Meet the women of state and local government and industry who are helping to lead as the landscape continues to shift for the technology workforce. This is StateScoop’s second annual list of the Top Women in Technology for 2018.

Our editorial team reached out to 50 of the most inspirational women in technology, from high-profile elected officials to project team leaders working behind the scenes. This list is to recognize their dedication, excellence, and use of technology in the course of public service.

Each woman answered four questions, by phone or email, recalling their proudest achievement of the previous year, explaining their experience working as a woman in the technology workforce, anticipating the future, and sharing the best career advice they ever received.

Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser shares some of the projects and initiatives — like a partnership with Howard University to launch the Inclusive Innovation Incubator — that are driving diversity, expanding opportunities for women entrepreneurs and striving to make her city the premier location for women in technology.  READ MORE HERE