About Birmingham Women in Technology
Expand your resources and opportunities, network and connect with others who have similar or related experiences, and be a part of a group where women come together for mentoring and fellowship with other women working in technology fields or interested in technology careers.
About BWIT
Birmingham Women in Technology provides regular monthly programming for women working in technology, including opportunities for mentoring, education, and career development.
BWIT’s Mission: To increase, retain, and ensure representation of Women+ in tech and tech leadership roles in our community. To support community and state initiatives to increase the number of Women+ in technology, support diversity and inclusion goals, and attract companies to invest in our community.
Our Vision: Advocate for, empower, and provide guidance to Women+ pursuing and navigating technology careers by providing access to programs, events, education, mentorship, and networking opportunities. Provide opportunities for Women to support other Women with our mission.
How to get involved
You can stay connected with BWIT by:
Check out the Events Calendar for upcoming BWIT events. Or check out our Linktree for everything BWIT!
Mentorship Partnership
BWIT is thrilled to partner with Momentum Leaders to offer free mentorship opportunities to its community, in support of our community efforts to increase the pipeline of women IT Professionals and Leaders.
Apply as a Mentee or Mentor here
*Note: Please be sure to select BWIT as your choice of “How did you hear about us?”
Why is mentoring so powerful for Career and Leadership development? Watch our Mentoring Panel discussion and program information (panel link). Highlights from the conversation:
“Having a mentor is like having a GPS, they are a guide to where you want to land.”
“Having a mentor helps you increase your leadership to a higher level. They also help you navigate and be prepared for difficult situations.”
“A good mentor helps you see not only how to have a seat at the table, but how to have a voice at the table.”
*For any questions about the program or sign-up please email both Darla Morrison (Momentum) at dmorrison@momentumleaders.org and Ronit Ron (BWIT) at Ronronit2022@gmail.com. Let’s make a difference together!
Programs
Check out our YouTube playlist for the full list of past recorded webinars! Check out upcoming programs on the calendar. Past programs have included:
Speaker/Professional Development: WE Build Bridges, SHE Breaks Barriers: Empowering Women in IT and Fostering Allyship
Speaker/Professional Development Luncheon: BWIT & WiCys Lunch – Unveiling the Spy in your Pocket
Social: BWIT Galentine’s – AI In Wine + Tasting
Virtual Speaker/Professional Development: BWIT – Dare to Lead: A Framework for Courageous Leadership
Among many others!
Sponsorship
BWIT partners with organizations on annual and program-based sponsorships to help grow our community and promote your brand. If you’re interested in learning more, email bwit@techbirmingham.com. We’d love to partner with you!
Birmingham Women in Technology Board
Ronit Ron
Chair
Jessica Eisenberg
Networking and Enrichments Programs Committee Chair
Kit Deason
Membership and Outreach Committee Chair
Amy Vasquez
Sponsorship Chair
Julie Stein
Mentoring Program Liason
Elizabeth Anderson
K-12 Outreach Chair
Networking and Enrichments Programs Committee
Emily DeCroes
Mary Hendon Yelverton
Bade Schurr
Claudia Powell
Cadeshia Samuel
Christina Pillion
Kiki Latimer
Membership and Outreach Committee
Rhona Davis
Ruth Wright
Shanika Gibson
Elizabeth Anderson
Ashley Payne
Harmony Gilder