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...]
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...]
2018 TechWomen Mentor Application Now Open
We are now accepting applications from women and men in the San Francisco Bay Area to serve as mentors for the 2018 TechWomen program! This September, 100 women from 20 countries in Africa, Central and South Asia and the Middle East will travel to San Francisco for our eighth cohort of … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen seeks Bay Area mentors in STEM; apply by June 30
In 2011, TechWomen launched with 37 participants from six countries in the Middle East. In 2017, 100 emerging women leaders from 20 countries in Africa, Central and South Asia, and the Middle East will participate. Our community, including more than 500 women and men in the Bay Area, … [READ MORE...]
Interested in cultural exchange? Apply to be a TechWomen Cultural Mentor by July 1
Since 2011, TechWomen has been facilitating cultural exchange among women from around the world. TechWomen brings emerging women leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) from Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East to the United States for a mentorship and exchange … [READ MORE...]
2016 program update: Meet the 2016 Emerging Leaders and apply to be a mentor
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist In about three months, Emerging Leaders (ELs) representing 19 countries across Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East will arrive in San Francisco to participate in the 2016 TechWomen program. We are looking forward to welcoming this … [READ MORE...]
3 Reasons to be a TechWomen Mentor
By Edwina Duenas, Communications Associate The 2015 Mentor Application is now open! With our network of more than 300 alumnae mentors, we’re excited to add to this community with the upcoming program in October. Whether you’re looking to become a Professional or Cultural Mentor for the first … [READ MORE...]
A Recipe for an Amazing Professional Mentoring Experience
Guest post by Jeanette Zalder, Professional Mentor Think you don’t have enough experience or technical expertise to be a TechWomen Professional Mentor? Think again! By sharing your experience and combining it with the enthusiasm and drive of an Emerging Leader (EL), you can create a truly … [READ MORE...]
Professional Development Through Mentorship: 5 Quotes from 2013 Emerging Leaders
A cornerstone of the TechWomen program, the professional mentorship gives Emerging Leaders firsthand exposure to the innovative culture of Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area while also expanding the global network of women in technology to build a solid pipeline of STEM professionals … [READ MORE...]
