Posts by galageek
Monetizing Opportunities in Mobility Sept 18
Learn what it takes to get an App published and deliver commercial mobility solutions that leverage Big Data & the Cloud. Join ITWomen at the Venture Hive in Miami, Florida, on the evening of September 18. You’ll gain an understanding of how to leverage emerging opportunities in this ever changing mobility landscape across ALL industries. While…
Read MoreRobotics Camps for Girls at Miami-Dade and Broward Pace Centers
The Robotics camps in both Miami-Dade and Broward were amazing. The girls at both PACE centers had the right amount of immersion with the perfect timing and instruction from our business partner Bright and Smart. The summer robotics camp in Broward wrapped up July 31st and we had a great closing ceremony. The girls who…
Read MoreITWomen Virtual Mentor Changed Rachel's Life
Rachel Hill, a 2013 ITWomen Scholarship winner, says she could not have imagined how much the ITWomen Virtual Mentoring program and her mentor, Margaret Brisbane, longtime ITWomen member, would change her life. Rachel’s mom, who passed away when Rachel was 12, used to work for the technology group at Miami-Dade County (“ITD”), which is where Margaret works. Through Margaret,…
Read MoreMentee: 'I am forever thankful for all you have done'
The following is a Thank-You letter from Rachel Hill, a 2013 ITWomen Scholarship winner, to her ITWomen Mentor, Margaret Brisbane. Rachel is part of our “new’ ITWomen Virtual Mentoring program and was paired up with Margaret. Rachel’s mom, who passed away when Rachel was 12, used to work for the technology group at Miami-Dade County (“ITD”), which is…
Read More'Thank You' from Rachel Hill, ITWomen Scholarship Winner
The following is a Thank-You letter from Rachel Hill, a 2013 ITWomen Scholarship winner, to her ITWomen Mentor, Margaret Brisbane. Rachel is part of our “new’ ITWomen Virtual Mentoring program and was paired up with Margaret. When Rachel was 12 her mom passed away. Rachel’s mom had worked at the technology group at Miami-Dade County (“ITD”), which is…
Read MoreThank You! ITWomen Role Model Speakers 2013
Special Mention to the following companies and individuals for their tireless efforts in dedicated partnering throughout the year: • ABB Optical (Bert Hucks) partnership with Atlantic Technical Center in Broward County • ADT/ Tyco (Natalie MacDonald) renewed partnership with John I Leonard High School in Palm Beach County • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)…
Read More2013 ITWomen Role Models Recognition & NCWIT Aspiration Awards
2013 ITWomen Role Models Recognition & NCWIT Aspiration Awards Host Sponsor: CITRIX, Fort Lauderdale, Florida More than 100 people celebrated at ITWomen’s high-energy awards ceremony honoring “Rock Star” volunteers and outstanding high school girls aspiring to careers in computer technology and engineering. The ceremony was held March 7, 2013, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at the…
Read MoreRecord Breaking $54,000 ITWomen Scholarships for South Florida IT, Engineering Students
Joint Release –Press Release: CIO Executive Council – FRAMINGHAM, MA–(Marketwire -11/30/11)- In its most successful fundraising year ever,ITWomen has raised $54,000 for college scholarships that will go to girls who are pursuing degrees in technology and engineering.ITWomen, a Florida-based organization founded by senior women in the technology industry, has raised $254,000 and awarded 48 four-year scholarships in the…
Read MoreITWomen Founder Named Technical Leader of the Year
MEDIA CONTACT: Sherry Giordano sherry@itwomen.org DAVIE, FL, November 09, 2011 – Victoria Usherenko, Founder and President of ITWomen, has been named Technical Leader of the Year by the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA), South Broward Chapter. In its annual event, the ABWA chapter recognized Ms. Usherenko as one of ten Women of Distinction who demonstrate…
Read MoreITWomen Offers Breakout Opportunity for an Entrepreneur
CONTACT: Victoria Usherenko MIAMI, FL – Nov 18, 2011 – ITWomen is participating in the official launch of StartUp Florida on Friday, Nov. 18 in Miami at St. Thomas University. ITWomen can introduce one outstanding entrepreneur to pitch his or her business onstage in front of investors, media, and the South Florida entrepreneurial community. Contact…
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