TechWomen’s delegation comprised of 11 selected mentors from the Bay Area, 14 Kenyan fellows and fellows from Morocco, Nigeria and Rwanda gathered in Nairobi, Kenya, February 5-10. The first of two delegation trips, the annual delegation trips reinforce the TechWomen network, while providing a … [READ MORE...]
What happens when women know that they can change the world? They do.
By Molly Pyle, Program Officer It’s a brisk September day in Silicon Valley – a day like any other except that today, an international movement of women in tech is growing. Nearly 100 women have arrived in the Bay Area to begin their TechWomen experience. A community is being built, and it is … [READ MORE...]
Emerging Leaders pitch action plans to impact communities globally
By Amy Juelsgaard, Program Associate On October 7, the Emerging Leaders pitched their action plans to address a socioeconomic challenge in their community to a panel of judges at Oracle. Over the last four weeks, the women brainstormed ideas, developed blueprints and practiced their … [READ MORE...]
Week 2 in review: Emerging Leaders begin their professional mentorships
By Amy Juelsgaard, Program Associate The professional mentorship component of the TechWomen program began last week on September 19 with 137 professional mentors at 37 host companies throughout the Bay Area and Silicon Vallery. Of those 137 mentors, 91 are new and 46 are returning. Several new … [READ MORE...]
#TechWomen16 Week in Review
By Amy Juelsgaard, Program Associate The 2016 TechWomen program has commenced. Nearly 90 women representing 19 countries from Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East arrived in San Francisco on September 11 to begin the five-week program. During the first week of the program, also known as boot … [READ MORE...]
180 students participate in STEM fair to address community issues in Mombasa
The Mombasa Girls in STEM Solve IT initiative culminated with their STEM fair on August 13 at Aga Khan High School in Kenya. With support from the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi and the U.S. State Department Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund, the initiative reached 180 high school girls from 11 schools in … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen recognized for pioneering work around the world
By Amy Juelsgaard, Program Associate TechWomen is a global network of women. While we often categorize the women as a mentor, Emerging Leader or fellow, they are all leaders who share the desire and the will to make a difference in their communities. Numerous women within the TechWomen network – … [READ MORE...]
Mozilla’s Mitchell Baker: TechWomen provides exchange of ideas to address world’s challenges
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist Emerging Leaders (ELs) embody a world of perspectives, ideas and willingness to make their communities and the global community a better place. Under the Juniper Aspiration Dome in Sunnyvale, Calif., Mitchell Baker, executive chairwoman of … [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...]
