September 23| Lexington-Cocktails and Conversations

5:00 PM to 07:30 PM

The Vine - 10th Floor

106 West Vine Street, Lexington, KY

You’re invited to an evening of meaningful connections, engaging conversation, and great cocktails. Whether you’re looking to expand your network, exchange ideas, or simply enjoy a night out with inspiring women and allies in tech, this event is designed to feel welcoming, conversational, and valuable.

Tech Talk Topic

The importance of minimalism.

Recommended reading: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown

Guest Speaker - Jacquie Meriwether

Jacquie Meriwether is a proud Lexington native who attended Stonewall Elementary, Jessie Clark Middle School, and Lafayette High School. Like many members of her family, she is a graduate of the University of Kentucky, where she can still be found passionately cheering on the Wildcats—and occasionally offering unsolicited advice to referees and umpires.

After graduating from UK, Jacquie moved to Washington, D.C., where she built a successful career in management consulting and data analytics. She eventually co-founded Datastrong, a data and analytics consulting firm that partnered with organizations including Marriott, T. Rowe Price, MassMutual, GlaxoSmithKline, Publicis, Freddie Mac, the U.S. Department of State, the FBI, the Department of Education, and the Department of Transportation. Following the company's acquisition in 2021, Jacquie planned to retire, but the opportunity to help bring The Vine to life drew her back into building something from the ground up.

Outside of work, Jacquie is a retired triathlete who still enjoys cycling, swimming, tennis, and golf. Above all, she treasures time with the people she loves most—especially her dog and her three nieces and nephew.