Jade Barry (she/her) is done with third-person bios.

I’m a gathering strategist – I guide organizations on how to thoughtfully bring people together to create, collaborate, and think differently. That means everything from designing powerful events to enabling teams to do their best work.

My chaotic, neurospicy career and hobbies all converged: Running a theatre company, performing in bands, and producing short-films taught me about the tiny details that captivate. Starting a pop-up pizza experience enamored me with the power of food to change hearts. Creating brand identities for organizations instilled a heart for design and resonant messaging. Giving time to progressive causes sparked desire to take action to drive change. Working on and leading data and analytics teams at companies like Victoria’s Secret, Express, and CoverMyMeds/McKesson engaged a passion for the challenges technical teams face and how to infuse creativity into a traditionally logical space.

All of these ingredients came together when I founded an analytics and AI enablement team at a Fortune 10 company alongside my co-conspirator, Dania Ahmed. We went on to build a revolutionary internal conference for hundreds of data practitioners and leaders that has sparked change and forged relationships and has become an annual tradition that evolves each year. Our work is now centered on change management and AI literacy – guiding C-suites and practitioners through this era.

When I'm not bringing folks together, you can find me writing for my band (Roman Minerals), crafting with my kiddos, or making a mess in my kitchen.

Dania has a knack for bringing people together to cut through the complexity and move ideas forward. With a decade of experience in healthcare analytics at leading institutions like the James Cancer Hospital and Kirwan Institute, she has honed her ability to drive transformative yet sustainable change – from reducing wait times for cancer patients to optimizing workforce allocation.

As a founding member of McKesson/CoverMyMed's Analytics Center of Excellence, Dania played a pivotal role in guiding the data and analytics community through significant technological shifts and reorganizations. She launched the company's annual internal analytics conference, now a resounding success attracting over 300 attendees. Her unique blend of technical expertise and change leadership are highly valued by industry organizations like the Data Visualization Society and Women in Analytics, where she serves as an advisor.

Whether illuminating an AI strategy for executives or upskilling front-line teams, Dania is passionate about transforming even the most daunting subjects into captivating narratives. As a featured expert at conferences, adjunct professor, and mentor, she seeks to leave every audience invigorated and dared to challenge conventions.

Besides inspiring change, Dania's next great passion is exploring vibrant food destinations with her wonderful family.