A collage of experiences in Jordan as told by TechWomen. Against the backdrop of Petra, a wonder of the ancient world, forty-five women from eight countries said their goodbyes last week. The TechWomen delegation concluded with stronger bonds and increased cultural understanding between mentors … [READ MORE...]
Season’s Greetings from the TechWomen Team at IIE
TechWomen is accepting applications for the 2013 program from December 15th, 2012 – February 22nd, 2013
Making the impossible possible— Evelyn Zoubi’s journey with TechWomen
When Evelyn Zoubi applied to the 2012 TechWomen program, she did not believe she would be accepted. As a 25-year-old Jordanian entrepreneur, she faced a myriad of obstacles. Some even laughed at her ideas. But she did not give up. In 2007, Evelyn was a visionary student at a top Information, … [READ MORE...]
Emerging Leaders Inspire TechWomen Staff
An engraved cedar wood business card holder from Lebanon serves as a souvenir from the 2012 TechWomen program for Lexi Curtice, Program Coordinator. The gift is a small reminder of the larger impact the women who departed the United States three weeks prior, left behind, on staff. “Being part of … [READ MORE...]
Women Who Tech Telesummit
May 23rd marked the 4th annual Women Who Tech TeleSummit, featuring panels designed to “break down barriers and showcase the brilliant talents of women who tech.” The Women Who Tech Globally panel was moderated by Author and Trainer Beth Kanter and featured Director of Strategic Partnerships at … [READ MORE...]
The Power of Mentorship: Building Connections to Fuel Change
When Larissa Shapiro first heard about the TechWomen program, the Arab Spring had already begun to rock the MENA region. A firm believer in the power of technology to change the world and peoples’ lives in positive ways, and inspired by the dynamic role of courageous women in these uprisings, … [READ MORE...]
Secretary Clinton Encourages You to Become a TechWomen Mentor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6tdyZBX__o&w=420&h=315 On February 13th, dozens of potential TechWomen Mentors gathered in San Francisco and Mountain View to explore opportunities to mentor emerging women leaders from the Middle East and North Africa. Alumni Mentors brought colleagues and … [READ MORE...]
Project Based Mentorships in San Francisco Bay Area
The TechWomen program will occur over five weeks from early September through October 2012. The program will commence in the San Francisco Bay Area, California, and will conclude in Washington, D.C. TechWomen Mentees will take part in three-week project-based mentorships at leading companies in … [READ MORE...]
