Marissa McNeelands
Founder & CEO
Toast
Marissa McNeelands is the Founder & CEO of Toast, a company that advocates for greater gender diversity in tech. After spending almost a decade in the tech industry as a Data & AI Product Manager, Marissa found herself more often than not being the only woman in the room. Struggling to hire women into roles on her teams, and gain buy-in from the men around her to focus on gender equity, Marissa founded Toast to empower women in tech to get what they want, while giving hiring leaders a tangible way to increase gender diversity in their talent pool. Marissa has a Master’s of Management in Artificial Intelligence from Queen’s University and is a finalist for the Women in AI DEI Leader of the Year as well as the Women in IT DEI Initiative of the Year.
Schedule
60 mins
Meridian Hall - Upper Mezzanine
Get Hired
Attendees will learn how to leverage their unique strengths, skills, and experiences, creating a compelling personal brand and resume that catches the attention of employers. This session empowers candidates to navigate the competitive job market with ease and secure the opportunities they’ve always dreamed of.
