By Amy Juelsgaard, Program Associate Emmanuella Nzahabonimana, 2014 fellow of Rwanda, and Barb Mackraz, 2014 Cultural Mentor, recently launched the Jomba Library Project in the mountains two hours outside of Kigali. They plan to develop a library for Jomba Primary School, a school with 1,150 … [READ MORE...]
Grace Hopper Celebration unites fellows and mentors in Houston
By Amy Juelsgaard, Program Associate Numerous TechWomen fellows and mentors attended the Anita Borg Institute’s Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC), in Houston, October 19-21, which brings together women in computing to discuss research and career interests. The event also highlights the success of … [READ MORE...]
Muslim women in the tech world
Guest post by Katy Dickinson, founder of Mentoring Standard and Impact Advisor In May 2016, Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church held its annual women’s retreat. The retreat organizers asked me to be one of the speakers to the 40 attendees in San Juan Bautista, California. My talk on “Muslim Women in … [READ MORE...]
#TechWomen16 concludes in D.C., will expand to Pakistan in 2017
By Amy Juelsgaard, Program Associate The second day of the 2016 TechWomen delegation trip in Washington, D.C., began at the U.S. State Department on Friday, October 14, with a talk on leading when the risks and stakes are high by Dr. Mary Ellen Weber, a consultant for STELLAR Strategies, LLC and … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen recognized for pioneering work around the world
By Amy Juelsgaard, Program Associate TechWomen is a global network of women. While we often categorize the women as a mentor, Emerging Leader or fellow, they are all leaders who share the desire and the will to make a difference in their communities. Numerous women within the TechWomen network – … [READ MORE...]
STEM Women unites women scientists in Sierra Leone, provides role models for next generation
By Amy Juelsgaard, Program Associate At the heart of the TechWomen program is the aim to empower emerging female leaders who strive to make a difference in their communities. A 2015 fellow of Sierra Leone, Kumba Musa, embodies this core objective, and following the 2015 TechWomen program, she … [READ MORE...]
Remembering TechWomen Professional Mentor Kate Slattery
Last week, the TechWomen community suffered the loss of one of our own mentors, Kate Slattery. Kate joined TechWomen in 2015 as a Professional Mentor at SolarCity. The tragic loss of Kate is felt around the world by so many who personally met Kate and many more who are part of the TechWomen … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen fellows participate in the Next Einstein Forum’s Global Gathering in Dakar
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist At a milestone global science conference last week in Dakar, Senegal, Sylvia Mukasa, a 2014 fellow from Kenya, pitched in front of a live audience and a judging panel comprised of high-profile business, social, political and academic leaders. … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen spurs inspiration, realization of abilities to make change
Guest post by Sara Benyakhlef, 2015 Emerging Leader from Morocco “Think big. You can do it!” I lived one of the most life-changing and inspiring experiences. This exchange program is a unique program where you can find a mix between cultural richness, professional development and personal … [READ MORE...]
A Turning Point: How TechWomen and LinkedIn helped shape my next move
Guest post by Afnan Saqr, 2015 Emerging Leader from Jordan “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Growing up and advancing in my career, I started to think about my ultimate goal, as in, the long term-one. What really matters to me? Where do I see myself next? At that moment, I realized … [READ MORE...]
