Women in Tech Meetup: Tech Across Generations
Tech Across Generations: Experience Meets Innovation
Technology never stops evolving. Neither should the way we learn from one another.
Today’s tech workforce brings together multiple generations with vastly different experiences — from professionals who helped build the systems our organizations still rely on to those entering the workforce in the age of AI.
That range of experience can create friction. It can also create an incredible opportunity.
This panel will explore how generational assumptions can limit talent, innovation and growth — and what happens when we intentionally break down those barriers.
We’ll look at the role of reverse mentoring, the importance of knowledge sharing in both directions, and how organizations can create environments where experience and fresh perspective strengthen one another.
Because innovation doesn’t belong to a generation.
It happens when we create space for every generation to contribute, challenge and learn.
Panelist Bios:
Emily Carlson, PBA Consulting
With more than 30 years in technology, Emily Carlson has built her career proving one simple truth: technology should solve business problems, not create new ones. As CEO and Founder of PBA Consulting, she works with organizations around the world to shape technology strategy that drives business growth, strengthens leadership, and ensures innovation delivers real, lasting impact.
Kendra Brim, Leadership Buffalo
Kendra Brim, MBA, is a dynamic leader, speaker, author, and former Division I athlete whose work centers on leadership development, community impact, and helping people recognize the power of their own experiences. As Vice President of Programs and Organizational Advancement at Leadership Buffalo, she develops transformative leadership experiences that connect professionals, organizations, and communities across Western New York.
Lyndian Royes, M&T Bank
Lyndian is a Program and Project Manager at M&T, where she leads the Technology Internship and Technology Development Programs. With a background in education and leadership, Lyndian specializes in strategic planning, innovation, and building sustainable programs that drive meaningful impact for participants. She is committed to turning ideas into action and helping organizations achieve their goals.
Morgan Hardy, Leadership Buffalo
Morgan Hardy (formerly Williams-Bryant) serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Leadership Buffalo, where she is dedicated to translating vision into reality by fostering inclusive leadership and amplifying the community's voice. A strategic thinker and visionary, Morgan brings creativity, effective communication, and problem-solving expertise to her role. Guided by her faith, she strives to treat everyone with love and care, inspiring others to believe in and achieve their dreams. Morgan is passionate about mentoring, supporting the unhoused, and championing organizations with a focus on cancer research and recovery efforts.