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About AWT

Boards & Committees

The Association for Women in Technology is a non-profit organization dedicated to empower women in all fields of technology. AWT facilitates networking and career development through informal and professional events. AWT also supports a Charitable Foundation to provide scholarships for women in Southern California.

Based in Orange County, and also serving women of Greater Los Angeles and San Diego, AWT holds events every other month which include, four quarterly technology forums and two fundraising events per year, attracting women in every area of technology, from those just entering the field, to senior management and technology innovators. Women and men are welcome to attend events as a non-member, with event costs ranging from $15 - $55. Event meetings are held in different locations in and around Southern California, please check our calendar page for details.

Why should you join AWT?

We are here to empower, encourage, inspire and support you. Through the opportunities we provide, countless women have made contacts and learned skills that lead to the advancement of their careers. While networking at our events, you will make new friends, and have a good time along the way.

Benefits of Belonging to AWT

LEARN
Maximize your time. Benefit from structured, Quarterly Interactive Technology Forums. The cost of these events is included in the annual membership fee. A panel of experts hosts events and refreshments and snacks are included. Discounted rates are given on other AWT hosted events.

NETWORK
Forge relationships you need. Expand your ecosphere of contacts with women in related fields of technology. Gain professional visibility.

GIVE BACK
Our goal is to have 100% of AWT So Cal’s net profits to be paid out in support of scholarship and charitable organizations. Pay it forward and help another woman on her way in the technology field.

LEAD
Make a difference for yourself and our organization by becoming involved.

CONNECT
With AWT and build your network.

Association for Women in Technology
P.O. Box 12962
Newport Beach, CA 92658


Membership

Membership for the AWT is just $100 per year. Memberships run 12 months from date of purchase.
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Governing Board:

Melissa Galassi
President

Logic Security
Melissa@awtsocal.org

Barbara Roth
Vice President

Global Account Manager
Savvis

BarbaraR@awtsocal.org

Kitty LeSage
Secretary

Territory Manager /
Cord Blood Educator
PacifiCord, a HealthBanks
Biotech Company

Kitty@awtsocal.org

 

Jammie McKey
Treasurer

Account Executive
Robert Half International

Jammie@awtsocal.org

Joanne Peterson, MBA
Director of Membership


Jo@awtsocal.org

 

Michelle Turcios, MBA
Director of Affiliates

IT Project Manager/Business Analyst
Herbalife International

Michelle@awtsocal.org

 

Jennifer McBrayer
Director of Marketing

Principal
JLM Graphic Design

Jennifer@awtsocal.org

 

Nora Lesnet
Director of Charitable Foundation


Nora@awtsocal.org

Megan Warther
Director of Sponsorship

Account Manager
Cisco

Megan@awtsocal.org

 

Christi Haley Stover
Director of Public Relations

Managing Director/CEO
Platinum Resource Group

Christi@awtsocal.org

 

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