Women Tech Council

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Why do the Women Tech Awards matter? This is what Cydni Rogers Tetro has to say. “By creating visibility for these women and their work, these awards accelerate their trajectories and elevate women and innovation at all corners and levels of the tech industry and community. It is paramount that we recognize, celebrate and provide visibility to the talent in technology to showcase role models, accelerate the continued shattering of glass ceilings and amplify the impact on innovation women are making.” Join us at the event on October 3 and help us congratulate this technology leaders in person. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gYAncSB6

Studies continually show how impactful women are on the tech industry but we do not have nearly enough women in STEM roles or in leadership positions. From high school to the C-suite, we aim to get girls and women actively integrated into the tech talent pipeline. Invite someone you know to join our WTC community so we can increase the percentage of women-held roles in tech. Check out more stats in the Impact Report, as well: https://lnkd.in/gAWnMD6k

Summer is flying by and before you know it, fall will be here. And we know how busy schedules get so mark your calendars now for the annual Women Tech Awards event on October 3 at the Grand America Hotel. The Women Tech Awards is the leading awards program for women in technology with ties to Silicon Slopes. These women represent some of the most innovative and inspiring figures in our community, and are living proof of the caliber of innovation, leadership and impact women are driving throughout the technology sector. We hope to see everyone there! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gYAncSB6

There is no question that women are impacting their teams, organizations, and the entire tech industry. However, their ability to advance does not reflect their strong impact. We asked women in our WTC community about their insights and experiences to better understand why women are often passed over for promotion. Here are some of the significant barriers to career advancement that women face. - Desire for flexible work - Different leadership styles - Mentor disruptions - Self-advocating is complicated - Low-promotability workplace tasks Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gAWnMD6k

In the tech community, we often talk about how Utah is among the best performing states in the nation. What we miss in this conversation is: Utah is also among the worst ranked states in the US for women’s equality. Why is that? Part of the reason is missed opportunities in how we prepare female students in Utah for high wage, in-demand STEM careers. A new report published by YouScience in partnership with Cydni Rogers Tetro and Women Tech Council, looks at anonymized data from over 21K female students across Utah to compare aptitudes vs interests for top STEM careers. The report found: female students have aptitudes for in-demand careers in STEM, but due to lack of exposure, representation, and resources, they are not pursuing these careers. The report offers solutions like aptitude-powered education and female-centered mentorship to bridge these gaps. The report is a must-read for our tech community and business leaders. In order to ensure Utah is a strong tech community for everyone—including for women—we must change the way we prepare our female students for careers of the future. 👉 Download and read the report here: https://lnkd.in/gfPVkMXQ

Visibility for women in tech helps break down the gender barriers that are so prevalent in the industry. Check out the recent article by Cydni Rogers Tetro on TechBuzz News about the untold impact of recognizing women in tech. And if you haven’t seen this year’s list of Women Tech Awards Finalists, we reveal those names, too. Read here: https://lnkd.in/e8fei_7P

We are thrilled to announce the Women Tech Awards Finalists for 2024. Each of these tech-focused women was chosen for her work driving innovation, creating new technologies, leading technology companies, and inspiring our tech community. “By creating visibility for these women and their work, these awards accelerate their trajectories and elevate women and innovation at all corners and levels of the tech industry and community,” said Cydni Rogers Tetro, co-founder of WTC. “It is paramount that we recognize, celebrate and provide visibility to the talent in technology to showcase role models, accelerate the continued shattering of glass ceilings and amplify the impact on innovation women are making.” We will celebrate and honor our award recipients on October 3, 2024, at an awards luncheon at the Grand America Hotel. And now, meet our 2024 Women Tech Awards Finalists: -Alexandra Pasi, PhD, Zartico -Amy Larson President, SeekWell -Ashlee Cowley SVP Professional Services, Entrata -Atim Atte Enyenihi, Ph.D. Strategic Industry Advisor for Technology and Innovation, Salt Lake City Department of Economic Development -Audra Yocom Teacher, Computer Science and Information Technology, Pleasant Grove High School, Alpine School District -Bharathi Rajan VP Enterprise Data and Applications, Swire Coca-Cola, USA -Bonnie Brinton Anderson, PhD Distinguished Professor of Information Systems, Associate Dean of Brigham Young University Marriott School of Business -Chandana Haque Executive Director, Altitude Lab and Recursion -Dana Ware Chief Creative Officer, ARound -Diane Acevedo SVP Operations and CX, gabbwireless -Jami Hughes SVP Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, Zions Bancorporation -Jessica Curran VP Data Science and Analytics. Health Catalyst -Jessica A. Elwell Chief Operations Officer, OxEon Energy -Jessica Gelman CEO, KAGR (Kraft Analytics Group) Group Investor & NWSL Board Member, Utah Royals -Karen Peterson Chief Marketing Officer, Chatbooks -Kat Judd, JD Chief People Officer, Lucid Software -Margaret Woolley Busse Executive Director, Utah Department of Commerce -Marissa Saunders, PhD Sr Director, Data Science, Recursion -Misty Dawson Owner and Principal Consultant, The Jupiter Group -Shey Samson Bybee Vice President, Goldman Sachs -Xinru Page, PhD Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science, BYU https://lnkd.in/gTvD3Wb

It’s no secret that there are not enough women in leadership positions. However, companies that make active strides to promote diversity and make it an ongoing part of their culture, see huge strides in the number of women in senior leadership positions. Give women a seat at the table and everyone wins.

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