This past week marked a pivotal moment in the TechWomen journey as Emerging Leaders in both Chicago and the San Francisco Bay Area took the final steps in debuting their impact projects. From refining their ideas through Impact Speed Networking to presenting them at the highly anticipated Pitch Day … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen 2024 Week 3 Highlights | Empowering Women, Building Solutions
Week 3 of the TechWomen program has drawn to a close, marking one of the most impactful weeks yet. From honing their pitch skills to navigating dynamic professional ecosystems in Chicago and the San Francisco Bay Area, our Emerging Leaders have been hard at work, shaping their impact projects and … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen 2024 Week 2 Highlights | From Mentorship to Impact: A Week of Growth and Collaboration
As our Emerging Leaders settled into their transformative 5-week journey, the energy remained high heading into the second week, marked by dynamic mentorships, meaningful impact projects, and cultural immersion. Their next seven days kicked off with the commencement of the much-anticipated … [READ MORE...]
Diplomacy and Leadership: Lessons from TechWomen
Guest post by Beth Steinberg, TechWomen Mentor, Speaker and Delegate for 10+ years For a decade, I have had the privilege of being part of TechWomen, a transformative program that has significantly shaped my professional journey. TechWomen, an initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s … [READ MORE...]
Tajikistan Delegation 1 of 2: STEM Engagement in Diplomacy, Women’s Empowerment and Youth Innovation
In the heart of Central Asia’s majestic mountains and vibrant cultural tapestry lies Tajikistan, a nation brimming with history, natural beauty, and a growing spirit of innovation. This spring season, we embarked on a transformative journey to Tajikistan, reinforcing our dedication to global … [READ MORE...]
Cameroon Part 2 of 2: STEM Career Advancement, Youth Engagement and Economic Impact in Douala
In the afternoon of our fourth day in Cameroon, we journeyed to Douala, arriving after dark in the country’s economic capital for the second leg of our delegation trip. Throughout our stay, we immersed ourselves in dialogue, collaboration, and shared learning experiences with our event collaborators … [READ MORE...]
Cameroon Part 1 of 2: Diplomacy, Mentorship, and Sustainable Impact in Yaoundé (2024)
In the heart of west Africa's vibrant landscape lies Cameroon, a nation rich in culture, diversity, and innovation. This February, TechWomen embarked on a transformative journey there as part of our unwavering commitment to fostering global cooperation and sustainable development with women in … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen 2023 Week 1: Welcome Week
It’s been just over a week since the Emerging Leaders of the Fall 2023 TechWomen cohort arrived in the San Francisco Bay Area and Chicago, where they immediately launched into a week of intensive workshops designed to prepare them for the three pillars of their program: professional mentorship, … [READ MORE...]
From Chicago to the SF Bay: Welcome 2023 Emerging Leaders!
The United States Welcomes 2023 TechWomen Emerging Leaders to San Francisco and Chicago On September 20, 2023 100 emerging women leaders in STEM from the Middle East, Africa, and South and Central Asia arrived in Chicago and the San Francisco Bay Area for the first-ever U.S. program city expansion. … [READ MORE...]
Meet the 2023 TechWomen Emerging Leaders
We are less than a week away from the launch of our annual TechWomen program, and we are excited to introduce our dynamic 2023 Emerging Leaders! From September 20 to October 26, TechWomen welcomes 100 emerging women leaders in STEM from the Middle East, Africa, and South and Central Asia to spend … [READ MORE...]