ITWomen Announces 2026 Scholarship Recipients

Hello ITWomen Supporters!

We are pleased to announce the selection of our ITWomen 2026 Scholarship Recipients. This year’s cohort represents another exceptional group of young women who have demonstrated strong academic achievement, leadership, and a clear passion for pursuing careers in technology and engineering.

Please join us in congratulating the following scholars:

• Laylah Desravines – Coral Springs High School (Coral Springs, FL)
  University of Florida – Computer Science Engineering
• Ana Albornoz – Nova High School
  University of Central Florida – Computer Science
• Gabriela Fernandez – School for Advanced Studies North
  University of Central Florida – Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering
• Jayda Washington-Boothe – Coconut Creek High School / Atlantic Technical College
  Florida A&M University / Florida State University – Computer Science Engineering
• Liah Paulino Severino – Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts
  Florida Atlantic University – Management Information Systems
• Tara Conway – MAST Academy
  Columbia University – Computer Science Engineering

These outstanding students were selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants and embody the mission of ITWomen to inspire, educate, and empower the next generation of women in technology.

Each recipient received a total scholarship of $8,000 ($1,000 per semester), along with access to ITWomen’s mentoring program and ongoing support from our community at our virtual awards ceremony May 18.

A heartfelt thank you to our Scholarship Selection Team who joined in making these difficult decisions:
Dr. Susan Clemmons
Shawna Cartwright, Global Business CIO, Cushman & Wakefield
Shannon Chapman, Senior Director, IT Mergers & Acquisitions, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

Thank you to all who visited our Amazon Dorm Wish List, to help send the girls off with essential items for college. https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/TUJ0YAJCJ7O4?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ggr-subnav-share_0EB4GWVV5XYX5PC759NS_1&language=en-US

Thank you all for your continued support in making these opportunities possible and for helping us invest in the future of women in technology.

Claire Marrero   |   PresidentITWomen Inc & ITWomen Charitable Foundation
claire@itwomen.org   |   305 812 0574    |  itwomen.org