Events

Equal Pay Day 2020

Tech-nacity… Together We Are Stronger  COVID-19. WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH. PHYSICAL DISTANCING. EQUAL PAY DAY. ECONOMIC IMPACT. RESILIENCE. AGILITY. ACCOUNTABILITY. We’re living through challenging times. COVID-19 has changed the world as we know it, and millions of people continue to be impacted by the outbreak every day. The well-being of all of individuals must remain central to our…

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Congressional Day of Action Addresses Challenges Women and Underrepresented Entrepreneurs Face

On Wednesday, February 12, AnitaB.org partnered with Envolve Entrepreneurship to host a Congressional Day of Action focused on strategies for inclusive entrepreneurship. The event, “Realizing the American Dream & Redefining Inclusive Entrepreneurship,” convened senior policy makers, AnitaB.org PitcHER™ finalists, Envolve Award USA grantees, and stakeholders in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.  The main event of the Day…

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Skills, Jobs, and Opportunity at the 2020 National Skills Summit

In early February, the AnitaB.org team attended the National Skills Summit in Washington, D.C., an annual gathering of federal, state, and local stakeholders concerned about investing in the American workforce. This is the annual event of the National Skills Coalition, which advocates year-round for greater resources for American workers to pursue the skills and workforce…

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Help Us Raise Awareness on Latina Women’s Equal Pay Day

by Kety Esquivel, Vice President of Marketing and Communications Nearly 12 months. That is how many extra days a Latina has to work just to earn what the average white man earns in a year. In the U.S., Latinas earn 54 cents on the dollar as compared to white, non-Hispanic men. The average woman in…

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Learn More about Grace Hopper

Celebrate the life and legacy of Rear Admiral Grace Hopper! We’ve put together a list of podcasts, books, and videos that highlight Grace’s many achievements in the field of computing. Click on the links below to learn more. Podcasts The Life and Legacy of Grace Hopper by Innovation Hub Grace Hopper by The History of Computing Ask…

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Congressional Staff Share Science Advocacy Insights from the Hill at GHC 19

At this year’s Grace Hopper Celebration, the Policy & Engagement team was thrilled to host professional staff members from the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (often referred to as the House Science Committee). Representing Committee members from both sides of the aisle, Cate Johnson and Dr. Sara Barber served on…

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