Guest post by Sneha Sriwastava, Professional Mentor Sneha was a Professional Mentor in the 2014 TechWomen program. Below is an excerpt of her account as a Mentor to Emerging Leader Asal Ibrahim from Jordan, originally published in LinkedIn Pulse. One sunny summer day the Director of Marketing … [READ MORE...]
A TechWomen Cultural Mentor’s Perpective: My Friend, Let’s Change the World Together
Guest post by Ana Stojanovic, Cultural Mentor Ana was the Cultural Mentor to Emerging Leader Berverly Nyakutsikwa from Zimbabwe. Below is an excerpt of her experience mentoring in the 2014 program, originally published in neoanimas. Changing the World I feel fortunate to have been selected … [READ MORE...]
Thank You Host Companies of 2014!
As we prepare to launch TechWomen in less than two weeks, we would like to spotlight all of this year’s host companies. We’re excited for the Emerging Leaders to begin their project-based mentorships at these innovative companies across the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley. Without the … [READ MORE...]
Connect with Global Women Leaders and Become a TechWomen Cultural Mentor!
The TechWomen program gives Emerging Leaders the chance to enhance their professional network and experience life in the United States. When not at their mentorship working on innovative projects at their host company, TechWomen participants unwind by exploring the diverse and vibrant San Francisco … [READ MORE...]
Become a TechWomen Cultural Mentor!
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...]
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...]
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...]
11 Things You Didn’t Know About TechWomen Mentors
Our work would not be possible without the contributions of the TechWomen Mentors. Their passionate support and commitment to our mission of empowering, connecting, and supporting the next generation of women leaders in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields make this … [READ MORE...]
Professional Development Through Mentorship: 5 Quotes from 2013 Emerging Leaders
A cornerstone of the TechWomen program, the professional mentorship gives Emerging Leaders firsthand exposure to the innovative culture of Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area while also expanding the global network of women in technology to build a solid pipeline of STEM professionals … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen and TechGirls Reunite in Ramallah
On Friday, January 10, the Consulate General of the United States in Jerusalem hosted a reunion for three generations of TechWomen alumnae (from the 2011, 2012, and 2013 programs) and two generations of TechGirls alumnae (from 2012 and 2013) at Level5 restaurant in Ramallah. Fifteen alumnae from … [READ MORE...]
