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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 54245
Irvine, CA 92619-4245


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 brenda@awtsocal.org.


Governing Board:

Brenda Breen
President

Information Technology Management
Brenda@awtsocal.org

   

Annette Smith
Past President, 2008
AWT President (2006-2007)

Annette@awtsocal.org

     

Denise Martinez
Secretary

Resource Manager
Denise@awtsocal.org

 

Tugba Saw
Treasurer

Tugba@awtsocal.org

Pam Karagines
Director of Membership

Senior IT Project Manager
Pam@awtsocal.org

 
Nicole M. Friel
Director of Affiliates

Founder & CEO,
Elite Development Group, Inc.

Nicole@awtsocal.org

Bridget Smith
Director of Sponsorship

Associate, Knobbe, Martens,
Olson & Bear LLP
Intellectual Property

Bridget@awtsocal.org

 

OPEN POSITION
Director of Programs

Jennifer McBrayer
Director of Marketing

Principal, JLM Graphic Design
Jennifer@awtsocal.org

 

OPEN POSITION
Director of Public Relations

 

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