Strategic Appointment Signals Tech Industry’s Evolving Commitment to Inclusive Leadership Pipelines
When technology companies talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion, the question isn’t whether they have policies—it’s whether they’re building the infrastructure to sustain change. Digital.ai’s latest move demonstrates what institutional commitment looks like: Patricia Prince-Taggart, the company’s General Counsel and Head of Talent, has been appointed to the Board of Directors at AnitaB.org, one of the world’s most influential organizations advancing women and underrepresented groups in technology.
This appointment represents more than a ceremonial role. It’s a strategic alignment between an enterprise software leader and an organization whose reach extends to millions of technologists globally through initiatives like the Grace Hopper Celebration and the NEXT Leadership Program.
Why This Board Appointment Matters for the Tech Talent Ecosystem
AnitaB.org operates at the intersection of career development, policy advocacy, and community building. With programs spanning mentorship, leadership acceleration, and global convenings, the organization addresses a persistent challenge: converting mid-level technical talent into senior leaders capable of shaping industry direction.
Prince-Taggart’s dual role at Digital.ai—overseeing both legal operations and talent strategy—positions her to bridge two critical domains. Legal frameworks increasingly govern AI ethics, algorithmic accountability, and workforce equity. Simultaneously, talent leaders are wrestling with skills gaps, retention pressures, and the imperative to build inclusive cultures that don’t just recruit diverse talent but develop it into leadership.
“Patricia brings deep leadership experience and a genuine passion for empowering the next generation in technology,” said Brenda Darden Wilkerson, President & CEO of AnitaB.org. “Her contributions will strengthen our programs and help us expand opportunities for technologists across the industry.”
Her involvement in AnitaB.org’s NEXT Leadership Program—an accelerator designed to move mid-level professionals into senior roles—addresses what many call the “broken rung” problem: the disproportionate attrition of women and underrepresented groups before they reach executive levels.
Key Insights at a Glance
- Strategic focus areas: Prince-Taggart will support recruiting, fundraising, leadership development programs, and mentorship initiatives at AnitaB.org
- Grace Hopper Celebration 2026: She will participate in the world’s largest gathering of women technologists, connecting career development with networking at scale
- Dual expertise leverage: Her combined legal and talent leadership background enables holistic approaches to equity—from compliance to culture transformation
- Enterprise alignment: Digital.ai’s AI-powered software delivery platform serves global 5,000 enterprises, creating potential pathways for AnitaB.org’s network into high-impact technical roles
Building Leadership Pathways in an AI-Driven Industry
As artificial intelligence reshapes software development, the stakes for inclusive leadership grow higher. AI systems reflect the perspectives of those who build them. Homogeneous teams risk embedding bias at scale, while diverse leadership brings critical perspectives to algorithmic design, deployment ethics, and impact assessment.
Prince-Taggart’s board role arrives as enterprises navigate this transition. Digital.ai’s platform unifies AI-driven insights, automation, and security across the software development lifecycle—domains where representation matters not just for fairness, but for innovation quality and risk mitigation.
“I’m honored to be appointed to the Board of Directors at AnitaB.org,” said Prince-Taggart. “I look forward to contributing alongside an inspiring group of leaders and advocates, and I encourage others to explore ways to support AnitaB.org—whether through partnership, sponsorship, or engagement.”
The invitation to other organizations is deliberate. Sustainable progress requires ecosystem-level collaboration—technology companies, investors, educational institutions, and advocacy groups working in concert rather than parallel.
As the tech industry confronts questions about AI’s societal impact, leadership diversity isn’t optional. It’s infrastructure. Appointments like this signal whether companies are building that infrastructure or simply documenting intentions.
About Digital.ai
Digital.ai is the only AI-powered software delivery platform purpose-built for the enterprise, enabling the world’s largest organizations to build, test, secure, and deliver high-quality software. By unifying AI-driven insights, automation, and security across the software development lifecycle, Digital.ai empowers enterprises to deliver innovation with confidence. Trusted by global 5,000 enterprises, Digital.ai is redefining how enterprises build better software in an AI-driven world. Additional information about Digital.ai can be found at digital.ai and on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.
