Lacey Strete is a Transformational Portfolio Management and Strategy Leader dedicated to driving positive change by connecting strategy with execution. As Director of Go-to-Market Programs at Microsoft currently, she empowers teams and organizations to scale impact through inclusive leadership, focused enablement, and strategic clarity. Her career spans from startups to multi-million dollar technology portfolios, where she’s built a reputation for creative and reliable problem solving. Leaning into her neurodiverse strengths, Lacey anticipates trends, mitigates risks, and coaches teams to deliver early wins with lasting momentum. Grounded in passion for strengths-based leadership, she fosters trust across teams through authentic mentorship, connecting diverse perspectives, and sparking curious coaching. Lacey is a passionate advocate for community education programs and grassroots philanthropic investment as force-multipliers for innovation and economic growth.