Mentorship Women in Tech Deserve | Kim Stephens, Sr. Technical Project Manager

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In this episode of Storytellers: Journeys, host Bernadette Hill sits down with Kim Stephens, PMP - Senior Technical Project Manager at UC Davis, mentor, and advocate for women building careers in tech. Kim didn’t follow a traditional path into IT leadership. With a degree in political science, she built her career through curiosity, courage, continuous learning, and a willingness to try what others found intimidating. Today, she uses that experience to mentor the next generation of women entering tech from non-traditional backgrounds. Together, Kim and Bernadette explore generational differences in the workplace, the evolution of women’s leadership, and the power of designing a career that doesn’t just look good - but actually works. Kim’s perspective on mentorship is refreshing, practical, and deeply human: mentorship isn’t about hierarchy - it’s about intention, generosity, and creating space where women can grow without fear.

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