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.

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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

Co-founder / CEO

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Emily Gupton

CCO

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Deirdre Barg

CFO

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Randy Phillips

COO

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Jennie Thompson

CLCO

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Sharon Austin

CTO

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Jimmy Banh

Co-founder / CEO

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Cynthia Howery

CCO

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Leah Palmieri

CFO

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AWT CHAIR MEMBERS

Meet the Chairs

Randy Phillips

COO

Jennie Thompson

CLCO

Sharon Austin

CTO

Jimmy Banh

Co-founder / CEO

Cynthia Howery

CCO

Leah Palmieri

CFO

Jimmy Banh

Co-founder / CEO

Cynthia Howery

CCO

Leah Palmieri

CFO

Randy Phillips

COO

Jennie Thompson

CLCO

Sharon Austin