Delta empowered her as a Black woman in any industry. Gayle also shares a powerful concept of “plus one” on inviting your “plus one” to important conversations and experiences.
Read more about Gayle and Tri Delta’s 2021 Women of Achievement.