Sterling, an award-winning Global Solutions Integrator, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized several Sterling leaders on its prestigious Women of the Channel list for 2026, including Paula Boschee, Chief Operations Officer; Jennifer Fung, Strategic Alliances Manager; Megan Moore, VP of Partner Management and Marketing; Gabi Pederson, Director of Army and Global Defense Sales; Natalia Perera, Strategic Alliances Manager; and Bridget Winders, VP of SLED and Commercial Sales.
An annual release, the Women of the Channel list celebrates trailblazers from vendors, distributors, solution providers, and other channel-focused organizations who make a positive difference in the IT ecosystem. The 2026 honorees are innovative and strategic leaders committed to advancing channel excellence and supporting the success of their partners and customers.
“The work of these six exceptional women cannot be overstated,” said Jean Moore, Sterling’s Owner and Executive Chairman. “They are equal parts peak performers, luminaries, and force multipliers for our organization—not to mention for the wider technology industry and beyond. Together, they drive strategy, champion innovation, and garner true, lasting results. We couldn’t be prouder to have them representing the Sterling team.”
For a second consecutive year, Moore and Winders were featured on the Power 80 Solution Providers list, an elite subset of the Women of the Channel compilation that spotlights channel visionaries who develop innovative strategies to enhance outcomes for their solution provider partners while driving success for the entire channel ecosystem.
“It’s a privilege to celebrate the remarkable achievements of these women who are driving meaningful change across the IT channel,” said Jennifer Follett, VP of U.S. Content and Executive Editor, CRN at The Channel Company. “Each honoree has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a commitment to bold, innovative strategies that fuel transformation, growth, and success for their organizations and the broader channel. We’re proud to recognize their impact and look forward to seeing how they continue to shape the future of our industry.”