It’s easy to find headlines about tech innovation, billion-dollar deals, or rising startup stars. But the deeper stories, ones about real people pushing for change from within, rarely make the front page. Wanda Knight is one of those people. A senior executive at Fortune 100 Technology Company, she has spent nearly 30 years navigating the tech world. And now, she is using that experience to push three conversations she believes the media is not having enough.
Wanda’s leadership journey didn’t begin in tech. She studied finance and planned for Wall Street. But the market crash in 1989 rerouted her plans, and an internship at IBM led her into the world of enterprise sales. That shift turned into a lasting career, one built not on shortcuts but on skill, consistency, and showing up fully, even in rooms where she was often the only woman or the only person of color. Today, she is focused on making sure that as she climbs, others don’t get left behind.
Women Over 50 Are Still In the Game, And Often Winning
The media loves youth. In business, fashion, and even tech, the spotlight often favors people in their twenties and thirties. Wanda thinks that’s short-sighted. She knows plenty of women over 50 who are thriving, running companies, influencing markets, and setting trends. The problem is not their presence. It’s the lack of visibility.
She believes this group holds significant influence and financial power, but is rarely reflected in stories or campaigns. For Wanda, representation is not about checking boxes. It’s about making sure all phases of life are seen as valuable. She is not waiting to be invited to that conversation, she is already having it, both in the workplace and in how she shows up publicly.
Financial Literacy Is not Optional, It’s Essential
Wanda’s background in finance still plays a big role in how she leads today. In tech sales, she works with numbers daily, calculating profit margins, evaluating deals, and managing performance metrics. But more importantly, she applies those same principles to her personal life.
She bought her first house at 27. That was not by accident. It was because she understood money, how to save, how to invest, and how to make smart choices early. What bothers her is that basic financial education is often overlooked in both schools and the media. We celebrate high-risk investing or overnight success stories, but we don’t give enough attention to everyday tools that create stability.
Wanda believes it’s time we start talking more about the people teaching kids how to budget, understand credit, and plan for the future. These are the life skills that build real freedom.
We Need to Hear More from Indigenous Communities
Wanda also points to a deeper cultural blind spot: the lack of space given to Indigenous stories. She believes their history, voices, and experiences should be more present in public discussions, not just during heritage months or token acknowledgments.
She is not positioning herself as an expert on Indigenous issues. But as someone who values inclusion and truth-telling, she believes the media should broaden its focus. Recognizing who came before us and who is still here matters. It’s part of building a society where all people are seen and respected, not just mentioned when convenient.
Leading With Purpose, Not Just Titles
Wanda Knight is not trying to reinvent leadership. She is living it in real time through her work, her mentorship, and her advocacy. She is not interested in being everywhere at once or chasing trends. Her focus is sharper: say what matters, support who needs it, and push for better representation where it’s lacking.
She is a tech leader, yes. But she is also a woman using her influence to start new conversations. The kind that don’t always make headlines, but that could shape the future if we start listening.