2025 – 2026 Ascending Leaders in Tech Cohort Announced!

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The NH Tech Alliance is proud to announce the third cohort for the Ascending Leaders in Tech Program. Ascending Leaders in Tech is an interactive, hands-on program designed for technical professionals to grow their leadership skills and is presented by Big Network.

This cohort will participate in six class days and learn about a variety of topics including relationship building, finance, mental resilience, executive presence and leadership impact.

This year’s cohort includes a diverse group of tech professionals, both local and remote, ranging from experienced executives to emerging leaders. Throughout the program, they will engage with nearly 30 advisors and facilitators, gaining valuable leadership development while contributing meaningfully to the future of New Hampshire’s innovation ecosystem.

“What makes the Ascending Leaders in Tech program truly special is the mix of participants — entrepreneurs and technical leaders from all types of organizations,” said Julie Demers, Executive Director of the NH Tech Alliance. “This diversity of experience creates a dynamic environment where ideas are exchanged across sectors, and leadership skills are developed in ways that reflect the real-world challenges and opportunities facing today’s tech professionals.”

The participants are:

Eric Anderson , Vice President, Sales & Channels, Symbol Security

Dana Brunt, Product and Solutions Director

Lauren Couey, Customer Success Manager, Exodigo

Ben Eliason, Applications Manager, Predictive Monitor LLC

Robbie Lozowski-Aliberti, Quality Systems and Compliance Manager, Mikros Technologies LLC

Rustam Magomedov, Director of Delivery, Intellias Inc.

Travis McQueen, Founder and CEO, Mimory, Inc.

Kate Ness, Sr. Manager, Product Management, Motorola Solutions, Inc.

Jason Nickola, Senior Security Consultant , Pulsar Security

Kevin O’Shea, COO/CISO for Northcross Group

Jeff Ortakales, Technical Project Manager, Hypertherm, Inc.

Jacob Pelletier, Senior Manager of Response Services, Mainstay Technologies Inc.

Redal Ram, Mechanical Engineer/OM Room Manager, Mikros Technologies LLC

James Scott, President, GlampMobile.app | Live Free Digital

For more information about the program, contact Stephanie Baxter at [email protected]