Guest post by Ritu Ganguly, TechWomen Professional Mentor My TechWomen journey started a decade ago. Sometimes my role has been that of a member of the applicant selection committee, and sometimes in the form of a Professional Mentor. Thanks to this program I have grown as a mentor and a leader, … [READ MORE...]
Reaching beyond the role
Guest post by Linda Mahnken, TechWomen Impact Coach, and Angele Messa, 2019 fellow of Cameroon Editor's note: During TechWomen, Emerging Leaders are encouraged to expand their network, seeking out connections with the greater mentor community based on their professional interests and goals. 2019 … [READ MORE...]
Can we talk about gender-based violence?
Guest post by Fatima Abdulaziz Sule, 2018 fellow of Nigeria Editor's note: Each year the Center for Women’s Global Leadership coordinates 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, an annual international campaign that began in 1991. The campaign begins on November 25, the International … [READ MORE...]
Breaking boundaries in the skies
Guest post by Sreedevi Rao, TechWomen Professional Mentor at LinkedIn Breaking boundaries in the skies: this was the title of Refilwe’s first presentation at LinkedIn. Refilwe was one of the six Emerging Leaders that LinkedIn hosted through the TechWomen program this fall. This is my … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen 2020 application now open!
We are excited to announce the launch of the 2020 TechWomen application! Our 2019 program brought 106 bright and inspiring women from Africa, Central and South Asia, and the Middle East. Next year, IIE is looking forward to selecting 108 women leaders from 21 countries for TechWomen's 10th … [READ MORE...]
From impact to #twimpact: Emerging Leaders become fellows in Washington, DC
After a month of learning and exchange in the Bay Area, Emerging Leaders (ELs), along with more than 60 TechWomen mentors, boarded a plane to Washington, DC for the final days of TechWomen 2019. At the U.S. Institute of Peace's PeaceTech Lab, the World Bank Group, embassies and the U.S. … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen week 4: Pitch Day, Community Celebration and seed grant winners announced
In the beginning of #techwomen19 as Emerging Leaders gathered for the first action plan meeting, country teams were asked a question: If you could solve any challenge in your country, what would it be? The action planning process – beginning with brainstorming, moving through iteration and … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen give back: Volunteer Day 2019
This Saturday, Emerging Leaders (ELs) volunteered at one of five non-profits and initiatives throughout San Francisco Bay Area, giving back to the local community and learning more about Bay Area life and culture. They participated in a range of volunteer experiences, from gardening to working with … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen week 3: an in-depth look at mentorship
It's hard to believe this is the final week of mentorship for TechWomen 2019 Emerging Leaders (ELs) in the San Francisco Bay Area. After sitting down for coffee with tech executives, attending conferences on emerging technologies and pitching their ideas to social impact leaders, ELs are reflecting … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen week 2: the exponential power of mentorship
During their busy first week of TechWomen 2019, Emerging Leaders (ELs) had the opportunity to meet the mentors who would be supporting them over the next five weeks. At the Cultural Kickoff, ELs had the chance to speak in-person with their mentors for the first time; at Action Plan Workshop 1, they … [READ MORE...]
