Influential Woman · Coaching and mentoring for women in IT
Tina Chapman
PMP
Founder & CEO of Empowered Women in IT | Coach & Mentor, Empowered Women in IT
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Her Story
About Tina
With more than 30 years of corporate IT leadership experience, Tina Chapman is the founder of Empowered Women in IT, a platform dedicated to helping women leaders in technology become more assertive, develop strategic allies, and confidently lead so their best ideas are heard and respected.
Based in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Tina is a women's empowerment specialist, leadership coach, and mentor who equips women to strengthen their leadership presence, build influential relationships, and navigate the challenges of male-dominated IT environments with greater confidence, credibility, and influence. Her work centers on helping women move from self-doubt to confident decision-making and from being overlooked to becoming recognized, influential leaders.
Tina's career began as a software engineer and progressed through increasingly senior leadership roles, including program management and enterprise IT leadership positions. Throughout her career, she led large-scale technology initiatives spanning software development, infrastructure, service delivery, governance, outsourcing, and vendor management. In her most recent corporate role, she designed and implemented a comprehensive IT Vendor Management program, establishing governance structures, accountability frameworks, and collaborative partnerships that strengthened vendor performance and improved relationships across business and IT organizations.
What distinguishes Tina's approach is the unique combination of three decades of corporate IT leadership experience with practical coaching, mentoring, and teaching. Rather than focusing solely on leadership theory, she draws from real-world experiences leading teams, influencing stakeholders, navigating organizational politics, and delivering strategic technology initiatives within complex enterprise environments.
After retiring from corporate IT, Tina founded Empowered Women in IT to help other women leaders benefit from the lessons she learned throughout her career. Through her signature 5-month Empowered Leadership Breakthrough program, her 90-minute Accountability Mastery Session, speaking engagements, and her weekly Empowered Women in IT podcast, she provides practical strategies to help women strengthen critical thinking, communicate with confidence, develop influential networks, lead high-performing teams, and advocate effectively for their ideas.
Tina believes that exceptional leadership is built through both competence and connection. Her mission is to empower women in IT to lead with authority and authenticity, cultivate meaningful professional alliances, confidently deliver on their best ideas, and create lasting impact within their organizations and the technology industry.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Tina
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to a deep passion for my work and a strong commitment to service. I focus on understanding the challenges and pain points women leaders in IT are experiencing and work to provide meaningful guidance and practical support to help them move through those obstacles. By staying attentive to the needs of those I serve and remaining solutions-oriented, I am able to create value, build trust, and support them in achieving growth and positive outcomes.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would advise young women entering this industry to seek out a mentor or coach who has real experience in the field to help guide them through the challenges they will inevitably face. Having someone who understands the environment can provide valuable perspective, encouragement, and practical strategies for navigating difficult situations. I would also recommend building a strong support system, so you have a trusted network of peers and advocates who can offer guidance, balance, and encouragement throughout your career journey.
03What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenge in my field is that, in male-dominated industries like IT, women’s voices are not always heard or fully respected, which can limit visibility and influence. However, this also creates an important opportunity for meaningful change. Women have the chance to advocate for one another, intentionally elevate each other’s contributions, and actively support the development of future women leaders. By building strong networks of allyship and mentorship, we can help create more inclusive environments where women’s perspectives are valued and leadership opportunities are more accessible.
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