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Impact Stories from Professional Growth Policy Area

Next Einstein Ambassador

Fellow(s): Sylvia Mukasa

Country: Kenya

Cohort: 2014

Policy Area(s): Education Diplomacy/Mentoring, Professional Growth

Sylvia Mukasa, 2014 fellow from Kenya, was selected to represent her home country. Since her participation in TechWomen, Sylvia has been active in her community, having launched Technovation in Kenya earlier this year and participating in the Global Entrepreneurship Summit.

Report Date...: 12/14/2015


Promotion

Fellow(s): Naira Ayrapetyan

Country: Turkmenistan

Cohort: 2015

Policy Area(s): Professional Growth

During the 2015 TechWomen program, Naira Ayrapetyan completed a professional mentorship certification program at Mentoring Standard. In addition to her certificate of completion from TechWomen, Naira secured her first job promotion since joining her company 10 years ago. She is eager to promote female leadership in Turkmenistan and plans to implement her country cohort’s action plan to support this mission.

Report Date...: 12/7/2015


Mentor(s): Katy Dickinson

Company: Mentoring Standard

Mentor Type: Professional

Policy Area(s): Professional Growth

Katy Dickinson participated in a Microsoft Research Gender Diversity Lecture, speaking to encourage more women to study computer technology. Her lectures aim to educate women about the importance of gender diversity and the benefits that come from gender diversity in field of computer science.

 

 

 

Report Date...: 8/17/2015


Mentor(s): Teresa Zhang

Company: SunEdison

Mentor Type: Professional

Policy Area(s): Professional Growth

Teresa spoke on a Silicon Valley Forum (SVForum) Women in Tech panel encourage women to enter the renewable energy sector. Teresa spoke about emerging technologies in clean tech and the challenges that come with being a woman in the field, along with balancing career and personal goals. Teresa is a senior manager of global design and engineering at SunEdison, a global renewable energy company based in the Bay Area. A strong supporter for women in tech, Teresa mentored with TechWomen in 2014 and participated in the 2015 delegation trip to South Africa.

Report Date...: 8/10/2015


Promotion

Fellow(s): Asal Ibrahim

Country: Jordan

Cohort: 2014

Policy Area(s): Professional Growth

Asal Ibrahim was promoted to project manager at Clean Energy Concepts. She is the only female project manager at her company. Asal’s work, which includes overseeing on-site construction, directly supports Jordan’s energy strategy to increase usage of solar power. Asal credits her mentorship at TechWomen with broadening her technical skills in the solar sector.

Report Date...: 7/20/2015


U.S. Exchange Programs Alumni Reception

Fellow(s): Cameroon cohort

Country: Cameroon

Cohort: 2013 & 2014

Policy Area(s): Professional Growth

Cameroon Alumnae attend a special alumni reception for exchange program participants at the U.S. Embassy Yaounde, Cameroon.Since completing the TechWomen program, the alumnae have been active in supporting youth in their communities, founding initiatives like GetReady, Technovation Cameroon, and Creative Arts for Girls.

Report Date...: 5/25/2015


Mentor(s): Jill Finlayson; Myra Nawabi; Jeannice Samani

Company: Various

Mentor Type: Both

Policy Area(s): Professional Growth

TechWomen Council Members Jeannice Samani, Myra Nawabi, and Jill Finlayson hosted a joint International Women’s Day event with the Palo Alto Lean In Circle. The council shared their experiences mentoring global women leaders, and spread the word about upcoming opportunities for mentorship with TechWomen this fall.

 

 

Report Date...: 3/23/2015


Mentor(s): Sarah Kunst

Company: Fortist Partners

Mentor Type: Cultural

Policy Area(s): Professional Growth

Cultural Mentor Sarah was recently honored in Forbes’ annual 30 Under 30 Education list for her fundraising, advising, and mentoring work with Venture for America, Code2040, Technovation, and TechWomen, organizations which work to encourage women and girls to pursue careers in the STEM sector.

