Incrementally adopting Agile to make an impact with Digital Equity - Natali Betancur | 2519

Incrementally adopting Agile to make an impact with Digital Equity - Natali Betancur | 2519

Author: Women in Agile Org sponsored by Scrum.org November 5, 2025 Duration: 54:34
During this episode you get a chance to learn from Natali Betancur, a member of the Women in Agile Board who serves as the Executive Sponsor for our Scholarship Program. As you listen, you’ll get a chance to hear about Natali’s Agile journey, which began in local government and evolved through various roles including work at Queens University of Charlotte’s Center for Digital Equity. This episode explores themes of gender discrimination in the workplace and strategies for women in leadership positions, including building confidence and setting boundaries. The conversation concluded with Natali sharing her team’s implementation of agile practices and digital equity initiatives, including their work to make Mecklenburg County more digitally accessible through strategic planning and community-focused projects.

Hosted by the Women in Agile Org and sponsored by Scrum.org, Women in Agile creates a necessary space for conversations often left out of mainstream business dialogues. This isn't about theory alone; it's about the lived experiences, challenges, and triumphs of professionals navigating agile environments. Each episode brings forward personal stories and practical insights from a diverse range of voices, exploring how inclusive practices fundamentally shape better teams, products, and company cultures. You'll hear honest discussions that intersect with career development, organizational change, and the broader societal shifts impacting the workplace. Tuning into this podcast means accessing a vital resource for anyone committed to building more effective and humane ways of working. The focus remains on amplifying perspectives that drive real progress, grounded in the belief that a multiplicity of ideas leads to stronger outcomes for everyone involved. Listen for candid interviews and reflective conversations that go beyond the buzzwords to examine what it truly means to foster agility and equity in business today.
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