Velocity Without Humanity is a Bug - LIA DMV Spiral January 2026 Meetup

We are excited to kick off the 2026 Spiral event with a very powerful topic

Velocity Without Humanity is a Bug - Reclaiming Agile Values During Life’s Hardest Sprints

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation at our January 2026 LIA DMV Spiral Virtual Meetup - led by the amazing Aparna Kadari.

Agile leadership is often defined during stable delivery cycles, yet its true test emerges during real life disruption. This session reflects on Aparna's journey leading through professional upheaval, caregiving responsibilities, and continued delivery, while remaining aligned to purpose and impact - all based on agile principles that she has embraced in her work and personal life.

Aparna Kadari is a cybersecurity leader and trusted advisor with a servant-leader mindset, focused on building resilient, results-driven security programs that enable secure business outcomes.

Drawing from cybersecurity leadership and lived experience, the talk reframes resilience as a systems outcome enabled by trust, clarity, and community rather than individual endurance.

It explores how leadership presence, sound judgment, and continuity are sustained when plans fail and roles change. Designed for women in Agile environments, this session offers a grounded perspective on leading through uncertainty without burnout, overexposure, or performative resilience.

Key Takeaways

• Resilience is built into systems, not demanded from individuals
• Leadership persists beyond role, title, or organizational structure
• Trust and relationships enable continuity during disruption
• Clarity and alignment matter more than speed in uncertainty
• Sustainable leadership avoids burnout and performative strength

Look forward to your joining us!