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Support the Future of Girls in Technology – Give Miami Day Nov. 17!
2015 scholarship winner Maria Mejia started a non-profit for coding workshops that allow girls to express themselves artistically. Your donations will spread ripples of impact for girls to pursue economic independence through a future in tech and engineering for years to come. Make your generosity go farther! Wait for the 24-Hour Giving Extravaganza on Nov. 17.…
Read MoreDesiree O'Connor 2016 ITWomen Scholarship Winner
The video interviews for the 2016 scholarship winners are in. Hear Desiree O’Connor of Coral Springs on her goals, motivations and the ways she has given back to younger girls. A graduate of Blanche Ely High School, Desiree is majoring in Civil Engineering at Florida International University.
Read MoreVictoria Carlos Pays It Forward Promoting STEM K-12 for USF Engineering Expo
Victoria Carlos, one of our amazing 2015 Scholarship winners, is already paying it forward. Victoria is attending the University of South Florida in part on a four-year scholarship from the ITWomen Foundation to pursue her B.S. in Computer Science. She has volunteered to recruit sponsors for USF’s student-run Engineering Expo for students K-12, Feb. 17-18, 2017. “It’s an exciting and driven event…
Read More'The Age of the Customer' Brings Opportunities
The “Age of the Customer” is challenging established companies everywhere to transform their business models to meet escalating consumer demand. Customers today expect personalized choices anywhere, anytime on any device, from cell phones to wearables. With more competition and lines blurring between a company’s “business” side and its “technology” side, employees can often face rapid changes and new roles on the job. Change, however,…
Read MoreVideo Captures Memorable Day for Scholarship Winners
Catch ITWomen’s brand new video! The 2016 winners of ITWomen’s annual scholarships gathered this summer to be interviewed on camera at Citrix headquarters about their goals, accomplishments and what they love about technology. ITWomen member Madisen Farley directed and led the video project.This first video highlights behind-the-scenes of the memborable day of the shoot. Watch for the release…
Read MoreHelp ITWomen When You Shop Online
Help support ITWomen everytime you shop Amazon. Just click AmazonSmile first http://smile.amazon.com/ch/71-0908643! Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to ITWomen Foundation. Exact same prices, no cost to you, with a vast selection!
Read MoreSuccessful 'Transformation' Program
A Great Big Thank You to JM Family Enterprises for hosting our summer program with kudos for a delicious after-work spread and great venue. The program, “The Art of Transformation: From Strategy to Execution” was a grand success. We’ve received so much positive feedback. The event was a part of ITWomen’s Professional Development Series. Headline speakers Shelly Samuel, Michelle Bazargan, Sandra…
Read MoreJuly 21 ITWomen Program
Update: Online registration has closed. The Art of Transformation From Strategy to Execution Join us on July 21 at the world headquarters of JM Family Enterprises in Deerfield Beach for an exciting program in which our speakers will take you on a Transformation Journey from Strategy to Execution! Take away unique insights for thriving professionally as companies everywhere…
Read MoreITWomen Teams with Columbia University Girls in STEM
ITWomen is excited to team with Columbia University to provide mentors to inspire girls in Columbia’s week-long STEM intensive program in Miami July 18-22, 2016. The Girls in STEM program will be held at the iPreparatory (iPrep) Academy with the support of the Miami Dolphins and the Miami-Dade County school system. ITWomen has reached 22,000 girls through our…
Read MoreSandra Porceng
Sandra Porceng is vice president of Product Development for JM&A Group, one of the largest independent providers of finance and insurance (F&I) products in the automotive industry. JM&A Group is a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises, Inc., a diversified automotive company ranked No. 21 on Forbes’ list of America’s Largest Private Companies. In this position,…
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