SOUTHFIELD – Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation (MCWT) has named Anita Klopfenstein and Christine Shook as its new president and vice president, respectively. Their tech and leadership expertise will help advance MCWT as it continues to inspire and grow more girls and women in IT across the state.

Anita Klopfenstein

“This year is about going forward, together,” said Klopfenstein, Global Chief Information and Digital Officer, Little Caesars and Ilitch owned companies and MCWT president. “We are leveraging unity to create even greater impact. It’s about a shared vision, a shared purpose. It’s about every single one of us working together to build a future where women in technology don’t just participate—they lead and shape the industry.”

MCWT enters 2026 with strong impact results from the last year:

  • 38 K-12 events that impacted 1584 girls throughout the state, inspiring them to continue exploring tech
  • 54 programs and events impacting 3,931 individuals, made possible through 682 volunteer engagements reflecting the commitment of professionals to advance MCWT’s mission
  • 43 high school graduates and university students mentored by MCWT partners
  • $120,000 awarded to scholarship winners to continue tech education pursuits

Shook, MCWT’s new vice president, is director of Architecture for Applications and Analytics at Consumers Energy where she leads tech strategy and solutions for gas, electric, customer, and corporate business areas. She has served on MCWT’s board of directors since 2023, in addition to eight years volunteering for multiple MCWT programs.

“I am looking forward to partnering with our volunteers, partners and staff to continue our momentum and reach even more girls and women to get them to consider and advance in a tech career,” said Shook.

Past president Judy Asher, principal architect at McKesson and longtime MCWT contributor and volunteer, will now serve on MCWT’s board. Asher has supported the nonprofit over the last 15 years and her work advocating for women in tech earned her the Woman of the Year in Technology award in 2018.

Lori Koza continues to lead as executive director, strengthening partnerships, expanding programs, and leading MCWT’s continued growth while fostering community among members, volunteers and partners.

With a vision to make Michigan the No. 1 state for girls and women in technology, the Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation delivers programming, scholarships, networking, learning, mentoring and robust technology experiences.

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