We are incredibly proud to announce that eight Tanium leaders have been named to the 2026 CRN Women of the Channel list by CRN, a brand of The Channel Company. This prestigious annual honor celebrates women from across the IT channel—vendors, distributors, and solution providers—whose vision, expertise, and tireless dedication make a meaningful difference in the industry every day.
This year, Tanium is honored to see more recognized leaders than ever before, a testament to the depth of talent, drive, and impact that these women bring to the channel each day.
Meet Tanium's 2026 Women of the Channel
Kristin Starkel
As Senior Director of Public Sector Marketing at Tanium, Kristin manages marketing for government and education, working with cross-functional leaders and sales teams to direct go-to-market strategy. Over the past year, she led channel marketing and GTM initiatives that increased partner engagement and pipeline impact, including launching the "Power 10" Rev-Up incentive and expanding Converge's public sector track globally. With more than 20 years of experience and award-winning campaigns, Kristin is known for delivering results through partner strategy.
Jennifer Axt
As SVP of North America Government, Jennifer oversees Tanium's public sector business in U.S. SLED and Canada, focusing on partner-driven customer engagement. With 28 years in the industry, she created the "Power 10" Rev-Up program, expanding it company-wide to boost pipeline growth. She has also integrated technology partners into major cybersecurity initiatives, founded GovTAP and GovGals Connection, and has been named a seven-time CRN Most Successful Female Executive.
Keely Jinol
As Senior Global Partner Marketing Manager, Keely oversees programs in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, combining strategic planning with hands-on execution. In 2025, she managed Partner Academy and the Global Partner Summit, grew the Partner Innovators of Tanium community, and led the most successful Converge to date, handling global partner sponsorships and onsite pavilion operations while achieving record sponsorship revenue.
Karen Marquez
As Senior Strategic Partner Marketing Manager, Karen has driven transformative go-to-market programs across ServiceNow, Microsoft, and reseller partners, propelling ServiceNow to Tanium's top-ranking position in partner-sourced opportunity volume. With more than a decade of channel experience, she architects scalable multi-channel campaigns spanning digital, ABM, executive engagement, field events, and partner enablement, and has earned more than a dozen industry and internal awards for her impact.
Sandra Daniels
With more than 25 years in partner and channel marketing, Sandra drives strategic, data-focused initiatives at Tanium that boost alliances and generate significant revenue across North America. In the past year, she led 70+ partner campaigns—including events, co-branded digital programs, LinkedIn ads, and enablement—and grew Partner Prospecting Days into a top demand-generation tool. Sandra is also a respected mentor committed to supporting women in the channel.
Holly Clifford
As EMEA Partner Marketing Manager, Holly leads Tanium's technology alliances and reseller programs. Recently, she launched the Legacy Tool Takeout campaign, delivered a high-impact acceleration event in Germany, and secured partner sponsorships for EMEA Converge events. With more than four years in the channel, Holly is skilled at building partner trust through demand generation, event leadership, and data-driven strategies.
Sobe Cabrera
As Director of LATAM Marketing, Sobe oversees Tanium's Latin America marketing strategy, leveraging 25 years of experience. In the past year, she introduced digital demand strategies, localized content, and scalable partner programs that improved pipeline and ROI. Recognized twice by CRN's Women of the Channel, Sobe is making LATAM a model for partner-driven growth.
Beth Kroll
As Strategic Partner Marketing Manager, Beth leads Tanium's partnership marketing strategy with Microsoft and Optiv, consistently surpassing demand-generation goals. She launched Tanium's first joint marketing initiatives with Microsoft and Avanade, managed successful roadshows, and contributed to Tanium winning the Microsoft Partner of the Year Award (Americas). With 20 years of channel experience and multiple marketing awards from her time at Symantec/Veritas, Beth is recognized for creating scalable programs that drive pipeline growth and strengthen partner relationships.
A Milestone Year for Tanium's Channel Team
Having eight honorees on this year's list is more than a statistic—it's a reflection of the culture Tanium has built. A culture where women lead, innovate, and inspire. Where diverse perspectives fuel better solutions. Where the channel isn't just a go-to-market motion—it's a community.
The CRN Women of the Channel program has long served as a beacon for recognizing the contributions of women who are transforming the IT industry. This year's honorees join a distinguished group of channel leaders from across the technology landscape who are setting the standard for what excellence in the channel truly looks like.
Thank You
To Kristin, Jennifer, Keely, Karen, Sandra, Holly, Sobe, and Beth: congratulations. Your hard work, your leadership, and your passion for the channel are an inspiration to your colleagues, your partners, and the broader technology community.
Tanium is unstoppable because of the people who power it. And you are proof of that every single day.
🔗 Learn more about the 2026 CRN Women of the Channel program at CRN.com/WOTC.