About AWT
The Association for Women in Technology is the only
non-profit women’s technology organization in
Southern California dedicated to the advancement of
women and girls in all fields of technology. As a dynamic
forum for networking and learning opportunities, AWT
hosts a variety of activities and events including
our Quarterly Women's Technology Leadership Forums,
Mentorship Program, Girl
Education Program, and Scholarship Program. AWT is
a 501 C(6) organization and AWT-CF (charitable foundation)
is a 501 C(3) organization.
Association for Women in Technology
P.O. Box 12962
Newport Beach, CA 92658
Quick Facts
The AWT chapter holds meetings approximately
every other month, attracting women in every area of
technology, from those just entering the field to senior
level management and technology innovators. Our meetings
attract upwards of 150 people and range from large events
with panel speakers to networking happy hours. Women
and men are welcome to attend events as a non-member,
with event costs ranging from $15 - $35. Event meetings
are held in different locations in and around Southern
California, please check our upcoming events page for
details.
Membership
Membership for the AWT is just $100
per year. Memberships run 12 months from date of purchase.
Woman of the Month
Every
month AWT honors the women in Southern California
that are making strides for all of us in the field
of technology. Our Woman of the Month Award recipients
receive a free one-year AWT membership and recognition
at our meetings. This award is for women that are:
Role models for women in technology; involved with
industry advances; paving the way for women by her
accomplishments; in a technical position after overcoming
great diversity. If you know someone that is deserving
of our Woman of the Month award, please send an
email to patty@awtsocal.org
Governing Board:
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Patty LeDonne
Interim President and
Director of Programs
General Manager
Slalom Consulting
Patty@awtsocal.org
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Melissa Galassi
Interim Vice President and
Director of Technology
Director, Business Development
Logic Security
Melissa@awtsocal.org
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Pam Karagines
Director of Membership
Senior IT Project Manager
Corinthian Colleges
Pam@awtsocal.org
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Barbara DeShann
Director of Affiliates
CEO/President
DeShann Consulting by Design, LLC
BarbaraD@awtsocal.org
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Michelle Turcios
Director of Sponsorship
Project Manager/Business Analyst
Herbalife International
Michelle@awtsocal.org
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Nora Lesnet
Director of Charitable Foundation
Sr. Software Engineer -
Project Lead
ACS
Nora@awtsocal.org
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