Fellows join forces on Women of Pakistan in STEM video
The Women of Pakistan (WOP) platform, co-founded by fellow Qurat Ul Ain Quraishi (Pakistan, 2024), recently featured fellow Asna Javed (Pakistan, 2019) in its WOP in STEM (Season II) video series. Asna, a Data & AI Technical Sales Specialist at IBM Pakistan, shared her journey of resilience, innovation, and success in the technology sector.
Born without arms, Asna adapted by learning to use her feet for daily tasks, later developing a passion for coding, problem-solving, and new technologies. Encouraged by her father to explore computers, she pursued a career in STEM, overcoming societal misconceptions about women’s technical abilities.
In the interview, Asna spoke about IBM’s supportive work environment and the broader opportunities for women in STEM, emphasizing their growing presence and impact in the field. “A lot of pioneers in STEM are women. The exposure in IT is unparalleled—every few months, something new emerges,” she shared. The video features photos from Asna’s service as a delegate on TechWomen’s 2023 trip to Cameroon, depicting her brainstorming sustainability ideas and mentoring youth in digital engagement.
This collaboration between TechWomen fellows highlights the program’s ongoing impact in fostering professional connections and amplifying the voices of pioneers in STEM.
