Making strides for women in tech

What inspires you most about women in technology?

What inspires me the most about women in technology is that they manage to get it all done.

Their ability to create and build complex technical solutions while uplifting their communities and supporting their families is amazing. I am in awe at how so many of our women leaders in tech manage to lead at home and professionally. They are great team players and provide us with roadmaps on how to move forward.

What more can be done to ensure greater inclusion and representation of women in the tech industry?

Empathy. I think so much of inclusion counts on the ability to be empathetic to people who  have different experiences from yours. Being empathetic requires you to be aware and listen to someone’s life and decenter yourself. Being empathetic can be something as simple as being mindful not to place a daily meeting after the school drop-off time for working parents. These decisions can have a profound impact on whether someone feels included and part of the team. I would like to see more empathy and consideration of women and their roles outside of work. 

What inspires you most about women in technology?

What inspires me most about women in technology is their resilience and determination to break barriers in a field traditionally dominated by men. Their innovative thinking, leadership, and the unique perspectives they bring are invaluable in driving technological advancements. I am particularly inspired by the way many women in tech advocate for diversity and inclusion, understanding that diverse teams foster innovation and create better solutions. Seeing women excel in technology roles sends a powerful message to younger generations that they too can aspire to be part of this exciting field, regardless of their gender.

What more can be done to ensure greater inclusion and representation of women in the tech industry?

One of the key steps towards ensuring greater inclusion and representation of women in the tech industry is to enhance our tools for addressing questions such as, "Why should there be more women in tech?" We need to help society understand that a gender gap exists not due to a lack of capability or interest, but largely because of societal biases. Even when people believe they are unbiased, subtle actions can reveal that decisions are often skewed. To combat this, we need to promote awareness and education about these unconscious biases, and how they can impact decision-making.