As one of the worst-kept secrets in our industry, the majority of IT positions are currently held by men, underscoring the need for advocates supporting women in the field.

AVIXA's Strategic Partner, CompTIA, recently honored Yvette McEnearney, Senior Director of GoTo's APAC Channel, with their ANZ Advancing Women in Technology Leadership Spotlight Award in recognition of her significant contributions to women in tech at both the community and national levels.

Yvette's passion lies in encouraging, empowering, and mentoring women in the tech industry. Witnessing the growth of her mentees and applauding their breakthroughs in overcoming challenges brings her immense satisfaction. McEnearney acknowledges the pivotal role women play in the future of the IT sector and takes her responsibility seriously, recognizing that the industry's overall advancement hinges on nurturing the next generation of women in technology.

CompTIA sat down with her and asked these 5 pivotal questions :

1. Why is it important to you to help advance women in technology? 
2. What challenges and trends around advancing women in technology do you think deserve more attention and awareness? 
3. How are you working with CompTIA to help address those issues and promote that awareness? 
4. What are you most proud of in your career and what’s helped you get to where you are now? 
5. What advice do you have for MSPs and other tech businesses around helping women advance in technology? 

Click below to see Yvette' McEnearney's answers and learn about the motivations behind her advocacy for women in tech, the inherent challenges, and her collaboration with CompTIA to raise awareness about women in IT.

5 Questions with Yvette McEnearney | Managing Your Business | CompTIA