By Edwina Dueñas, Communications Associate The 2016 TechWomen Emerging Leader application is now open! TechWomen will accept applications from women professionals in (science, technology, engineering and math) STEM fields from program countries in Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East … [READ MORE...]
Archives for November 2015
TechWomen: My Greatest Professional Leap Yet
Guest post by Nomusa Nyoni, 2015 Emerging Leader, Zimbabwe My TechWomen journey began with an application in February, an interview and a series of congratulatory emails from the TechWomen team. The real affirmation of what I was about to experience came when I was notified that I would be … [READ MORE...]
My Experience as a TechWomen Mentor
Guest post by Aliya Janjua, Professional Mentor What was the most important thing you learned in the last five weeks? “I learned to depend on myself.” Enas Hamra, TechWomen Fellow. I had the honor this past month to mentor Enas Hamra on behalf of TechWomen–an initiative of the US … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen Update: 2016 Application Launch on November 30 and Delegation Trip Prep
By Edwina Dueñas, Communications Associate The 2015 TechWomen program has wrapped up, and we’re excited for what’s to come this fall and winter. In addition to sharing impact stories, guest posts and more, the TechWomen team is preparing for the next phase of the program cycle. Here’s what to … [READ MORE...]
A few grateful words about my host company Juniper Networks
Guest post by Darya Alontseva, 2015 Emerging Leader, Kazakhstan I have to start by saying it was very difficult to have a word limit for this guest blog. I would share even more because the TechWomen experience was significant. Yes, there were challenges, but my mentorship at Juniper Networks has … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen fellows help launch UNESCO initiative to empower African entrepreneurs
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist At the 2015 Transform Africa Summit in October, TechWomen fellows reunited to help develop the YouthMobile Initiative project “Searching for Martha.” The project aims to empower African women entrepreneurs to offer training to young African … [READ MORE...]
Internews shares best practices with TechWomen on digital security
Guest post by Internews Internews loved the chance to enhance digital security learnings with several TechWomen mentees and mentors in Washington, DC, on November 2. We were impressed with the level of engagement on the critical issue of security from such a dynamic group of Emerging … [READ MORE...]
Exploring Healthcare Innovations with One Medical Group
Guest post by Michele Njiki Djemi, 2015 Emerging Leader, Cameroon This year, I had the most unique opportunity and amazing experience ever – participating in the TechWomen program in Silicon Valley and San Francisco. A public health epidemiologist, I develop tools by using technology to improve … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen: Follow Your Dreams and Create a Better Tomorrow
Guest post by Mariam Keriakos, 2015 Emerging Leader, Egypt As children, we have many dreams, aspirations, and a tremendous capacity to absorb knowledge and be amazed at every new exposure we encounter in our lives. However, as we grow up and continue to pursue our dreams, we face life, hard … [READ MORE...]
#TechWomen15 in Review: Empowering Women Leaders to Make an Impact
By Edwina Dueñas, Communications Associate Last week, we said goodbye to the #TechWomen15 Emerging Leaders (ELs). Nearly 100 ELs and 170 mentors connected in the San Francisco Bay Area for a month of mentorship and exchange. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) hosted TechWomen … [READ MORE...]
