Women in Tech Washington, DC

On this #WITQuoteWednesday, we are celebrating Anna Chernyshova's brilliance as a founder and creator. As a seasoned recruiter and job search advocate, Chernyshova's commitment to supporting job seekers through her coaching content and service highlights the critical impact she holds within the HR industry. Her many accomplishments include founding Eques Staffing, working with 500+ hiring managers, and being a top-ranked worldwide female LinkedIn creator. Her efforts at empowering and guiding job seekers toward dream jobs make her another inspiration to celebrate this #WomenHistoryMonth.?????? #AnnaChernyshova #WomenHistoryMonth #WITQuoteWednesday #InspiringWomen

In honor of Women's History Month, our #WITQuoteWednesday comes from the first Native American female engineer, Mary Golda Ross. As the first Cherokee woman to participate in several aerospace projects, Ross's contributions—such as "Skunk Works" (secret government military developments), co-authoring volume three of NASA's Planetary Flight handbook, and designing spacecrafts—significantly influenced American aerospace development.???? ?? ?? Not only was she a major contributor to space exploration and aerospace engineering, but Ross was also a passionate advocate for more Native Americans and women to join engineering. Her dedication to ensuring future generations' opportunities in the sciences reflects the lasting legacy of her impact. #MaryGoldaRoss #WomenInTech #WITQuoteWednesday #WomenHistoryMonth

Think Like a Spokesperson with Katie Neal! Join the Washington, DC Women in Tech team for this month’s virtual Lunch & Learn on March 20th at 12 PM ET! In this engaging session, Katie Neal will share expert insights on how to amplify your presence, advocate for your ideas, and communicate with confidence. Whether you're speaking in meetings, at conferences, or in everyday conversations, you’ll gain practical tips to craft your message, project authority, and engage your audience like a pro. ?? Date: March 20th ? Time: 12 PM ET ?? Location: Virtual ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/ey5_78Wu Bring your lunch, your questions, and your curiosity—we can’t wait to see you there! #WomenInTech #Leadership #PublicSpeaking #ThinkLikeASpokesperson #WITLunchAndLearn

As the first African-American woman astronaut, Dr. Mae Jemison is the highlight of today's #WITQuoteWednesday. Dr. Jemison's multifaceted career in engineering, medicine, and space played an essential part in American space exploration, particularly the 1992 ???????????????? space shuttle flight. After her time at NASA, Dr. Jemison's continued work through STEM promotion (The Earth We Share), education (professorship at Stanford), and advocacy (100 Year Starship) centered around her continued commitment to the sciences, technology, space travel, and Earth. ?????? Her efforts to inspire others made a monumental impact on the importance of STEM careers and forged the way for more women in space to follow. #MaeJemison #WomenInTech #WITQuoteWednesday

With this #WITQuoteWednesday, we celebrate Navy mathematician and mother of the GPS, Dr. Gladys West as another shining example of #WomenInTech. Throughout her career, Dr. West held several critical roles that forever changed the foundations of modern technology. For example, her development of the Global Positioning System (GPS), Geoid modeling, and the GEOSAT satellite built the groundwork for modern navigation technology. ???????? Today, the integration of GPS technology found in common items such as fitness trackers, car navigation systems, emergency response systems, and even package deliveries is all thanks to the dedicated work of Dr. Gladys West. #GladysWest #WomenInTech #WITQuoteWednesday

February Lunch & Learn: Digital Inclusion 101 with Regina (Gina) D. Cooper Benjamin Access to the Internet is not longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. Yet, millions of Americans still face barriers that prevent them from fully participating in our digital world. That’s why we’re excited to welcome?Regina (Gina) D. Cooper Benjamin, Deputy Director of the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA),?for our February?Lunch & Learn?session! Gina will lead a conversation on?Digital Inclusion 101, exploring how NDIA advances digital equity by?connecting organizations, supporting community programs, and equipping policymakers?with the tools to act. Date:?February 20, 2025 Time:?12:00 noon ET Location: Online Join us to learn how we can?bridge the digital divide together?and ensure that everyone has the connectivity, skills, and devices they need to thrive. Register here:?https://lnkd.in/gFupRa22 #WomeninTech #DigitalInclusion #BroadbandForAll #LunchAndLearn #DigitalEquity #NDIA

A major figure in the history of women in technology, today’s #WITQuoteWednesday comes from Katherine Johnson. A trailblazer known for her empowering contributions as a NASA mathematician and STEM advocate, Johnson was responsible for many of NASA’s groundbreaking moments. From calculating space flight paths to rocket launches, her role as a mathematician with missions such as Freedom 7 (1961), Friendship 7 (1962), and Apollo 11 (1969) exemplifies the critical need for women in STEM. Not only did Johnson faced extensive obstacles as a woman in STEM, but the additional racial barriers of said U.S period experienced by many fellow African-American women “computers”, posed another layer of challenges she powerfully overcame. Today, Johnson’s work and groundbreaking experiences lives on in American history. Her presence as one of STEM history’s greats showcases the impactful trajectory of how past pioneers can have on the future of #WomenInTech. #KatherineJohnson #WomenInTech #WITQuoteWednesday

Support the journey to Osaka, Japan, for the Women in Tech Global Summit 2025! ?? Grab exclusive Women in Tech branded merchandise – cozy sweatshirts, chic tote bags, stylish tees, and more. Every purchase directly funds opportunities for women to shine in the tech world. ?? ?? Shop here https://lnkd.in/e3d8DPPH ?? Shop now and wear your support proudly! Together, let’s bridge the gap and build a brighter future in tech. ?? #WomenInTech #GlobalSummit2025 #ShopForACause

In honor of our first #WITQuoteWednesday, here's a powerful quote from a #WomenInTech pioneer, Grace Hopper! A multi-hyphenate, Dr. Grace Hopper accomplished countless achievements in the fields of mathematics, computer science, education, and national defense. ?????? Some of Hopper's achievements include the building of COBOL, inventing the computer compiler, and the designing of FLOW-MATIC. Beyond the world of technology, her legacy of educating and assisting future generations make her a long-lasting inspiration for all women in tech. #GraceHopper #WomenInTech #WITQuoteWednesday

In honor of our first #WITQuoteWednesday, here's a powerful quote from a #WomenInTech pioneer, Grace Hopper! A multi-hyphenate, Dr. Grace Hopper accomplished countless achievements in the fields of mathematics, computer science, education, and national defense. ?????? Some of Hopper's achievements include the building of COBOL, inventing the computer compiler, and the designing of FLOW-MATIC. Beyond the world of technology, her legacy of educating and assisting future generations make her a long-lasting inspiration for all women in tech. #GraceHopper #WomenInTech #WITQuoteWednesday