Editor's Note: Today is the United Nations International Day of Friendship, a day that recognizes the power of establishing strong ties, building bridges and working together for positive change. In celebration, we are sharing three stories of friendship, mentorship and collaboration from the … [READ MORE...]
From impact to #twimpact: Emerging Leaders become fellows in Washington, DC
After a month of learning and exchange in the Bay Area, Emerging Leaders (ELs), along with more than 60 TechWomen mentors, boarded a plane to Washington, DC for the final days of TechWomen 2019. At the U.S. Institute of Peace's PeaceTech Lab, the World Bank Group, embassies and the U.S. … [READ MORE...]
From Emerging Leaders to fellows: #techwomen18 comes to a close in Washington, DC
After a whirlwind month of learning and development in the Bay Area, Emerging Leaders, along with more than 60 TechWomen mentors, boarded a plane to Washington, DC for the final days of TechWomen 2018. There, they met with preeminent women leaders in the public and private sectors, learned about … [READ MORE...]
#TechWomen17 concludes in Washington, DC
On October 18, Emerging Leaders and more than 60 mentors traveled from the San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, DC for the final days of the #TechWomen17 program. The final four days of programming were devoted to wrap-up sessions and discussing ways in which the Emerging Leaders can continue to … [READ MORE...]
Internews shares best practices with TechWomen on digital security
Guest post by Internews Internews loved the chance to enhance digital security learnings with several TechWomen mentees and mentors in Washington, DC, on November 2. We were impressed with the level of engagement on the critical issue of security from such a dynamic group of Emerging … [READ MORE...]
#TechWomen15 in Review: Empowering Women Leaders to Make an Impact
By Edwina Dueñas, Communications Associate Last week, we said goodbye to the #TechWomen15 Emerging Leaders (ELs). Nearly 100 ELs and 170 mentors connected in the San Francisco Bay Area for a month of mentorship and exchange. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) hosted TechWomen … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen Explore Our Nation’s Capitol
Just one month ago, we were blogging about Emerging Leaders' first week in the San Francisco Bay Area. Flash forward, and now Emerging Leaders are in Washington, DC to meet with Assistant Secretary of State Evan Ryan @ECA_AS, @SheilaDCasey from the Office of Citizen Exchanges, United States Chief … [READ MORE...]