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SFBJ, MFAB Highlight Giving Guide for South Florida Non-Profits
ITWomen attended the recent reception highlighting the 2015 release of the South Florida Business Journal’s annual Gift Giving Guide. The guide includes public service information on selected foundations, charitable organizations and corporate philanthropists that are awarding grants in South Florida.
Read MoreSpeaker Openings Jan – Feb 2016
Below are the Role Model speaking opportunities open in January and February 2016. By sharing what motivated you in your career and tips for getting there, you can help inspire girls in their formative years to consider futures in technology or engineering. Learn more about ITWomen’s Role Model Speakers program If any of these topics below interest you, please email us for more…
Read MoreITWomen Awards Madisen Farley 'Woman to Watch' Award
Madisen Farley received ITWomen’s first ‘Woman to Watch’ award for initiating and leading a production team for a series of video interviews of the 2015 Scholarship winners. Madisen was presented with the award at the ITWomen Celebrity CIO Poker Tournament & Casino Night Scholarship Fundraiser, ITWomen’s 12th Annual Fundraiser. She also produced an ITWomen promotional video on the varied…
Read MoreRoyal Caribbean Cruise Line Helps South Broward High School Students Set Sail Towards a Future in the Marine Industry
On November 3, 2015, 26 students from South Broward high school and 2 chaperones, Mitzi Plunkett and Ted Davis, visited the offices of Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (RCCL) for a special tour and presentation. As Broward county’s marine magnet school, South Broward High School gained unique access to RCCL representatives that included: Carolina Arredondo, Mellesha…
Read MoreThank You ITWomen 12th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser
2015 ITWomen Celebrity CIO and Casino Night Scholarship Fundraiser $55,000 -12th Annual Fundraiser Over $500,000 to date Thank You! Thank you for all who are helping to narrow the gender gap in technology and engineering through your support of scholarships for outstanding young women pursuing STEM degrees in these fields. Claire Marrero, President, ITWomen Celebrity CIOs …
Read MoreSerious Fun! $55K Raised for ITWomen Scholarships, Surpassing $500K Milestone
DANIA BEACH – 2015 – Over $55,000 was raised for college scholarships at the 2015 ITWomen’s Celebrity CIO Poker Tournament and Casino Night, thanks to fantastic support from the tech community. You made 2015 a milestone year! Total ITWomen Scholarship funds raised to date have now surpassed $500,000. The excitement was building for weeks with 25 CIOs…
Read More'Woman of Wonder' Sharon Moura
Sharon Moura received ITWomen’s debut “Woman of Wonder” award for her outstanding fundraising and partner development. Sharon is Vice President, VP IT Strategy & Transformation and Commercial Excellence at Tyco and serves on ITWomen’s Advisory Board. She is responsible for leading the transformation of global IT from disparate teams, technologies and capabilities to a One Tyco model…
Read MoreNortheast High School Students Hear First Hand from Seasoned Technology Professional from the National Executive Corp of South Florida
On October 27, 2015, ITWomen presented an informative session to over 200 students at Northeast High School. With the topic focused on engineering and technical careers, students were treated to an inspiring presentation from Dr. Kathy Octavio, a semi-retired fuels engineer, senior consultant and advisory board member of the National Executive Corp of South Florida. Along…
Read MoreITWomen Role Model Speakers 2015 – Inspiring Girls to Tech Careers
Thank You to the professionals and companies who have given back this year to inspire girls in their formative years to consider careers in technology through the ITWomen Role Model Speakers (RMS) program. Your generous donation of time and resources to encourage the next generation and help narrow the gender gap in technology leaves a positive and…
Read MoreHigh School Students Like 'Real Life' View of Technology Paths
Nearly 300 students, including 150 girls, at Deerfield Beach H.S. heard sage advice from technology pros on the skills they’ll need for different tech careers and preparing for life’s curveballs. ITWomen Role Model Speakers Debbie Miller, formerly of Yahoo! and Arlene Willis, ITWomen RMS coordinator, introduced students to skill sets needed to succeed in a variety of roles in…
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