 

 

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Report Date...: 1/12/2015


Super Mama

Fellow(s): Racha Bia

Country: Algeria

Cohort: 2014

Policy Area(s): Professional Growth

Racha participated in the Arab Mobile App Challenge for 2014 as a finalist for her app Super Mama. Racha created the mobile application Super Mama, which provides tools, videos, and resources for new mothers on the go.  As product marketer, Racha credits the Leadership workshop she experienced with TechWomen as a major influence of the evolution of SuperMama. This workshop helped her understand the importance of leadership within innovation, and she is excited to continue improving the application.

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Report Date...: 1/5/2015


Promotion

Fellow(s): Nour Alkhalil

Country: Jordan

Cohort: 2012

Policy Area(s): Professional Growth

Nour was promoted to Technical Team lead at her company Bayt.com. After completing her mentorship, Nour recognized her leadership potential and worked to advance her career in order to support women in the field as well.

 

 

Report Date...: 1/5/2015


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Impact Story Policy Areas

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  • Education Diplomacy/Mentoring
  • Empowering Women and Girls
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Professional Development
  • Professional Growth
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Recent Impact Stories

  • Fellow(s): Fellow Elmira Obry discusses TechWomen journey in recent interview

    Country: Kazakhstan

    Region: CSA

    Cohort: 2022

    Project/Action: Fellow Elmira Obry discusses TechWomen journey in recent interview

    Policy Area(s): Economic Impact, Empowering Women and Girls, Entrepreneurship, Professional Development

    Fellow Elmira Obry (Kazakhstan, 2022) recently interviewed with Kazakh online media outlet ER10 to discuss her career journey and experience as a TechWomen emerging leader. Topics included the mission of TechWomen, the application process, the cross-cultural mentorship and Elmira’s intentions going forward. “I plan to investigate the impact of technology on the involvement of women in the country’s economy,” Elmira shared, “and the development of sustainable technologies through the prism of a multiplier economic effect.”
    Elmira is the founder of QWANT programming school founder and the CEO of the Bureau for Continuing Professional Development (BCPD) of the Astana International Financial Center (AIFC). “By pooling resources, efforts and expertise,” Elmira emphasized, “we can turn the tide not only on gender equality, but also on growing social and economic stratification.” During the interview, Elmira also stressed the importance of supporting teachers, modernizing technical colleges, and “developing the institution of mentoring” in Kazakhstan. “Many people think that Silicon Valley is about money,” she explained. “Actually, it’s about the supportive environment. In order to attract young people, it is necessary to create a benevolent climate [and] to maintain interest in innovation from an early age.”

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    Report Date: 12/12/2022

  • Fellow(s): Fellow Nermin Salah publishes study on breast cancer prodrugs with support from mentor Bianca Liederer

    Country: Egypt, United States

    Region: MENA, US

    Cohort: 2013

    Project/Action: Fellow Nermin Salah publishes study on breast cancer prodrugs with support from mentor Bianca Liederer

    Title: Principal Program Manager

    Company: Genentech

    Policy Area(s): Professional Development

    Fellow Nermin Salah (Egypt, 2013) recently co-authored a publication in the field of drug discovery, crediting her TechWomen professional mentor Bianca Liederer of Genentech with providing helpful support and collaboration to the project. Entitled “Design, synthesis, and metabolite identification of Tamoxifen esterase-activatable prodrugs,” the study explores substances that can improve efficacy and reduce resistance to Tamoxifen, an important medication used in the treatment of hormonal-dependent breast cancers. Though she completed her program nearly ten years ago, Nermin maintains that “once a TechWomen always a TechWomen; you keep the network, support and the spirit.” She shares that Bianca and her team offered valuable assistance throughout the research process, even performing some experiments that would have been a challenge to execute in Egypt. Nermin is currently in the U.S. again as a Hubert Humphrey fellow and fondly reflects that she is “still receiving help and guidance from the whole TechWomen community.”
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    Report Date: 12/12/2022

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