Celebrate Black HERStory Month With AnitaB.org!
Welcome to Black HERstory Month. AnitaB.org is uplifting amazing female pioneers in tech from the past and present who are fighting for a just future. Read post
Community
COVID-19, Research
Investigating Compounding Impacts of Racism & COVID-19 on Learning & Employment in Computing & Technology (CIRCLE-CT)
AnitaB.org, The National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT), and the STARS Computing Corps (STARS) are conducting a survey to understand the impact of the global pandemic on the conditions of work and educational environments related to computing and technical degree programs and professions. Through the Investigating Compounding Impacts of Racism & COVID-19 on... Read post
Teamwork
Leading Organizations, Community
A Shoutout to AnitaB.org
Nicole Trick Steinbach, International Bravery Coach, is interviewed by Shoutout Atlanta and provides a shoutout to the incredible team at AnitaB.org for their dedication and hard work. Thank you so much Nicole, for your appreciation and shoutout! Read the full story here. Read post
Anita's Quilt, Community
Finding Your Tribe: Indian Women in Computing
Indian Women in Computing (IWIC) was born from a deep desire to connect a community of like-minded women. Neetu Jain, one of the co-founders, shares how, “we felt just like Systers community, Indian women in computing will help its members find their tribe where members can guide and support each other as well as find... Read post
Policy & Advocacy, COVID-19
Webinar #4: Federal Policy Responding to Women in Tech in Crisis
Resource Link Participant Jacky Rosen feature https://medium.com/wogrammer/the-pivot-to-civic-7aa6081b15f4 Jessie Arora New Emergency Legislation Provides Paid Sick Days and Paid Leave for Child Care for Millions https://www.nationalpartnership.org/our-work/resources/economic-justice/new-emergency-legislation-paid-sick-days-paid-leave-child-care.pdf Katherine Eyster via Stephanie Rodriguez Disproportionate impacts of Covid-19 as outlined but the Center for Equity, Gender, and Leadership at Haas Business School at UC Berkeley https://mailchi.mp/81dd1f0dd3bd/responding-to-covid-19-with-equity-fluent-leadership?e=826c9fa86a Jill Finlayson How... Read post
Anita's Quilt, Community
Connecting Community in the Midwest
In our efforts to highlight Voices of the Community, we are proud to feature two of our Midwest Community Leaders, Cecilia (Ceci) Fischer-Benitez and Teodora (Dora) Szasz. They both joined our HiredNow event, supporting the tech community in the Midwest on Friday, July 17th. Ceci learned about our Chicago local community back in 2018, when she attended her first event,... Read post