At the TechWomen Cultural Kickoff, Emerging Leaders showcase their customs and cultures, transporting the audience to their countries and introducing them to their foods, dances and history. The yearly event - where many Emerging Leaders meet their mentors for the first time - sets off five weeks of … [READ MORE...]
My Experience as a Cultural Mentor
Cultural Mentors are an extremely valuable piece of the TechWomen experience, offering support and acting as a guide for the Emerging Leaders. We asked Salima Fassil, a 2012 Cultural Mentor, to answer our questions about being involved in the TechWomen program; her words are below. What inspired … [READ MORE...]
In Their Own Words
For each TechWomen Emerging Leader, Cultural Mentor, and Professional Mentor, TechWomen carries a different meaning. While some Emerging Leaders see coming to Silicon Valley as the realization of every geeky girl’s dream, others see it as a stepping stone to reach the next step in their … [READ MORE...]
Imagine Yourself as a TechWomen Mentor
Guest post by Cecile Thirion “Imagine all the people living for today…imagine all the people sharing all the world...” Does it sound familiar? I'm pretty sure it does. What does this famous song from John Lennon and the TechWomen mentorship program, an initiative of the U.S. Department … [READ MORE...]
The Magic of Cultural Exchange
Guest post by Arezoo Miot After a rich and memorable week of professional meetings, I came home and reflected on my time in Jordan with the TechWomen delegation. As a Program Officer for the program, I was honored and fortunate to participate alongside mentors from the United States and … [READ MORE...]
Collaborate. Code. Connect.
A collage of experiences in Jordan as told by TechWomen. Against the backdrop of Petra, a wonder of the ancient world, forty-five women from eight countries said their goodbyes last week. The TechWomen delegation concluded with stronger bonds and increased cultural understanding between mentors … [READ MORE...]
Kicking off TechWomen Delegation in Amman, Jordan
Guest blog by Ayori Z. Selassie, TechWomen Mentor First official day of volunteer work with the TechWomen for the U.S. Department of State Delegation to Jordanwas incredible. Many of us began Monday morning sleep deprived and jetlagged, however it didn’t take long for the excitement, inspiration, … [READ MORE...]
Noha Abousonna –Commitment and Possibility
When 27-year-old Noha Abousonna returned home from the TechWomen program, her start-up quickly took notice of her newly developed skills and provided her with additional responsibilities. “My company understood that I now have connections with investors. I have promoted my company well. They know I … [READ MORE...]
Making the impossible possible— Evelyn Zoubi’s journey with TechWomen
When Evelyn Zoubi applied to the 2012 TechWomen program, she did not believe she would be accepted. As a 25-year-old Jordanian entrepreneur, she faced a myriad of obstacles. Some even laughed at her ideas. But she did not give up. In 2007, Evelyn was a visionary student at a top Information, … [READ MORE...]
Emerging Leaders Inspire TechWomen Staff
An engraved cedar wood business card holder from Lebanon serves as a souvenir from the 2012 TechWomen program for Lexi Curtice, Program Coordinator. The gift is a small reminder of the larger impact the women who departed the United States three weeks prior, left behind, on staff. “Being part of … [READ MORE...]
