Be Bold for Change

be bold seattle, an annual celebratory event for international women’s started in 2015 is brought to you by be bold for change, a non profit organization formed following two highly successful annual gatherings of women in celebration of international women’s day in seattle. the co founders, kate isler and nickie smith, are veteran champions of gender equality and diversity and inclusion who have founded women’s networking groups across the globe, internally within microsoft and externally in the digital advertising and technology industry, are frequent speakers at women’s forums, ardent coaches and mentors of women in corporations, education and start-ups worldwide. the be bold for change team also includes sharon harris, a recognized leader and advocate for inclusion and equality with a history of forming organizations and groups to drive change globally. sharon serves as a board chair and advisor to organizations in the technology, advertising and non-profit space devoted to driving