Posts by galageek
Congrats to Rachel Hill, FIU Grad, ITWomen Scholar
Congratulations to Rachel Hill, a 2013 ITWomen Scholarship winner, and to her proud ITWomen Mentor, Margaret Brisbane. Rachel just graduated with a B.S. in Computer Science from FIU.
Read MoreITWomen at NAF 2017 Mega Student Industry Conference
ITWomen will be busy inspiring more young minds today at the NAF 2017 Mega Student Industry Conference May 10. President Claire Marrero will interview Emily Ashworth, CIO of ABB Optical, with “insights into a CIO’s journey.” Emily will talk about the technologies driving future job opportunities such as #AI, #Security, and #DataScience. Emily will also share…
Read MoreFelicia Alvaro
Felicia Alvaro is the Vice President of Finance of Ultimate Software, a leading provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions in the cloud, with headquarters in Weston, Florida and operations throughout the U.S. and Canada. With almost 30 years’ experience in financial management, Felicia has been involved in accounting, finance, financial reporting, financial planning and analyses and…
Read MoreJody Kaminsky
Jody Kaminsky has served as Chief Marketing Officer for Ultimate Software since April 2010. Prior to her role as CMO, she served in various Marketing management roles from 1999 through 2010, including VP of Marketing, VP of Marketing Operations, and Director of Strategic Marketing. Prior to joining Ultimate Software, Ms. Kaminsky held various positions with General…
Read MoreMagic Leap Role Model Speaker Excites Girls for Tech, NASA Internship Experience
ITWomen’s Role Model Speakers program visited the Girls Get IT club at South Broward High School in March. We were thrilled to have first-time speaker Denise Mendez from Magic Leap get the girls excited about careers in engineering and IT. The girls listened attentively as Denise told stories of her college career at UF in electrical…
Read MoreLanding Your Dream Internship (and Job!)
Everyone knows it’s important to have internship experience on your resume— but not all internships are created equal. Savvy young women want internships that offer more than a job making copies and fetching coffee! One of the most valuable benefits of internships is the hands-on experience that recruiters and hiring managers consider absolutely necessary to…
Read MoreShe Can't Be What She Can't See – the Impact of Role Models for Girls in Tech
Role Model volunteers and corporate field trips have a profound impact on giving girls the confidence to pursue their early interests and aptitudes for STEM studies and careers, said ITWomen Executive Director Patricia Mundarain. “We have a mantra: ‘She can’t be what she can’t see.” ITWomen joined Citrix and the Fort Lauderdale chapter of…
Read MoreITWomen Exec. Director Speaking at International Women's Day Event
ITWomen Executive Director Patricia Mundarain will speak at The Fort Lauderdale WIN chapter (Women’s Instructional Network) to be hosted at Citrix to mark International Women’s Day (IWD).
Read MoreCount the Ways To Be #BoldForChange on International Women's Day 2017
#BeBoldForChange ITWomen supports International Women’s Day. Our daily actions have ripple effects on advancing gender equity and making a difference in our lives and others. Together our voices are strong. Some Ways to Recognize Women for Advancement raise women’s visibility as spokespeople in the media drive fairer recognition and credit for women’s contributions launch even…
Read MoreWorld Fuel Field Trip Immerses Girls in IT Futures
World Fuel Services in Miami opened its doors to girls from Miami Lakes Education Center for an in-depth field trip Feb 15 as part of ITWomen’s Role Models Speaker program. “All of the wonderful speakers gave their unique, and sometimes unconventional, paths which led them to careers in IT, including World Fuel’s CIO Massoud Sedigh,” said…
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