Swearingen Leadership Series: Kate Maxwell
Jan 15, 2026, 5:30PM
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6:30PM
Location: On-Campus
It takes courage to lead, to be different, and to show up as an agent of change. It is bravery and authenticity ??? not fearlessness ??? that is our superpower. This talk explores what it means to be that leader in the Arena who strives, who struggles, who keeps showing up, and who never loses track of who they are and what they stand for. Quick Facts About Kate: ~B.S. in Computer Science, M.S. in Systems Engineering ~Supported countless national security missions around the world ~Two patents in the unmanned air & space domain ~ ~Passionate about STEM outreach, mentoring, and student engagement #1 Woman in Tech in the World, 2023 | Tech Trailblazer of the Year Award, 2024