SAIC CEO Toni Townes-Whitley Recognized with Women in Technology’s Inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award
Women in Technology will present its first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award to SAIC CEO Toni Townes-Whitley on May 9, during the 25th Annual Leadership Awards Gala at the Hyatt Regency in Reston, Virginia. This award recognizes women who significantly impacted the technology industry and advanced women’s careers. “I am deeply grateful to Women in Technology for
Women in Technology’s 19th Annual Leadership Award Winners
WIT’s Annual Leadership Awards were held May 17 and recognized women succeeding in their careers while also mentoring the next generation of leaders. Please join us in congratulating these women who embody WIT’s mission to advance women in technology through leadership development and mentoring. Read the press release here. Winners were recognized in the following categories: Corporate: Large
Finalists Unveiled for 19th Annual Women in Technology Leadership Awards
Women in Technology, a not-for-profit Washington, D.C.-area women’s advancement organization, has announced the finalists for its 19th Annual Leadership Awards. These awards honor women who are leaders in the technology field and bring a unique vision and talent to the industry. WIT will announce the winners at the Leadership Awards Gala on May 17, 2018,
Save the Date: 19th Annual Women in Technology Leadership Awards
The 19th Annual Women in Technology Leadership Awards will take place May 17, 2018, from 6-9 p.m. at the Sheraton Tysons. Nominations must be submitted by Dec. 8. For more details and nomination form, click here. These awards honor women professionals in a variety of categories highlighting performance in aspects of career advancement, contribution to
Save the Date: WIT.Connect Panel
Registration is open for Women in Technology’s cybersecurity panel presentation Oct. 19. “Where is Cybersecurity Going – And Where Should It Go?” will be held in Reston, Virginia, from 6-8:30 p.m. at STG. The panelists are: • Moderator Phil Lacombe, president and chief operating officer, STG • Phyllis Schneck, managing director and global leader of
Women in Technology Unveils Winners of Annual Leadership Awards
Women in Technology showcased the breadth of talent among women in entrepreneurial, government and corporate roles across the Washington, D.C., region at its 18th Annual Leadership Awards. The event, held May 11 at the Hyatt Regency in Reston, Virginia, recognized and celebrated the accomplishments of women leading the way across the technology industry. “This year’s group of
Save the Date: Women in Technology Annual Leadership Awards
Women In Technology will be holding its Annual Leadership Awards dinner on May 11, 6-9 p.m. The event is a highlight for WIT members, and the larger D.C. technology community. The dinner will be held at the Hyatt Regency in Reston, Virginia. Drawing over 300 attendees, the awards program honors women succeeding in their careers while also
Lessons for Growth from ManTech’s Yvonne Vervaet
Yvonne Vervaet, the chief growth officer of ManTech’s Mission, Cyber & Intelligence Solutions group, spoke to the WashingtonExec Women CEO MasterMind group Wednesday evening about what growing a multimillion-dollar company really looks like. “Supporting ‘growth’ when you are $20 million per year is difficult,” Vervaet said. “You are now too big just to do all
Women in Technology Announces Finalists for 18th Annual Leadership Awards
Women in Technology announced Jan. 19 the finalists for the 18th Annual Leadership Awards. This annual awards program identifies, recognizes and celebrates female professionals who are leaders in the technology field and who bring a unique vision and talent to the industry. “This year’s WIT Leadership Award finalists have been chosen from the largest pool of
Women in Technology Seeks Nominees for 18th Annual Leadership Awards
Women in Technology is seeking nominations for the 18th Annual Leadership Awards. Nominations will be accepted through Dec. 9. “The Annual WIT Leadership Awards is an event that spotlights the stories of some remarkable women in the Washington D.C. area,” WIT President Kathryn Harris said. “What makes these women truly inspiring is their dedication and passion
Women in Technology Announces 17th Annual Leadership Award Winners
Women in Technology (WIT) hosted its 17th Annual Leadership Awards May 19 at the Hyatt Regency in Reston to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of women leading the way across the technology industry. “The women we honor this year represent unprecedented talent and insight,” WIT President Lisa Dezzutti said. “From the finalists to the winners,
SAVE THE DATE: Women in Technology Leadership Awards, May 19, SPECIAL EVENT RATE
Women in Technology (WIT) will be hosting its marquee event of the year – the WIT Leadership Awards on May 19, 2016 at the Reston Hyatt. This year WIT will be celebrating over 40 amazing women who are making a tremendous impact on the technology community. This event will begin at 6:00 p.m. with an
Women in Technology Announces 2016 Leadership Award Finalists
