Christine Bongard
President, The WIT NetworkChristine Bongard is a prominent figure in the technology and business communities, primarily recognized for her leadership and advocacy for women in technology. She co-founded The WIT Network, an organization dedicated to supporting women in technology through education, mentorship, and networking opportunities. As the President and CEO, Christine has significantly expanded the organization’s reach, now serving over 14,000 women across 82 countries. The WIT Network focuses on closing the gender gap in technology and promoting diversity and inclusion in the industry.
Christine’s career spans over 30 years, including significant experience in the Microsoft ecosystem. She co-founded a Microsoft Gold Partner company and has been actively involved in various leadership roles, including serving on multiple Microsoft Partner Advisory Boards. She also has served as a consultant on partnerships and alliances for over a half dozen technology firms in the Microsoft Partner ecosystem increasing their customer reach and sales growth in significant and measurable ways. Outside of her professional life, Christine is passionate about travel and has a personal goal of visiting all 50 U.S. states. She also adopts retired racing greyhounds, demonstrating her love for animals and her commitment to giving back to the community. She currently lives in New Jersey at the beach, which was a lifelong dream come true.