Are you a woman working in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in the San Francisco Bay Area? Do you want to empower the next generation of women leaders in technology through professional exchange? Inspired to be a change-agent in the lives of women and girls on a global … [READ MORE...]
2014 TechWomen Emerging Leaders Announced
Congratulations to the next class of TechWomen Emerging Leaders! Earlier this week, we notified 78 candidates from 16 countries across the Middle East and Africa about their selection to the 2014 TechWomen program. Participants have already expressed their excitement, including an Emerging Leader in … [READ MORE...]
Mentors Reunite to Celebrate the 2014 Delegation Trips
TechWomen Mentors who participated in the 2014 Delegation Trips to Morocco and Rwanda met at the home of Cultural Mentor Terri Khonsari to relive memories from each trip. Terri first mentored with TechWomen in 2013 and participated in both of the delegation trips this year. She said she was greatly … [READ MORE...]
A Recipe for an Amazing Professional Mentoring Experience
Guest post by Jeanette Zalder, Professional Mentor Think you don’t have enough experience or technical expertise to be a TechWomen Professional Mentor? Think again! By sharing your experience and combining it with the enthusiasm and drive of an Emerging Leader (EL), you can create a truly … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen Mentors Headline BrightWomen Week at BrightRoll
“You can change the lives of women in STEM throughout the world.” “Seeing my job through the Emerging Leaders' eyes made me realize how fortunate I am.” “The multiplier effect of the TechWomen program is truly great.” These were some of the words that jump started a night of engaging … [READ MORE...]
11 Things You Didn’t Know About TechWomen Mentors
Our work would not be possible without the contributions of the TechWomen Mentors. Their passionate support and commitment to our mission of empowering, connecting, and supporting the next generation of women leaders in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields make this … [READ MORE...]
Celebrating Earth Day: Women and Girls in Clean Tech
Happy Earth Day! Today, we honor the Earth and applaud efforts to make the world a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable place. In these efforts, women in STEM play a vital role in developing the innovative technologies needed to provide the world with greener, more accessible energy systems. The … [READ MORE...]
Saying “So What?” to Your Fears
When Ekemini Udofa was in high school, she noticed that she was often the only female in higher level courses for math and science—her favorite subjects. Being a woman of color added to Udofa's sense of isolation in these classes, and she began to feel discouraged. At one point, she even considered … [READ MORE...]
Professional Development Through Mentorship: 5 Quotes from 2013 Emerging Leaders
A cornerstone of the TechWomen program, the professional mentorship gives Emerging Leaders firsthand exposure to the innovative culture of Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area while also expanding the global network of women in technology to build a solid pipeline of STEM professionals … [READ MORE...]
Program Update: Summer Preview
Since the TechWomen delegation trips to Rwanda and Morocco, the selection process for the 2014 class of Emerging Leaders has been in full swing. Currently, all applications are being reviewed by industry leaders and country experts who help narrow down the list of applicants to move on to the next … [READ MORE...]
