January 2026 Chapter Meeting

Join us for our first chapter meeting of 2026 as we partner with Women in Tech of Charlotte for an evening focused on collaboration and community.

We’re excited to welcome Kara M Schlageter as our featured speaker, who will share insights on leadership, growth, and navigating today’s technology landscape.

Speaker(s): Kara Martin Schlageter

Kara Schlageter is a cybersecurity executive with 20+ years of experience leading security, risk, and operations in large, highly regulated financial institutions. She’s built and scaled global teams, managed $100M+ portfolios, and led complex IAM and GRC programs that reduced risk and strengthened regulatory posture. Kara is known for translating complex cyber challenges into practical business decisions and for her human-centric leadership style that builds trust, strengthens culture, and helps organizations move forward securely.

Parking and Access:

OMB has onsite, street parking, and is located 800 yards from the Scaleybark light rail stop, which is about a five-minute walk from…