Women in Technology (WIT), a not-for-profit, Washington, D.C.-area women’s advancement organization, has announced the finalists for the 17th Annual Leadership Awards. The awards program honors outstanding women working in the Greater D.C. area who have been leaders in the technology industry. WIT will announce the winners at the Leadership Awards Banquet on May 19, 2016,
Nominations are Open for the Women In Technology’s 17th Annual Leadership Awards
Women in Technology (WIT), a not-for-profit, Fairfax, Va.-based women’s advancement organization, has announced the call for nominations for the 17th Annual Leadership Awards. Nominations will be accepted until December 11, 2015. Lisa Dezzutti, President of WIT said, “The Annual WIT Leadership Awards celebrates some of the most accomplished women in the technology industry, recognizing their
SAVE THE DATE: 2015 Leadership Forum, “Building 21st Century Workforce Skills: Supporting Digital Literacy”
The 2015 Fairfax Futures Leadership Forum will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Boeing Company in Arlington, Va. The topic for this year’s forum is “Building 21st Century Workforce Skills: Supporting Digital Literacy.” The goal of this year’s Leadership Forum is to examine the impact of technology integration in pre-K
2016 WIT Leadership Foundry Class Named, Includes Amy Bleken and Kim Casey
Fairfax, Va.-based Women in Technology (WIT), a non-profit organization with the mission of advancing women in technology, announced The Leadership Foundry Class of 2016. The Leadership Foundry began in 2011 with the purpose of preparing more women to serve on corporate boards in the DC area. The women that enter this program are given the
Women in Technology Announces 2014-2015 Board and Leadership Team, First Panel Event
Women in Technology (WIT) announced Sept. 11 its 2014–2015 board and leadership team. Kellye Sheehan, Senior Manager at Hewlett Packard, will lead the organization this year as president. “I am so excited to see WIT beginning its 21st year. We have many talented women serving in leadership roles and working to grow WIT’s presence in
Women in Technology 2015 Leadership Foundry Aims to Augment Female Presence on Corporate Boards, Now Accepting Applications
Those interested in participating in the Women in Technology (WIT) 2015 Leadership Foundry may now apply for consideration to the nine-month workshop aimed at helping women secure positions on corporate boards in the Washington, D.C. area. WIT’s efforts come at a time when only 11 percent of the area’s corporate board seats are held by
WashingtonExec Weekly E-Magazine: News You Need to Know
This week’s WashingtonExec e-magazine brings you the latest information on the USA Science & Engineering Festival, to be held April 26-27 in Washington, D.C. Readers can check out an interview with Ray Johnson, senior vice president and chief technology officer of Lockheed Martin, for more information on STEM and the festival. Johnson, who co-founded the
Women in Technology Honors 14 Female ‘Architects of Change’ at Leadership Awards Banquet
Women in Technology (WIT), a not-for-profit organization that aims to broaden the female pipeline into the technology community, last week announced the winners of its 15th annual Leadership Awards Banquet held at the Hyatt Regency in Reston, Va. The ceremony honored 14 D.C. area women who exemplify leadership, vision and success in the technology industry
WIT Panel Discusses the Business Benefits of a Corporate STEM Agenda
Women in Technology (WIT) and Girls-in-Technology (GIT) are joining forces to put together a stimulating discussion on how corporate leaders are maximizing their STEM/STEAM agenda. The distinguished panelists will discuss a variety of topics — from mentoring girls interested in science and technology to designing business strategies that promote a strong call to action to advance
Finalists Announced for 15th Annual Women in Technology (WIT) Leadership Awards
Women in Technology (WIT), a not-for-profit, Washington, D.C.-area women’s advancement organization, has announced the finalists for the 15th Annual Leadership Awards. The awards program honors outstanding women working in the Greater Washington, D.C. region who have been pillars of leadership and success in the technology industry. WIT will announce the winners at the Leadership Awards
DNC Names Fiona Barshow Vice President Federal Civilian Business Development
Data Networks Corporation (DNC) recently announced that Fiona Barshow will join the woman-owned IT services small business as Vice President for Federal Civilian Business Development, according to a December press statement released by the company. Barshow, an industry leader with 19 years of business development under her belt, is tasked in her new post with
NEW REPORT: Research Reveals Slight Gains in Representation of Women on Corporate Boards Washington, D.C.-Region, Overall Numbers Remain Low
Women in Technology (WIT), an organization that contributes to the success of professional women in the Washington, D.C.-area technology community, has released the third research report conducted by American University’s Kogod School of Business titled “2013 Women Board Directors in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.” The findings of the 2013 study reveal a slight increase
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