Mentors Amy Graff and Michelle Maraj recently traveled to Vilnius, Lithuania as participants in Tech2Empower: Ukraine, an initiative led by WAKE International. The program connects women professionals with civil society leaders to support displaced Ukrainian women and local mission-driven … [READ MORE...]
Anar Simpson, Jill Finlayson
The 2025 EDGE in Tech Athena Awards recently recognized mentor Anar Simpson for her role in nominating global nonprofit Technovation for the “Next-generation Engagement” award, presented at a May 13 ceremony hosted by mentor Jill Finlayson, Managing Director of the CITRIS Innovation Hub at UC … [READ MORE...]
Jeannice Fairrer-Samani
Mentor Jeannice Fairrer-Samani, a digital technologist and founder of the Fifth Wave STEAM Initiative, recently presented a workshop, “AI for Impact: Empowering Innovation Across Industries,” for IIE’s Alliance of Saudi Women Active in Tech (ASWAT) fellowship program. In her session, Jeannice … [READ MORE...]
Cassi Janakos
Mentor Cassi Janakos, COO of Healthy Horizons, was recently named to Inc.’s 8th Annual Female Founders 500 list, alongside her mother and co-founder, CEO Sheila Dukas-Janakos. The honor recognizes 500 trailblazing women whose innovations are redefining industries and solving critical challenges … [READ MORE...]
21 TechWomen mentors and fellows organize impact trip to Lebanon to implement international collaboration in STEM
TechWomen mentors and fellows organize impact trip to Lebanon to implement international collaboration in STEM From May 31 to April 8, 2025, TechWomen mentors from Silicon Valley journeyed to Beirut for a powerful week of knowledge exchange, mentorship, and community building led by Lebanese … [READ MORE...]
Sandy Chen
Mentor Recognized with the Brooke Eby Impact Award Mentor Sandy Chen, Solution Engineering Senior Manager at Salesforce, was recently honored with the inaugural Brooke Eby Impact Award during her company’s annual kickoff event. The award recognizes her dedication to empowering women in STEM, … [READ MORE...]
Aliya Janjua and Eileen Brewer
Mentors collaborate on SS&C Technologies event Longtime mentors Aliya Janjua and Eileen Brewer came together for a special event with SS&C Technologies on January 17 in celebration of National Mentoring Month. Aliya, Senior Director of Client Services at SS&C, invited Eileen, an … [READ MORE...]
Melissa Zlatow
Mentor joins Hippo Roller as head of strategy & innovation Mentor Melissa Zlatow has recently been welcomed into the role of Head of Strategy and Innovation at Hippo Roller, a social enterprise dedicated to improving water access in water-stressed communities. With a career rooted in … [READ MORE...]
Jeannice Fairrer Samani, Ines Nasri, and Ichraf Jarray
Mentor with fellow collaborators undertakes 14-day journey through Tunisia for Business Boost program Mentor Jeannice Fairrer Samani, recently visited Tunisia as a special guest of the Business Boost for Tunisia Program, engaging with fellows and entrepreneurs, conducting market discovery … [READ MORE...]
Daryl Capanzana
Mentor shares multidisciplinary career in tech Mentor Daryl Capanzana was recently interviewed on the “Where Does Your Journey STEM From?” podcast. In the interview by Carina Minardi, PhD. MPH, Daryl shares insights from her career spanning banking, sustainable energy, and technology. Currently … [READ MORE...]
