The 2014 TechWomen Cultural Mentor Application is now open! TechWomen harnesses the power of two types of mentors: Professional Mentors and Cultural Mentors. Each Emerging Leader will be paired with both types of mentors in order provide the most enriching experience for participants both … [READ MORE...]
The TechWomen Network at a Glance
It’s hard to believe that the TechWomen program is now in its fourth year! Since the program’s inception in 2011, TechWomen Emerging Leaders and Mentors have contributed tremendously to the growth of the global pipeline of women leaders in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) … [READ MORE...]
Helping Rwanda Become Africa’s IT Hub
Guest blog by Eileen Brewer, Professional Mentor Eileen participated in the 2014 TechWomen Delegation Trips to Rwanda and Morocco. Below is an excerpt of her account of the trip to Rwanda in February, originally posted on the Symantec Corporate Responsibility in Action blog. While many … [READ MORE...]
‘Let Your Spark Shine Bright Throughout This Experience!’ – An Open Letter to the 2014 TechWomen Emerging Leaders
A few weeks ago, we announced the selection of the 2014 cohort of TechWomen Emerging Leaders. With fewer than four months to go before the program begins, the TechWomen community is energized by the upcoming program in October. TechWomen alumnae have already begun to share their advice with this … [READ MORE...]
Connecting Women for Social Entrepreneurship: TechWomen and LinkedIn
Guest post by Amy Tang, Cultural Mentor Last October, Erica Lockheimer, Prachi Gupta, Shruthi Dathathri, Swasti Sharma, Veena Basavaraj and I participated in TechWomen, a mentorship and exchange program that brings emerging female leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics … [READ MORE...]
The Thrill of Spotting Potential TechWomen Emerging Leader Candidates in Rwanda
Guest post by Evelyn Teo, Cultural Mentor In early February of this year, I had the honor of traveling on the TechWomen Delegation Trip to Rwanda. Our main goal was to encourage women and girls to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The trips also provide … [READ MORE...]
Apply to be a 2014 TechWomen Professional Mentor!
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...]
