The Path to President’s Club

Jordan Whitmer, a Sales Development Representative Manager at PagerDuty, reflects on her journey and challenges as the sole female in sales leadership within the company. Despite the difficulties, she takes pride in working for an organization that values women's achievements and has been inspired by her mother's strength, resilience, and guidance in fighting for visibility and equal opportunities. Throughout her career, Whitmer has faced gender-based obstacles, including being denied a salary increase, which drove her to seek new opportunities and embrace feminism as a personal and evolving journey. Her commitment to understanding her employees' unique motivations and fostering an inquisitive, supportive work environment has not only led to her being the first female awarded a spot in PagerDuty's President’s Club but also enabled her to empower other women in her team to achieve similar success. Whitmer emphasizes the importance of education, curiosity, and human connection as key components of her leadership style and feminist approach, acknowledging that perfectionism is unattainable but growth and empowerment remain paramount.