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About AWT

Boards & Committees

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:

Patty LeDonne
Interim President and
Director of Programs

General Manager
Slalom Consulting

Patty@awtsocal.org

Melissa Galassi
Interim Vice President and
Director of Technology

Director, Business Development
Logic Security

Melissa@awtsocal.org

Kitty LeSage
Secretary

Kitty@awtsocal.org

 

OPEN POSITION
Treasurer

Pam Karagines
Director of Membership

Senior IT Project Manager
Corinthian Colleges

Pam@awtsocal.org

 

Barbara DeShann
Director of Affiliates

CEO/President
DeShann Consulting by Design, LLC

BarbaraD@awtsocal.org

Jennifer McBrayer
Director of Marketing

Principal
JLM Graphic Design

Jennifer@awtsocal.org

 

Barbara Roth
Director of Public Relations

Global Account Manager
Savvis

BarbaraR@awtsocal.org

Michelle Turcios
Director of Sponsorship

Project Manager/Business Analyst
Herbalife International

Michelle@awtsocal.org

 

Nora Lesnet
Director of Charitable Foundation

Sr. Software Engineer -
Project Lead
ACS

Nora@awtsocal.org

 

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