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Panelists

  • Dana Cobbs, Director, Instruction, School of Technology I Academic Delivery, Western Governors University
  • Juan Ruiz, Instructor, School of Technology, Western Governors University
  • Melissa Chodziutko, Professional Lecturer of Computer Science, Marist College
  • Lillian McPadden, QA Developer Intern and Marist College Student, IBM
  • Anne DeCusatis, WGU Alumni (MSDA), Staff Software Engineer, Flatiron Health
  • Donna Eng Dillenberger, IBM Fellow, CTO Hybrid Cloud Systems, IBM Research

B4 Women in Tech Leadership Webinar Series

Members of the B4 Women in Tech program are encouraged to attend this confidence-boosting and leadership development opportunity.

Viewers will receive a certificate of completion for attendance to all sessions:

 

Thursday, January 2, 2025

4:00pm EST/ 2:00pm MT.

Register Here


Featured Blogs

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The history of women in IT.

There is a tidal wave of women entering the Information Technology field, and they are set to change to landscape.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Women Who Are Making Their Mark in IT

Four women in IT share why WGU was the right choice for them.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

True stories from women in IT.

Here's a look at two women who have forged a path in the IT industry—and made their mark along the way.

Past Events

#6 Leadership

January 16th, 2024

8pm Eastern / 6pm Mountain

#7 You Can Do It

April 9th, 2024

4pm Eastern / 2pm Mountain

Mae Jameson Hackathon

October 14-15

More Information Coming!

B4 Women in Tech Leadership Webinar Series

Members of the B4 Women in Tech program are encouraged to attend this confidence-boosting and leadership development opportunity. Viewers will receive a certificate of completion for attendance in all four sessions:

#2 Smart Goals for Success
Thursday, January 26th 2023
4pm Eastern / 2pm Mountain

#3 Leading Change
Thursday, April 6th 2023
8pm Eastern / 6pm Mountain

#4 Breaking Through Imposter Syndrome
Thursday, July 6th 2023
4pm Eastern / 2pm Mountain

#5 Job Chances

October 24, 2023

7pm Eastern / 5pm Mountain

Girls Who Code - HIRING SUMMIT

Friday, September 16, 2022, from 12 pm to 5 pm ET

What was expected at the hiring summit?

  • Hear directly from hiring managers and recruiters about their summer 2023 and full-time opportunities.
  • Connect one-on-one with recruiters to share more about your experience.
  • Network with other attendees and share advice.
  • Girls Who Code workshops before and after the Hiring Summit to help you with your interview process and job search.

Career Showcase Series

November 10 at 6:00 pm MT - November Career Showcase Presentation featuring Ling Xiang

Ling is a veteran data analytics product leader. Learn more about IT careers for Women in Technology in the expanding field of data analytics.

Ling has an amazing story to share.  If you missed the live presentation, you can hear her story at the recording below.

Recording: Ling Xiang - Career Showcase

Sept. 8 at 6:00 pm EST

Steve Smith, the Director of Flight Services at Blue Origin 

Steve Smith is an aerospace executive with extensive experience in innovation, product development, and go-to-market strategies.

August 3, 2022 at 4:00 EST

Tiffany Rolle Software Engineer with Beep.inc

Tiffany Rolle, is a WGU alumni and currently works with Beep.inc as a software engineer within the autonomous mobility industry.  She is involved with designing, constructing, and testing backend software relating to the telemetry data received from the vehicles using various programming languages. 

Recording: Tiffany Role - Career Showcase

Resume Workshop

WGU’s career services hosted a resume workshop for WGU WinTech club members. The goal of the workshop was to provide students with the tools and guidance to create a resume that will highlight their experience, help them standout in the industry, and define their personal brand.

Helpful WGU career service resources for the workshop

Grace Hopper Memorial Panel Discussion

December 11, 2022

Mark your calendars for the Grace Hopper Memorial Panel Discussion to be held on December 11, 2022, at 11:00 am MT.  Ten panelists who are students, faculty, or IT professionals will address women's issues in technology during this informative panel discussion. Submit your questions here.

B4 Women in Tech Leadership Webinar Series

Members of the B4 Women in Tech program are encouraged to attend this confidence-boosting and leadership development opportunity. Viewers will receive a certificate of completion for attendance in all four sessions:

#1 Identify Your Leadership Style
Wednesday, November 16th 2022
8pm Eastern / 6pm Mountain

Grace Hopper Memorial Symposia

The Women in Tech Club hosted the Grace Hopper Memorial Symposia on December 9, 2021. Below are recordings from that event. 

Questions? Please contact organizer Carolyn Sher-DeCusatis.

Recordings