Guest post by Heather Ramsey Just over 24 hours ago, the TechWomen team and 30 mentors from the San Francisco Bay Area arrived in Rwanda’s beautiful capital city of Kigali to embark upon what is sure to be one of the most amazing experiences of our lives. For the TechWomen community, … [READ MORE...]
2014 TechWomen Application Opens December 16
We are delighted to announce that the Emerging Leader application for the 2014 TechWomen program will open on Monday, December 16! The application will be accessible on the TechWomen website at www.techwomen.org, and must be submitted by the deadline of February 3, 2014 at 23:59 Cairo time. One … [READ MORE...]
After an Incredible Month, Emerging Leaders say Goodbye
In just five, jam-packed weeks, the 78 TechWomen Emerging Leaders have completed a four-week mentorship with Professional Mentors at leading companies in the San Francisco and Silicon Valley, captured the best of Bay Area and American culture with Cultural Mentors, and participated in panels, … [READ MORE...]
From Nigeria to San Francisco: My TechWomen Experience
Guest post by Hannah Kabir Ahmed, Emerging Leader from Nigeria We arrived in San Francisco on October 1, which marks Nigeria’s Independence Day. By that time, we had clocked more than seventeen hours of travel time. There was excitement in the air. For the first time, we were able to meet … [READ MORE...]
U.S. Department of State Welcomes TechWomen Mentors in Washington, DC
This past weekend, approximately 100 Cultural and Professional Mentors joined the Emerging Leaders in Washington, DC for special events and meetings to conclude the 2013 TechWomen program. After a weekend of sightseeing and exploring the nation’s capital with Emerging Leaders, the TechWomen Mentors … [READ MORE...]
A Big Thank You to the Techwomen 2013 mentors
Guest post by Josephine Ndambuki, 2013 Emerging Leader from Kenya One of the things that have struck me with the Techwomen program is the overwhelming support I am receiving from the mentors. Likewise, the many ladies I have talked to also bubble with excitement while narrating the experience … [READ MORE...]
Emerging Leaders Go Beyond the Mentorship
Guest post by Angela Makolo, 2013 TechWomen Emerging Leader from Nigeria The TechWomen program is really a dream come true. Working at the prestigious Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in a research group with my mentor, Helen Budworth, a renowned scientist, is a big step in living my … [READ MORE...]
Behind the Scenes at TechWomen
A sense of excitement and anticipation has been growing in the TechWomen office in San Francisco for the past several months. We have been preparing for what will be the five most important weeks of our year. We have facilitated the selection of 78 emerging women leaders in Science, Technology, … [READ MORE...]
Find Your Passion, Find Your Impact
Guest Blog Post by Trish Tierney In my senior year of college, I watched as most of my friends frantically faxed their CVs off and checked their answering machines for messages about interviews. People asked me, ‘why are you so calm?’ I was not rushing about, because I already knew: I was … [READ MORE...]
A Look Back at the TechWomen Scrapbook
One of the many perks of being a TechWomen Emerging Leader is the opportunity to experience life in the United States. When not working hard at bustling Silicon Valley startups or prestigious global corporations, TechWomen participants like to unwind and explore with their Cultural Mentors. Check … [READ MORE...]
