Congratulations to the 2013 TechWomen Emerging Leaders, who were recently notified of their successful applications. We've put together a simple infographic that gives you a little insight about the selection process. Enjoy! … [READ MORE...]
Thank You to Our 5,000 Twitter Followers!
Today, we reached 5,000 followers on Twitter – a historic moment for TechWomen and women’s empowerment! We’d like to thank each and every one of our followers for their ongoing dedication to our mission of empowering, connecting, and supporting the next generation of women leaders in STEM from … [READ MORE...]
What is the Most Rewarding Part of Being Someone’s Mentor?
We asked our followers on Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin, and these were the inspiring responses! The most rewarding part of being someone’s mentor is: • Seeing my mentees growing in leaps and bounds. It amazes me how a little act of guidance can unleash potential! – Josephine Kamanthe • … [READ MORE...]
Top 5 Reasons to Be a Professional Mentor
1. Impact an emerging woman leader from Africa or the Middle East By mentoring a woman in STEM from Africa or the Middle East, you are helping to create possibilities for global collaboration and innovation. TechWomen participants in past years have launched and grown businesses, and have … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen’s Mentoring Across Borders Event Inspires Future Mentors
This week, TechWomen organized Mentoring Across Borders: Empower the Next Generation of Global Women Leaders. The event was a wonderful opportunity to expose the local community to the TechWomen program and discuss the impact of mentorship and exchange on fostering a collaborative and supportive … [READ MORE...]
You’re Invited! TechWomen Events in San Francisco and Silicon Valley
Are you passionate about empowering the next generation of women in science, technology, engineering, and math? Join the TechWomen network and be part of a global diplomacy effort to support women in STEM from Africa and the Middle East! Join us at Mentoring Across Borders to hear … [READ MORE...]
Women in the Global Economy: Authoring Chapters, Advancing Social Change
Guest post by Trish Tierney, executive director of the Institute of International Education San Francisco In September 2011, I had the good fortune to participate in the first-ever Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Women in the Economy Summit. This historic event was driven by Secretary of … [READ MORE...]
Inspire Women Leaders from the Middle East and Africa
The TechWomen Professional Mentor Application is now open! We are seeking women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) working at companies in the San Francisco Bay Area to mentor emerging women leaders from the Middle East and Africa. The deadline to apply is June 1, 2013. … [READ MORE...]
