Guest post by Nomusa Nyoni, 2015 Emerging Leader, Zimbabwe My TechWomen journey began with an application in February, an interview and a series of congratulatory emails from the TechWomen team. The real affirmation of what I was about to experience came when I was notified that I would be … [READ MORE...]
My Experience as a TechWomen Mentor
Guest post by Aliya Janjua, Professional Mentor What was the most important thing you learned in the last five weeks? “I learned to depend on myself.” Enas Hamra, TechWomen Fellow. I had the honor this past month to mentor Enas Hamra on behalf of TechWomen–an initiative of the US … [READ MORE...]
A few grateful words about my host company Juniper Networks
Guest post by Darya Alontseva, 2015 Emerging Leader, Kazakhstan I have to start by saying it was very difficult to have a word limit for this guest blog. I would share even more because the TechWomen experience was significant. Yes, there were challenges, but my mentorship at Juniper Networks has … [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...]
Exploring Healthcare Innovations with One Medical Group
Guest post by Michele Njiki Djemi, 2015 Emerging Leader, Cameroon This year, I had the most unique opportunity and amazing experience ever – participating in the TechWomen program in Silicon Valley and San Francisco. A public health epidemiologist, I develop tools by using technology to improve … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen: Follow Your Dreams and Create a Better Tomorrow
Guest post by Mariam Keriakos, 2015 Emerging Leader, Egypt As children, we have many dreams, aspirations, and a tremendous capacity to absorb knowledge and be amazed at every new exposure we encounter in our lives. However, as we grow up and continue to pursue our dreams, we face life, hard … [READ MORE...]
5 Reasons Why Being a TechWomen Emerging Leader is a Life-Changing Experience
Guest post by Asal Ghanim, 2014 Emerging Leader from Jordan “TechWomen brings the best and the brightest women from around the world together to exchange ideas, perspectives and hopefully, LinkedIn accounts,” said Evan Ryan, Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs in her … [READ MORE...]
E-Commerce in Tunisia: Reflections from a TechWomen Mentor
Guest post by Marie Carter, Professional Mentor Marie participated in the 2015 TechWomen Delegation Trip to Tunisia. Below is an account of the trip in March, originally posted on the Women's Enterprise for Sustainability (WES) blog. “In Tunisia we can’t sell our products online.” This is … [READ MORE...]
A Letter to the Future 2015 Emerging Leaders
Guest post by Seham Aljaafreh, 2014 Emerging Leader from Jordan Dear future Emerging Leader, I know very well that inner feeling that tells you are special and capable of create success. I know the barriers and difficulties that you face as a woman working in the male dominated field of STEM. I … [READ MORE...]
Yemen to Silicon Valley: I Have a Dream, Too
Guest post by Gamilah Al-Qadhi, 2014 Emerging Leader from Yemen Travelling to the United States was one of my biggest dreams and interacting with American people face to face was one of my cultural targets in life. The thing I love most about the TechWomen program is how it provides a cultural … [READ MORE...]
