WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY // HUNTSVILLE - - 2023 KICK-OFF EVENT

850 Ben Graves Drive,Huntsville AL 35899

21 March, 2023

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WELCOME TO WOMEN IN TECH // HSV[www.wit-hsv.org]Our 2023 kick-off event features amazing speakers, networking opportunities and great food!EVENT AGENDA:5:30 pm - Check-in / Networking6:15 pm - Panel Discussion7:15 pm - Networking / Wrap upPANEL TITLE:ACCELERATE YOUR IMPACT AT WORKThe "Accelerate Your Impact at Work" panel is an opportunity to explore how women in technology can overcome obstacles and advance their careers while making a meaningful impact. The panel will feature inspiring women at different career stages who have successfully navigated the complex landscape of technology and will share their experiences, insights, and strategies for achieving success. Attendees will gain practical advice on developing essential skills, building strong networks, overcoming biases, and leading confidently. This empowering event will encourage women to break through barriers, and increase their effectiveness and productivity in the workplace in order to amplify results and drive impact. Panel Speakers:Vergenia Shelton, President and Chief Executive Officer // INTUITIVEJackie Fendrock, Managing Director // ACCENTUREJennifer Glass, Director of User Experience // HEXAGONFaith Marie Gonzalez, Test Engineer // US ARMY REDSTONE TEST CENTERModerator:Dr. Kuan Collins, Executive Director for Digital Innovation // AXIENT_________________ Come join us March 21st, 2023 at the Invention to Innovation Center (I2C) - UAH.Event is free and open to all women. RSVP required. Limited seating. Food and drinks will be provided during the event. ID's required for wine and beer. Questions? Contact [email protected] _________________ #womenelevateusWOMEN IN TECH // HSV[www.wit-hsv.org]________________ WHO WE ARE:WIT // HSV is an AL focused community platform aimed at educating, encouraging and empowering women with the necessary expertise and connections to succeed in STEM career fields.Our mission is to support women who aim high and want to make an impact through technology, leadership and inspiration. ________________ THE BASICS:WIT // HSV is established to help women transform their communities, fast forward their businesses and careers, and effectively move through challenges using the tools, connections and resources we provide. WHY:Make lasting connections with women working in the business and technical sides of technologyLearn how to thrive through tech career phasesParticipate in a wide variety of hands-on workshops & discussions about trends in technologyFOR WHO:WIT // HSV is open to women of all ages in any and all areas of technology. OUR MANTRA:We’re a platform with a responsibility to give back to our community.We pursue excellence and simplicity in all aspects.We’re anchored on integrity and transparency.OUR PILLARS:Encourage: Develop meaningful networks, explore new opportunities and build pathways to collaborate.Empower: Derive inspiration through mentorship and guidance.Educate: Expand skillset and tech-potential through workshops, and curated training events.OUR CORE VALUES:Our values are not only vital, but form the foundation for our pillars of Women in Tech // HSV. They guide how we approach all of our relationships - with our members, colleagues, collaborators and our partners. Diversity and interculturality: We are dedicated to the idea that gender and cultural diversity matters in all spheres. We believe in a world where access to knowledge, innovation and business opportunities are based on interest and ability, not gender.Collaboration: We are colleagues, not competitors, and work together for a common purpose. Our ability to collaborate on projects is one of our most important strengths. We are devoted and committed to each other, because nothing great was ever built without collaboration and teamwork.Creativity: Real change and growth can’t occur unless we are open to considering new ideas. Fresh concepts are always welcome, and will be treated with the utmost respect.INITIATIVES:For the curious and open-minded, who are looking for community, WIT // HSV serves as a platform for like-minded women, aiming to connect with individuals with similar interests, while educating and sharing tech-related topics.  Events: Free quarterly events curated to encourage women in tech to learn, grow, and network.Mentorship: A platform for motivated younger female professionals to connect with senior women leaders in the tech space to learn from personal and professional experiences.Education: Free workshops and boot camps to learn new or enhance existing workplace skills.________________ [CONNECT WITH WIT // HSV AT [email protected]]#womenelevateus