About Us

Connect. Grow. Lead

Purpose

Women in Technology is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating a community of women interested in technology. We aim to foster the personal and professional success of women by providing opportunities to connect, grow, and lead.

Mission

We’re building a visible community of individuals supporting women in tech. We offer opportunities for networking and programs for members to learn about a variety of topics. Members also have the chance to work side-by-side with other intelligent, civic-minded women through our volunteer leadership positions.

Austin women in tech values

Inclusivity

Empower

Education

Promoting diversity and ensuring opportunities for all women in tech.

Supporting women in tech to achieve their career and personal goals.

Offering growth through professional development and learning.

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Who we support

Girl Start

Girlstart aspires to be the national leader in designing and implementing innovative, high quality informal STEM education programs that inspire girls to transform our world.

Dress for Success

The mission of Dress for Success is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and development tools to help them thrive in work and in life.

Girls Empowerment Network

Girls Empowerment Network’s mission is to ignite the power in girls by teaching them the skills to thrive and believe in their ability to be unstoppable.

Code2College

Code2College is a nonprofit organization committed to increasing the number of diverse and low-income high school students who enter and excel in STEM undergraduate majors and careers.

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OUR BOARD

Meet the Board

Nicole Pletka

President

Nicole oversees all aspects of the organization from member recruitment, community engagement, marketing, budgeting, operations, and event programming for all 600+ members.

Sharyn Leyendecker

Treasurer

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Tammy Hunter

Secretary

Tammy has been instrumental in managing the organization’s operations. Her role includes admin management, and ensuring smooth operations.

Hannah Busekrus

Community Partnership Director

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Taryn Wise

Membership Director

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Sarah Williams

Programs Director

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Deirdre Barg

IT Director

Deirdre is a Software Engineer who built and migrated the Austin Women in Technology website. Also supporting user access management.

Leslie Dill

PR Director

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Regan Mashburn

DEIB Director

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Maddie Tooley

Marketing Director

Deirdre is a Software Engineer who volunteered to build the Austin Women in Technology website. Currently, also supporting operations during Tammy’s maternity leave.