On her blog, Tina in Wonderland, 2013 Cultural Mentor Tina Shakour reflects on how her TechWomen experience and interactions with Emerging Leader Saze, taught her insightful lessons about herself and life in America. She writes, “TechWomen changed my perspective on my own world and … [READ MORE...]
2014 TechWomen Application Opens December 16
We are delighted to announce that the Emerging Leader application for the 2014 TechWomen program will open on Monday, December 16! The application will be accessible on the TechWomen website at www.techwomen.org, and must be submitted by the deadline of February 3, 2014 at 23:59 Cairo time. One … [READ MORE...]
2013 TechWomen Program Through Tweeted Photos
What a year it has been! Though almost one month has passed since the Emerging Leaders returned to their home countries, we are still reveling in our memories of the 2013 TechWomen program's five jam-packed weeks of excitement, discovery, and sharing. Below are snapshots of just a few of the many … [READ MORE...]
The Barb List
There were so many valuable events, speeches, and workshops during this year’s TechWomen program, but one of the highlights for the Emerging Leaders was The Barb List, a list of nine tips for fearlessly achieving your personal and professional goals from 2013 TechWomen Cultural Mentor, Barbara … [READ MORE...]
After an Incredible Month, Emerging Leaders say Goodbye
In just five, jam-packed weeks, the 78 TechWomen Emerging Leaders have completed a four-week mentorship with Professional Mentors at leading companies in the San Francisco and Silicon Valley, captured the best of Bay Area and American culture with Cultural Mentors, and participated in panels, … [READ MORE...]
From Nigeria to San Francisco: My TechWomen Experience
Guest post by Hannah Kabir Ahmed, Emerging Leader from Nigeria We arrived in San Francisco on October 1, which marks Nigeria’s Independence Day. By that time, we had clocked more than seventeen hours of travel time. There was excitement in the air. For the first time, we were able to meet … [READ MORE...]
U.S. Department of State Welcomes TechWomen Mentors in Washington, DC
This past weekend, approximately 100 Cultural and Professional Mentors joined the Emerging Leaders in Washington, DC for special events and meetings to conclude the 2013 TechWomen program. After a weekend of sightseeing and exploring the nation’s capital with Emerging Leaders, the TechWomen Mentors … [READ MORE...]
Looking Toward My Future: The Emerging Leader Experience
Guest post by Rouba Cheaib, 2013 TechWomen Emerging Leader from Lebanon This journey started three weeks ago. Seventy-eight women arrived from sixteen different countries, each one holding her own story, cultural background and looking toward her future with bright eyes. When I arrived in … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen Emerging Leaders “Like” Facebook and meet Sheryl Sandberg
About four months after meeting each other virtually through Facebook, the 2013 TechWomen Emerging Leaders finally had the opportunity to pay a visit to the very organization that first brought them together. They toured Facebook’s fantastic campus and engaged with an interactive panel discussion … [READ MORE...]
Thank You, TechWomen Community for Your Generous Support!
The TechWomen community took the Twitterverse by storm this Tuesday, tweeting live from Twitter’s HQ in San Francisco at the TechWomen Community Event. The event gathered TechWomen Emerging Leaders, Mentors, partners, volunteers, and supporters to celebrate the power of this global diplomacy effort … [READ MORE...]
